24-2-115. PROCESSING FACILITIES. (SECTION 14.0).
(1) General requirements. Processing facilities shall be designed, constructed, operated and maintained:
a. To protect the public health, safety and welfare;
b. To prevent the creation of a nuisance, unsanitary condition, or potential public health hazard;
c. To conform to the requirements of these regulations; and
d. To conform to all applicable air, noise and water pollution control regulations of the Department, the state, county and other governmental entities. (14.1)
(2) Department approval required. Construction and operation of a processing facility shall not be initiated prior to the approval of the Department, and no significant modification, change or alteration shall be made in the construction or operation of a processing facility without the approval of the Department. No person shall operate a processing facility without first obtaining a permit from the Department and posting a bond if required in Sections 24-2-109 and 24-2-110 of these regulations. (14.2)
(3) Report required for approval and permit. Before approval to construct is given and before a permit to operate a processing facility is issued, a report for each proposed processing facility shall be submitted to the Department for review and approval. The plans for a processing facility shall be prepared by a registered professional engineer, except this requirement may be waived by the Department if justified by the size and simplicity of the facility. Unless otherwise directed by the Department, the report shall include:
a. The name of the owner(s) of the processing facility and the person(s) responsible for the facility operations.
b. The present and future population and area to be served by the facility.
c. A legal description and site boundaries.
d. A map or aerial photograph of the area showing the specific location of the processing facility and the land use and zoning within one-quarter mile (402 meters) of the facility. The map or aerial photograph shall be of sufficient scale and shall show all homes, industrial buildings, roads, topography and other applicable details. Boundaries of the processing facility and all such details shall be identified and indicated on the map or aerial photograph.
e. A plot plan of the plant site, including:
i. The means of limiting access, including but not limited to, fencing, gates and natural barriers;
ii. The method of acceptably screening the facility from the surrounding area;
iii. A general layout of equipment and flow pattern;
iv. Road access; and
v. The location of existing and proposed utilities servicing the processing facility.
f. Detailed drawings and specifications of all structures, equipment, the storage area and the site plan.
g. Design criteria, rated capacities and expected performance and emission data.
h. Appurtenances and procedures intended:
i. To handle heavy or bulky waste;
ii. To store solid waste beyond the end of the working day;
iii. To control or prevent dust, odors, fire, explosions, noise and wind-blown materials; and
iv. To handle solid waste if there is a major processing plant breakdown.
i. The number and types of vehicles used to transport solid waste into and out of the facility.
j. The anticipated present and future type, quantity and sources of waste, including moisture content of waste to be handled in the processing facility.
k. Methods of volume reduction, treating or processing, including, but not limited to, composting, compaction, compression, baling, shredding, grinding, tamping, separating and classifying.
l. The names and locations of solid waste disposal sites where solid waste from the processing facility will be hauled.
m. Methods of treating or disposing of any liquid waste resulting from the operation of the processing facility.
n. The daily quantity of residue and the disposal location for all residue, including, but not limited to, by-products resulting from air pollution control devices and quench water.
o. Salvaging, recycling, resource recovery or reclamation activities operated in conjunction with the facility, either on the incoming solid waste or the outgoing residue.
p. A proposed plan for disposition or utilization of the processed compost or waste material, including copies of signed contracts for utilization or other evidence of assured utilization of composted or processed waste materials.
q. The availability of shelter and sanitary facilities for operating personnel.
r. Daily cleanup procedures.
s. Any other information specifically requested by the Department to determine compliance with these regulations. (14.3)
(4) Inspection required on completion. Upon completion of construction and prior to initial operation, the Department shall be notified so that an inspection may be made of the facility to determine conformance with the approved plan and with the applicable provisions of these requirements. Performance tests of the processing facility may be required by the Department. A report covering the results of any performance tests shall be prepared by the design engineer of the project and submitted to the Department with a copy of all supporting data. (14.4)
(5) Minimum facility requirements. Unless otherwise ordered or approved by the Department, each processing facility and site shall be designed, operated, and maintained to meet the following minimum requirements:
a. The processing facility and site shall be situated, equipped, operated and maintained to minimize interference with other community activities.
b. Any processing facility located less than 500 feet (152.5 meters) from a residence shall be obscured by a fence at least eight feet (2.4 meters) high with 75 percent screening, whether the residence is established before or after installation of the facility. This rule may be modified or an exemption granted in writing by the Department if the Director is satisfied that the public health or welfare will not be adversely affected.
c. All-weather roads negotiable by loaded vehicles shall be provided from the public highway or roads to and within the facility, and designed and maintained to prevent traffic congestion, traffic hazards, and air and noise pollution.
d. A sign shall be posted at the entrance to the processing facility that indicates the name, permit number and hours of use; penalty for unauthorized use; necessary safety precautions; types of waste accepted or prohibited; and any other pertinent information that will ensure the health and safety of the public and employees.
e. A building that is roofed and enclosed on at least three sides or otherwise enclosed shall be provided to satisfactorily control dust, litter and other solid waste.
