Department of Environmental Protection

Apply for Regulated Medical and Chemotheraputic Waste Transporter Permit

Access the list of transporters, review the shipping manifest, and send your completed application to: Pennsylvania DEP Bureau of Waste Management Division of Hazardous Waste Management P.O. Box 69170 Harrisburg, PA 17106-9170. Include a $500 check to "Commonwealth of Pennsylvania." This fee is non-refundable.

Required documents

  1. License Application:

  2. Collateral Bond:

    • Needs forms and collateral.

    • A corporate bond needs signatures from two specific officers.

    • For partnerships, all partners must sign.

    • Sole proprietors need one signature.

    • Corporations must provide incorporation documents.

    • No surety bonds are allowed.

    • Download:

  3. Collateral:

  4. Insurance Certificate:

    • Must cover at least $500,000 in liability.

    • Include specific coverage for waste transportation.

    • The insurer must be licensed in Pennsylvania.

    • The DEP must be listed as the certificate holder.

  5. Contingency Plan:

    • Follow the provided sample plan.

    • Include all bold items.

    • Download guidelines here.

  6. Compliance History Form HW-C:

    • Required for compliance review.

    • Respond to all items.

    • Download forms here.

Review Time: Expect a decision in 60 days.

Contact us

For questions, call 717-787-6239.