Municipal Solid Waste Type I and Type IV Landfills

Types of Municipal Solid Waste Landfills

MSW landfill facilities in Texas may consist of Type I landfill units for disposal of all types of municipal solid waste, or Type IV landfill units for disposal limited to brush, construction and demolition waste, and rubbish. A landfill facility may contain both types of units.

A permit is required for a landfill according to 30 TAC 330.7 .

Landfill units at small facilities in arid regions that meet the requirements in 30 TAC 330.5(b) for arid exempt (AE) status are designated Type IAE landfill units and Type IVAE landfill units, and are exempt from liner and groundwater monitoring requirements. 

• Qualifying for an Arid Exemption at a Small Municipal Solid Waste Landfill (RG-594)

MSW landfill facilities may include areas for processing, storage, or other functions involving solid waste. More information about MSW facilities is available on our webpage Types of Municipal Solid Waste Processing and Disposal Facilities, and Wastes That May Be Accepted.

Preparing and Submitting an Application

The permit application for a municipal solid waste facility is divided into Parts I, II, III, and IV. All parts must be submitted before an application may be declared administratively complete according to 30 TAC Chapter 281 . General information about the permitting process is available on the webpage Municipal Solid Waste Permits: Learning More.

To apply for a landfill permit or permit amendment, submit the forms listed in the following sections, along with the information required by 30 TAC Chapter 330, Subchapter B .

Please submit applications electronically, in addition to submitting paper copies.

• Instructions for submitting documents electronically

Note: If delinquent fees or penalties of $25 or more are associated with an applicant's Customer Number (CN), we are required to suspend processing of the application until payment is made.

• For more about the delinquent fee and penalty protocol and how to find out what is owed, please visit the TCEQ delinquent fees and penalties webpage

Forms and Information to Include in an Application

Part I of a Landfill Permit or Permit Amendment Application

• Core Data Form (Form TCEQ-10400)
• Correspondence Cover Sheet (Form TCEQ-20714)
• Part I Application Form for a Permit or Registration (Form TCEQ-00650), Instructions for Part I Form TCEQ-00650
• Public Involvement Plan (Form TCEQ-20960), Instructions for PIP Form TCEQ-20960
• Plain Language Application Summary (Form TCEQ-20947-instr)
• MSW Application Checklist
  Provide electronic copy of checklist in Excel format with application

Parts II, III, and IV of a Landfill Permit or Permit Amendment Application

• Additional Forms and Guidance for Parts II, III, and IV of a Landfill Permit or Permit Amendment Application

Public Notice

Applications for permits require public notice. Determine which type of notice is required, and if it must be published in an alternative language.

• Public Notices for Municipal Solid Waste Applications

Other Permits Required

Owners or operators of municipal solid waste transfer stations must also obtain permits for air emissions and stormwater and wastewater discharges, as applicable, according to 30 TAC 330.55 .

• Air permits
• Stormwater and wastewater permits

Site Assessment by TCEQ

TCEQ is required by 30 TAC 330.73(c) to conduct a site assessment before issuing a new landfill permit or a landfill permit major amendment of the type described in 30 TAC 305.62(j)(1) , to confirm information in the application.

• Site assessment form (Form TCEQ-20869)

Landfill Operations

• Guidance and Forms for Landfill Operations

Modifications and Temporary Authorizations

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

Landfill Final Facility Closure

• Rules and forms for landfill final facility closure

Contact Us

Contact the MSW Permits Section if you have questions about municipal solid waste applications.