Waste Management Division

Hazardous Waste Management Program

The Vermont Hazardous Waste Management Program regulates the generation, transportation, storage, treatment, recycling and disposal of hazardous waste, used oil, and universal hazardous waste. The program, which is authorized by the US EPA to be implemented in lieu of the federal hazardous waste program, maintains the Vermont Hazardous Waste Management Regulations (VHWMR). The program also conducts inspections to evaluate compliance with the VHWMR; tracks hazardous waste manifests (shipping papers) to ensure all hazardous wastes are delivered to appropriate facilities; issues permits to facilities that engage in long-term or commercial storage and facilities that treat or dispose of hazardous waste; responds to citizens’ complaints regarding the mismanagement of hazardous waste; provides regulatory assistance; and tracks hazardous waste data. Program staff are located in temporary offices in Barre, VT until further notice.

	Waste Management Interactive Database (WMID) This tool provide the public to access to up-to-date environmental information on property specific information concerning contaminated groundwater sites, hazardous materials spills, and regulated underground storage tanks facilities located in Vermont.
	Education and Outreach Are you new to hazardous waste requirements? Do you know what is considered a hazardous waste? Do you know and understand what your generator status is? If all the rules and regulations are confusing for you, then look here for information. Education and outreach includes information for facilities who generate hazardous waste, transporters, and consultants.
	EPA ID # Information and Notification Need an EPA ID number to ship your hazardous waste? Has information relevant to hazardous waste management at your facility changed? Find the appropriate forms and instructions on how to complete the Vermont Hazardous Waste Handler Site ID Form.
	Manifests You sign that piece of paper when you ship your waste, but what does all that information really mean? Learn the top 10 mistakes found on a manifest and how to prevent those mistakes for your facility.
	Taxes & Fees Your taxes and fees explained. This page will guide you through how the DEC taxes you based on the amount of waste you generate as well as information on the annual generator fees.
	Frequently Asked Questions Come find the answers to your many questions regarding the management of hazardous waste. Topics include determining your generator status, how to complete the Site ID Form, storage and accumulation requirements, and annual generator fees. Stay tuned as more FAQs are coming soon!
	Facility Permitting The Facility Permitting site is for facilities that treat, store, or dispose of hazardous waste. This does NOT apply if you are a generator of hazardous waste. Information on how to obtain a new permit as well as the permits for all facilities in Vermont can be found on this page.
	Waste Transporter Permitting The Waste Transporter site is for companies who transport hazardous waste (including Vermont listed waste) from the generator facility to a treatment, storage, or disposal facility.
	Forms and Publications Site ID Form, Temporary ID Form, as well as the many factsheets and handbooks we have created to help you understand the Vermont Hazardous Waste Regulations.
	Regulations, Statutes, and Procedures Here are the regulations in black & white. Read through the official regulations or look at our policy statements for a particular hazardous waste stream, handling and shipment method, or other regulatory interpretation from the State of Vermont.

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