TL;DR
Delaware requires a Solid Waste Transporter Permit from DNREC for anyone hauling non-hazardous solid waste in, out of, or through the state. Insurance minimums are $350,000 CSL for general haulers and $5,000,000 for hazardous waste. Subcontractors must get their own permits.
What permits do I need to haul dumpsters in Delaware?
DNREC Solid Waste Transporter Permit
Delaware requires a Solid Waste Transporter Permit for anyone hauling non-hazardous solid waste. The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) issues it.[1] The rule applies no matter your route. You need it to haul within Delaware, into the state, out of the state, or through the state.[1]
Subcontractors must get their own permits. They cannot operate under another company's permit.[2]
DNREC Transporter Permit
7 DE Admin. Code 1301 §7.0All solid waste transporters must hold a valid DNREC permit. The Certificate of Insurance must name DNREC as certificate holder. Permits cannot be transferred, and subcontractors must get their own.
What insurance do I need in Delaware?
Delaware sets insurance minimums that vary by waste type:[1]
| Waste Type | Insurance Minimum |
|---|---|
| General solid waste | $350,000 CSL |
| Hazardous waste | $5,000,000 CSL |
| Infectious waste | $750,000 CSL |
The Certificate of Insurance must name DNREC as certificate holder.[1]
Official References
| # | Resource | Agency | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DNREC Solid Waste Transporter Permits | Delaware DNREC | website |
| 2 | 7 DE Admin. Code 1301 §7.0 — Transporters | Delaware Department of State | regulation |