Unless the landfill is otherwise notified pursuant to
567-10811.
(455B,455D), the following alternative cover materials may be beneficially used
as daily cover material at sanitary landfills in the manner and volume
specified by sanitary landfill rules. However, sanitary landfills shall amend
their sanitary landfill permits by notifying the department, and the department
field office with jurisdiction over the facility, of their intent to utilize
solid by-products pursuant to this rule at least 30 days prior to actual
utilization of the by-products as alternative cover material.
(1)
Asphalt shingles.
Asphalt shingles that are certified, consistent with federal regulations
(Reference: Appendix E, Subpart E, 40 CFR Part
763, Section 1, Polarized Light
Microscopy), as not containing more than 1 percent asbestos and are ground to
an average size of 3 inches or less in any dimension may be mixed with soil in
a 50/50 volume.
(2)
Coal
combustion by-products. Coal combustion by-products may be mixed with
soil in a 50/50 volume.
(3)
Compost. One hundred percent cured or finished compost, and
compost rejects, may be used.
(4)
Diatomaceous earth. Diatomaceous earth may be mixed with soil
in a 50/50 volume.
(5)
Foundry sand. Foundry sand may be mixed with soil in a 50/50
volume.
(6)
Glass.
Glass that has been ground to an average size of ½ inch or less in any
dimension may be mixed with soil in a 10 percent glass and 90 percent soil by
volume mixture.
(7)
Gypsum
and gypsum wallboard. Gypsum and gypsum wallboard that have been
ground to an average size of 3 inches or less in any dimension may be mixed
with soil in a 50/50 volume.
(8)
Paper mill sludge. Uncontaminated, dewatered paper mill sludge
may be mixed with soil in a 50/50 volume.
(9)
Sandblasting abrasive.
Sandblasting abrasive and residuals may be mixed with soil in a 50/50
volume.
(10)
Soil,
including petroleum-contaminated soil. Petroleum-contaminated soils
that have been decontaminated to the satisfaction of the department pursuant to
567-Chapter 120 may be utilized.
(11)
Tire chips. Tire chips
that are an average size of 3 inches or less in any dimension may be mixed with
soil in a 50/50 volume.
