Pennsylvania Code
Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Part I - Department of Environmental Protection
Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety
Article VIII - Municipal Waste
Chapter 279 - TRANSFER FACILITIES
Subchapter C - OPERATING REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSFER FACILITIES
DAILY OPERATIONS
Section 279.216 - Unloading area

(a) The approach and unloading area shall be adequate in size and design to facilitate the rapid unloading of solid waste from the collection vehicles and the unobstructed maneuvering of the vehicles and other equipment.

(b) The loading areas and unloading areas shall be constructed of impervious material which is capable of being cleaned by high pressure water spray and shall be equipped with drains or sumps connected to a sanitary sewer system or treatment facility to facilitate the removal of water. Drains or treatment systems may be connected to a sanitary sewer system if a waste characterization is submitted to the sewage treatment plant operator and the operator finds that the treatment plant can fully treat the waste stream. Leachate may be collected in holding tanks prior to its transport to the sewage treatment plant.

(c) If the facility has an unloading pit, the facility shall have in place truck wheel curbs and tie downs that are sufficient to prevent trucks from backing into the pit or falling into the pit while unloading.

(d) An attendant or clearly marked signs shall direct vehicles to the unloading area.

(e) The operator shall ensure that collection vehicles unload waste promptly in unloading areas.

(f) Solid waste shall be confined to the unloading area and the approved storage areas.