How to Fill Out Form DH 4089

Form DH 4089 at a glance

What it is: Department of Health Application for Biomedical Waste Generator Permit/Exemption.

Where and when to file: Submit the following information on this form to your local Department of Health Biomedical Waste Coordinator. Permits expire September 30 of each year.

A biomedical waste generator is required to apply for an annual biomedical waste permit and abide by the requirements of Chapter 64E-16, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.).

Applicant must be a legal entity, i.e.: individual, partnership, corporation, association, or public body.

A filled-in Form DH 4089 example: a dental office applies for a new permit

Form DH 4089 example filled out, example: a dental office applies for a new permit
Ana Sample, a dentist, applies for a permit on Form DH 4089. Her new dental office produces at most 40 pounds of waste in any 30-day period. The picture shows the filled form; every value in it is made up. She picks a transporter, so Method of Removal by applicant stays empty. She has no branch offices, so Yes stays empty in Branch Offices. The facility is a dentist's office, so the other facility types stay empty. She applies for a permit, so Exemption stays empty in Application for.

How to fill out Form DH 4089, box by box

Application for Permit or Exemption

Form DH 4089 example filled out, application for Permit or Exemption

1. Application for (choose one): Permit Exemption (attach appropriate documentation)

FOR CURRENTLY PERMITTED GENERATORS ONLY: A currently permitted biomedical waste generator, that produces less than 25 pounds of biomedical waste in each 30 day period, may claim an exemption from the fee and permitting requirements only of Chapter 64E-16, F.A.C.

A currently permitted biomedical waste generator applying for exemption from permitting must submit documentation from the previous 12 months showing the biomedical waste generated in each 30 day period during those 12 months was less than 25 lbs.

Documentation must include the amount of waste generated in each 30 day period for the previous 12 months and may be in the form of a monthly log or receipts.

Facility, owner and property owner

Form DH 4089 example filled out, facility, owner and property owner

Submit the following information on this form to your local Department of Health Biomedical Waste Coordinator.

2. Facility Name: 3. Facility Address: Street City State Zip Code

4. Contact Person: Telephone: ( )

5. Name of Facility Owner: 6. Mailing Address of Facility Owner: Street City State Zip Code

7. Business Phone: ( ) 24-Hour Emergency Phone: ( )

8. Name of Property Owner: 9. Mailing Address of Property Owner: Street City State Zip Code

Type of Waste Generated

Form DH 4089 example filled out, type of Waste Generated

10. Type of Waste Generated: Sharps Non-sharps

Method of Removal

Form DH 4089 example filled out, method of Removal

11. Method of Removal (Check One): 1. By applicant, to where: 2. By transporter, company name:

Maximum weight and Branch Offices

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12. Maximum weight of biomedical waste generated during any 30-day period: lbs.

13. Branch Offices: Yes No If yes, attach sheet with complete name, address and phone number of branch office(s).

Type of Facility

Form DH 4089 example filled out, type of Facility

Check Type of Facility: 01. Hospital 02. Funeral Home 03. Dialysis Clinic 04. Nursing Home 05. Veterinarian 06. Medical Doctor 07. Dentist 08. Podiatrist 09. Osteopath 10. Home Health 11. State Laboratory/Clinic 12. Clinical Laboratory 13. Surgical Center/Walk-in Clinic 14. Blood Banks 16. Abortion Clinics 17. Other (specify) 18. Tattoo/Body Piercing

Signature of Authorized Representative

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The undersigned owner/owner's representative hereby agrees to operate the biomedical waste generating facility described in this application in accordance with the requirements of Section 381.0098, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 64E-16, F.A.C.

The information contained in this application, which serves as a basis for permitting or exemption, is true and correct.

Biomedical waste shall be handled within the facility in accordance with the generator's written operating plan. Operating plan must be in compliance with 64E-16, F.A.C.

SIGN: Signature of Authorized Representative Name of Authorized Representative (print or type) Date

Common questions about Form DH 4089

Is there a deadline?

Permits expire September 30 of each year.

Are there fees?

The initial permit fee is $85.00 (checked November 2, 2026). The permit fee for renewal applications received by October 1 is $85.00 (checked November 2, 2026). The permit fee for renewal applications received after October 1 is $105.00 (checked November 2, 2026). State-owned and operated facilities are exempt from the permit fee.

Is there a penalty?

I understand that any misrepresentation of the facts in this application, or failure to comply with sanitary standards, is grounds for denial, administrative fine or revocation of the biomedical waste permit or exemption.

Sources

[1] Form DH 4089 (12/09), Application for Biomedical Waste Generator Permit/Exemption, Florida Department of Health (the Official source link on this page).

Form Dh 4089 PDF Details

In the complex web of healthcare regulation, the management and disposal of biomedical waste stand as critical components, ensuring both environmental safety and public health. The DH 4089 form, emanating from the Florida Department of Health, embodies the structured approach towards the oversight of biomedical waste generation, handling, and disposal within the state. This form is not merely a bureaucratic requirement but a pivotal tool in the application for a Biomedical Waste Generator Permit or its exemption under the specific guidelines of Chapter 64E-16, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). The document delineates a range of specifications from the permit application process, fee structures, to the obligations of currently permitted generators, particularly focusing on those producing less than 25 pounds of biomedical waste in a 30-day period who may qualify for an exemption. With an initial permit fee set at $85.00—and an increased fee for late renewals—this mechanism emphasizes fiscal responsibility alongside regulatory compliance. Furthermore, the form accommodates various healthcare providers including hospitals, clinics, and even tattoo parlors, underlining the broad scope of this regulatory framework. The necessity for applicants to affirm the accuracy of their information under penalty of fines or permit revocation encapsulates the form’s role not only as a procedural step but also as a declaration of adherence to stringent health and safety standards. Designed to cater to the unique needs of a diverse array of biomedical waste generators, the DH 4089 form stands as a testament to Florida's commitment to maintaining high sanitary standards within its healthcare landscapes.

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Form NameForm Dh 4089
Form Length1 pages
Fillable?No
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Avg. time to fill out15 sec
Other namesREV4089 application for biomedical waste generator permit 2009 form