Division of Waste Management

The Division of Waste Management works closely with the department's district offices to implement state and federal laws to protect the environment from the improper handling and disposal of solid and hazardous wastes. This includes regulatory programs for waste facilities and pollutant storage systems, and non-regulatory activities such as financial and technical assistance for recycling and waste reduction. The division also oversees and contracts for the cleanup of sites contaminated with petroleum products, dry cleaning solvents or other hazardous wastes.

There are four program areas within the Division of Waste Management: Permitting and Compliance Assistance; District and Business Support; Waste Cleanup; and Petroleum Restoration.

Highlights

• Grease Waste Removal and Disposal Law: section 403.0741, Florida Statutes, effective July 1, 2022.
• Small Quantity Generators of Hazardous Waste are now required to re-notify every four years. For more information, please visit the Hazardous Waste Management page under News and Events - Generator Improvement Rule.
• Ethanol/Biodiesel Program: Provides guidance and information on the Ethanol/Biodiesel Program effective July 1, 2020.
• Interim Incinerator Disruption Guidance: This guidance provides interim guidelines for generators to request 30-day extensions of hazardous waste accumulations areas. See the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Memo that addresses existing options for Incinerator Backlog.

Rule Updates

Rulemaking Underway - Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.)

• Chapter 62-787, F.A.C. - Pollution Response Action Contracts (Pending)
• Chapter 62-769, F.A.C. - Abandoned Tank Restoration Program
• Chapter 62-722, F.A.C. - Regulation of Recovered Materials 
• Chapter 62-709, F.A.C. - Criteria for Organics Processing and Recycling Facilities
• Chapter 62-705, F.A.C. - Grease Waste Removal and Disposal
• Chapter 62-710, F.A.C. - Used Oil Management
• Chapter 62-730, F.A.C. - Hazardous Waste
• Chapter 62-737, F.A.C. - Management of Spent Mercury-Containing Lamps and Devices Destined For Recycling
• Chapter 62-701, F.A.C. – Solid Waste Management Facilities
• Chapter 62-711, F.A.C. - Waste Tire Rule

Recently Adopted Rules

• Chapter 62-761, F.A.C. - Underground Storage Tank Systems (Effective June 25, 2023).
• Chapter 62-762, F.A.C. - Aboveground Storage Tank Systems (Effective June 26, 2023).
• Chapter 62-701, F.A.C. - Solid Waste Management Facilities (Rule 62-701.805 - Effective March 9, 2022 and Aug. 16, 2022).
• Chapter 62-772, F.A.C. - Procurement Procedures for the Petroleum Restoration Program - (Rule 62-722.300 - Effective July 31, 2022).
• Chapter 62-788, F.A.C. - Voluntary Cleanup Tax Credit Rule (Effective March 9, 2022).
• Chapter 62-701, F.A.C. - Solid Waste Management Facilities (Rule 62-701.804 - Effective March 1, 2022).
• Chapter 62-737, F.A.C. - Management of Spent Mercury-Containing Lamps and Devices Destined For Recycling (Effective Oct. 1, 2021).
• Chapter 62-762, F.A.C. - Aboveground Storage Tank Systems - Financial Responsibility (Effective April 1, 2021).
• Chapter 62-787, F.A.C. - Pollution Response Action Contracts for the Waste Cleanup Program (Effective Nov. 17, 2020).
• Chapter 62-769, F.A.C. - Abandoned Tank Restoration Program (Effective Nov. 1, 2020).