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 Related Guidance and Other Information Non-RCRA Hazardous Waste Fact Sheet	WORD PDF 9 Pgs	PDF 19 Pgs	10/01/09	Required Common Forms Permit Application Transmittal Form: WORD PDF 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Construction and Operation of a Solid Waste Facility (DEP-SW-APP-100) Fact Sheet Draft Guidance for a Facility Plan for Volume Reduction Plants Note: Depending on your proposed activity, you will need to use the main form listed here and* you will need to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.*	WORD PDF 13 Pgs	PDF 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 PDF Applicant Background Information Applicant Compliance Information Certification of Notice Form Natural Diversity Database Review Environmental Justice Public Participation Guidelines
Attachment H: Background Information (DEP-SW-APP-101)	WORD PDF 7 Pgs	Refer to the main instructions (DEP-SW-INST-100)	09/16/09	N/A
Attachment I: Statement of Consistency with the Solid Waste Management Plan (DEP-SW-APP-102)	WORD PDF 4 Pgs	Refer to the main instructions (DEP-SW-INST-100)	01/14/09	N/A
Attachment J: Business Information (DEP-SW-APP-103)	WORD PDF 2 Pgs	Refer to the main instructions (DEP-SW-INST-100)	01/14/09	N/A
Attachment L: Determination of Need Information (DEP-SW-APP-104)	WORD PDF 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 PDF 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 PDF 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 PDF 10 Pgs	PDF 13 Pgs	08/25/20	N/A
Disposal of Special Waste (Including Asbestos) (DEP-WEED-APP-200) Fact Sheet 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 PDF 11 Pgs	PDF 8 Pgs	02/24/12	N/A
Disruption of a Solid Waste Disposal Area Related Guidance and Other Information Guidance Document	WORD PDF 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 PDF 8 Pgs	PDF 17 Pgs	10/01/09	Required Common Forms Permit Application Transmittal Form: WORD PDF Applicant Background Information Applicant Compliance Information Certification of Notice Form Natural Diversity Database Review Environmental Justice Public Participation Guidelines
Marine Terminals Fact Sheet	WORD PDF 8 Pgs	PDF 9 Pgs	02/18/15	Required Common Forms Applicant Compliance Information Natural Diversity Database Review
Pesticide Application by Aircraft Fact Sheet	WORD PDF 9 Pgs	PDF 9 Pgs	10/01/09	Required Common Forms Permit Application Transmittal Form: WORD PDF Applicant Compliance Information Natural Diversity Database Review
Pesticides in State Waters Fact Sheet Related Guidance and Other Information Nuisance Aquatic Vegetation Management: A Guidebook	WORD PDF 9 Pgs	PDF 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 PDF Instructions
Re-Introduction of Pesticides into State Waters	WORD PDF 2 Pgs	PDF 3 Pgs	11/17/18	N/A
Stewardship (Solid Waste Disposal Areas) Fact Sheet See Remediation Stewardship Permit for RCRA Stewardship Permits	WORD PDF 9 Pgs	PDF 21 Pgs	10/01/09	Required Common Forms Permit Application Transmittal Form: WORD PDF Applicant Compliance Information Natural Diversity Database Review
Waste Transportation (including Spill Clean-up Contractor License) Fact Sheet Related Guidance and Other Information Non-RCRA Hazardous Waste Fact Sheet	WORD PDF 20 Pgs	PDF 9 Pgs	04/18/23; updates to application Instructions to ezFile	Required Common Forms Applicant Compliance Information

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 Related Guidance Best Management Practices for Grass Clipping Management	PDF 15 Pgs reissued 06/30/17	WORD PDF 9 Pgs	PDF 10 Pgs	06/30/17	N/A
Beneficial Use Determination (BUD) Approval Fact Sheet Guidelines	N/A	WORD PDF 5 Pgs	PDF 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	PDF 12 Pgs Issued 05/01/13	WORD PDF 4 Pgs	PDF 4 Pgs	08/30/18	N/A
Connecticut Solid Waste Demonstration Project	N/A	WORD PDF 8 Pgs	PDF 9 Pgs	01/20/09	Required Common Forms Permit Application Transmittal Form: WORD PDF 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	PDF 26 Pgs without Appendices A - H (see below) Issued 07/26/2021; Modified 01/13/2022; Expires 07/26/2026	WORD PDF 8 Pgs	PDF 16 Pgs	01/13/22	Required Common Forms Natural Diversity Database Review Environmental Justice Public Participation Guidelines PE Certification: WORD PDF
	Appendices A -H	Reporting Forms for Appendices A-H	Instructions for Reporting Forms PDF		Annual Reporting Form for Notifier/Tier 1 Aggregation Sites: WORD PDF Instructions
	Appendix A - Asbestos Containing material	WORD PDF 3 Pgs	refer to instructions above	2016
	Appendix B - Ash Residue	WORD PDF 3 Pgs	refer to instructions above	2016
	Appendix C - Clean Wood including Leaves and Grass Clippings	WORD PDF 4 Pgs	refer to instructions above	2016
	Appendix D - Construction and Demolition Waste	WORD PDF 4 Pgs	refer to instructions above	2016
	Appendix E - Non-RCRA Hazardous Waste and Compatible Solid Wastes	WORD PDF 4 Pgs	refer to instructions above	2016
	Appendix F - Recyclables	WORD PDF 5 Pgs	refer to instructions above	2016
	Appendix G - Universal Waste and Compatible Solid Wastes	WORD PDF 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 See note below	PDF 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.
Leaf Composting Facility Registration Packet	N/A	WORD PDF 4 Pgs	PDF 9 Pgs	05/16/03	Required Common Forms Permit Application Transmittal Form: WORD PDF
Municipal Transfer Station Fact Sheet	PDF Issued 05/10/2023	WORD PDF	PDF	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	PDF	WORD PDF	PDF	10/16/24	Required Common Forms Hazardous Waste Reporting Form: WORD PDF Instructions: PDF Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG) Waste Approval Form: WORD PDF Rejection of Waste Form: WORD PDF
Sheet Leaf Composting Notification Packet Related Guidance and Other Information Leaf Composting Regulations and Sheet Leaf Composting Primer	N/A	WORD PDF 3 Pgs	PDF 6 Pgs	10/08/03	Required Common Forms Permit Application Transmittal Form: WORD PDF
Storage and Processing of Asphalt Roofing Shingle Waste (ARSW) for Beneficial Use and Recycling Fact Sheet See note below	PDF 21 Pgs issued 6/2/2011 Expired 6/2/2021	WORD PDF 8 Pgs	PDF 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 See note below	PDF 20 Pgs Expired 02/02/2021	WORD PDF 6 Pgs	PDF 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.

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