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A landfill is a facility that permanently disposes of refuse and other non-hazardous materials.
Before establishing a new landfill – private or municipal – you must apply for a permit from the Ministry of Environment and complete the approval process.
The protection of soils, surface waters and groundwater need to be considered during the design, construction, operation and decommissioning of any landfill to prevent negative impacts to the environment or nearby communities.
When developing a landfill, you must follow best design practices and consider specific site conditions to protect groundwater from potential contamination.
Before beginning construction of a new landfill, you will need to submit an application, along with a design plan, to the Ministry of Environment for approval.
Applicants must work with a qualified person (QP) to prepare an application to construct a landfill. The application needs to include:
For more information about registering for and using the portal, visit Environment Business Services.
If your application is approved, a permit to construct will be issued with conditions that must be met. These conditions include, but are not limited to:
A permit to operate will be issued once all documents required in the permit to construct are submitted and approved.
Having an operations plan and an emergency response plan in place and reviewing/updating those plans annually.
Monitoring and reporting as per permit requirements.
If a waste management facility accepts hazardous household waste (such as used oil) to store and eventually recycle, or has fuel tanks for equipment, the facility may be required to have a Hazardous Substances Waste Dangerous Goods Storage Approval (depending on the amount of material being stored). Contact an environmental protection officer for more information by contacting the Ministry of Environment Inquiry Centre at 1-800-567-4224.
Please note: Diverting waste from landfills by recycling and composting can extend the life of landfills. For more information, please visit saskatchewan.ca/recycling.
Proper closure and decommissioning of a landfill is key to protecting residents and the environment surrounding your community.
If you have decided to close/decommission your landfill, you are required to:
When the site stops accepting waste, you are required to:
Once the site is closed, you must:
People or companies looking to dispose of a significant amount of inert waste - including some construction and demolition material - can apply to construct and obtain a permit for an inert landfill.
Some examples of inert waste include:
More information can be found in this guidance document.
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