Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 020 - Environmental Quality, Dept. of
Sub-Agency 0009 - Solid Waste Management
Chapter 3 - INDUSTRIAL LANDFILL REGULATIONS
Section 3-8 - Operating Standards

Universal Citation: WY Code of Rules 3-8

Current through September 21, 2024

(a) Qualified solid waste manager: Each facility shall be managed by a qualified solid waste manager. In the event that a qualified solid waste manager terminates employment for any reason, a new solid waste manager shall be designated within three months of such termination. For any facility that is constructed, operated, and monitored in compliance, the solid waste manager's qualifications shall be presumed to be adequate. For any facility that is not being constructed, operated, or monitored in compliance, the solid waste manager may be required to complete additional training or demonstrate his or her qualifications by written or oral examination. Within six months of assuming responsibility for operating a facility, a qualified solid waste manager shall:

(i) Possess a complete working knowledge of the facility construction, operating and monitoring procedures, as specified in the permit application and the permit letter issued by the Director.

(ii) Successfully complete a training program described in the approved permit application, which shall include training for the identification of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) wastes and hazardous waste regulated under Subtitle C of the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and the Wyoming Hazardous Waste Rules.

(iii) Attend any training course required by the Administrator to provide training on changes to state or federal solid waste rules or guidelines. For any such mandatory training course, the Administrator shall provide each operator with a minimum of forty-five days notice prior to the scheduled training course.

(b) Copy of plan: A copy of the operating plan shall be available at the facility when landfill personnel are on-site or at an alternate location approved by the Administrator.

(c) Access restrictions:

(i) The facility shall be fenced in such a manner as to discourage people and livestock from entering the facility and to contain litter within the facility.
(A) Additional fencing may be required to restrict access to reclaimed areas or other areas that may present public health and safety hazards.

(B) If the facility is located on property that already has a restrictive perimeter fence, the requirement for a perimeter fence around the working area may be waived. However, the Administrator may require suitable litter screens or fences.

(ii) If the public has access to the facility:
(A) Access shall be prohibited at any time other than the facility's posted operating hours; and

(B) The access road shall be equipped with a gate that shall be locked when the facility is unattended.

(d) Liquid wastes: Liquid wastes shall not be disposed of, unless the facility has been permitted by the Director to receive such wastes at a separate solid waste management unit for treatment.

(e) Hazardous wastes:

(i) No industrial landfill may accept hazardous wastes regulated under 40 CFR, Part 261, with the exception of, hazardous waste excluded under 40 CFR Part 261 if specific authorization is granted in writing by the Administrator;

(ii) The facility operator shall implement a program of random inspections of incoming solid wastes or take other steps to detect and prevent the disposal of regulated hazardous wastes and PCB wastes; and

(iii) The facility operator shall promptly notify the Administrator if regulated hazardous wastes or PCB wastes are discovered at the facility.

(f) Waste screening: The application shall include solid waste screening procedures that shall ensure disposal of authorized solid wastes only.

(g) Posting: Each point of access shall be identified by a sign, which shall be easily readable and maintained in good condition, and that contains at a minimum the following information:

(i) For facilities not used by the public:
(A) Identification of the site as a solid waste landfill; and

(B) Solid wastes that are accepted for disposal at the facility.

(ii) For facilities used by the public:
(A) The facility name;

(B) The name and phone number of the responsible person to contact in the event of emergencies;

(C) The hours of operation; and

(D) Solid wastes that are accepted for disposal at the facility.

(h) Traffic: If the facility is open to the public, signs shall be posted to direct traffic to the proper area for disposal. Public access shall be controlled so that unauthorized vehicular traffic and illegal disposal of solid wastes are prevented. The facility shall use artificial barriers, natural barriers, or both, as appropriate to protect human health and the environment.

(i) Salvaging: Salvaging shall be conducted in such a manner as not to interfere with normal operations.

(j) Burning: No open burning of solid waste is allowed, with the exception of clean wood, tree trimmings, and brush with prior approval from the Air Quality Division.

(k) Fire protection and other emergency protection measures: Facilities shall maintain, at a minimum, an unobstructed ten foot firelane around all active solid waste management units or within the perimeter fence. The landfill personnel shall have access to portable fire extinguishers when on-site. Personnel shall have a communication system with which to alert the local fire department.

(l) Litter: The operator shall maintain an effective routine litter collection program that shall take place both within the landfill perimeter and off-site. The program shall describe the frequency of litter collection for internal fences, perimeter roads, and off-site areas. The program shall also describe special operating procedures to be used during periods of high wind and provide wind speed and direction data available for the local area.

(m) Vectors: On-site populations of disease vectors shall be prevented or controlled using techniques appropriate for the protection of human health and the environment.

(n) Dust and odors: Adequate measures shall be taken to minimize dust and odors, and to prevent the occurrence of any public nuisance.

(o) Confined working face: The working face shall be confined to the smallest practical area using signs and physical barriers, if necessary. All solid wastes shall be deposited in a manner to limit windblown litter.

(p) Topsoil: Topsoil from all disturbed areas shall be stripped and stockpiled in an area that will not be disturbed during facility operation. These stockpiles shall be identified by signs and vegetated for stabilization. This topsoil shall be used for site reclamation. Topsoil shall not be removed from the facility without written authorization from the Administrator.

(q) Routine cover: All facilities are required to cover all solid waste with an approved cover material at least monthly, or more frequently if required by the Administrator.

(i) Industrial landfills that receive less than twenty cubic yards of solid waste in any calendar month may instead be covered whenever the solid waste on the working face reaches a depth of three feet, so long as the solid waste stream does not include any putrescible waste; and

(ii) Cover material shall be comprised of no less than six inches of uniformly compacted soil or any alternative material approved by the Administrator to control infiltration, fires, litter, odor, disease vectors, and scavenging.

(r) Intermediate cover: For any area where solid wastes will not be disposed for a period of 180 days, that area shall be covered with the required six inches of cover material and an additional twelve inches of intermediate cover.

(s) Phased reclamation: All completed solid waste fill areas shall be promptly reclaimed with final cover, topsoil and revegetation in accordance with the requirements in Section 12 of this Chapter in order to stabilize the landfill surface and reduce the potential for leachate generation.

(t) Surface water contact: Standing or running water shall not be allowed to come into contact with solid waste. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent and alleviate ponding of water over filled areas. Surfaces shall be graded to promote lateral surface water run-off.

(u) Surface water discharges: Facilities shall be operated such that leachate, contaminated groundwater, and surface water run-off from the active portion of the facility is not allowed to enter any surface water, either on-site or off-site, unless authorized by a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit pursuant to the Clean Water Act.

(v) Groundwater contact: Solid wastes shall not be placed in contact with groundwater.

(w) Groundwater discharges: Solid waste disposal facilities shall not alter groundwater quality, as determined by groundwater monitoring.

(x) Leachate management: Leachate shall be contained in leachate management systems and structures approved by the Administrator.

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