Beneficial Reuse Requests
Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) 252:515-1-7 allows DEQ to make a determination that a waste material may be beneficially reused upon evaluating a proposal for beneficial reuse. The evaluation must take into consideration the contemplated use of the material and potential effects on human health and the environment. The OAC 252:515 regulations can be found here: https://www.deq.ok.gov/wp-content/uploads/deqmainresources/515-1.pdf
Application:
The Beneficial Reuse Request (BRR) application is located on DEQ’s online reporting system: https://applications.deq.ok.gov/nviro/nform/. To reach the application, navigate to “Solid Waste Compliance” under the “Select Organization” tab. For a direct link to the application, click here.
- Length of approval: DEQ issues one-time BRR approvals. Depending on the type of request, annual renewal may be required. A new request must be submitted to DEQ if any of the submitted information changes. This may include changes to the material reuse location, waste volume, process of generation, analytics. etc.
- Analytics: once the request has been reviewed, DEQ will provide you with a sampling protocol & a list of required analytics. Analytics may be submitted in advance, but please be aware that additional analysis may be required. The required analytics are based on the material and the process of generation.
This application is to be submitted for the reuse of solid wastes other than liquids, sludges, or materials originating from either an OPDES-permitted industrial wastewater surface impoundment or from a water or wastewater treatment plant. Approval for reuse of these types of material may fall under DEQ’s Water Quality Division (WQD). Please contact WQD at (405) 702-8100 for questions related to the reuse of these types of material.
For questions or assistance, please contact a solid waste compliance team member at (405) 702-5100 or at solidwastereports@deq.ok.gov