TL;DR
Delaware requires a Solid Waste Transporter Permit from DNREC for anyone transporting 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 obtain 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 from the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) for anyone transporting non-hazardous solid waste. This requirement applies whether you are hauling within Delaware, into the state, out of the state, or through the state.
Subcontractors must obtain their own permits — they cannot operate under another company's permit. The permit is issued under 7 Del.C. Ch. 60 and 7 DE Admin. Code 1301 §7.0.
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 are non-transferable and subcontractors must obtain their own.
What insurance do I need in Delaware?
Delaware has specific insurance minimums that vary by waste type:
| 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.
Official References
| Resource | Agency | Type |
|---|---|---|
| DNREC Solid Waste Transporter Permits | Delaware DNREC | website |
| 7 DE Admin. Code 1301 §7.0 — Transporters | Delaware Department of State | regulation |