Ohio Solid Waste Facility Post-Closure Bond
Overview
Ohio's environment and public health depend on solid waste facilities being properly managed long after the last load of waste is accepted. This bond guarantees that when a solid waste facility in Ohio closes, the responsible party follows through on every post-closure obligation required by the Ohio EPA — monitoring, maintenance, and corrective action — for as long as the state mandates. Without it, Ohio's regulated post-closure requirements have no financial backstop, and the facility cannot legally complete its closure process. Bond Titan makes it straightforward to secure this coverage and stay compliant.
Who Needs This Bond?
Solid waste facility owners and operators in Ohio who are closing — or have already closed — a permitted solid waste disposal facility need this bond. If you operate a municipal solid waste landfill, industrial waste disposal site, or other Ohio EPA-permitted solid waste facility subject to post-closure care requirements, this bond is part of your legally mandated financial assurance package. It applies to the entity responsible for the facility during the post-closure care period, whether that is the original permit holder or a successor operator. Without it, the Ohio EPA will not accept your closure plan or post-closure care documentation.
What is this Bond For?
Post-closure care at a solid waste facility is not a one-time act — it is an ongoing regulatory obligation that can span decades. This bond ensures the facility owner or operator will fund and carry out all required post-closure activities: groundwater monitoring, leachate management, cover system maintenance, gas system upkeep, and corrective action if contamination is detected. The obligee is the State of Ohio through the Ohio EPA, acting on behalf of the public and the surrounding environment. If the operator defaults on post-closure obligations, the bond provides the financial mechanism the state needs to step in and ensure those duties are fulfilled.
When is it Required?
Submission of a post-closure care plan to the Ohio EPA is the moment this bond becomes mandatory. Before Ohio EPA will certify closure or approve a post-closure care plan for a regulated solid waste facility, the operator must have financial assurance in place — and a surety bond is one of the accepted mechanisms. The bond must remain in force throughout the entire post-closure care period, which the Ohio EPA determines based on facility-specific conditions. Letting this bond lapse before the state formally releases the facility from post-closure obligations puts the operator in immediate regulatory default.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide Ohio requirement administered by the Ohio EPA. It applies to any solid waste facility in Ohio that is subject to post-closure care obligations under Ohio's solid waste regulations, regardless of which county the facility sits in. There is no local-jurisdiction version of this bond — the Ohio EPA is the sole obligee and the bond must meet state-level requirements.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and the secure surety portal will open in a new tab. Complete the application with your facility information, the required bond amount as specified by the Ohio EPA, and your business details. Once approved, your bond documents are delivered digitally so you can submit proof of financial assurance to Ohio EPA without delay.
Why Bond Titan?
Bond Titan is powered by The Southern Agency and built for regulated operators who need the right bond fast, without waiting on an agent callback. Our nationwide catalog covers state environmental bonds like this one, and the fully online process means you can have your bond documents in hand the same day. When Ohio EPA is waiting on your financial assurance package, Bond Titan gets you moving.