Or. Admin. Code § 340-090-0140 - Recyclable Material Economic Test
This rule describes the factors that DEQ must consider in determining if a material can be collected and sold for recycling at a net cost equal to or less than the cost of collection and disposal of the same material.
(1) DEQ must calculate the
cost of collection and sale of a recyclable material by considering the
collector's costs from the time the material is source separated and leaves the
use of the generator until it is first sold or transferred to the person who
recycles it. DEQ must consider all costs and savings associated with collection
of a recyclable material in the calculation.
(2) DEQ must consider any measurable savings
to the collector resulting from making a material available for recycling as
opposed to disposal the same as income from sale.
(3) DEQ must calculate the cost of collection
and disposal of material as solid waste by using the total costs of collection
and disposal. Costs must include fees charged, taxes levies or subsidy to
collect and to dispose of solid waste. Costs must also include, but are not
limited, to the costs to comply with applicable statutes, rules permit
conditions and insurance requirements.
(4) DEQ may use the amount and value of any
source separated material that is collected or received as part of a recycling
requirement of a permit or a city or county franchise determining whether
remaining material meets the definition of recyclable material.
Notes
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 459A.025, 459.045 & 468.020
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 459A.010
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