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Solid waste permitting

Permitting efficiency requirements

Changes to Minn. Stat. 116.03, Subd. 2b., enacted on March 4, 2011, set a goal for the MPCA to issue or deny a permit within 150 days of receipt of a complete application. To achieve that goal, the MPCA attempts to review permit requests and notify applicants whether or not their application is complete enough for processing within 30 business days of receipt. If an application is considered incomplete, the MPCA must identify the deficiencies and advise applicants on how to fix them.

Even though an application may be determined to be substantially complete, additional details may be requested to clarify or supplement information provided in the application submittal package. In order for the MPCA to meets its goal of issuing permits within 150 days, your prompt response to all requests is necessary.

For a solid waste permit application to be considered complete, all required forms and checklists must be completed in full according to the instructions provided.

Solid waste permit applications

Submit by mail. All permit applications must be mailed to the MPCA:

Solid Waste Permit Document Coordinator
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
520 Lafayette Road North
St. Paul MN 55155-4194

Forms. There are now three separate application forms based on the type of permit activity you are applying for.

PDF icon Instructions for completing a solid waste facility permit application (w-sw3-33c)

Permit application for issuance, reissuance, or major modification

To apply for a solid waste facility permit, an applicant must submit one (1) hard copy of the complete application submittal package and a disk with an electronic (PDF) version. The permit application package must begin with the application form and include all applicable checklists and supporting documents. The checklists are listed below. Previously submitted documents CANNOT be referenced; all necessary documents must be included in this package.

Follow the instructions provided on the forms and checklist and thoroughly review all applicable Minnesota Rules, statutes and MPCA guidance documents. If you'd like assistance or have questions about the forms, please contact the MPCA solid waste staff assigned to your region.

Permit application checklists

All solid waste facilities must complete the appropriate checklist:

Specific waste activities. The following checklists provide final application information requirements for specific facilities/activities. Complete all checklists that apply to your site.

Permit application change of ownership/operator/landowner

When applying for a change in ownership or control of a facility, checklists are not necessary, complete the application form according to the instructions on the form. Include one (1) hard copy of the complete application and a disk with an electronic (PDF) version.

The new owner or operator must submit a revised permit application to the commissioner no later than 90 days before the scheduled change in ownership or control. More information can be found in Minn. R. 7001.0190.

Permit application for minor modification

When applying for a minor permit modification, only applicable checklists are necessary along with the completed the application form. Follow the instructions on the form. Include one (1) hard copy of the complete application submittal package and a disk with an electronic (PDF) version.

Extended permit notification: Solid waste transfer facility or SSOM compost facility

Transfer station and SSOM compost facility extension notifications will not be reviewed for completeness.

Permit-by-Rule (PBR)

Permit-by-rule notifications will not be reviewed for completeness.

Yard Waste Compost Facility Permit-by-rule Notification is now available online. Before going to the e-Services webpage, please review the documents below for assistance. The guidance document outlines what information is required to complete and submit the notification. You will also need to have the Yard Waste Permit-by-rule Local Acknowledgment Form completed before you can submit the notification.

These Permit-by-rule Notifications must still be submitted using paper forms.

Case Specific Beneficial Use Determination (CSBUD) and Demonstration/Research Project (DRP)

General permits

Termination process

If an individual permit, general permit, PBR, CSBUD, or DRP is no longer needed, a notice of termination request must be submitted to the MPCA using the e-Services portal. A solid waste permit may longer be needed if the facility has closed, no longer performs the permitted solid waste activities, or no longer needs coverage under a general permit. If there are any questions, please contact permitting staff assigned to the facility or compliance staff assigned to the region.

Waste tire transporter

Expedited permit program

 

Information/assistance

 

Solid waste reporting

Solid waste publications

MPCA staff contacts for assistance with solid waste permit application forms.

Detroit Lakes area:
Compliance/permitting Jon Buck 218-846-8109
Engineering/permitting Lisa Mojsiej 651-757-2373
Hydrogeology Laura Pugh 651-757-2313

 

Duluth area:
Compliance/permitting Lee Field 218-302-6609
Engineering/permitting Greg Kvaal 651-757-2511
Hydrogeology Alex Hokenson 651-757-2440

 

Brainerd area:
Compliance/permitting Lee Field 218-302-6609
Engineering/permitting Vacant 218-316-3856
Hydrogeology Kurt Carlson 651-757-2881

 

Marshall area:
Compliance/permitting Chris Green 507-476-4258
Engineering/permitting Tony Bello 651-757-2219
Hydrogeology Mark Rys 651-757-2685

 

Rochester area:
Compliance/permitting Jake Brady 507-206-2646
Engineering/permitting Sherri Nachtigal 507-206-2600
Hydrogeology Eric Porcher 507-206-2648

 

Twin Cities metro area:
Compliance/permitting Scott Parr
Shelly Siewert		 651-757-2638
651-757-2723
Engineering/permitting Abdi Hassan 651-757-2449
Hydrogeology Kurt Carlson 651-757-2881

 

Statewide:
Major industrial facilities Julie Henderson 651-757-2423
  Dan Aamodt 651-757-2435