Hazardous Sites Cleanup Program
Forecasted
The Hazardous Sites Cleanup Program funds scientific assessment and cleanup of hazardous substance releases at high-risk sites in Pennsylvania to protect public health and the environment.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 | January 2027 | April 2027 | July 2027
Funding Amounts: Host municipality benefit fee: $1 per ton (weighed) or $1 per three cubic yards (volume) of hazardous waste; quarterly payments.
Summary: Supports cleanup of hazardous substance releases in Pennsylvania, focusing on abandoned or high-risk sites to protect public health and the environment.
Key Information: This is a forecasted, statutory fee program—dates and amounts are projected; check the program page for updates.
Description
The Hazardous Sites Cleanup Program (HSCA), managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), addresses the remediation of sites where hazardous substances or contaminants have been released or pose a significant threat to public health, safety, or the environment. The program enables the DEP to take direct action at abandoned or high-risk sites—such as those with bankrupt owners or inappropriate disposal—and participate in federal Superfund cleanups. Funding is primarily structured as a statutory benefit fee paid by operators of commercial hazardous waste treatment or disposal facilities to their host municipalities, supporting both local oversight and remediation activities.
