The research presents a theoretical generalization and a new solution to the scientific problem, which lies in determination of the essence of administrative and legal regime of man-made deposits, establishment of problems of their normative specification and practical implementation. Scientific tendencies in the field of administrative and legal regime of man-made deposits are determined. The expediency of the legislative separation of the regime of use of man-made deposits from adjacent regimes is argued.It is established that there is no special comprehensive legislation in the studied field. The content of administrative procedures in the field of use of man-made deposits is disclosed. The expediency of introduction of positive experience of foreign countries is grounded. It is determined that an effective implementation of state functions on assurance of requirements of environmental safety is possible due to the improvement of legal regulation of the regime of use of man-made deposits.It is aimed at scholars, lecturers, students and audience of faculties of law and educational institutions.