Rural Landfill Permits

State law requires all landfills to be permitted, and permits must be renewed every 5 years. If your landfill permit has expired or is about to expire, please contact your Rural Specialist for information on how to get it renewed. We provide free technical assistance to help you with permitting!

Why should you permit your landfill? It's the law. Federal agencies also require a permitted landfill as part of their emergency response. Having your landfill permitted is necessary in case of a natural disaster, such as a flood or storm surge. 

Find your permit in our SWIMS database or your Rural Specialist can provide it. 

• Class III Permit Application (PDF)
• Class III Permit Renewal Application (PDF)
• Class III Authorization for Populations Less Than 50 (PDF)
• Operations Plan Template (PDF)
• Landowner Consent Form (PDF)

One-Time Projects

Large construction or renovation projects, such as water/sewer projects or school renovations, can produce more waste than a rural landfill can accommodate. Therefore, a one-time use landfill is built for the waste and closed after the project is completed. These are constructed, operated, and closed by contractors performing the work in the community. 

Find out what your community should know about Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste in Rural Alaska.