Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 340 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Division 90 - RECYCLING AND WASTE REDUCTION
Section 340-090-0390 - Waste Composition
Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 340-090-0390
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024
(1) A waste composition study DEQ undertakes must consist of a representative, statistically valid sampling of Oregon's municipal solid waste. DEQ must design a protocol of standards and procedures which relate to:
(a) Developing a representative sampling
plan;
(b) Applying the definition
of a rigid plastic container in OAR 340-090-0330 when identifying and
categorizing rigid plastic containers in the field;
(c) Maintaining quality control, including
training and auditing;
(d)
Performing sampling, including but not limited to sample selection, sorting,
weighing; and
(e) Field data
adjustments for contamination including moisture, food and other non-plastic
materials.
(2) DEQ must report the findings of the waste composition study, the methodologies used and information regarding potential error.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 459A.025, 459A.650 - 459A.685, 459.995 & 468.020
Stats. Implemented: ORS 459A.035
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