845 R.I. Code R. 845-RICR-00-00-1.1

Current through November 7, 2024

Section 845-RICR-00-00-1.1 - Purpose

A. The purpose of these regulations is to provide for the uniform supervision of collecting, hauling, transferring, and disposing of solid waste that is collected and generated within the State of Rhode Island and for the designation of disposal systems and facilities for such solid wastes so as to

1. maximize resource recovery from solid waste such as the recovery of energy through combustion and maximize source reduction, source separation, recycling and reuse of such resources,

2. protect and conserve public resources and the public health,

3. ensure that illegal disposal of solid waste, whether in Rhode Island or elsewhere, does not occur,

4. reduce or eliminate liability of the agencies and municipalities of the State for the illegal disposal of solid and hazardous waste that may be commingled with solid waste,

5. plan for and regulate the amount and character of vehicle traffic which transports solid waste, and

6. to plan for the establishment of systems and facilities to accommodate solid waste disposal and processing needs on a long term basis. Collecting, hauling, transferring, and disposing of solid waste are activities that are affected with a public interest and uniform supervision of such activities along with designation of disposal systems and facilities is necessary to protect and preserve the environment and public resources and to promote the convenience, health, comfort, safety and welfare of the people of the state and is a proper exercise of the police power of the state and statutory powers of the Solid Waste Management Corporation.

B. These regulations are promulgated to support a long range integrated solid waste management system which is based on the following priorities to the extent economically feasible:

1. Maximizing source reduction;

2. Maximizing source separation, recycling and reuse of resources;

3. Maximizing resource recovery from solid waste such as the recovery of energy through combustion; and

4. Minimizing landfilling.

845 R.I. Code R. 845-RICR-00-00-1.1