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Industrial and Hazardous Waste

Types of permits and requirements for permit holders. Activities that do not require a permit. Forms and other tools for applicants and consultants.

Current Topics in Industrial and Hazardous Waste Permitting

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General Information

Non-Permitted Activities

Exemptions from Industrial and Hazardous Waste Permitting
Guidance on whether a generated solid waste activity requires a permit.

Hazardous Waste Activities That Require Notifying the TCEQ
Activities that are exempt from permitting, but trigger a requirement to notify us at least 90 days before beginning the activity.

Permitted Activities

HOTApplicant-held pre-application public meeting [30 TAC 39] Exit the TCEQ

A pre-application meeting is required prior to submitting the following application to the TCEQ:

  • New applications
  • Renewal application with significant change where significant change is any change that would qualify as Class 3 permit modification or a major amendment
  • Major Amendment applications

New Permit Application

How to apply for a permit for a new hazardous waste facility or convert your registration for an interim status facility to a full permit.

Renewal Permit Application

An overview of permitting process to renew a hazardous waste facility permit.

Transferring a Permit for Industrial or Hazardous Waste

Information related to the transfer of a hazardous waste storage, processing, or disposal facility.

Submitting a Permit Modification

An overview of the permitting process for modifying or amending an existing industrial or hazardous waste permit.

What class of modification do I need? Exit the TCEQ

List of permit modification classes:

Waste Analysis

How to Classify Industrial and Hazardous Waste

Requirements for those who generate or manage hazardous waste in Texas.

Hazardous Waste Combustion Program