Solid Waste

Picture of landfill operating face with heavy equipment ontop
The coordination of collection vehicles and heavy equipment for efficient waste management at a Landfill

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) administers the solid waste program for all Nevada counties outside of Clark and Washoe. NDEP also oversees those two counties' programs, which are administered locally by the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) and Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) respectively.

This section of the website covers permitting, facility information, reporting requirements, waste tires, special waste, statewide planning, and resources for reporting illegal dumping. 

Use the sections below to find permitting requirements, forms, facility information, reporting obligations, and more.

Contact Staff

Go here to find contact information for personnel within the Bureau / Solid Waste Branch.

View Landfill Disposal Data

Solid Waste Tracking and Disposal Reports (SWTDRs) can be found by submitting a Public Records Request or by visting NSWAT or SMART.

Solid Waste Permitting Authorities & Permitting Process Requirements

Go here to view the permitting process for a new solid waste management facility. This page covers who the permitting authorities are, which facility types require a permit or approval, how the application and public comment process works, and a summary of application fees by facility type.

Solid Waste Fee Schedule

Go here to view the current application fees, annual operating fees, post-closure fees, and permit modification fees. All fees are paid through NDEP's online ePayment system.

Application Forms & Guidance

Go here to view and download permit application forms and supporting documents. Also contains technical guidance documents to help applicants prepare a complete submittal.

Permit Reports & Reporting

Go here to view the schedule and types of reports required a permitted facility. Includes Solid Waste Tracking and Disposal Reports (SWTDRs), annual reports, and other compliance reporting obligations.

Solid Waste Facilities

Go here for an inventory of currently permitted solid waste facilities in Nevada, including landfills, transfer stations, and other facility types permitted by NDEP outside of Clark and Washoe Counties.

Sustainable Materials Management Plan

Go here to find the statewide solid waste management plan, which summarizes the status of solid waste management across Nevada's 17 counties. Also includes information on county planning requirements and recycling rate goals established by the state legislature.

Illegal Dumping

Go here to report illegal dumping or to find information on enforcement, penalties, and how the program addresses unpermitted waste disposal across the state.

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