California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 7 - Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Chapter 3 - Minimum Standards for Solid Waste Handling and Disposal
Article 5.9 - Construction and Demolition and Inert Debris Transfer/Processing Regulatory Requirements
Section 17383.1 - Multiple Wood Debris Chipping and Grinding Activities

All operations and facilities that receive lumber or wood material and mechanically reduce the material in size are subject to regulation under either Chapter 3 (Minimum Standards for Solid Waste Handling and Disposal) or Chapter 3.1 (Composting Operations Regulatory Requirements) and shall be further regulated as follows: If multiple waste streams, such as C&D wood debris and compostable green material, are handled at one location or site as determined by the EA, the site shall be deemed a single site and shall comply with the permitting requirements of Chapter 3, Article 5.9, Article 6.0 or Chapter 3.1 as determined by the EA. All material handled at the site shall count toward determining the appropriate regulatory tier for the operation or facility. Notwithstanding the above, each separate activity will be required to meet the State Minimum Standards applicable to the specific waste stream being handled.

1. New section filed 7-10-2003; operative 8-9-2003 (Register 2003, No. 28).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 40502, 43020 and 43021, Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 40053, 43020 and 43021, Public Resources Code.