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Application Forms and Guidance: Municipal Solid Waste Landfills, Transfer Stations, and Processing Facilities

Types of facilities that manage MSW. Application forms and guidance documents for authorizing and operating each type of facility.

Classification of MSW Facilities

MSW facilities are classified according to the method of processing or disposal. The types of MSW facilities are described in Title 30 Texas Administrative Code, Section 330.5 .

Information for Submitting Applications

Submit paper and electronic versions of applications, reports, and other documents. Submitting an electronic version streamlines processing.

Delinquent Fees and Penalties Will Affect Application Processing

If delinquent fees or penalties of $25 or more are associated with a Customer Number (CN), we are required to suspend processing the application until the applicant makes the payment.

Application Forms and Guidance by Facility Type

Landfills

Permits for a MSW landfill. Guidance documents and report forms for landfill operations. Types of landfills, including those that accept waste only from nuisance and abandoned buildings in small communities.

Solid Waste Transfer Stations and Transfer Stations with Material Recovery

Permit or registration for a MSW facility that transfers solid waste from one transportation unit to another or recovers recyclable materials from the waste stream.

Liquid Waste Transfer and Processing Facilities

Permit, registration, or notification to manage liquid waste from municipal sources.

Medical Waste Facilities

Registration, registration by rule, or notification for medical waste management activities.

Low-Volume Transfer Stations and Citizens' Collection Stations

Resources for small communities or rural areas to determine if they are eligible to operate a MSW collection and transfer facility under a notification of intent (NOI).

Recycling Facilities

Notification to operate a recycling facility that receives, processes, and returns to use source-separated materials from MSW streams.

Composting and Mulching Facilities

Composting or mulching source-separated materials and materials diverted from MSW streams.

Landfill Gas Recovery Facilities

Registration by rule for a MSW facility that recovers landfill gas for beneficial use.

Landfill Mining Facilities

Registration to authorize landfill mining.

Modifications and Temporary Authorizations

Procedures and forms for modifying a permit or registration, or obtaining a temporary authorization.

Contact Us

Contact the MSW Permits Section if you have a question.