Fill Material Operation
You need a Fill Material Operation Permit to do landfilling, grading, land improvements or changing property grades by adding fill material. The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) gives this permit for construction projects in New York City.
Each business or contractor must get this permit for each site they work on. Fill material includes:
- Clean earth
- Dirt
- Concrete
- Rock
- Gravel
- Stone
- Sand
This is according to Sections 3-01 to 3-05 of Title 16 of the Rules of the City of New York.
Complete a Fill Material Application form: You can get this form by contacting the New York City Department of Sanitation: Permit and Inspection Unit. You can reach them by phone or mail using the contact information below.
NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY)
Permit and Inspection Unit
125 Worth St., Room 723
New York, NY 10013
646-885-5027