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Hazardous Waste Generators and Transporters and Facilities

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:26G-3.3 the NJDEP assesses the following fees related to hazardous waste (HW):

(1) HW Compliance Monitoring Fees:

Activity Activity Fee
Large Quantity Generator* $ 970 Annual Fee
Small Quantity Generator * $ 835 Annual Fee
Very Small Quantity Generator* $ 30 Annual Fee
Non-Commercial TSDF Inspection $ 3,130 per inspection
Non-Major Commercial TSDF Inspection $ 2,130 per inspection
Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility $ 2,725 annual fee
Hazardous Waste Transporter Registration

Annual fee based upon tonnage transported into, within, or out of New Jersey


*Updates of facility status or other information must be submitted using the myRCRAid service of RCRAinfo accessed at
https://rcrainfo.epa.gov/rcrainfoprod/action/secured/login



(2) HW Biennial Report Fees

Based on the total amount of HW generated annually, a facility must submit a Biennial report and fee.

Hazardous Waste Generated

Complete & Accurate Report

Incomplete or Inaccurate Report

Less than 1.1 tons

$34

$135

1.1 tons or more but less than 10 tons

$68

$270

10 tons or more but less than 100 tons

$127

$507

100 tons or more but less than 150 tons

$253

$1,013

150 tons or more

$405

$1,621


Click here to obtain a listing of any outstanding bills for your company.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the annual hazardous waste generator fee and how was the amount determined? Hazardous Waste (HW) generator fees are based upon the total amount of HW manifested within a calendar year. See below:

HW Generator Classification

Annual HW Generated

Annual Fee

Large Quantity Generator

26,400 pounds or more of hazardous or 2.2 pounds or more of acutely hazardous waste

$ 970

Small Quantity Generator

Between 2,640  and 26,400 pounds of hazardous waste

$ 835

Very Small Quantity Generator

Less than 2,640 pounds of hazardous waste (including for zero hazardous waste while remaining registered)

$ 30

  1. How can I verify the quantity of HW generated by my facility for calendar year 2023?
  2. Click here to see the quantity of hazardous and acutely hazardous waste generated by your facility during the 2023 calendar year.

    Additionally, you can click here to access the USEPA RCRAinfo system which provides HW manifest data since June 30, 2018 when the USEPA assumed responsibility for receiving and recording HW manifest data for all US States and Territories in a single RCRAinfo database system. Click here for more information about the national HW manifest system changes. Review your manifest data for the time period of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023.

  1. How can I verify the quantity of HW transported subject to billing for calendar year 2022 and 2023
  2. Click here to see the quantity of hazardous waste you transported into, within, or out of New Jersey during the 2022 calendar year.

    Click here to see the quantity of hazardous waste you transported into, within, or out of New Jersey during the 2023 calendar year.

    Additionally, you can click here to access the USEPA RCRAinfo system which provides HW manifest data since June 30, 2018 when the USEPA assumed responsibility for receiving and recording HW manifest data for all US States and Territories in a single RCRAinfo database system. Click here for more information about the national HW manifest system changes. Review your manifest data for the time period.

  1. Can these annual fee invoices be paid online?
  2. Yes and it is recommended that the invoice be paid electronically using a credit card or e-check to avoid mail and processing delays. To pay online, use NJDEP’s Pay for a Paper Invoice service available by clicking here. You will need to provide the invoice number which is printed on the top right portion of the paper invoice.

  1. What if an annual fee invoice is not paid?
  2. If the invoice is not paid by the due date, a Second Notice will be issued. If the Second Notice is not paid by the due date, a Third Notice will be issued. If the Third Notice is not paid by the due date, the invoice is referred to a collection agency. Be advised that pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:26G-3.2(b), a person who fails to pay a fee within 30 days of due date can also be subject to penalties pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:26G-2.8.

    Annual HW generator fees are collected under the authority of N.J.A.C. 7:26G-3.3 which is available online here.

  1. If a company no longer generates HW, what notification is required to avoid future fee invoices?
  2. If your facility no longer generates hazardous waste please send this form to MebInfo@dep.nj.gov Alternatively, if you already have a RCRAinfo online account you can make a myRCRAid submission and selecting the Reason for Submittal is Notifying that regulated activity is no longer occurring at this Site. [Source D]

  1. How can generator status and other information for a facility such as name, address and contact information be changed?
  2. Changes to facility information must be submitted through the USEPA database using the myRCRAid service portion of RCRAinfo which is available by clicking here.

  1. What if I still have specific questions after reading through all the FAQ’s?
  2. For additional information please visit the NJDEP HW website by clicking here or send a detailed email with your specific questions to: mebinfo@dep.nj.gov. You will receive a response within 3 to 5 business days.

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