ABC Disposal Systems, Inc. v. Department of Natural Resources

WIGGINS, Justice.

ABC Disposal Systems, Inc. (ABC) owns property in Hiawatha, Iowa, which it used for truck-to-trailer transfers of solid waste. Prior to investing in the equipment to perform truck-to-trailer transfers, ABC relied on advice from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that truck-to-trailer transfers did not require a sanitary disposal project permit. The DNR subsequently reversed its decision and ordered ABC to obtain a permit for its Hiawatha facility. It also levied a civil penalty against ABC in the sum of $5000 for ABC’s failure to obtain a permit. On administrative…