Solid Waste Incinerator and Energy Recovery Facility Permit

Who Must Apply

Any owner or operator of incinerators and energy recovery facilities managing non-hazardous waste.

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 solid waste facilities are specified in 9 VAC 20-90-10 et seq.

Typical Requirements of a Permit

1. Facilities must conform to siting, design and operation requirements in 9 VAC 20-80-470.
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 DEQ Regional Office for your location.
2. Notify the Director of intent to operate such a facility and provide documentation required per 9 VAC 20-80-500.
3. Provide certification that facility meets siting standards of 9 VAC 20-80-370.
4. Provide certification from a Professional Engineer that facility has been designed and constructed in accordance with standards of 9 VAC 20-80-370.
5. Submit operational plan and closure detailing how the standards of 9 VAC 20-80-340 and 9 VAC 20-80-370 will be met.
6. Submit proof of financial responsibility in accordance with 9 VAC 20-70-10 et seq.
7. Submit to the Director a copy of the facility permit issued by DEQ - Air Division.

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 530.