Waste and Materials Management Permits and General Permits

Effective October 1, 2013, if an applicant is required by law to publish notice of their permit/license application, the applicant must submit a copy of the published notice and a completed "Certification of Notice" form with their application materials (Public Act 13-209). Applications will not be processed by DEEP if the required notice documents and initial application fee are not included in the application submittal. Application forms and instructions are in the process of being updated to include the new requirements.

DEEP's ezFile on-line system can be used for submitting Pesticides Into State Waters; Re-Introduction of Pesticides Into State Waters and Waste Transporter applications. Please refer to the Waste Transporter Fact Sheet for details on using ezFile.

Permit Type and Related Information	Application Forms	Instructions	Last Revised	Required Common Forms and Other Related Forms
CGS Section 22a-454 Waste Facilities Fact Sheet - CGS Section 22a-454 Waste Facilities Related Guidance and Other Information Non-RCRA Hazardous Waste Fact Sheet	WORD - CGS Section 22a-454 Waste Facilities Application PDF - CGS Section 22a-454 Waste Facilities Application 9 Pgs	PDF - CGS Section 22a-454 Waste Facilities Instructions 19 Pgs	10/01/09	Required Common Forms Permit Application Transmittal Form: WORD - Permit Application Transmittal Form PDF - Permit Application Transmittal Form Applicant Background Information Applicant Compliance Information Certification of Notice Form
Permit Application for Construction and Operation of a Solid Waste Facility - for renewals without modifications use separate application below.
Construction and Operation of a Solid Waste Facility (DEP-SW-APP-100) Fact Sheet - Construction and Operation of a Solid Waste Facility Draft Guidance for a Facility Plan for Volume Reduction Plants Note: Depending on your proposed activity, you will need to use the main form listed here and* you will need to download one or more of the supporting documents listed below.* Related Guidance: Multi-Media Farm-Based Anaerobic Digesters Comprehensive Program Permitting Factsheet	WORD - Construction and Operation of a Solid Waste Facility Application PDF - Construction and Operation of a Solid Waste Facility Application 13 Pgs	PDF - Construction and Operation of a Solid Waste Facility Instructions 20 Pgs	09/16/10 (fee correction in application for minor amendment to permit to construct or operate Solid Waste Disposal Area)	Required Common Forms Permit Application Transmittal Form: WORD - Permit Application Transmittal Form PDF - Permit Application Transmittal Form Applicant Background Information Applicant Compliance Information Certification of Notice Form Natural Diversity Database Review Environmental Justice Public Participation Guidelines
Attachment H: Background Information (DEEP-SW-APP-101)	WORD - Attachment H: Background Information PDF - Attachment H: Background Information	Refer to the main instructions (DEP-SW-INST-100)	01/24/25	N/A
Attachment I: Statement of Consistency with the Solid Waste Management Plan (DEP-SW-APP-102)	WORD - Attachment I: Statement of Consistency with the Solid Waste Management Plan PDF - Attachment I: Statement of Consistency with the Solid Waste Management Plan 4 Pgs	Refer to the main instructions (DEP-SW-INST-100)	01/14/09	N/A
Attachment J: Business Information (DEEP-SW-APP-103)	WORD - Attachment J: Business Information PDF - Attachment J: Business Information	Refer to the main instructions (DEP-SW-INST-100)	01/24/25	N/A
Attachment L: Determination of Need Information (DEP-SW-APP-104)	WORD - Attachment L: Determination of Need Information PDF - Attachment L: Determination of Need Information 15 Pgs	Refer to the main instructions (DEP-SW-INST-100)	01/14/09	N/A
Attachment M: Checklist for Solid Waste Disposal Areas (Landfills) (DEP-SW/WD-APP-110)	WORD - Attachment M: Checklist for Solid Waste Disposal Areas (Landfills) PDF - Attachment M: Checklist for Solid Waste Disposal Areas (Landfills) 8 Pgs plus 17 pgs of Appendices	Refer to the main instructions (DEP-SW-INST-100)	08/17/11	N/A
Attachment N: Certification Regarding Activities Previously Licensed by DEP (DEP-SW-APP-105)	WORD - Attachment N: Certification Regarding Activities Previously Licensed by DEP PDF - Attachment N: Certification Regarding Activities Previously Licensed by DEP 1 Pg	Refer to the main instructions (DEP-SW-INST-100)	01/14/09	N/A

Renewal Application for Construction and Operation of a Solid Waste Facility (For facilities with no modifications)	WORD - Renewal Application for Construction and Operation of a Solid Waste Facility PDF - Renewal Application for Construction and Operation of a Solid Waste Facility 10 Pgs	PDF - Renewal Application for Construction and Operation of a Solid Waste Facility Instructions 13 Pgs	08/25/20	N/A
