Permitting and Compliance Assistance Program

Solid Waste Section

The Solid Waste Section is responsible for rule development, solid waste policy, financial assurance compliance, and implementing Florida’s solid waste management program. Technical assistance is provided to the district offices concerning the permitting, compliance and enforcement activities associated with solid waste facilities. These facilities can include landfills, material recovery facilities, transfer stations, composting/processing facilities and waste tire management sites.

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Hazardous Waste Permit Application & Checklists

These documents may be used for completing Hazardous Waste Permit Applications.

Anyone in the process of treating, storing or disposing of hazardous waste in the state of Florida must have a permit. A copy of an application is provided below. The hazardous waste staff would suggest a pre-application meeting to discuss hazardous waste permit application requirements if a hazardous waste permit is being sought.

If you would like to discuss permit applications, contact:

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Permitting and Corrective Action

Anyone in the process of treating, storing, or disposing of hazardous waste in the state of Florida must have a permit. Links to the Hazardous Waste Application and Checklists and the Financial Assurance Main Page are provided below. The hazardous waste staff would suggest a pre-application meeting to discuss application requirements if a hazardous waste permit is being sought.

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Compliance Assistance Program Announcements

Rulemaking Workshops

Chapter 62-761, F.A.C., Underground Storage Tank Systems and Chapter 62-762, F.A.C., Aboveground Storage Tank Systems

See the Storage Tank Systems Rulemaking webpage for the Proposed Rule draft documents.

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Solid Waste Program and Permitting Contacts

Name	General Duties	Contact
El Kromhout, P.G. Environmental Administrator	Rule development, policy, guidance, variances, alternate procedures, beneficial use	850-245-8744 Elizabeth.Kromhout@FloridaDEP.gov

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Operation Cleansweep for Pesticides

Operation Cleansweep has been funded for 2022-2023. For information about participating, please review the Operation Cleansweep flier or read the “Who Can Participate” section of the Program Guidelines to see if your company is eligible.

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Storage Tank System Equipment Registration

Registered Storage Tank System Equipment and Release Detection Systems and Methods

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) registers storage tank system equipment and release detection systems and methods under Chapters 62-761, Florida Administrative Code, Underground Storage Tank Systems and 62-762, F.A.C., Aboveground Storage Tank Systems.