OFFICIAL SITE OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][breadcrumb-shortcode][vc_column_text css=””]
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN)
Ensuring solid waste utilities provide safe, adequate, and proper service in a competitive, economically stable environment, free from illegal or anti-competitive practices
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History of NJDEP Solid Waste Utility Regulation
Solid waste utility regulation began in New Jersey when the Legislature enacted the Solid Waste Utility Control Act (“SWUCA”), which took effect in 1970. SWUCA was adopted in response to a State of New Jersey Commission of Investigation (“SCI”) report published in 1969 that detailed the influence of organized crime in the New Jersey solid waste collection industry. The Board of Public Utilities (“BPU”) was initially given the responsibility of regulating the economic aspects of solid waste collection and disposal. SWUCA was then transferred from the BPU to the Department of Environmental Protection under Reorganization Plan No. 002-1991, effective August 19, 1991.[/info-box-shortcode][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][info-box-shortcode removebg=”true”]
Solid Waste Utility Unit
The NJDEP Solid Waste Utility Unit (“Utilities Unit”) is given the responsibility of regulating the solid waste industry pursuant to the Solid Waste Utility Control Act. The work of the unit includes reviewing and approving Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (“CPCN”) applications, solid waste utility transaction petitions, and evaluating fair and effective competition in the solid waste marketplace. The unit is also tasked with reviewing and approving bond financing petitions for utilities to incur solid waste debt, as well as monitoring municipal solid waste contracts to ensure they conform with the Uniform Bid Specifications for Municipal Solid Waste Collection Contracts. Overall, the Utilities Unit ensures that solid waste collection and disposal utilities provide safe, adequate, and proper service in a competitive, economically stable solid waste environment that is free from illegal or anti-competitive practices.[/info-box-shortcode][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][info-box-shortcode removebg=”true”]
The CPCN Annual Utility Report for 2025 is now available!
Due June 1, 2026
[/info-box-shortcode][info-box-shortcode removebg=”true”]New This Year – The CPCN Annual Utility Report (“Annual Report”) must be filled out online using a new web-based platform. Adobe Acrobat is no longer required.
*IMPORTANT*: You must first request access to the DEP Submission Portal to create an account. Please see the instructions for the Access Request Form
Step 1: Request Access
Before you can access the DEP Submission Portal, you’ll need to submit an access request. Once approved, you’ll receive an email with account setup instructions. Please be aware, this account is needed to complete the 2025 Annual Report.
Step 2: Completing the 2025 CPCN Annual Utility Report
Login to your DEP Submission Portal
- Click on New Workflow, type “CPCN” and select the applicable report.
OR go directly to each form:
- CPCN Annual Utility Report for Solid Waste Collectors/Transporters and Brokers
- CPCN Annual Utility Report for Solid Waste Disposal Utilities
2025 CPCN Annual Utility Report for Solid Waste Collectors/Transporters and Brokers:
2025 CPCN Annual Utility Report for Solid Waste Disposal Utilities:
*Please be aware that the information requested on the 2025 Annual Report is not changing from the previous 2024 Annual Report, which can be found on the CPCN webpage for reference: https://deptest.nj.gov/dshw/swpl/cpcn/.
Step 3: Notarization Instructions
E-Notary Instructions & Physical Notary Instructions
E-Notary Video Instructions & Physical Notary Video Instructions
FAQ’s [/info-box-shortcode][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][info-box-shortcode removebg=”true”]After you receive an invoice, you may send a paper check to the Department of Treasury at the address provided below; OR make a payment via credit card using DEP Online (https://deptest.nj.gov/online/ under the “Pay a Paper Invoice” link).
Please note that there is a convenience charge for utilizing the online payment system (2.0% of total fee + $.50).
