Code of Massachusetts Regulations
310 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Title 310 CMR 19.000 - Solid Waste Management
Part II - LANDFILL DESIGN AND OPERATIONAL STANDARDS
Section 19.120 - Design Requirements for Woodwaste Landfills
Universal Citation: 310 CMR 19.000 MA Code of Regs 19.120
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) Applicability.
(a) Landfills that accept only woodwastes, as
defined herein, may be permitted by the Department using designs, materials,
technologies or methodologies other than those specified in
310 CMR
19.110 and
19.112,
provided that the operation of the woodwaste landfill will accept only
woodwastes and will not present a threat to public health, safety or the
environment. Specifically, woodwaste landfill applications may include an
application for a ground water protection system waiver and/or final cover
waiver as specified in
310 CMR
19.114.
(b) The following woodwaste disposal areas
are exempt from regulation under this part, provided the operation incorporates
good management practice and is done in a manner to minimize pollution to air,
water or other natural resources of the Commonwealth:
1. woodwaste disposal areas exempted from
site assignment pursuant to
310
CMR 16.05(5)(d) (single
family residence or farm); and
2.
other woodwaste disposal areas which will contain a total volume of less than
200 cubic yards.
(2) Plans for Woodwaste Landfills. Plans for woodwaste landfills shall be submitted in accordance with the requirements of 310 CMR 19.104. The Department may waive some of the landfill facility design requirements specified at 310 CMR 19.104 as it deems appropriate for woodwaste landfills.
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