The following are various application forms and reporting instructions pertaining to the Residuals Management Program:
- Sludge Management Plans are required per the Vermont Solid Waste Rules (10/31/2021) for all wastewater treatment facilities (municipal and industrial) that generate sludge and that do not manage biosolids under a solid waste certification
- Sludge Management Plan Application (pdf - fillable)
- Solid Waste Certifications are required for all Vermont facilities land applying septage or biosolids, distributing exceptional quality (EQ) biosolids, or storing septage or sludge outside the fence of a municipal wastewater facility. The following are required for the application:
- Certification Application Cover Sheet (pdf)
- Certification Application Check List (pdf)
- Certification Application Instructions (pdf)
- Certification Application Public Notice Template (pdf) - applicants for solid waste certifications must provide notice to adjoining landowners using this template. For additional information, contact the Residuals Managmenet Program and/or see our Environmental Notice Bulletin - Freqently Asked Questions (FAQ). Applications for minor amendments are exempt from this notice requirement.
- Personal History Form (pdf)
- Business Disclosure Form (pdf)
- Financial Capability - municipalities and land application programs are exempt. If not exempt, see the Solid Waste Rules (10/31/20) subchapter 8 and Appendix A for guidance. A template for Letters of Credit is available upon request.
- Certificate of Approvals are required prior to importing EQ biosolids or to managing wood ash or short paper fiber in Vermont
- Exceptional Quality (EQ) Biosolids Imported to Vermont - Application & Guidance (pdf) ** Now Required per Solid Waste Rules (10/31/20) **
- Wood Ash Management - Application (pdf)
- Wood Ash Management - Procedure (pdf)
- Short Paper Fiber Managment - Application (pdf)
- Short Paper Fiber Management - Procedure (pdf)
- Residuals Quarterly Reporting: As of November 16, 2020, use the new electronic reporting system to report activities associated with sludge/biosolids, septage, short paper fiber, and wood ash management. For those without access to a computer or internet, a waiver is available. Please contact the Residuals Program for more information about the waiver process.