Payments by check must be mailed to:
New Jersey Department of Treasury
Division of Revenue
PO Box 417
Trenton, NJ 08646-0417
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Solid Waste Utility Unit
609-984-4250
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Forms
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][info-box-shortcode icon=”fa fa-regular fa-file-pdf” buttontitle=”CPCN Application Form” buttonlink=”https://deptest.nj.gov/dshw/wp-content/uploads/sites/133/cpcn/cpcn_application.pdf” targetlink=”true”]If you are not already CPCN certified, please apply for a CPCN here.[/info-box-shortcode][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][info-box-shortcode icon=”fa fa-regular fa-file-pdf” buttontitle=”CPCN Exemption Form” buttonlink=”https://deptest.nj.gov/dshw/wp-content/uploads/sites/133/cpcn.exemption.fillable.form_.pdf” targetlink=”true”]If you believe you are exempt from the CPCN, please fill out this form to receive an exemption.[/info-box-shortcode][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][info-box-shortcode icon=”fa fa-regular fa-file-pdf” buttontitle=”CPCN Modification Form” buttonlink=”https://deptest.nj.gov/dshw/wp-content/uploads/sites/133/cpcn.modification.tariff.fillable.form_.pdf” targetlink=”true”]If you need to modify your tariff to include additional services, please fill out this form.[/info-box-shortcode][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][info-box-shortcode icon=”fa fa-regular fa-file-pdf” buttontitle=”CPCN Request for Name Change Form” buttonlink=”https://deptest.nj.gov/dshw/wp-content/uploads/sites/133/cpcn.name_.change.form_.fillable.pdf” targetlink=”true”]If you need to update your name, or include a DBA or Alternate name, please fill out this form.[/info-box-shortcode][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Past Forms
[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion color=”white” c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”-1″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”2024″ tab_id=”2024-forms”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][info-box-shortcode icon=”fa fa-regular fa-file-pdf” iconclassinput=”Adobe Acrobat PDF file” buttontitle=”Collectors Form” buttonlink=”https://deptest.nj.gov/dshw/wp-content/uploads/sites/133/cpcn/annual-report-collectors-2024.pdf” targetlink=”true”]2024 Annual Utility Report for Solid Waste Collectors/Transporters and Brokers
Instructions[/info-box-shortcode][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][info-box-shortcode icon=”fa fa-regular fa-file-pdf” iconclassinput=”Adobe Acrobat PDF file” buttontitle=”Disposal Form” buttonlink=”https://deptest.nj.gov/dshw/wp-content/uploads/sites/133/cpcn/annual-report-disposal-2024.pdf” targetlink=”true”]2024 Annual Utility Report for Solid Waste Disposal Utilities
Instructions[/info-box-shortcode][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”2023″ tab_id=”2023-forms”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][info-box-shortcode icon=”far fa-file-pdf” iconclassinput=”Adobe Acrobat PDF file” buttontitle=”Form” buttonlink=”https://deptest.nj.gov/dshw/wp-content/uploads/sites/133/cpcn/2023_annual_report_collectors.pdf” targetlink=”true”]2023 Annual Utility Report for Solid Waste Collectors/Transporters and Brokers
Instructions[/info-box-shortcode][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][info-box-shortcode icon=”far fa-file-pdf” iconclassinput=”Adobe Acrobat PDF file” buttontitle=”Form” buttonlink=”https://deptest.nj.gov/dshw/wp-content/uploads/sites/133/cpcn/2023_annual_report_disposal.pdf” targetlink=”true”]2023 Annual Utility Report for Solid Waste Disposal Utilities
Instructions[/info-box-shortcode][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”2022″ tab_id=”2022-forms”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][info-box-shortcode icon=”far fa-file-pdf” iconclassinput=”Adobe Acrobat PDF file” buttontitle=”Form” buttonlink=”https://deptest.nj.gov/dshw/wp-content/uploads/sites/133/cpcn/2022_annual_report_collectors.pdf” targetlink=”true”]2022 Annual Utility Report for Solid Waste Collectors/Transporters and Brokers
Instructions[/info-box-shortcode][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][info-box-shortcode icon=”far fa-file-pdf” iconclassinput=”Adobe Acrobat PDF file” buttontitle=”Form” buttonlink=”https://deptest.nj.gov/dshw/wp-content/uploads/sites/133/cpcn/2022_annual_report_disposal.pdf” targetlink=”true”]2022 Annual Utility Report for Solid Waste Disposal Utilities
Instructions[/info-box-shortcode][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”2021″ tab_id=”2021-forms”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][info-box-shortcode icon=”far fa-file-pdf” iconclassinput=”Adobe Acrobat PDF file” buttontitle=”Form” buttonlink=”https://deptest.nj.gov/dshw/wp-content/uploads/sites/133/cpcn/past-forms/2021_annual_report_collectors.pdf” targetlink=”true”]2021 Annual Utility Report for Solid Waste Collectors/Transporters and Brokers
