310 CMR, § 19.120 - Design Requirements for Woodwaste Landfills

(1) Applicability.

(a) Landfills that accept only woodwastes, as defined herein, may be permitted by the Department using designs, materials, technologies or methodologies other than those specified in 310 CMR 19.110 and 19.112, provided that the operation of the woodwaste landfill will accept only woodwastes and will not present a threat to public health, safety or the environment. Specifically, woodwaste landfill applications may include an application for a ground water protection system waiver and/or final cover waiver as specified in 310 CMR 19.114.

(b) The following woodwaste disposal areas are exempt from regulation under this part, provided the operation incorporates good management practice and is done in a manner to minimize pollution to air, water or other natural resources of the Commonwealth:

1. woodwaste disposal areas exempted from site assignment pursuant to 310 CMR 16.05(5)(d) (single family residence or farm); and

2. other woodwaste disposal areas which will contain a total volume of less than 200 cubic yards.

(2) Plans for Woodwaste Landfills. Plans for woodwaste landfills shall be submitted in accordance with the requirements of 310 CMR 19.104. The Department may waive some of the landfill facility design requirements specified at 310 CMR 19.104 as it deems appropriate for woodwaste landfills.

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310 CMR, § 19.120