Department of Environmental Protection

Apply for a Municipal Waste Permit

You need permits to build, run, expand, or close waste facilities.

Overview

If you have a permits, you must test waste and water, keep records, and report to DEP about the waste they handle. You also need to follow DEP rules. Permits help DEP and operators work together to manage waste and keep people safe.

The Department has a program to manage municipal waste safely. They check how waste is handled and how it affects the environment and people's health.

Municipal Waste Permit Forms

Disposal Approval Forms