Or. Admin. Code § 340-090-0390

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 340-090-0390 - Waste Composition

(1) A waste composition study DEQ undertakes must consist of a representative, statistically valid sampling of Oregon's municipal solid waste. DEQ must design a protocol of standards and procedures which relate to:

(a) Developing a representative sampling plan;

(b) Applying the definition of a rigid plastic container in OAR 340-090-0330 when identifying and categorizing rigid plastic containers in the field;

(c) Maintaining quality control, including training and auditing;

(d) Performing sampling, including but not limited to sample selection, sorting, weighing; and

(e) Field data adjustments for contamination including moisture, food and other non-plastic materials.

(2) DEQ must report the findings of the waste composition study, the methodologies used and information regarding potential error.

Or. Admin. Code § 340-090-0390

DEQ 26-1994, f. & cert. ef. 11-2-94; DEQ 3-2017, f. & cert. ef. 1/19/2017

Stat. Auth.: ORS 459A.025, 459A.650 - 459A.685, 459.995 & 468.020

Stats. Implemented: ORS 459A.035