Illinois Administrative Code
Title 35 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Part 811 - STANDARDS FOR NEW SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS
Subpart B - INERT WASTE LANDFILLS
Section 811.205 - Final Slope and Stabilization

Universal Citation: 35 IL Admin Code ยง 811.205

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 12, March 22, 2024

a) The waste disposal unit shall be designed and constructed to achieve a minimum static slope safety factor of 1.5 and a minimum seismic safety factor of 1.3.

b) Standards for Vegetation

1) Vegetation shall be promoted on all reconstructed surfaces to minimize wind and water erosion;

2) Vegetation shall be compatible with (i.e. grow and survive under) the local climatic conditions;

3) Vegetation shall require little maintenance;

4) Vegetation shall consist of a diverse mix of native and introduced species consistent with the postclosure land use; and

5) Temporary erosion control measures, including, but not limited to, the application, alone or in combination, of mulch, straw, netting, or chemical soil stabilizers, shall be undertaken while vegetation is being established.

c) The landfill site shall be monitored for settling for a minimum period of 15 years after closure as specified in Section 811.203 in order to meet the requirements of this Section.

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