Instructions[/info-box-shortcode][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][info-box-shortcode icon=”far fa-file-pdf” iconclassinput=”Adobe Acrobat PDF file” buttontitle=”Form” buttonlink=”https://deptest.nj.gov/dshw/wp-content/uploads/sites/133/cpcn/past-forms/2021_annual_report_disposal.pdf” targetlink=”true”]2021 Annual Utility Report for Solid Waste Disposal Utilities
Instructions[/info-box-shortcode][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”2020″ tab_id=”2020-forms”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][info-box-shortcode icon=”far fa-file-pdf” iconclassinput=”Adobe Acrobat PDF file” buttontitle=”Form” buttonlink=”https://deptest.nj.gov/dshw/wp-content/uploads/sites/133/cpcn/past-forms/2020_annual_report_collectors.pdf” targetlink=”true”]2020 Annual Utility Report for Solid Waste Collectors/Transporters and Brokers
Instructions[/info-box-shortcode][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][info-box-shortcode icon=”far fa-file-pdf” iconclassinput=”Adobe Acrobat PDF file” buttontitle=”Form” buttonlink=”https://deptest.nj.gov/dshw/wp-content/uploads/sites/133/cpcn/past-forms/2020_annual_report_disposal.pdf” targetlink=”true”]2020 Annual Utility Report for Solid Waste Disposal Utilities
Instructions[/info-box-shortcode][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”2019″ tab_id=”2019-forms”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][info-box-shortcode icon=”far fa-file-pdf” iconclassinput=”Adobe Acrobat PDF file” buttontitle=”Form” buttonlink=”https://deptest.nj.gov/dshw/wp-content/uploads/sites/133/cpcn/past-forms/2019_annual_report_collectors.pdf” targetlink=”true”]2019 Annual Utility Report for Solid Waste Collectors/Transporters and Brokers
Instructions[/info-box-shortcode][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][info-box-shortcode icon=”far fa-file-pdf” iconclassinput=”Adobe Acrobat PDF file” buttontitle=”Form” buttonlink=”https://deptest.nj.gov/dshw/wp-content/uploads/sites/133/cpcn/past-forms/2019_annual_report_disposal.pdf” targetlink=”true”]2019 Annual Utility Report for Solid Waste Disposal Utilities
Instructions[/info-box-shortcode][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”2018″ tab_id=”2018-forms”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][info-box-shortcode icon=”far fa-file-pdf” iconclassinput=”Adobe Acrobat PDF file” buttontitle=”Form” buttonlink=”https://deptest.nj.gov/dshw/wp-content/uploads/sites/133/cpcn/past-forms/2018-annual-report-collectors.pdf” targetlink=”true”]2018 Annual Utility Report for Solid Waste Collectors/Transporters and Brokers
Instructions[/info-box-shortcode][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][info-box-shortcode icon=”far fa-file-pdf” iconclassinput=”Adobe Acrobat PDF file” buttontitle=”Form” buttonlink=”https://deptest.nj.gov/dshw/wp-content/uploads/sites/133/cpcn/past-forms/2018-annual-report-disposal.pdf” targetlink=”true”]2018 Annual Utility Report for Solid Waste Disposal Utilities
Instructions[/info-box-shortcode][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”2017″ tab_id=”2017-forms”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][info-box-shortcode icon=”far fa-file-pdf” iconclassinput=”Adobe Acrobat PDF file” buttontitle=”Form” buttonlink=”https://deptest.nj.gov/dshw/wp-content/uploads/sites/133/cpcn/past-forms/2017-annual-report-collectors.pdf” targetlink=”true”]2017 Annual Utility Report for Solid Waste Collectors/Transporters and Brokers
Instructions[/info-box-shortcode][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][info-box-shortcode icon=”far fa-file-pdf” iconclassinput=”Adobe Acrobat PDF file” buttontitle=”Form” buttonlink=”https://deptest.nj.gov/dshw/wp-content/uploads/sites/133/cpcn/past-forms/2017-annual-report-disposal.pdf” targetlink=”true”]2017 Annual Utility Report for Solid Waste Disposal Utilities
Instructions[/info-box-shortcode][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”2016″ tab_id=”2016-forms”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][info-box-shortcode icon=”far fa-file-pdf” iconclassinput=”Adobe Acrobat PDF file” buttontitle=”Form” buttonlink=”https://deptest.nj.gov/dshw/wp-content/uploads/sites/133/cpcn/past-forms/2016-annual-report-collectors.pdf” targetlink=”true”]2016 Annual Utility Report for Solid Waste Collectors/Transporters and Brokers
Instructions[/info-box-shortcode][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][info-box-shortcode icon=”far fa-file-pdf” iconclassinput=”Adobe Acrobat PDF file” buttontitle=”Form” buttonlink=”https://deptest.nj.gov/dshw/wp-content/uploads/sites/133/cpcn/past-forms/2016-annual-report-disposal.pdf” targetlink=”true”]2016 Annual Utility Report for Solid Waste Disposal Utilities
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