Current through August 26, 2024
(1) FACILITIES SEEKING APPROVAL. An owner or
operator of a solid waste landfill seeking approval from the department to use
an alternate daily cover material shall submit the following information:
(a) Type of material to be used, including
its chemical and physical properties as required in s.
NR 506.09.
A discussion of the material's successful use at other solid waste landfills in
controlling vectors, windblown material and odors may be required.
(b) Method and rate of application.
(c) Conditions when alternate daily cover
cannot be used, including but not limited to weather conditions, equipment
breakdown, ability to obtain a sufficient quantity of alternate daily cover,
maximum time alternate daily cover can be exposed, and a discussion of back-up
cover materials for use when alternate cover cannot be used.
(d) Discussion of how the alternate cover
material will be stored on-site prior to its use, including measures to be
taken to prevent transportation of contaminants to groundwater and surface
water, and prevention of windblown nuisances.
(2) MANDATED USE OF ALTERNATE DAILY COVER.
Upon request from a person operating a foundry or a scrap dealer in the state
of Wisconsin, the department shall require that a person operating a municipal
solid waste landfill accept and use the requested foundry sand or shredder
fluff for cover at part or all of the landfill for the period specified in the
request if all of the following conditions are met:
(a) The foundry operator or scrap dealer
agrees to transport the foundry sand or shredder fluff to the landfill either
daily or on another schedule acceptable to the municipal solid waste landfill
operator.
(b) The department
approves the use of the foundry sand or shredder fluff for cover at the
landfill.
(c) The landfill operator
is not contractually bound to obtain cover from another source.
(d) The amount of cover to be provided by the
requesting foundry operator or scrap dealer does not exceed the amount of cover
required under the plan of operation for the landfill less any cover provided
by another foundry operator or scrap dealer.
(3) GENERAL APPROVAL FOR THE USE OF ALTERNATE
DAILY COVER. The department may issue general approvals for use of specific
alternate daily cover materials which have been demonstrated to control disease
vectors, fires, odors, blowing litter and scavenging without presenting a
threat to human health and the environment.
