Summary:

ADEQ is working on rules to establish design and operation, closure, and demonstration of financial responsibility requirements for solid waste transfer facilities. This rule is required by statute under A.R.S. § 49-761 and A.R.S. § 49-770. 

Documents:

Notice of Docket Opening (2024) | View (2024) >

Notice of Docket Opening (2025) | View (2025) >

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (published on Apr. 17, 2026) | View NPRM >

• Proposed rules are available at the above link.

Notice of Comment Period & Public Hearing | View Notice >

• Comment Period: Apr. 17, 2026 – May 29, 2026
• Virtual Public Hearing 
  • Date: May 28, 2026
  • Time: 2 p.m.
  • Location: Online via GoToWebinar | Register >

Additional Information:

ADEQ is seeking stakeholder input on this rulemaking. 

• Frequently asked questions | View FAQs >
• Stakeholder meeting | Jan. 15, 2026, 1 p.m. | View Presentation >
• Draft Rules — Dec. 12, 2025 | View Draft >
• Stakeholder meeting — Oct. 29, 2024, 2 p.m. | View Presentation >
• Stakeholder meeting — Aug. 22, 2024, 11 a.m. | View Presentation >
• Please submit comments using our online comment form | View Form >
• Please email questions to ADEQ's waste programs rulemaking inbox | Email >