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Residuals Management Section
Overview.
This section oversees the management of residuals, such as septage and wastewater sludge (aka biosolids). There are three main options available for managing these wastes:
• treatment followed by use on the land
• landfilling
• incineration
Solid Waste Management Rules
Although septage and biosolids are byproducts of wastewater treatment, these wastes are regulated as "Solid Wastes" in Vermont. Please see the Solid Waste Management Rules.
Certifications & Plans
Either approved Sludge Management Plans or Solid Waste Management Certifications are required for all domestic wastewater treatment plants that generate biosolids. Certifications are required for the land application sites where either septage or biosolids are managed. Commercial hauler permits are required for commercial vehicles (with a rated capacity of more than one ton) used to transport these wastes.
Requirements for Sludge Management Plans:
Instructions:
PDF 64KB (3 pages) MS Word 28KB (3 pages)
Cover Sheet:
PDF 62KB (1 page) MS Word 25KB (1 page)
Increased Cost for Disposal of Sludge and Septage by Incineration
The state legislature recently amended the law regarding tax on disposed wastes. The modified law now requires the tax to be paid for sludge or septage that is incinerated. The intent of the recent change is to tax disposal options of sludge and septage (landfilling and incineration) and not tax the beneficial use options, such land application and composting.
We have developed a list of Contract Biosolids and Septage Management Options used by Vermont facilities to assist municipalities and industries plan for management of their biosolids.
Note: All application forms can be downloaded and saved prior to completion. Those that are identified as MS Word forms may also be saved after completion.
To apply for a Solid Waste Management Certification:
Application:
PDF (5 pages) MS Word (5 pages)
Application checklist: PDF (8 pages)
Application Instructions: PDF (45 pages)
Personal History Form: PDF (5 pages)
Record Check Release Form: NO LONGER REQUIRED - the Personal History Form contains information needed by DEC Waste Mgmt Div and Dept of Public Safety.
Business Disclosure Form: PDF (16 pages)
Financial Capability Forms: PDF (23 pages)
Sludge or Septage Facility Certification Fees: PDF (1 page)
Quarterly Monitoring Report Forms (including Woodash)
| Part A - Signatures (includes instructions) |
PDF 45K (2 pages)
MS Word 53K |
| Part B - Wastes Received (includes instructions) |
PDF 54K (2 pages)
MS Word 126K |
| Part C - Final Waste Mgmt (includes instructions) |
PDF 50K (2 pages)
MS Word 89K |
| Part D - Comments (includes instructions) |
PDF 23K (2 pages)
MS Word 32K |
| Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure "TCLP" (includes instructions) |
PDF 89K (2 pages)
Excel 19K |
| Waste Analysis (includes instructions) |
PDF 77K (1 page)
Excel 23K |
Groundwater Monitoring and Water Table Depths
Instructions for Groundwater Monitoring |
PDF 8K (1 page)
Excel 17K
PDF 40K (1 page) |
Soil and Plant Tissue Analysis
Instructions for Soil and Plant Tissue Analysis |
PDF 13K (1 page)
Excel 18K
PDF 13K (1 page) |
| Woodash Reporting Form (includes instructions) |
PDF 50K (2 pages)
MS Word 89K |
Note: The above forms require legal sized (8 1/2" x 14") paper. EXCEPT: Woodash (8 1/2" x 11")
If you experience problems reading or downloading the PDF forms, we'd like to know about it. Please send a brief description of the problem by e-mail to Carole Fowler.
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