Disposal of Special Waste (Including Asbestos) (DEP-WEED-APP-200) Fact Sheet - Disposal of Special Waste (Including Asbestos) Guidance: A List of Regional Solid Waste Disposal Areas (landfills) A List of Connecticut Resources Recovery Facilities (RRFs) Examples of Special Waste Categories And The Minimum Analysis Requirements The Most Commonly Asked Questions And Answers Glossary	WORD - Disposal of Special Waste Application PDF - Disposal of Special Waste Application 11 Pgs	PDF - Disposal of Special Waste Instructions 8 Pgs	02/24/12	N/A
Disruption of a Solid Waste Disposal Area Related Guidance and Other Information Guidance Document	WORD - Disruption of a Solid Waste Disposal Area Application PDF - Disruption of a Solid Waste Disposal Area Application 3 Pgs	N/A	10/01/09	N/A
Facilities which Treat, Store or Dispose of their Own RCRA Hazardous Waste Related Guidance and Other Information Non-RCRA Hazardous Waste Fact Sheet	WORD - Facilities which Treat, Store or Dispose of their Own RCRA Hazardous Waste Application PDF - Facilities which Treat, Store or Dispose of their Own RCRA Hazardous Waste Application 8 Pgs	PDF - Facilities which Treat, Store or Dispose of their Own RCRA Hazardous Waste Instructions 17 Pgs	10/01/09	Required Common Forms Permit Application Transmittal Form: WORD - Permit Application Transmittal Form PDF - Permit Application Transmittal Form Applicant Background Information Applicant Compliance Information Certification of Notice Form Natural Diversity Database Review Environmental Justice Public Participation Guidelines
Marine Terminals Fact Sheet - Marine Terminals	WORD - Marine Terminals Application PDF - Marine Terminals Application 8 Pgs	PDF - Marine Terminals Instructions 9 Pgs	02/18/15	Required Common Forms Applicant Compliance Information Natural Diversity Database Review
Pesticide Application by Aircraft Fact Sheet - Pesticide Application by Aircraft	WORD - Pesticide Application by Aircraft Application PDF - Pesticide Application by Aircraft Application 9 Pgs	PDF - Pesticide Application by Aircraft Instructions 9 Pgs	10/01/09	Required Common Forms Permit Application Transmittal Form: WORD - Permit Application Transmittal Form PDF - Permit Application Transmittal Form Applicant Compliance Information Natural Diversity Database Review
Pesticides in State Waters Fact Sheet - Pesticides in State Waters Related Guidance and Other Information Nuisance Aquatic Vegetation Management: A Guidebook	WORD - Pesticides in State Waters Application PDF - Pesticides in State Waters Application 9 Pgs	PDF - Pesticides in State Waters Instructions 11 Pgs	11/20/18	Required Common Forms Applicant Compliance Information Natural Diversity Database Review Land Management Request for State-owned Land or Water: Word - Land Management Request for State-owned Land or Water PDF - Land Management Request for State-owned Land or Water Instructions - Land Management Request for State-owned Land or Water
Re-Introduction of Pesticides into State Waters	WORD - Re-Introduction of Pesticides into State Waters Application PDF - Re-Introduction of Pesticides into State Waters Application 2 Pgs	PDF - Re-Introduction of Pesticides into State Waters Instructions 3 Pgs	11/17/18	N/A
Stewardship (Solid Waste Disposal Areas) Fact Sheet - Stewardship (Solid Waste Disposal Areas) See Remediation Stewardship Permit for RCRA Stewardship Permits	WORD - Stewardship (Solid Waste Disposal Areas) Application PDF - Stewardship (Solid Waste Disposal Areas) Application 9 Pgs	PDF - Stewardship (Solid Waste Disposal Areas) Instructions 21 Pgs	10/01/09	Required Common Forms Permit Application Transmittal Form: WORD - Permit Application Transmittal Form PDF - Permit Application Transmittal Form Applicant Compliance Information Natural Diversity Database Review
Use of Beneficially Reclaimed Materials in Large Scale Filling Pilot Program (Large Scale Filling Pilot Program) Factsheet - Use of Beneficially Reclaimed Materials in Large Scale Filling Pilot Program Guidance - revised 05/06/25 Multi-Media Large Scale Filling Pilot Comprehensive Program Permitting Factsheet Response to Comments	WORD - Large Scale Filling Pilot Program Application PDF - Large Scale Filling Pilot Program Application	PDF - Large Scale Filling Pilot Program Instructions	01/24/25	Required Forms Applicant Compliance Information Natural Diversity Database Review Attachment H: Background Information – Applicant/Owner/Operator Attachment J: Business Information Attachment M: Checklist for the Use of Beneficially Reclaimed Materials in Large-Scale Filling Pilot Projects
