Nuisance Wildlife Control Permits
Private contractors who remove nuisance wildlife require a permit from the Division of Fish and Wildlife The Division permits certified Nuisance Wildlife Control contractors to trap and remove protected wildlife causing property damage or presenting health risks. More Information https://wildlifehelp.org/ Department: DNREC Division: Fish and Wildlife Office: Wildlife Term 5 years Fee No license fee […]
Read MoreOpen Burning
One-time approvals for open burning events DNREC issues approvals for residential, recreational, prescribed, demolition, and agricultural open burning activities. Each approval is for a one-time event. Only items approved for burning in Delaware will be approved to burn. Burning of trash, yard waste, fallen leaves, or debris is never allowed. Open burning activities are restricted […]
Read MoreRecyclers, Reuse, and Composting Operations
Recycling/Composting Permit Recycling/reuse operations and composting operations must obtain written approval from the Department. The process and ultimate approval are referred to as a Beneficial Use Determination (BUD). It is typically for recyclers handling materials that are segregated. More complex operations handling mixed wastes require a Resource Recovery Facility Permit. More Information https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/waste-hazardous/management/solid/ Department: DNREC […]
Read MoreResource Recovery Facility
Permits for reuse and recycling facilities that recover energy, thermal energy/heat, or materials in the process Operations handling solid waste where materials are reused or recycled, including operations that might use it as source of energy. More Information DNREC Compliance and Permitting Section Department: DNREC Division: Waste and Hazardous Substances Office: Compliance and Permitting Term […]
Read MoreScientific Collecting Permits
Permit to collect protected wildlife, finfish, shellfish or their nests or eggs for scientific, education or propagating purposes No person or persons shall take, capture, have in possession or transport protected wildlife, finfish, shellfish, or their nests or eggs for scientific, education or propagating purposes except as authorized by a permit from the Director of […]
Read MoreSolid and Hazardous Waste Transporters
Transporters of all solid and hazardous waste in, through or out of the state of Delaware are required to first obtain a transportation permit. In Delaware, the Department’s Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Section issues permits to transport solid waste and hazardous waste, but it does not provide trash or waste collection services. Trash collection […]
Read MoreSolid Waste Landfills
Approvals for Landfills dealing with Solid Waste Landfills receiving solid and industrial waste must be permitted by DNREC’s Division of Waste & Hazardous Substances. The Division permits and inspects landfills; however, it does not run them. More Information https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/waste-hazardous/management/solid/ Department: DNREC Division: Waste and Hazardous Substances Office: Compliance & Permit Term Case by case up […]
Read MoreSolid Waste Facility Closure/Post-Closure
Approvals for closing Solid Waste Facilities Permitted Waste facilities must contact DNREC Division of Waste & Hazardous Substances to obtain a closure/post-closure permit that outlines their closure plan responsibilities. The Post-Closure care permit maintains the property, provides monitoring to protect human health and the environment, and provides financial assurance to ensure issues have adequate funding. […]
Read MoreSolid Waste Transfer Station
Permits for Solid Waste Transfer Stations A transfer station is any facility where quantities of solid waste delivered are consolidated or aggregated for subsequent transfer to a processing, recycling, or disposal facility. More Information DNREC Compliance and Permitting Section Department: DNREC Division: Waste and Hazardous Substances Office: Compliance and Permitting Term Case by case up […]
Read MoreTrapping License
A Trapping License is required to trap wildlife All individuals trapping animals are required to have a trapping license. An approved Trapping Education Course is Mandatory for all persons born after January 1, 1978 as per Delaware Code. More Information https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/fish-wildlife/licenses/ Department: DNREC Division: Fish and Wildlife Office: Recreational Licensing Term Delaware’s trapping license year […]
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