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Quick Start Guides for Tribal Transfer Station Operators

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  • Information on Planning and Developing a Small-Scale Transfer Station on Tribal Lands

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Quick Start Guides

These quick start guides are intended to provide Tribes with summarized information on how to safely manage specific wastes and operate small-scale transfer stations on Tribal lands.

Managing Specific Wastes

Appliances: Refrigerators & White Goods (pdf) (414.9 KB) .

Bulky Items (pdf) (498.03 KB) .

Used Oil (pdf) (635.35 KB) .

Used Tires (pdf) (259.79 KB) .

Household Hazardous Waste (pdf) (340.68 KB) .

Hazardous Materials Transportation (pdf) (532.4 KB) .

Operations

Balers (pdf) (362.8 KB) .

Operations Plan (pdf) (232.56 KB) .

Slips, Trips, and Falls (pdf) (251.38 KB) .

Worker Safety Guidance (pdf) (692.41 KB) .

 


Information on Planning and Developing a Small-Scale Transfer Station on Tribal Lands

  • Search the Training Resources for Tribal Waste Management for Collection & Disposal.
  • Access a four-part training presentation on Developing Small-Scale Transfer Stations on Tribal Lands (pdf)(13.7 MB).
  • Check out the Tribal Decision-Maker’s Guide to Solid Waste Management (pdf)(3.1 MB).

Tribal Lands

  • Overview of Cleanup and Spill Prevention Programs
  • Laws and Regulations for Cleanup
  • Waste Management in Indian Country
  • Indigenous Knowledge in the Cleanup Process
  • Tribal Program Accomplishments
Contact Us About Tribal Lands
Contact Us About Tribal Lands to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem.
Last updated on July 24, 2025
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