The residual waste program regulates the generation, storage, transportation, processing, beneficial use, composting, and disposal of residual waste (nonhazardous industrial waste).

The Division of Municipal and Residual Waste:

  • Develops regulations on residual waste management;
  • Develops General Permits for the Beneficial Use of residual waste;
  • Provides guidance on Permitting and compliance monitoring of residual waste generators, permit-by-rule facilities, treatment facilities, storage facilities, surface impoundment facilities, incinerators, and land disposal facilities.

The Regional Solid Waste Management Programs:

  • Issue permits;
  • Perform inspections; and
  • Enforce regulations.

General Information

Contact us at EP, Municipal-Residual Waste ra-epmuniresidwaste@pa.gov*

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