Division of Waste Management

The Division of Waste Management works closely with the department's district offices to implement state and federal laws to protect the environment from the improper handling and disposal of solid and hazardous wastes. This includes regulatory programs for waste facilities and pollutant storage systems, and non-regulatory activities such as financial and technical assistance for recycling and waste reduction. The division also oversees and contracts for the cleanup of sites contaminated with petroleum products, dry cleaning solvents or other hazardous wastes.

There are four program areas within the Division of Waste Management: Permitting and Compliance Assistance; District Support; Waste Cleanup; and Petroleum Restoration.

Highlights

Aqueous Film-Forming Foam: S ection 376.911, Florida Statutes, effective July 1, 2026.
Grease Waste Removal and Disposal Law: Section 403.0741, Florida Statutes, effective July 1, 2022.
Small Quantity Generators of Hazardous Waste are now required to re-notify every four years. For more information, please visit the Hazardous Waste Management page under News and Events - Generator Improvement Rule.
Ethanol/Biodiesel Program: Provides guidance and information on the Ethanol/Biodiesel Program effective July 1, 2020.
Hazardous Waste Accumulation 30-day Extension Request FAQ: This guidance addresses questions concerning scenarios that may require extension beyond 90 or 180 days of accumulation for RCRA generator facilities.

Rule Updates

Rulemaking Underway - Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.)

Chapter 62-701, F.A.C. - Rule 62-701.520, F.A.C. (Aqueous Film-Forming Foam Rulemaking)
Chapter 62-761, F.A.C. - Underground Storage Tank Systems
Chapter 62-762, F.A.C. - Aboveground Storage Tank Systems
Chapter 62-709, F.A.C. - Criteria for Organics Processing and Recycling Facilities
Chapter 62-701, F.A.C. – Solid Waste Management Facilities (CCR Rulemaking)

Recently Adopted Rules

Chapter 62-788, F.A.C. - Voluntary Cleanup Tax Credit Rule (Effective May 10, 2026)
Chapter 62-772, F.A.C. - Procurement Procedures for the Petroleum Restoration Program (Effective April 13, 2026)
Chapter 62-722, F.A.C. - Regulation of Recovered Materials (Effective February 17, 2026)
Chapter 62-705, F.A.C. - Grease Waste Removal and Disposal (Effective December 7, 2025)
Chapter 62-730, F.A.C.- Hazardous Waste (Fast Track) (Effective September 10, 2025)
Chapter 62-710, F.A.C. - Used Oil Management (Effective April 24, 2025)
Chapter 62-730, F.A.C. - Hazardous Waste (Effective April 24, 2025)
Chapter 62-737, F.A.C. - Management of Spent Mercury-Containing Lamps and Devices Destined For Recycling (Effective March 18, 2025)
Chapter 62-787, F.A.C. - Pollution Response Action Contracts (Effective April 6, 2025)
Chapter 62-769, F.A.C. - Abandoned Tank Restoration Program (Effective April 6, 2025)