Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 340 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Division 90 - RECYCLING AND WASTE REDUCTION
Section 340-090-0068 - Determination of Material-Specific Recovery Rates
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024
(1) DEQ must determine the recovery rate for each material specified in ORS 459A.010(1)(c) based on the amount of that material that is recovered from within Oregon each year, divided by the amount of that material that is generated within Oregon each year.
(2) For the purpose of determining the recovery rate of food waste under ORS 459A.010(1)(c) and this rule, food waste does not include:
(3) As used in this section, "plastic" means a material composed of synthetic polymers such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, polylactic acid, and other similar polymers, but does not include materials commonly referred to as rubber or materials that are naturally-produced polymers, such as proteins or starches. For the purpose of determining the recovery rate of plastic waste under ORS 459A.010(1)(c) and this rule, plastic waste:
(4) As used in this rule, "carpet" means a manufactured article that is used in commercial or residential buildings affixed or placed on the floor or building walking surface as a decorative or functional building interior feature and that is primarily constructed of a top visible surface of synthetic or natural face fibers or yarns or tufts attached to a backing system derived from synthetic or natural materials.
(5) For the purpose of determining the recovery rate of carpet waste under ORS 459A.010(1)(d) and this rule:
(6) DEQ may determine the recovery rate for carpet under ORS 459A.010(1)(d) based on:
(7) If DEQ calculates carpet recovery under section (7)(b), then DEQ must report, in any reports the legislature requires, recovery rates of carpet using both methods in section (7).
Stat. Auth.: ORS 459.045, 459A.025 & 468.020
Stats. Implemented: ORS 459A.010, 459A.035 & 459A.050