Environmental Resources Management

Resource Recovery and Management Facility Solid Waste Permit

• What is the Solid Waste Permit used for?
• Why is the Solid Waste Permit necessary?
• What other permits or approvals are needed or may be required for the Solid Waste Permit before I can start work?
• How long does it take to process the Solid Waste Permit?
• How much are the Solid Waste Permit fees?
• How long is the Solid Waste Permit valid?

What is the Solid Waste Permit used for?

This permit is used to maintain a continuous compliance and enforcement process that assists facilities in complying with local and state regulations, which in turn protects human health and the environment.

Why is the Solid Waste Permit necessary?

A Resource Recovery and Management Facility Solid Waste Permit is required under Chapter 24-18, Miami-Dade County Code, for facilities whose purpose is the disposal, recycling, incineration, processing, storage, transfer or treatment of solid or liquid waste.

What other permits or approvals are needed or may be required for the Solid Waste Permit before I can start work?

• A Certificate of Use and Occupancy from the Miami-Dade County Department of Planning & Zoning or Municipal Zoning.
• A Class VI Stormwater Drainage Permit application and determination from the Miami-Dade Environmental Resources Management Water Control Section.
• An Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) from Florida's Department of Environmental Protection may also be needed.
• Approval from the Department of Public Works and Waste Management.
• An Air Permit from the Air Facilities Section (AFS) of Miami-Dade Environmental Resources Management.
• State or Federal permits.
  

This question is intended to give you an idea of what other permits may be needed. Depending on your situation, you may need one or more of the above-mentioned permits. Additionally, there may be instances when a permit that is not listed here is required. We encourage you to call the contact number at the bottom of this page to discuss your particular case or to receive additional information.

How long does it take to process the Solid Waste Permit?

A properly completed application can be processed in 90 days.

How much are the Solid Waste Permit fees?

Please see the Fee Schedule.

How long is the Solid Waste Permit valid?

Permits are valid for one year and renewable thereafter as long as the facility remains in operation.

For more information, please call 305-372-6600.

• View the Resource Recovery and Management Facility Solid Waste Operating Permit Application Form for Construction and Demolition Debris, Recycling, Mulching etc. 

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