Although a solid waste facility permit can be processed concurrent with or prior to other required permits, this does not mean that operations can commence without other local, state, or federal permits or approvals.
Those seeking to engage in a solid waste related activity should investigate the permit authority of the following agencies to determine whether they have jurisdiction over the project.
Other Agencies that Regulate Solid Waste Facilities
| Local Agencies | Permit or Approval |
|---|---|
| Local Enforcement Agencies (LEA) | Issues solid waste facility permit and conducts inspections |
| County or City Planning Department | CEQA compliance, conditional use permits (CUP), land use, zoning, siting |
| Public Works, Solid Waste, or other department responsible for integrated waste management planning | Amendments to the Siting Elements and Nondisposal Facility Elements of the Integrated Waste Management Plan |
| Air Quality Management Districts (AQMD) or Air Pollution Control Districts (APCD) | Permit to Construct and Permit to Operate |
| Building Department | Building Permits |
| Fire Protection District | Fire Clearance |
| State Agencies | Permit or Approval |
|---|---|
| California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) | Concurs or objects to LEA issuance of Permit (or issues permit if jurisdiction has no LEA) |
| Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCB) | Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) storm water discharge permit |
| Air Resources Board (ARB) | Oversees AQMDs and APCDs |
| Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) | Regulates hazardous waste through its permitting, enforcement and Unified Program activities to assure the safe storage, treatment, transportation and disposal of hazardous wastes. |
| California Coastal Commission | Regulate land and water uses in the coastal zone. |
| Department of Fish and Game | Manage California's diverse fish, wildlife, and plant resources, and the habitats upon which they depend. |