Utah Division of Waste Management
and Radiation Control

Page Address: wasteandradiation.utah.gov

News and Announcements

Antifreeze and Aerosol Cans—Now Universal Wastes!
(5/17/16)—On April 15, 2016, the hazardous waste rules adopted two new universal wastes, antifreeze and aerosol cans. To learn more on the requirements for these Universal Wastes see R315-273 Utah Administrative Code.
New Drum-Top Lamp Crushers Registration Requirements
(5/17/16)—On April 15, 2016, the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control adopted new rules regarding crushing lamps using a drum-top crusher. To apply to operate a Drum-Top Lamp Crusher General Forms.
Hazardous Secondary Materials Recycling/Reclamation Summary
(5/17/16)—On April 15, 2016, the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control adopted the EPA’s January 2015 Definition of Solid Waste Rule. The EPA has provided requirements for notification, defining legitimate recycling, becoming a verified recycler, obtaining a variance request, and recycler/reclamation facility requirements. To apply to become a verified recycler or Intermediate Facility submit an application form Verified Recycler/Intermediate Facility. For Generators of Hazardous Secondary Materials, please submit an updated EPA Form 8700-12 with Addendum 1 (pages 53-58).
Hazardous Waste Rules Formatting Update
(5/17/16)—On April 15, 2016, the Hazardous Waste Rules were reformatted similar to the EPA formatting. DAS R315.
2016 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
(03/09/16)—Certain counties have collection events where residents can drop off household hazardous waste. See the recycling information for Utah to find out if your county is having an event in 2016.
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Public Notices

EnergySolutions LLC., UTD982598898
(11/10/16)—Public Notice, Treatment Variance Request for Wastes Containing Enriched Uranium Residuals. Comment Period Closes December 7, 2016.
Foreland Transportation
(11/08/16)—Public Notice, Used Oil Transporter Permit. Comment Period Closes November 23, 2016.
Heritage Transport, Inc.
(11/08/16)—Public Notice, Used Oil Transporter Permit. Comment Period Closes November 23, 2016.
Bed Rock Inc.
(11/08/16)—Public Notice, Used Oil Transporter Permit. Comment Period Closes November 28, 2016.
Promontory Point Landfill
(10/31/16)—Public Notice, Modify existing Class I Permit. Comment Period Closes December 7, 2016.
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Quick Links

Electronic Complaint Form
Report a company or individual mismanaging their wastes.
EnergySolutions E-mail Alerts
Meeting notices and updates about EnergySolutions' environmental licenses and permits.
EPA Widgets
The EPA developed free widgets that provide access to specific types of environmental information.
Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Collections
Upcoming household hazardous waste and electronic waste collection days.
Subtitle C Site Identification Form
For changes in your waste generation or to obtain an initial EPA ID Number.
Radiation Control Issues E-mail Alerts
Timely notifications to the public about opportunities to comment on radiation control issues.
Recycling Information By County
General recycling information.
Quality Assurance Project Plans
Information on developing Quality Assurance Project Plans.
Utah RCRA Hazardous Waste Handlers
Sites that have obtained an EPA identification number as a handler of hazardous waste, excluding sites no longer in business or may have had a one-time clean up of hazardous waste.
Utah RCRA Hazardous Waste Transporters
Transporters that have obtained an EPA identification number as a handler of hazardous waste.