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 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 facilities land applying septage or biosolids or distributing exceptional quality (EQ) biosolids
- Solid Waste Certification Application (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 Form (pdf)
- Certificate of Approvals for Wood Ash and Short Paper Fiber are required to manage these materials in Vermont
- Wood Ash Application (pdf)
- Wood Ash Management Procedure (pdf)
- Short Paper Fiber Application (pdf)
- Short Paper Fiber Management Procedure (pdf)
- Residuals Quarterly Reporting (*revised July 2020*): has transitioned to a new electronic reporting system (via ANR Online) for ALL residuals managers operating in Vermont 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.