Pennsylvania Code
Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Part I - Department of Environmental Protection
Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety
Article VIII - Municipal Waste
Chapter 273 - MUNICIPAL WASTE LANDFILLS
Subchapter C - OPERATING REQUIREMENTS
COVER AND REVEGETATION
Section 273.232 - Daily cover

Universal Citation: 25 PA Code ยง 273.232

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a uniform cover of the approved daily cover material shall be placed on exposed solid waste at the end of each working day or at the end of every 24 hours, whichever interval is less.

(b) The composition of the daily cover material shall meet the following performance standards. The daily cover shall:

(1) Prevent vectors, odors, blowing litter and other nuisances.

(2) Cover solid waste after it is placed without change in its properties and without regard to weather.

(3) Be capable of allowing loaded vehicles to successfully maneuver over it after placement.

(4) Be capable of controlling fires.

(5) Be consistent with the waste acceptance plan for the facility.

(c) A 5-day supply of cover material shall be maintained on the site.

(d) Intermediate slopes constructed during daily landfilling activities may not exceed 50%.

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 273.141 (relating to compaction and cover plan).

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