Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 020 - Environmental Quality, Dept. of
Sub-Agency 0009 - Solid Waste Management
Chapter 6 - TRANSFER, TREATMENT, AND STORAGE FACILITY REGULATIONS
Section 6-7 - Operating Standards

(a) Access controls: Access shall be controlled to prevent the public, livestock or wildlife from being exposed to hazardous constituents or conditions. Access does not need to be controlled if the facility is located in a remote or industrial area that already has adequate access control features in place to meet the intent of this standard.

(b) Waste types and quantities: Each facility shall accept and manage only those wastes and quantities that are specified in the facility permit, unless the Administrator provides specific written authorization to accept and manage other wastes and quantities.

(c) Waste screening: Waste screening measures shall be used to prevent the management of unauthorized wastes. The waste screening measures may include specific waste testing procedures to verify that only authorized wastes are accepted at the facility.

(d) Hazardous waste: Hazardous waste shall not be managed unless the Administrator provides specific written authorization.

(e) Waste confined: All wastes shall be confined to solid waste management units and equipment as specified in the permit.

(f) Surface water and groundwater contact: Waste shall not contact surface water or groundwater.

(g) Fire protection: All facilities shall be equipped with at least one working portable fire extinguisher and a communication system for contacting local emergency management agencies. Depending on the particular waste type or management method, additional fire protection and emergency management equipment may be required.

(h) Litter collection: Each facility shall have an effective litter collection program to contain litter within the facility and to prevent the facility from becoming unsightly, if the facility manages wastes that are susceptible to blowing.

(i) Disease vectors: Onsite populations of disease vectors shall be prevented or controlled using techniques appropriate for the protection of human health and the environment.

(j) Dust and odors: Adequate measures shall be taken to minimize dust and odors.

(k) Scavenging: Scavenging shall be prohibited at all facilities.

(l) Mechanical breakdown: In the event of extended mechanical breakdown, all untreated wastes shall be removed from the facility to an approved alternate facility before the wastes create a public nuisance, health hazard, fire hazard, odors or vector habitat.

(m) Waste and wastewater: All wastes and wastewaters generated from any waste management processes shall be characterized and managed by the operator in accordance with applicable Department standards unless the facility is mobile and the facility operator will not be responsible for managing waste.

(n) Confirmation sampling: Confirmation sampling and analysis shall be conducted by the operator to verify that wastes have been properly treated unless the facility is mobile and the facility operator will not be responsible for managing the waste.

(o) Water Quality and Air Quality standards: Facilities shall be operated so that they are not in violation of Water Quality and Air Quality standards.