Prohibition on Open Dumps and Dumping Grounds and Illegal Disposal of Solid Waste

(1) No person shall establish, construct, operate or maintain a dumping ground or operate or maintain a landfill in Massachusetts in such manner as to constitute an open dump. For the purpose of 310 CMR 19.014, the phrase "establish, construct, operate or maintain" shall include without limitation, disposing or contracting for the disposal of refuse in a dumping ground or open dump. (2) No person shall dispose or contract for the disposal of solid waste at any place in Massachusetts which has not been approved by the Department pursuant to M.G.L. c.111, § 150A, 310 CMR 16.00: Site Assignment Regulations for Solid Waste Facilities or 310 CMR 19.000. (3) No person shall dispose or contract for the disposal of solid waste at any facility in Massachusetts that is not approved to manage the particular type of solid waste being disposed.