Solid Waste Regulation
Apply For a Hauler License
- Complete an application using the instruction sheet to become a licensed municipal solid waste hauler in Washington County.
- Review the Hauler Handbook to familiarize your business with the operational and safety details in practice by the R & E Center.
Apply For a New Solid Waste Facility License
- Complete an application to become a licensed solid waste facility in Washington County.
- Pay for your solid waste facility fee based on the Washington County fee schedule.
- A solid waste facility license is required for the following solid waste activities and facilities in Washington County:
- Landfills
- Transfer Stations
- Recycling facilities
- Composting facilities
- Solid Waste Processing
- Tree Waste Processing and Storage
- Land Application of Solid Waste and Lime Sludge
- Solid Waste Storage
- Other Activities and Facilities as Required by The Washington County Department of Public Health and Environment
- A solid waste facility license is required for the following solid waste activities and facilities in Washington County:
Renew Your Solid Waste Facility License
- Renew your solid waste facility license.
- Pay for your solid waste facility fee based on the Washington County fee schedule.
Apply For a Site License to Land Apply Solid Waste and Lime Sludge
- Complete an application to land apply solid waste in Washington County.
- Complete a notification to land apply lime sludge in Washington County.
Questions?
- Contact the Washington County Department of Public Health and Environment via email or call 651-430-6655.
Forms and Resources
- Regional Hauler Licensing Agreement
- Washington County Solid Waste Ordinance #194 (County Environmental Charge Ordinance)
- Washington County Solid Waste Ordinance #202 (General Ordinance)
- Minnesota Solid Waste Rules
- Minnesota Solid Waste Statutes
- Best Management Practices For Off-Site Reuse of Unregulated Fill
- Wood Burning Best Practices
- County Environmental Charge (CEC) Information
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