South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-107 - Solid Waste Management
Subchapter 61-107.7 - Solid Waste Management: Transfer of Solid Waste
Section 61-107.7.H - Closure and Post-Closure Procedures
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
The following closure and post-closure procedures apply to all solid waste transfer stations:
1. At least sixty (60) days prior to closure, the owner or operator shall provide written notice of intent to close and a proposed closure date to the Department;
2. Upon closing, the owner or operator shall immediately post signs at the facility which state that the facility is no longer in operation and remove all solid waste from the facility;
3. Within thirty (30) days of closure, the owner or operator shall either remove or treat all waste residues, contaminated soils and equipment in accordance with the approved closure plan, and notify the Department upon completion;
4. After receiving notification that the facility closure is complete, the Department will conduct an inspection of the facility. If all procedures have been correctly completed, the Department will approve the closure in writing, at which time the Department permit shall be terminated; and,
5. If the owner or operator demonstrates that not all contaminated soils can be practicably removed or treated as required in paragraph 3. of this section, then the owner or operator shall submit for Department approval, a post-closure care plan.