Waste Transportation (including Spill Clean-up Contractor License) Fact Sheet - Waste Transportation Related Guidance and Other Information Non-RCRA Hazardous Waste Fact Sheet	WORD - Waste Transportation Application PDF - Waste Transportation Application 20 Pgs	PDF - Waste Transportation Instructions 9 Pgs	04/18/23; updates to application Instructions to ezFile	Required Common Forms Applicant Compliance Information For Spill Clean-up Contractor License: PEP Permit Modification Form

General Permits and Registrations

General Permit Type and Other Related Information	General Permit	Registration Forms	Instructions	Last Revised	Required Common Forms and Other Related Forms
Addition of Grass Clippings at Registered Leaf Composting Facilities Fact Sheet - Addition of Grass Clippings at Registered Leaf Composting Facilities Related Guidance Best Management Practices for Grass Clipping Management	PDF - Addition of Grass Clippings at Registered Leaf Composting Facilities General Permit 15 Pgs reissued 06/30/17	WORD - Addition of Grass Clippings Registration Form PDF - Addition of Grass Clippings Registration Form 9 Pgs	PDF - Addition of Grass Clippings Instructions 10 Pgs	06/30/17	N/A
Beneficial Use Determination (BUD) Approval Fact Sheet - Beneficial Use Determination (BUD) Approval Guidelines	N/A	WORD - Beneficial Use Determination Registration Form PDF - Beneficial Use Determination Registration Form 5 Pgs	PDF - Beneficial Use Determination Instructions 10 Pgs	08/10/10	Required Common Forms Natural Diversity Database Review Environmental Justice Public Participation Guidelines
Certain Recycling Facilities Note: This general permit has expired and is replaced by the General Permit for the Construction and Operation of a Commercial Facility for the Management of Recyclable Materials and Certain Solid Wastes "Commercial GP" - see below.
Collection and Storage of Post Consumer Paint Fact Sheet - Collection and Storage of Post Consumer Paint	PDF - Collection and Storage of Post Consumer Paint General Permit 12 Pgs Issued 05/01/13	WORD - Collection and Storage of Post Consumer Paint Registration Form PDF - Collection and Storage of Post Consumer Paint Registration Form 4 Pgs	PDF - Collection and Storage of Post Consumer Paint Instructions 4 Pgs	08/30/18	N/A
Connecticut Solid Waste Demonstration Project	N/A	WORD - Connecticut Solid Waste Demonstration Project Registration Form PDF - Connecticut Solid Waste Demonstration Project Registration Form 8 Pgs	PDF - Connecticut Solid Waste Demonstration Project Instructions 9 Pgs	01/20/09	Required Common Forms Permit Application Transmittal Form: WORD - Permit Application Transmittal Form PDF - Permit Application Transmittal Form Natural Diversity Database Review Environmental Justice Public Participation Guidelines
Construction and Operation of a Commercial Facility for the Management of Recyclable Materials and Certain Solid Wastes "Commercial GP" Fact Sheet - Construction and Operation of a Commercial Facility for the Management of Recyclable Materials and Certain Solid Wastes Note: Pursuant to section 22a-6aa of the Connecticut General Statutes, the General Permit for the Construction and Operation of a Commercial Facility for the Management of Recyclable Materials and Certain Solid Wastes (Commercial GP) will continue in effect until July 26, 2028, or until the Commissioner makes a final decision on the reissuance of the General Permit. If reissued, the general permit will require registration for authorization to construct and operate a facility under the general permit, including registration for existing permittees to allow for continued operations.	PDF - Commercial GP General Permit 26 Pgs without Appendices A - H (see below) Issued 07/26/2021; Modified 01/13/2022; Expires 07/26/2026	WORD - Commercial GP Registration Form PDF - Commercial GP Registration Form 8 Pgs	PDF - Commercial GP Instructions 16 Pgs	01/13/22	Required Common Forms Natural Diversity Database Review Environmental Justice Public Participation Guidelines PE Certification: WORD - PE Certification PDF - PE Certification
	Appendices A -H	Reporting Forms for Appendices A-H	Instructions for Reporting Forms PDF - Instructions for Reporting Forms		Annual Reporting Form for Notifier/Tier 1 Aggregation Sites: WORD - Annual Reporting Form for Notifier/Tier 1 Aggregation Sites PDF - Annual Reporting Form for Notifier/Tier 1 Aggregation Sites Instructions- Annual Reporting Form for Notifier/Tier 1 Aggregation Sites
	Appendix A - Asbestos Containing material	WORD - Appendix A: Asbestos Containing Material Reporting Form PDF - Appendix A: Asbestos Containing Material Reporting Form 3 Pgs	refer to instructions above	2016
