Summary:

ADEQ is working on rules to establish design and operation, closure, and demonstration of financial responsibility requirements for solid waste transfer facilities. This rule is required by statute under A.R.S. § 49-761 and A.R.S. § 49-770. 

Documents:

• Notice of Docket Opening (2024) | View (2024) >
• Notice of Docket Opening (2025) | View (2025) >
• Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (published on Apr. 17, 2026) | View NPRM >
• Notice of Comment Period & Public Hearing
  • Comment Period: Apr. 17, 2026 – May 29, 2026
  • Virtual Public Hearing: 
    Date: May 28, 2026
    Time: 2 p.m.
    Location: Online via GoToWebinar | View May Presentation >
• Notice of Final Rulemaking (submitted to the Governor’s Regulatory Council (GRRC) for approval: July 30, 2026) | View NFRM >
  
  • The rule is expected to be considered at GRRC's September 29, 2026 Study Session and October 6, 2026 Council Meeting. 

Additional Information:

• Governor’s Regulatory Review Council (GRRC) Study Session and Council Meeting Agendas, Meeting Documents, including PDF copies of materials provided to GRRC for rulemakings, and Minutes will be available on GRRC's website | Visit Website >
• Frequently asked questions | View FAQs >
• Stakeholder meeting | Jan. 15, 2026, 1 p.m. | View Jan. Presentation >
• Draft Rules — Dec. 12, 2025 | View Draft >
• Stakeholder meeting — Oct. 29, 2024, 2 p.m. | View Oct. Presentation >
• Stakeholder meeting — Aug. 22, 2024, 11 a.m. | View Aug. Presentation >
• Please email questions to ADEQ's waste programs rulemaking inbox | Email >