Permitting

Solid Waste Permitting

The DNR regulates the construction, operation and closure of facilities and projects that manage, process and dispose of solid waste. This website provides information and tools to help facilities with the permitting process, including forms, contacts and information on code requirements.

Full listing of permit types

Waiver Request Form

Pursuant to 561 Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 10, Waivers from Administrative Rules, a petitioner must provide comprehensive justification of a proposed request for a waiver to an administrative rule as adopted by the Department.

This form will assist you in providing all pertinent information that is necessary for the Department to grant a waiver. The form must be submitted to the Department and must contain an adequate amount of factual and concise information. The obligation rests with the petitioner to provide convincing evidence to justify the granting of a waiver. You may provide additional information or attach additional pages if needed. The Department reserves the right to require additional information to further support request for a waiver.

• LQB Waiver Request Form (542-0004)

Interactive Landfill Map

The new interactive landfill map of all operating / active and closed landfills, including waste limits and property boundaries when available.  It also includes unpermitted dumps.

When you click on a facility icon, you can access information on the facility, including facility snapshots through the Solid Waste Web Application.  There is also an extensive set of publicly available data layers related to solid waste (topography, public/private wells, geology, etc.)