Iowa Code r. 567-106.12 - Temporary solid waste storage at transfer stations

(1) Areas permitted for storage. Solid waste shall be stored at the transfer station in the following manner:

a. Inside a transfer station building in a clearly marked designated area; or

b. Inside a transfer station building in a surge pit; or

c. Inside a secure solid waste transport vehicle, protected from precipitation and vectors.

(2) Storage time requirements. Solid waste shall be stored no longer than the following periods of time, unless shorter storage times are required by the department or local government authority to prevent a nuisance or public health hazard:

a. Inside a transfer station building without a surge pit or similar operational structure for not more than 48 hours, excluding Sundays and national holidays.

b. Inside a transfer station building in a surge pit for not more than seven days, including Sundays and national holidays.

c. Inside a solid waste transport vehicle designated to travel only via roadway for not more than 48 hours, excluding Sundays and national holidays.

d. Inside a solid waste transport vehicle designated to travel via rail or navigable waterway, including intermodal container systems, for not more than seven days, including Sundays and national holidays.

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Iowa Code r. 567-106.12