Publications and Forms

The Waste and Materials Management Program has developed a searchable publication system to help you easily locate information. Because some but not all our documents are in searchable format, we recommend using the searchable system first, then checking the list below for additional publications and forms related to your interests.

Searchable Publication System

Publication Search

Beneficial Use

• PUB WA822 - Guidance for the Beneficial Use of Industrial Byproducts, ch. NR 538, Wis. Adm. Code
Form 4400-197 Initial Certification
Form 4400-198 Annual Certification
Form 4400-199a Property Owner Notification - Page 1
Form 4400-199b Property Owner Notification - Page 2
Form 4400-200 Affidavit
• 1999 Beneficial Use Summary
• 2000 Beneficial Use Summary

Construction and Demolition Debris

• PUB IE-211 - Rethinking Debris: Construction and Demolition Ind. Waste Reduction and Recycling Tips

Hazardous Waste

Please note: the Wisconsin Hazardous Waste Rules, NR 600 series, have recently been updated (effective August 1, 2006). The information contained in the documents below may provide general information or assistance with hazardous waste; however, some requirements have changed. Please be sure to check the dates indicated in the document numbers/titles below to determine whether they have been updated since the rule revision. Until updated hazardous waste forms and guidance documents are published, readers should refer to the NR 600 rules and administrative statutes for more information: http://dnr.wi.gov/org/aw/wm/information/wiacssh.htm [exit DNR]

Notification of Regulated Waste Activity

• EPA Form 8700-12 [exit DNR] - Anyone who generates or transports hazardous waste, or owns or operates a facility for the treatment, storage or disposal of hazardous waste is required to notify the department using this form.
• Form 4430-020 [PDF 35KB] - Notification for Household and Very Small Quantity Generator Hazardous Waste Collection Facility

Forms / Inspection Checklists

• Large Quantity Generator Inspection Form [PDF 135KB]
• Small Quantity Generator Inspection Form [PDF 79KB]
• Very Small Quantity Generator Inspection Report [PDF 48KB]
• Universal Waste Handler Checklist [PDF 57KB]
• Tank Inspection Form [PDF 155KB]
• Transportation and Transfer Facility Inspection Form [PDF 62KB]
• Treatment and Storage Facility Inspection Form [PDF 162KB]
• Standards for Closed-Vent Systems and Control Devices (Process Vents and Equipment Leaks) Inspection Report [PDF 131KB]
• Requirements for Equipment Leaks Inspection Report [PDF 216KB]
• Level 2 and 3 Requirements Containers and Tanks Inspection Report (Includes Closed Vent Systems and Control Devices) [PDF 213KB]
• Household and VSQG Collection Facility Inspection Form [PDF 101KB]
• Used Oil Generator Inspection Form [PDF 57KB]
• Used Oil Inspection Report Attachment [PDF 140KB]
• Financial Responsibility Forms

General (All HW Generators)

• Hazardous Waste Remediation Guidance

Managing Waste Streams that are Potentially Hazardous Waste

• PUB SW135 - 2002 [PDF 167KB] - Recycle Used Motor Oil Filters: Businesses and Institutions
• Contact Information [exit DNR] - Used Oil Filter Processing (e.g., crushing, shredding, spinning) Equipment Manufacturers
• PUB 710.MK.0002 - February 2000 [exit DNR] - Management of Used Batteries: A Fact Sheet for Business Generators

Household Hazardous Waste

• PUB SW738 - 1995 [PDF 49KB] - Household Hazardous Waste: Reduction as your first choice
• PUB SW134 - 1996 [PDF 30KB] - Recycle Used Motor Oil Filters: Home Mechanics
• Contact Information [exit DNR] - Permanent Household Hazardous Waste Collection Programs and Contractors in Wisconsin
• Contact Information [exit DNR] - One-Day Household Hazardous Waste Collection Programs and Contractors in Wisconsin

Medical / Infectious Waste

• Infectious Waste Annual Report
1. FORM 4400-177 [PDF 78KB] - Instructions
2. FORM 4400-177 Infectious Waste Annual Report [PDF 23KB] - Parts I, II, III and IV

• Sharps collection station registration form, Form 4400-195 is part of Sharps Collection, publication WA807 in the Searchable Publication System.

The List of Registered Sharps Collection Stations is now in Facility Lists. All other medical waste publications are now in the Searchable Publication System. Search for the category "medical/infectious waste."

Mining

Technical Guidance

• PUB WA834 [PDF 993KB] - Guide to developing reclamation plans for nonmetallic mining sites in Wisconsin
• PUB WA835 [PDF 174KB] - Guide to preparing and reviewing financial assurance for reclamation of nonmetallic mining sites in Wisconsin

Informational

• NR135 Training Handout [PDF 3,337KB] - A copy of the information presented at the March 5, 2003 video conference training session

Forms

• FORM 2700-008 [PDF 19KB] - Nonmetallic Mining Reclamation Permit Application - New and Reopened Mines
• Optional FORM [PDF 115KB] - For recording registration of a marketable nonmetallic mineral deposit with office of the Register of Deeds. When completing this optional form, you should also refer to the following instructions [PDF 117KB].

