What We Do
MnDOT generates various types of regulated waste from both maintenance operations and construction activities. We aim to:
- Enable compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations
- Minimize long term liability associated with waste processing methods
- Promote good environmental stewardship
Regulated Waste Management
- Contact List (PDF 26 KB)
- Hazardous Waste Work Order Form (Word 26 KB)
- Policy Statement and Associated Tech Memos (PDF 24 KB)
Waste Management Practices
The following are established practices for managing specific MnDOT waste materials:
- Guidance Documents Management of waste materials generated through various construction and maintenance activities
- Structure Demolition Building demolition/relocation or bridge demolition/rehabilitation management program
- Abandoned Container Management (PDF 21 KB) Management of containers abandoned within highway right of way and at other MnDOT properties
Waste Recycle, Reuse and Disposal
MnDOT’s regulated waste management program includes evaluating the contractors and facilities that handle or accept department waste materials for disposal, reuse or recycling. The objective of the evaluation is to reduce environmental liability by ensuring that the department’s wastes are handled properly.
- MnDOT Approved List of Waste Contractors (PDF 164 KB) Contractors available to recycle or dispose of MnDOT wastes
- Transfer of Ownership Forms (PDF 28 KB) Process for offering MnDOT materials for reuse
- Landfill Classification (PDF 26 KB)
Waste Chemical Data
Specific chemical data may be required to transport, recycle, reuse or dispose of certain waste materials. The following is waste chemical data that may be used to meet regulatory needs:
- MnDOT Waste Profiles (PDF 430 KB)
- On-Spec Oil Analysis for Used Oil Burners by District (PDF 2.8 MB)
Knowing Your Waste
- Purpose of Waste Regulations and Associated Definitions (PDF 85 KB)
- Evaluating Waste (PDF 37 KB)
- Unknown Waste Management (PDF 69 KB)
Waste Handling
- Containerization and Labeling (PDF 35 KB KB)
- Storage (PDF 68 KB)
- Waste Generator License and Identification Number (PDF 33 KB)
- Transport (PDF 44 KB)
- Record Keeping Requirements (PDF 24 KB)
Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) Consolidation Program
- VSQG Master Application (PDF 6 MB)
- VSQG Permit Guidance (PDF 42 KB)
- VSQG Shipping Paper (PDF 26 KB)