Solid and Hazardous Waste Programs
Solid Waste
State law requires that all solid waste be disposed of, treated or recycled at designated facilities approved by both the SHWD and the local governing body with jurisdiction (county, city, town) in which the facility is located.
Municipal Landfill Cease and Transfer
This page contains information on the Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Cease and Transfer Program, which pertains to the transferring of waste to more cost-effective regional landfills.
Landfill Remediation
The Program was enacted to address open and closed landfills throughout the state wherein, upon installation of adequate groundwater monitoring networks, it was determined that landfill activities were impacting groundwater.
Hazardous Waste Permitting & Corrective Actions
The Hazardous Waste Permitting and Corrective Action Program issues permits for the operation and post-closure care of regulated hazardous waste treatment, storage and disposal facilities.
Voluntary Remediation
The Voluntary Remediation Program works with businesses, landowners and communities to repair contaminated land and return it to productive use.
Orphan Sites
DEQ established a process for identifying orphan sites and prioritizing the resources available to clean them up.
Inspection and Compliance
Inspection and Compliance team is responsible for ensuring that local government, business and industrial entities are in compliance with Wyoming Solid and Hazardous Waste Rules and Regulations.
Storage Tank
Our Storage Tank Program (STP) team regulates the installation and operation of STP-regulated storage tank systems and oversees cleanup at sites impacted by eligible leaking tanks to protect Wyoming’s land and groundwater from contamination.