| Updated: |
8/23/2007 |
| Description: |
A permit or registration is required for operation of most "composting facilities." "Composting facility" means a site or facility which uses organic solid waste or mixed solid waste to produce a useful product through a managed process of controlled biological decomposition. Composting may include amendments beneficial to the composting process. Vermiculture, vermicomposting and agricultural composting operations are considered composting facilities. Some agricultural composting operations are exempt from DEQ solid waste composting facility permitting requirements. See Composting Program for more information. |
| Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: |
ORS 459
OAR 340-093
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| Duration: |
Varies |
| Fees - application, exam, etc.: |
Initial permit or registration:
Refer to Fees for DEQ Solid Waste Disposal Site Permits to determine the amount of fees that must accompany your application. The application fee covers costs associated with processing the application. The annual compliance fee, if required, covers costs to DEQ for oversight for compliance and enforcement at permitted facilities. Make your check payable to Oregon DEQ. If the fee is not attached, the application will be returned.
Renewal permit or registration:
No application renewal fees for all permit types except for Solid Waste Letter Authorization. |
| Responsible Agency: |
Environmental Quality Department (DEQ) |
| Bonding Requirements: |
None |
| Insurance Requirements: |
None |
| Prerequisites: |
Financial assurance may be required to be in place before a permit can be issued. Please refer to OAR 340-94-0140. There are some exceptions to this requirement. If you have questions please contact your local DEQ regional office. |
| Application Form: |
Application for a New Solid Waste Disposal Site Permit |
| Service Links: |
 Modification of a Solid Waste Disposal Site Permit application
New Application
Downloadable Renewal Form
Agency Contact Information
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| Required Documentation: |
A land use compatibility statement must be submitted with your application. See Land Use Compatibility Statements. |
| Additional Information: |
Composting Program |
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Agency Information
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Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
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| Agency Name: |
Environmental Quality Department (DEQ) |
| E-mail Address: |
DEQInfo@deq.state.or.us
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| Phone: |
503-229-5696
or 800-452-4011 (toll-free in Oregon)
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| Mail Address: |
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
811 SW Sixth Avenue
Portland, OR 97204
- 1390
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| Website Information: |
http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ/index.shtml |
