Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 11 - Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality
Part 4 - Nonhazardous Solid Waste Management Regulations
Chapter 1 - Mississippi Commission on Environmental Quality Regulation Regarding Nonhazardous Solid Waste Management Regulations
Rule 11-4-1.7 - Processing Facility Requirements

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B. Processing facilities shall comply with all applicable federal and state air emission and wastewater discharge laws and regulations.

C. Surface drainage in and around the facility shall be controlled to minimize surface water runoff onto, into, and off the treatment area.

D. Any liquids accumulated at the facility, including leachate, washwater, or contaminated rainfall runoff, shall be controlled in a manner that will prevent obnoxious odors and pollution of waters of the State.

E. Processing facilities shall be operated in manner that ensures the health, safety, and aesthetic aspects of a community are not endangered by the location and operation of the facility. Depending on the specific solid waste handling or processing operation involved, several of the operational standards prescribed for solid waste landfill sites may be applicable and shall be followed, if appropriate.

F. The facility shall not accumulate solid waste in quantities that cannot be processed within such times as will preclude the creation of objectionable off-site odors, fly-breeding, or harborage of other vectors. If such accumulations occur, additional solid waste shall not be received until the adverse conditions are abated.

G. If a significant work stoppage should occur at a solid waste processing facility, due to a mechanical breakdown or other cause and is anticipated to last long enough to create objectionable odors, fly-breeding, or harborage of vectors, steps shall be taken to remove the accumulated solid waste from the site to an approved alternate back-up processing or disposal facility.

H. When processing putrescible wastes, all working surfaces that come in contact with wastes shall be washed down or otherwise cleaned as needed to prevent objectionable odors, vector breeding and harborage, nuisance conditions, or other unsanitary conditions.

I. If a facility is not completely enclosed, wire or other type fencing or screening shall be provided when necessary to minimize windblown materials. Litter resulting from the operation shall be collected and returned to the processing area as frequently as necessary to minimize unsightly conditions and fire hazards.

J. Open burning of solid waste, except for land clearing debris generated on the site of the facility, shall be prohibited. An adequate supply of water under pressure at the site or an adequate stockpile of earth reasonably close to the processing area shall be provided, or there shall be a nearby organized Fire Department providing service when called. The Department may approve alternate methods of fire protection or waive this requirement when there is no need for fire protection. Should an accidental fire occur, the owner shall immediately take action to extinguish the fire and shall promptly notify the Department.