Waste
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Special wastes suitable for public works projects
Section 895.58(2), Wis. Stats., provides immunity from liability for the use of certain solid wastes that are beneficially used in public works projects. Under this law, the DNR may characterize a "special waste" as suitable for beneficial use in…
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PCB disposal and incineration facilities
In accordance with s. NR 157.07(5)(a), Wis. Adm. Code, the Department of Natural Resources is required to maintain a current listing of incinerators and secured landfills approved for disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) or products…
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Notification of hazardous waste activities
Activities and events related to the generation and management of hazardous waste may require advance notification to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Many of the activities require the use of form EPA 8700-12 to obtain an EPA ID…
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Managing accumulated sediment from storm water ponds
In response to increasing sediment in storm water ponds and lack of an established process to regulate sediment removal and use, the DNR developed an innovative rule to help storm water pond owners manage the removal and use of pond sediment.…
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Hazardous waste manifest requirements
The uniform hazardous waste manifest is the form required for all generators who transport, or offer for transport, hazardous waste for off-site treatment, recycling, storage or disposal. Detailed information on the manifest system and its…
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Waste facility and transporter licenses
Annual operating licenses issued for solid, hazardous and infectious waste activities cover a one-year period, from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30. You may apply for a license at any point during the year, but will need to pay the full amount of any applicable…
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Solid waste rules and statutes
Wisconsin's legislature creates and revises the Wisconsin Statutes (Wis. Stats.), while state agencies such as the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) create and revise the rules required and authorized by those statutes. These agency rules…
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Household hazardous waste
Leftover products in any home can pose hazards when not stored or disposed of safely. Household hazardous waste is any product found in your home, yard or garage generated by normal household activities (for example, routine home a
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Management of hazardous waste in Wisconsin
Hazardous waste is a subset of solid waste that must be managed to protect human health and the environment. Federal and state laws regulate how businesses, institutions, governments and other nonhouseholds must manage hazardous waste. These…
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Hazardous waste guidance and inspection forms
The resources on this page are intended for persons and facilities generating, transporting, storing, treating and disposing of hazardous waste, universal waste and used oil. Please contact the hazardous waste program coordinator for situations not…