Independent guide published by Wastetide. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or operated by the U.S. EPA or its e-Manifest system. For official filings use EPA's official e-Manifest website.
Key takeaways
- For manifests initiated from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027: $25 for scanned image upload, $7 for data plus image, $5 for fully electronic or hybrid.
- EPA bills the receiving facility; most vendors pass the fee on to generators.
- Moving to electronic or hybrid manifests is the simplest way to cut the fee.
- Check that the fee on your invoice matches the manifest type actually submitted.
The FY2026–2027 fee schedule
Manifest submission type
Fee per manifest
Scanned image upload (paper)
$25.00
Data + image upload
$7.00
Electronic (fully electronic and hybrid)
$5.00
EPA updates fees every two years. The schedule applies based on when the generator signs the manifest.
How generators can reduce the cost
- Register your site users in EPA's system so you can sign electronically.
- Ask your vendor to use hybrid or fully electronic manifests by default.
- Consolidate shipments where storage limits allow.
- Audit invoices for fee pass-through matching the manifest type.
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FAQ
Why is my vendor charging $25 per manifest?
That is the fee for paper manifests uploaded as scanned images. Switching to electronic or hybrid manifests lowers it to $5.