General Information
Anyone wishing to conduct solid waste operations must submit the appropriate permit or registration application (available on the IDEM Agency Forms page) and receive IDEM approval before beginning construction and operation of the facility. They must also pay applicable fees specified on the fee transmittal form. The application must contain design, operation, monitoring, maintenance, and other information required by the rules . All permitted and registered facilities must also have financial assurance in place before beginning operations.
A pre-application meeting with solid waste permit staff is recommended so they can answer any questions about completing the application form and providing all required technical information.
If the Office of Land Quality (OLQ) has questions or needs clarification about the information provided in the application, staff may request additional information. Based on the adequacy of the information, and compliance with the rules, OLQ will approve or deny an application. Registrations and permits remain valid for five years and must be renewed according to its associated rules.
IDEM may hold a public meeting or hearing during the application review process based on the level of public interest from residents of the county where the facility is located, or if other significant public interest is expressed.
The specific process for your facility and application type is listed below:
| Facility Type | Application Type | Good Character | Needs Demonstration | Fee Required | Applicant Affidavit | Property Owner Lists | Public Comment Period | Public Meeting Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landfill and Incinerator Permits (329 IAC 10) | New | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Renewal | X | X | ||||||
| Major Mod | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Minor Mod | X | X* | X | |||||
| Insignificant Mod | ||||||||
| Permit Transfer | X | X | ||||||
| Closure | ||||||||
| Processing Facility Permits (329 IAC 11) | New | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Renewal | X | X | ||||||
| Major Mod | X | X | X | X | X | |||
| Minor Mod | X | X | ||||||
| Insignificant Mod | ||||||||
| Permit Transfer | X | X | ||||||
| Closure | ||||||||
| Transfer Station Permits (329 IAC 11) | New | X | X | X | X | |||
| Renewal | X | X | ||||||
| Major Mod | X | X | X | |||||
| Minor Mod | X | X | ||||||
| Insignificant Mod | ||||||||
| Permit Transfer | X | |||||||
| Closure | ||||||||
| Biomass Anaerobic Digester Registrations (329 IAC 11.5) |
New | |||||||
| Renewal | ||||||||
| Modification | ||||||||
| Closure | ||||||||
| Alternative Fuel Source Registrations (329 IAC 11.7) |
New | |||||||
| Renewal | ||||||||
| Modification | ||||||||
| Closure | ||||||||
| Waste Tire Storage and Processing Registrations (329 IAC 15) |
New | X | ||||||
| Renewal | X | |||||||
| Modification | ||||||||
| Closure | ||||||||
| Waste Tire Transporter Registration (329 IAC 15) |
New | |||||||
| Renewal | ||||||||
| Modification | ||||||||
| Closure | ||||||||
| *Only lateral expansions greater than one acre | ||||||||
Solid Waste Permit Approval Process
329 IAC 10-11 includes application procedures for landfill permits and 329 IC 11-9 includes application procedures for processing facility permits.
The applicant must submit a renewal application at least 120 days before the expiration date of the permit to continue operating.
IDEM must be notified 60 days before a change in ownership for a permit to be transferred.
Solid Waste Landfill Permit Process
All applications for new facility permits, major modifications, and any minor modifications for acreage expansions must notify all the adjacent landowners within 10 days of submitting the application.
If applying for a new facility permit, or a major modification, the applicant must hold a public information meeting. An IDEM representative will be present. IDEM accepts public comment for a minimum of 30 days after it deems the application complete.
Processing Facility Permit Process
All applicants for undeveloped and/or unpermitted land must notify all the adjacent landowners within 10 days of submitting the application. During the review process, IDEM will hold a minimum 30-day public comment period. The applicant is not required to hold an informational meeting unless the facility is an incinerator or waste-to-energy facility. An IDEM representative will be present if so.
Registration Approval Process
Solid waste registrations are required for waste tire management (329 IAC 15), biomass anaerobic digestion and gasification facilities (329 IAC 11.5), and alternate fuel sources (329 IAC 11.7).
The applicant must submit a renewal application at least 60 days before the expiration date to continue to operate.
Registrations are not transferable; any person taking ownership of such a business or facility must re-apply to IDEM to be properly registered before engaging in these activities.
