The Permit Toolbox contains permit-specific information and resources for the most common types of facilities and operations. Until CalRecycle’s tiered regulatory structure became effective in 1994, there was a “one-size-fits-all” permit applied to all facilities. There are now five regulatory tiers:
Two other regulatory categories are also addressed in the Permit Toolbox:
- Facilities that can be found to be exempt from a full permit.
- Sites that are specifically not subject to regulations.
Please note that other local, state, or federal agencies may also have regulatory authority over solid waste facilities. Also, all statutory citations refer to the California Code of Regulations (CCR) unless otherwise indicated.
CalRecycle regulates many types of facilities and operations that handle, process, dispose, or otherwise manage solid waste. Solid waste facilities require a permit to operate. Operations do not require a permit but may still be under the jurisdiction of CalRecycle. See the full list of facilities and operations.
General Resources:
- Basic Permit Process Flow Chart
- Fact sheet: Who Needs a Permit.
- Permit Tier/Task Chart (Which types if permits require which types of documentation?)
- Permitting a Solid Waste Facility
Resources
For more information contact: LEA Support Services, PermitTrainingAssistance@calrecycle.ca.gov
Program News...
- Revised January 2011: Guidance for Writing a Solid Waste Facility Permit