Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-13-14-.06

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 335-13-14-.06 - Operating Criteria

(1) Compost offered for use must be produced by a process that encompasses turning on a regular basis to aerate the waste, maintain temperatures, and/or reduce pathogens. Compost may be produced by other composting techniques as approved by the Department.

(2) Used oil, hazardous waste, treated or untreated medical waste, treated wood, and asbestos containing waste shall not be accepted at a composting facility.

(3) Household hazardous waste shall not be accepted at a composting facility.

(4) Solid waste received at the composting facility shall be confined to a designated delivery or storage area until processed. Any solid waste not introduced into the processing operation within 72 hours shall be removed and disposed of at a municipal solid waste landfill.

(5) The site shall be graded to prevent ponding of water in the active composting area.

(6) Surface water drainage shall be diverted around and away from the composting area to prevent any washing or escape of waste from the property.

(7) Leachate shall be collected and disposed of in a manner approved by the Department.

(8) The composting facility shall be operated in a manner that controls vectors.

(9) The composting facility shall be operated in a manner that controls and minimizes odors. Should obnoxious odors arising from the composting facility operations be verified by the Department, measures to abate the odor shall be taken upon a determination by the Department that such measures are technically feasible.

(10) The composting facility shall be operated in a manner that prevents fires in accordance with the fire prevention plan.

(11) Open burning at any composting facility is prohibited except for burning resulting from land clearing activities at the site, if prior written approval is received from the Department and the Alabama Forestry Commission.

(12) Access to the facility shall be controlled so as to minimize the potential for scavenging of materials and unauthorized disposal of wastes.

(13) A sign shall be posted which identifies the composting facility owner or operator, hours of operation, waste that may be accepted, and the permit number.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-13-14-.06

New Rule: Filed February 28, 2012; effective April 3, 2012.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVI, Issue No. 07, April 30, 2018, eff. 6/8/2018.

Authors: Phillip D. Davis, S. Scott Story

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 22-27-9, 22-27-12.