All hazardous waste generators must pay the base fee designated for their generator size. LQGs and SQGs also must pay applicable volume fees. VSQGs and Minimal Generators do not pay additional volume fees.

Fee collection for hazardous wastes generated  

The license period runs from May 1 of one year through April 30 of the following year. License fees are based on your generator size and the amount of waste generated the previous year. 

Annual Bill Summaries are mailed at the end of February and are due by March 31. 

To estimate your license fees, see the current hazardous waste License Fee Schedule. You will need your current management plan summary information to determine applicable fees.

If you have questions about your Bill Summary, contact APEX Accounts Receivable at 612-543-1263. If you have questions about your Hazardous Waste Management Plan Summary, call 612-348-3777 and ask for the environmentalist-on-call.

Reducing your hazardous waste fees

Businesses can reduce hazardous waste fees by reducing the amount of hazardous waste they produce. Many businesses have been able to reduce their license fees by implementing changes in their processes, equipment or products used. For more information on how to do this and, for technical assistance, see pollution prevention and waste reduction programs.