New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 20 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Chapter 9 - SOLID WASTE
Part 8 - SPECIAL WASTE REQUIREMENTS
Section 20.9.8.10 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL WASTE
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 6, March 26, 2024
A. Any person who stores a special waste shall assure that the special waste is stored at designated special waste storage areas meeting the requirements of 20.9.8 NMAC.
B. No person who stores special waste shall store the waste for longer than 90 days from the date the waste is placed in storage awaiting transportation, processing, or final disposal, unless otherwise approved by the department, except no person other than the generator shall store infectious waste for over seven days without refrigeration at or below 45 degrees fahrenheit.
C. A generator of special waste shall assure that all containers of special waste when deemed full and placed in storage are clearly labeled or marked, indicating the name and address of the generator, contents, date placed in storage and potential health, safety, and environmental hazards associated with the waste.
D. A generator of special waste shall assure that all containers of special waste that are prepared for transportation are clearly labeled or marked, indicating the name and address of the generator, contents, and potential health, safety, and environmental hazards associated with the waste.
E. A hauler of special waste shall assure that all containers of special waste are clearly labeled or marked prior to transportation, indicating the name and address of the generator, contents, date transported, and potential health, safety, and environmental hazards associated with the waste.
F. Any generator or hauler of special waste shall assure that a manifest in accordance with 20.9.8.19 NMAC accompanies each load of special waste originating in or to be disposed in New Mexico;
G. A hauler of special waste shall carry an appropriate clean-up kit in each vehicle used for hauling.
