Solid Waste Transfer Station Permit

Who Must Apply

Any owner or operator of facilities for temporary storage or collection of waste prior to transportation to incineration, resource recovery or disposal sites.

Authority

Virginia Code § 10.1-1408.1

Virginia Administrative Code 9 VAC 20-80-480 through 9 VAC 20-80-620

Term

Indefinite

Fees

Permit fees for all waste permits are specified in 9 VAC 20-90-10 et seq.

Typical Requirements of a Permit

1. Public and private facilities must conform to siting, design and operation requirements in 9 VAC 20-80-340.
2. Facilities must comply with the Financial Assurance Regulations for Solid Waste Facilities (9 VAC 20-70-10 et seq.).

Application Process

For Permit-by-Rule:

1. Contact the DEQ Regional Office for your location.
2. Notify the Director of intent to operate such a facility and provide documentation required by 9 VAC 20-80-500.
3. Provide certification that facility meets siting standards of 9 VAC 20-80-340.
4. Provide certification from a Professional Engineer that facility has been designed and constructed in accordance with standards of 9 VAC 20-80-340.
5. Submit operational plan and closure detailing how the standards of 9 VAC 20-80-340 will be met.
6. Submit proof of financial responsibility in accordance with 9 VAC 20-70-10 et seq.
7. Submit to the Director results of the public participation effort conducted in accordance with the requirements of 9 VAC 20-80-480.

For Full Permit:

Applicant may choose to apply for and receive a full permit. In this case, the appropriate notices, permit applications and fees shall be submitted in accordance with the provisions of 9 VAC 20-80-510 and 540.