N.D. Admin. Code 33.1-20-04.1-06

Current through Supplement No. 395, January, 2025

Section 33.1-20-04.1-06 - Transfer stations, processing systems, and drop box facilities

1. Transfer stations and processing systems must be designed, constructed, and operated to meet the following, where applicable:

a. Control access and maintain aesthetics with a combination of fencing, trees, shrubbery, or natural features;

b. Be sturdy and constructed of easily cleanable material;

c. Provide effective control of birds, rodents, insects, and other vermin;

d. Be adequately screened to prevent and control blowing of litter;

e. Provide protection of the tipping floor from wind, rain, or snow;

f. Minimize noise and dust nuisances;

g. Provide pollution control measures to protect surface water and ground water including runoff and equipment wash down water control measures;

h. Provide all-weather access roads and vehicular traffic areas;

i. Provide any necessary pollution control measures to protect air quality including odor and dust control and prohibit burning;

j. Prohibit scavenging;

k. Have communication capabilities to immediately summon fire, police, or emergency personnel in the event of an emergency; and

l. Remove all solid waste from the facility at closure to a permitted facility.

2. Drop box facilities must:

a. Be accessible by all-weather roads;

b. Be designed and serviced as often as necessary to ensure adequate capacity. Storage of solid waste outside the detachable containers is prohibited; and

c. Remove all remaining solid waste to a permitted facility and remove the drop box from the facility at closure.

N.D. Admin Code 33.1-20-04.1-06

Adopted by Administrative Rules Supplement 370, October 2018, effective 1/1/2019.

General Authority: NDCC 23.1-08-03; S.L.2017, ch.199, § 1

Law Implemented: NDCC 23.1-08-03; S.L.2017, ch. 199, § 23