Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 020 - Environmental Quality, Dept. of
Sub-Agency 0009 - Solid Waste Management
Chapter 4 - CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION LANDFILL REGULATIONS
Section 4-7 - Operating Standards

Universal Citation: WY Code of Rules 4-7

Current through September 21, 2024

(a) Litter control: The operator shall maintain a routine litter collection program within the landfill and off-site. The application shall describe the frequency of litter collection for internal fences, perimeter roads and off-site areas, special operating procedures to be used during periods of high wind and a summary of any wind speed and direction data available for the local area.

(b) Manager qualifications: Each solid waste manager shall:

(i) Possess a complete working knowledge of the solid waste management facility operational plan. For any facility that is operated in compliance, the solid waste manager's working knowledge shall be presumed to be adequate. For any facility that is being constructed or operated out of compliance, the solid waste manager may be required to demonstrate working knowledge of the plan to the Department by written or oral examination. This demonstration shall be conducted:
(A) For any new solid waste manager, no later than six months following assumption of responsibility for operating a facility, or

(B) For any existing solid waste manager, no later than six months following the date the facility is permitted under this Chapter.

(ii) Attend the classroom or field training program described in the approved plan. For any facility operated in compliance, the personnel training program shall be presumed to be adequate. For any facility that is being constructed or operated out of compliance, the Administrator may disapprove the training program described in the plan and require the operator to submit a revised training program within thirty (30) days for approval by the Administrator.

(iii) Attend any training course sponsored by the Department, that the Administrator requires to provide training on changes to state or federal solid waste rules or guidelines. For any such mandatory training course, the Department shall provide each operator with a minimum of ninety (90) days' notice prior to the scheduled training course.

(iv) In the event that a qualified solid waste manager terminates employment, the operator shall designate a new solid waste manager who meets the requirements of the approved plan, within three (3) months of such termination.

(c) Routine cover: Routine cover shall control fires, litter, odor, and disease vectors. Wastes shall be covered with at least six (6) inches of uniformly compacted soil at least monthly or more frequently if required by the Administrator. Alternate types of routine cover may be approved by the Administrator.

(d) Confine working face: Disposal shall be limited to the smallest practical area. Signs or other physical dumping barriers shall direct dumping to the proper area and the facility attendant shall ensure that dumping is adequately confined.

(e) Access control: Access shall be prohibited at any time other than the facility's operating hours.

(i) The working area of all facilities shall be fenced in such a manner as to discourage people and livestock from entering 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.

(ii) Access roads shall be equipped with a gate that shall be locked when the facility is unattended.

(f) Surface water restrictions: Standing or running water shall not come into contact with refuse. All facilities shall take adequate measures to prevent and/or alleviate ponding of water over filled areas. Surfaces shall be graded to promote lateral surface water runoff.

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

(h) Fire protection and other emergency protection measures: Facilities shall maintain, at a minimum, an unobstructed 10 foot firelane around the working area or inside the perimeter of the facility boundary. Landfill personnel shall have access to portable fire extinguishers when on-site. Personnel shall have a communication system (radio, telephone, etc.) with which to alert the local fire department.

(i) Liquid wastes: Liquid wastes shall not be disposed.

(j) Hazardous wastes: Hazardous wastes shall not be disposed.

(k) Salvaging: Salvaging shall not interfere with normal operations.

(l) Waste compaction: All solid waste shall be effectively compacted in order to reduce long term settling and conserve landfill space.

(m) 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.

(n) Intermediate cover: Any area where wastes will not be disposed for a period of 180 days shall be covered with 6 inches of routine cover material and an additional 12 inches of intermediate cover.

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

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

(q) Contact with groundwater prohibited: Wastes shall not be allowed to be placed in contact with groundwater.

(r) Traffic control: If the facility is open to the public, signs shall be posted to direct traffic to the proper area for dumping.

(s) Groundwater quality: Solid waste disposal facilities shall not be allowed to alter groundwater quality, as determined by groundwater monitoring.

(t) Discharge to surface waters prohibited: Facilities shall be operated such that leachate shall not 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.

(u) Signs: A description of the signs that will be posted to direct traffic to the proper waste management area;

(v) Waste screening: Facilities shall have an on-site attendant during operation of the facility. The application shall include waste screening procedures that shall ensure disposal of authorized wastes only.

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