This permit is used to maintain a continuous compliance and enforcement process that assists facilities in complying with local and state regulations, which in turn protects human health and the environment.

This permit is required under Chapter 24-35.1(7), Miami-Dade County Code, for the facilities that receive, store, or process yard trash and clean wood. Yard trash includes vegetative matter resulting from landscaping maintenance or land clearing operations (e.g., tree and shrub trimmings, grass clippings, palm fronds, trees and tree stumps).

• A Certificate of Use and Occupancy from the Miami-Dade County Department of Planning & Zoning or Municipal Zoning.
• A Class VI Stormwater Drainage Permit application and determination from DERM’s Water Control Section.
• An Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) from Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection may also be needed.
• Approval from the Department of Solid Waste Management.

This question is intended to give you an idea of what other permits may be needed. Depending on your situation, you may need one or more of the above-mentioned permits. Additionally, there may be instances when a permit that is not listed here is required. We encourage you to call the contact number at the bottom of this page to discuss your particular case or to receive additional information.

A properly completed application can be processed in ninety (90) days.

Please see DERM Fee Schedule.

Permits are valid for one (1) year and renewable thereafter as long as the facility remains in operation.

For more information, please call 305-372-6700.

• View the Resource Recovery and Management Facility for Mulching or Composting (Solid Waste) Operating Permit