f. Scales shall be provided for accurately weighing all quantities of solid waste delivered to the processing facility.
g. The unloading area shall be adequate in size and design to facilitate the rapid unloading of solid waste from collection vehicles with minimum delay or confusion.
i. Unloading of solid waste shall take place only within the enclosed structure and approved designated areas. Solid waste shall be confined to the approved unloading, loading and handling areas.
ii. Dust, odor and noise resulting from the unloading of solid waste and the operation of the processing facility shall be controlled at all times and comply with applicable laws.
h. Transfer vehicles or trailers shall be loaded and operated to prevent dropping, leaking, sifting, blowing, or other escapement of solid waste.
i. A processing facility shall only be used to process the type(s) of solid waste approved by the Department.
i. Solid waste that is burning or at a temperature likely to cause fire shall not be accepted in the processing facility.
ii. Any large, heavy or bulky items that cannot be handled in the routine operation shall be excluded from the facility unless special provision is made for handling.
iii. Hazardous waste shall not be accepted at a processing facility unless the facility has received approval from the Department and meets the requirements of Sections 24-2-109 and 24-2-110.
j. A sufficient number of transfer vehicles or trailers shall be available to preclude excessive storage of solid waste. Transfer vehicles or trailers containing garbage shall be removed or emptied as often as necessary to maintain good sanitation, but at least every 24 hours. Transfer vehicles and trailers shall be cleaned frequently to prevent a nuisance or insect breeding.
k. All residue from the processing facility, including all solid waste remaining at the end of the working day, shall be promptly disposed at an approved site or properly stored in a way consistent with the applicable provisions of these regulations. Accumulations of garbage and refuse shall be controlled to minimize odors and prevent infestation by insects or rodents. Supplemental effective vector control measures shall be initiated immediately by the operator if necessary to prevent or eliminate insects and rodents.
l. Provisions shall be made to effectively collect, treat and dispose leachate or drainage from the processing operation. Floor surfaces shall be constructed of impervious materials; readily cleanable by flushing; and equipped with floor drains or a sump pump(s) connected to a sanitary sewer system or its equivalent, approved by the Department to facilitate the removal of moisture. A site shall be designed so that surface drainage will be diverted around or away from the operational area of the site. All waste water from the facility shall be discharged into a sanitary sewer or other system approved by the Department.
m. Salvaging shall be conducted in a way that it prevents injury and interference with required facility operation and prevents the creation of an unsightly condition, nuisance or vector harborage. Salvaged material shall be removed from the facility within 24 hours, unless confined to an approved storage area(s). Drugs, cosmetics, foods, beverages, hazardous wastes, poisons, pesticides, pathogenic or medical wastes, syringes, needles or other similar materials capable of impairing public health shall not be salvaged unless this is approved by the Department.
n. Materials resulting from composting or similar processes and offered for sale to or use by the general public:
i. shall contain no pathogenic organisms;
ii. shall not reheat upon standing;
iii. shall be innocuous;
iv. shall be relatively odor-free;
v. shall contain no sharp particles that would cause injury to persons handling the compost; and
vi. shall not otherwise endanger the public health or safety.
o. Adequate provisions shall be made for routine operational maintenance of the processing facility and all appurtenances.
i. Processing facilities, including access roads, shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent conditions creating a health hazard or nuisance.
ii. All plumbing shall be properly maintained and the floors well-drained and free of standing water.
iii. Repair or replacement of operational equipment shall be made efficiently and quickly.
p. If, for any reason the processing facility is rendered inoperable, an approved alternate method shall be used for solid waste processing or disposal.
q. Equipment shall be provided to control accidental fires and arrangements made with the local fire protection agency to immediately receive services, if needed.
r. Methods of communication shall be provided for emergency purposes, and all utility services properly maintained.
s. Adequate shelter and sanitary facilities shall be available for facility or site personnel, including, but not necessarily limited to, protection from cold and wet weather, hand washing and toilet facilities and drinking water.
t. The processing facility shall be operated under the close supervision of responsible individuals who are familiar with the requirements and operational procedures of the facility. Qualified personnel shall be at the site to supervise activities during all hours of scheduled operation. Public access to the facility shall be limited to times when an operations employee is on duty. Visitors, users and employees of a site shall have restricted access to operations where explosion hazards exist or where hazardous waste is stored or handled.
u. Reports or records shall be kept and submitted to the Department as requested describing:
i. The types and amounts of solid waste handled, composted, processed or treated;
ii. The amount of fuel, compost or other recovered or recyclable material produced from refuse;
iii. The amount and composition of by-products or residue removed;
iv. The disposition of by-products or residue;
v. Combustion temperatures and residence times; and
vi. Other information on the operation of the processing facility. (14.5)
(6) Termination of operation. Upon termination of the operation of a processing facility, the owner or operator shall notify the Department at least 30 calendar days prior to the termination date and submit any further information as deemed necessary by the Department. Following closure, an inspection shall be made by the Department and corrective repair done as directed by the Department. (14.6)