Recycling

General Information

• PUB CE163 [PDF 116KB] - Recycling Facts and Figures
• PUB IE182 [PDF 3KB] - Waste Reduction Ideas in Gift Giving
• Open Burning It is illegal to burn recyclables
• PUB SW203 [PDF 52KB]- Dry-Cell Battery Recycling
• PUB SW405 [exit DNR] - Office Waste Reduction

Business/Commercial Recycling

• PUB WA1000 [PDF 3,110KB] - Recycling Means Business Complete Report
The report is broken into smaller portions for ease of downloading.
• PUB WA1000 [PDF 519KB] - Recycling Means Business - Introduction
• PUB WA1000 [PDF 704KB] - Recycling Means Business - Company profiles pages 15-22
• PUB WA1000 [PDF 732KB] - Recycling Means Business - Company profiles pages 23-30
• PUB WA1000 [PDF 910KB] - Recycling Means Business - Company profiles pages 31-40
• PUB WA1000 [PDF 635KB] - Recycling Means Business - Success Stories and Indices
• PUB CE278 [PDF 211KB]) - Waste Reduction and Recycling: A Guide for the Workplace (Printer setup must be set to Landscape.)
• PUB CE281 [PDF 250KB] - Special Events: Recycling and Waste Management
• PUB CE284 [PDF 998KB]) - A Guide for Owners of Apartments and Other Multi-Family Dwellings
• PUB EI2005 [PDF 236KB] - A Tenant's Guide to Recycling and Waste Reduction
• PUB CE282 [PDF 196KB] - Recycling and Waste Reduction in the Restaurant Industry
• PUB CE280 [PDF 150KB] - Recycling and Waste Reduction at Convenience Stores
• PUB CE279 [PDF 219KB] - Greening the Lodging Industry
• PUB CE283 - Production and Reduction: Build a Better Business for a Better Tomorrow
• PUB IE183 [PDF 31KB] - Space for Recyclables. Briefing Paper: Summary of DILHR Recycling Rule

Studies and Reports

• The Future of Waste Management
• Wisconsin Legislative Fiscal Bureau Informational Paper #67-Solid Waste Recycling and Waste Reduction [exit DNR]

Education

• PUB CE020 Rev [PDF 870KB] - Recycling Study Guide
• PUB IE042 Rev [PDF 810KB] - Nature's Recyclers Coloring Book
• PUB IE043 [PDF 424KB] - Nature's Recyclers Activity Guide
• PUB IE049 [PDF 217KB] - K-3 Supplement to Recycling Study Guide
• PUB CE219 Rev [PDF 268KB] - Waste Reduction: Think More About Less (6 - 12)
• PUB CE145 Rev [PDF 367KB] - Wee Crafts
• PUB CE2010 [PDF 1509KB] - Recycling and Beyond: Fun Stuff (activity book)
• PUB IE206 95 [PDF 341KB] - Waste Reduction: Think it through it's up to you.
• Too Valuable to Waste   [VIDEO Length 6:37]

Recycling Forms

Responsible Unit Financial Report Forms

• 2006 Financial Report Forms

Solid Waste

• Financial Responsibility Forms
• GUIDANCE - Notice of Prohibition on Landfilling CRTs and Fluorescent Bulbs and Lamps [PDF 528KB]
• GUIDANCE - Development at Historic Fill Sites and Licensed Landfills
• PUB WA600 [PDF 164KB] - Guidance on Air-related Requirements for Landfills: New Source Performance Standards / Emission Guidelines and Other Selected Air Issues
• PUB WA823 [PDF 138KB] - Guidance for the Use of Geosynthetic Clay Liners (GCLs) at Solid Waste Facilities
• GUIDANCE - The State of Wisconsin Approval Process For Dredging of Commercial Ports [PDF 184KB] - Guidance for Applicants and DNR Staff

Related Publications

• 425.WP.9512 [exit DNR] - ISO 14000 International Environmental Quality Management Standards
• Cooperative Environmental Assistance Publications
• Environmental Services Contractor List [PDF 67KB]
• Industry Specific Information
• PUB SW228 - Environmental Consultants with Hazardous Waste Minimization Services
• PUB CO435 [exit DNR]- Conducting an Internal Mercury Audit for Mfg. Facilities
• PUB TS004 [PDF 11KB] - Pollution Prevention: Make it Work for You-Model Policy
• PUB TS005 [PDF 16KB] - Pollution Prevention: Make it Work for You-Checklist
• PUB TS031 [PDF 24KB] - The Pollution Prevention Score, Case Corporation
• PUB TS061 [PDF 124KB] - A Comprehensive Environmental Management to Minimize and Prevent Waste, Fort McCoy

Contact Information

For questions and comments about our publications, please contact:

DNR Waste Materials@Wisconsin.gov