	Appendix B - Ash Residue	WORD - Appendix B: Ash Residue Reporting Form PDF - Appendix B: Ash Residue Reporting Form 3 Pgs	refer to instructions above	2016
	Appendix C - Clean Wood including Leaves and Grass Clippings	WORD - Appendix C: Clean Wood including Leaves and Grass Clippings Reporting Form PDF - Appendix C: Clean Wood including Leaves and Grass Clippings Reporting Form 4 Pgs	refer to instructions above	2016
	Appendix D - Construction and Demolition Waste	WORD - Appendix D: Construction and Demolition Waste Reporting Form PDF - Appendix D: Construction and Demolition Waste Reporting Form 4 Pgs	refer to instructions above	2016
	Appendix E - Non-RCRA Hazardous Waste and Compatible Solid Wastes	WORD - Appendix E: Non-RCRA Hazardous Waste and Compatible Solid Wastes Reporting Form PDF - Appendix E: Non-RCRA Hazardous Waste and Compatible Solid Wastes Reporting Form 4 Pgs	refer to instructions above	2016
	Appendix F - Recyclables	WORD - Appendix F: Recyclables Reporting Form PDF - Appendix F: Recyclables Reporting Form 5 Pgs	refer to instructions above	2016
	Appendix G - Universal Waste and Compatible Solid Wastes	WORD - Appendix G: Universal Waste and Compatible Solid Wastes Reporting Form PDF - Appendix G: Universal Waste and Compatible Solid Wastes Reporting Form 5 Pgs	refer to instructions above	2016
	Appendix H - Food Waste	coming soon	refer to instructions above	2022
Contaminated Soil and/or Sediment Management (Staging and Transfer) Fact Sheet - Contaminated Soil and/or Sediment Management (Staging and Transfer) See note below	PDF - Contaminated Soil and/or Sediment Management General Permit 19 Pgs Expired 09/19/2018
The General Permit for Contaminated Soil and/or Sediment Management (Staging and Transfer) expired on September 19, 2018. As a result, DEEP is unable to issue registrations and approval of registrations for the activities authorized by the general permit. DEEP is in the process of updating this general permit and anticipates its reissuance. In the interim, anyone managing contaminated soil or sediment is requested to follow the best management practices that are outlined in Section 5 of the now expired general permit.
Disassembling Used Electronics Note: This general permit expired on October 21, 2021. DEEP will not be renewing this general permit. Current and new registrants for this type of activity must submit registrations under the General Permit for the Construction and Operation of a Commercial Facility for the Management of Recyclable Materials and Certain Solid Wastes (Commercial GP), Appendix G - Universal Waste and Compatible Solid Wastes. See Commercial GP above.
Contractor to Contain or Remove or Otherwise Mitigate the Effects of Certain Releases (“Registered Existing Release Response Contractor”) Fact Sheet - Contractor to Contain or Remove or Otherwise Mitigate the Effects of Certain Releases	PDF - Registered Existing Release Response Contractor General Permit	WORD - Registered Existing Release Response Contractor Registration Form	PDF - Registered Existing Release Response Contractor Instructions	10/20/25
Employ a Permitted Environmental Professional to Oversee Cleanup Activities of Releases for Which the Permitted Entity is the Responsible Party and for Certain Tank Removal Companies to Oversee Cleanup of Releases from Residential Underground Heating Oil Storage Tank Systems Fact Sheet - Employ a Permitted Environmental Professional to Oversee Cleanup Activities	PDF - PEP General Permit	WORD - PEP Registration Form	PDF - PEP Instructions	2/13/2026	PEP Modification Form
Leaf Composting Facility Registration Packet	N/A	WORD - Leaf Composting Facility Registration Form PDF - Leaf Composting Facility Registration Form 4 Pgs	PDF - Leaf Composting Facility Instructions 9 Pgs	05/16/03	Required Common Forms Permit Application Transmittal Form: WORD - Permit Application Transmittal Form PDF - Permit Application Transmittal Form
Municipal Transfer Station Fact Sheet - Municipal Transfer Station	PDF - Municipal Transfer Station General Permit Issued 05/10/2023	WORD - Municipal Transfer Station Registration Form PDF - Municipal Transfer Station Registration Form	PDF - Municipal Transfer Station Instructions	05/10/23 Registration and instructions	Required Common Forms Environmental Justice Public Participation Guidelines Quarterly Municipal Transfer Station Report
Note: Municipalities currently holding an approved registration *do not* need to submit an application for a new registration. Any municipality in the process of relocating the municipal transfer station or seeking to register under the Municipal Transfer Station General Permit for a new facility is required to submit an application/registration under the renewed general permit.
