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Regulations by State
Clean fill requirements and guidelines across the US
Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only and may not be current. Regulations change frequently. Always verify requirements with your local environmental agency before disposing of or accepting fill material.
Strict (testing usually required)
Moderate (varies by project)
Less Restrictive
California
CalEPA / Regional Water Boards
Strict Regulations
- Phase I ESA often required
- Title 27 compliance
- Local agency approval
Testing Often Required
Texas
TCEQ
Moderate Regulations
- TCEQ oversight
- Self-declaration common
- County variance exists
Testing May Be Required
Florida
FL DEP
Moderate Regulations
- DEP Chapter 62 rules
- Clean fill criteria defined
- Permit may be needed
Testing Often Required
New York
NY DEC
Strict Regulations
- DEC 6 NYCRR Part 360
- BUD process for reuse
- Documentation required
Testing Often Required
Pennsylvania
PA DEP
Moderate Regulations
- Clean fill vs regulated fill
- Act 2 standards
- Municipal approval needed
Testing Often Required
New Jersey
NJ DEP
Strict Regulations
- NJAC 7:26E standards
- Site Remediation Program
- Strict testing protocol
Testing Often Required
Illinois
IL EPA
Moderate Regulations
- IEPA oversight
- 35 IAC 1100 standards
- LPC permits
Testing May Be Required
Ohio
Ohio EPA
Less Restrictive
- Less restrictive
- Local ordinances apply
- Self-certification common
Testing May Be Required
Georgia
GA EPD
Less Restrictive
- EPD oversight
- County-specific rules
- Less formal requirements
Testing May Be Required
North Carolina
NC DEQ
Moderate Regulations
- NCDEQ rules
- Clean fill definition
- Mining permits separate
Testing May Be Required
Michigan
MI EGLE
Moderate Regulations
- EGLE oversight
- Part 115 rules
- Generic residential standards
Testing Often Required
Colorado
CDPHE
Moderate Regulations
- CDPHE oversight
- Clean soil policy
- County variance
Testing May Be Required
General Clean Fill Guidelines
What is Clean Fill?
- ✓Natural soil, sand, gravel, rock
- ✓No hazardous materials
- ✓No construction debris
- ✓No organic matter (stumps, roots)
Common Requirements
- •Chain of custody documentation
- •Source site history knowledge
- •Visual inspection at minimum
- •Receiving site approval
Need Help with Compliance?
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