The Primary Responsibilities of the Section

The county-wide investigation and resolution of solid and hazardous waste related complaints.

The routine compliance inspection of EPC authorized and state permitted solid waste management facilities operating in Hillsborough County.

The review and evaluation of applications for Director’s Authorization to operate solid waste management facilities in Hillsborough County. Some of which are also jointly permitted by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).

The routine monitoring of 140+ old landfills and abandoned dumpsites currently known to exist throughout Hillsborough County.

The maintenance of permit and compliance files related to both EPC and FDEP permitted solid waste management facilities and old landfills and abandoned dumpsites.

The participation in educationally oriented public and private speaking engagements.

The Primary Focus of the Section

The primary focus of the Section is the proper management of solid and hazardous waste through either appropriate disposal or recycling. In order to effectively carrying out it’s responsibilities, the Solid & Hazardous Waste Section is charged with the enforcement of a number of state and local environmental regulations which include but are not limited to:

Chapter 84-446, Laws of Florida, The Hillsborough County Environmental Protection Act
Chapter 1-1, Rules of the Environmental Protection Commission, General Rules
Chapter 1-7, Rules of the Environmental Protection Commission, Waste Management Rule
Chapter 62-4, Florida Administrative Code, Permits
Chapter 62-701, Florida Administrative Code, Solid Waste Management Facilities
Chapter 62-709, Florida Administrative Code, Compost Rule
Chapter 62-710, Florida Administrative Code, Used Oil
Chapter 62-711, Florida Administrative Code, Waste Tires
Chapter 62-730, Florida Administrative Code, Hazardous Waste

Helpful Links

Bureau of Solid and Hazardous Waste - FDEP
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/categories/shw/default.htm