One Day Collection of Certain Wastes and Household Hazardous Waste Re-Issued: 10/16/24 Expires: 10/16/34 Fact Sheet - One Day Collection of Certain Wastes and Household Hazardous Waste	PDF - One Day Collection of Certain Wastes and Household Hazardous Waste General Permit	WORD - One Day Collection Registration Form PDF - One Day Collection Registration Form	PDF - One Day Collection Instructions	10/16/24	Required Common Forms Hazardous Waste Reporting Form: WORD - Hazardous Waste Reporting Form PDF - Hazardous Waste Reporting Form Instructions: PDF - Hazardous Waste Reporting Form Instructions Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG) Waste Approval Form: WORD - CESQG Waste Approval Form PDF - CESQG Waste Approval Form Rejection of Waste Form: WORD - Rejection of Waste Form PDF - Rejection of Waste Form
Plastic Beverage Container Post-Consumer Recycled Content Registration		Registration Form - Plastic Beverage Container Post-Consumer Recycled Content (Word) (Word)		2/19/2026	Reporting Form - Plastic Beverage Container Post-Consumer Recycled Content (PDF) (PDF)
Sheet Leaf Composting Notification Packet Related Guidance and Other Information Leaf Composting Regulations and Sheet Leaf Composting Primer	N/A	WORD - Sheet Leaf Composting Notification Form PDF - Sheet Leaf Composting Notification Form 3 Pgs	PDF - Sheet Leaf Composting Instructions 6 Pgs	10/08/03	Required Common Forms Permit Application Transmittal Form: WORD - Permit Application Transmittal Form PDF - Permit Application Transmittal Form
Storage and Processing of Asphalt Roofing Shingle Waste (ARSW) for Beneficial Use and Recycling Fact Sheet - Storage and Processing of Asphalt Roofing Shingle Waste for Beneficial Use and Recycling See note below	PDF - Asphalt Roofing Shingle Waste General Permit 21 Pgs issued 6/2/2011 Expired 6/2/2021	WORD - Asphalt Roofing Shingle Waste Registration Form PDF - Asphalt Roofing Shingle Waste Registration Form 8 Pgs	PDF - Asphalt Roofing Shingle Waste Instructions 9 Pgs	registration form and instructions revised 05/17/12	Required Common Forms Environmental Justice Public Participation Guidelines
The General Permit for the Storage and processing of Asphalt Roofing Shingle Waste for Beneficial Use and Recycling expired on June, 2, 2021. As a result, DEEP is unable to issue registrations and approval of registrations for the activities authorized by the general permit. DEEP is in the process of updating this general permit and anticipates its reissuance. In the interim, anyone managing Asphalt Roofing Shingle Waste is requested to follow the best management practices that are outlined in Section 5 of the now expired general permit.
Storage and Processing of Scrap Tires for Recycling and Beneficial Use Fact Sheet - Storage and Processing of Scrap Tires for Recycling and Beneficial Use See note below	PDF - Scrap Tires General Permit 20 Pgs Expired 02/02/2021	WORD - Scrap Tires Registration Form PDF - Scrap Tires Registration Form 6 Pgs	PDF - Scrap Tires Instructions 9 Pgs	02/03/11	Required Common Forms Environmental Justice Public Participation Guidelines
The General Permit for the Storage and Processing of Scrap Tires for Recycling and Beneficial Use expired on February 2, 2021. As a result, DEEP is unable to issue registrations and approval of registrations for the activities authorized by the general permit. DEEP is in the process of updating this general permit and anticipates its reissuance. In the interim, previously permitted facilities managing scrap tires are requested to follow the best management practices that are outlined in Section 5 of the now expired general permit. For those that were not previously registered at the time the general permit expired they are not authorized to conduct such regulated activities.

Permits and Licenses

Content Last Revised February 2026