Publications

This is a publication of the Waste Permits Division, which compiles data from scrap tire transporters, storage sites, and facilities to update industry professionals, legislators, regulatory entities, and citizens about the state of scrap tire management in Texas.

Elaborada para personas que tienen que auto-inyectarse por razones médicas, esta publicación proporciona información básica acerca de la disposición segura de agujas después de ser usadas.

Intended for people who have to do self-injection for medical reasons, this publication provides basic information regarding the safe disposal of the needles after use./ Elaborada para personas que tienen que auto-inyectarse por razones médicas, esta publicación proporciona información básica acerca de la disposición segura de agujas después de ser usadas.

Intended for people who have to do self-injection for medical reasons, this publication provides basic information regarding the safe disposal of the needles after use.

Covers rules for the handling, treatment, and transport of these wastes from health-care-related facilities: waste of animals intentionally exposed to pathogens; bulk human blood and blood products; pathological waste; microbiological waste; etc.

Addresses the management of wastes associated with the exploration, development, or production of oil, gas, or geothermal resources regulated by the Texas Railroad Commission or landfills permitted by the TCEQ.

A guidance document about special waste disposal in Texas.

This publication offers technical guidance to help owners and operators of municipal solid waste (MSW) Type I landfills develop a groundwater sampling and analysis plan (GWSAP) for their facility. A GWSAP is required by MSW regulations in 30 TAC.

Tells how to decide whether a facility has a material or a waste, and which regulations apply.

Guidance for poultry operators on methods of handling poultry carcasses from both routine and major die-offs.

How wastes from painting can be managed more economically and conveniently under the Universal Waste Rule, as opposed to managing them as hazardous waste.

How to comply with state and federal laws when disposing of lamps and equipment that contains mercury, lead or other hazardous substances. Fluorescent tubes, incandescent lamps, mercury switches, and thermostats may be covered by the regulations.

Provides recommended procedures and suggestions for preparing a surface water drainage report for those who operate or apply to operate Type I and Type IV municipal solid waste facilities or a compost facility in Texas.

Requirements for MSW landfills considering a water balance or evapotranspiration alternative final cover system.

Publication to help used and scrap tire transporters learn how to register with the TCEQ and understand the regulations that apply to them when collecting and transporting used or scrap tires or tire pieces for storage, processing, recycling, or energy recovery.

Publication to help used and scrap tire generators learn how to register with the TCEQ and understand the regulations that apply to them when storing or hauling used or scrap tires or tire pieces.

Provides technical guidance and a suggested minimum level of construction control and testing for liner systems at a municipal solid waste landfill. Provides assist in fulfilling 30 TAC, Chapter 330, Subchapter H (Liner System Design and Operation).

This document provides guidelines for developing a work plan for removing prohibited wastes from a municipal solid waste (MSW) landfill (Prohibited Waste Removal Plan, or PWRP)

TCEQ regulatory guidance regarding the handling, storage, labeling, transportation, and proper disposal for schools using COVID-19 rapid testing kits.

Table listing active municipal solid waste landfills in Texas, by county, with permit number, facility name, and type of landfill.