R 299.4507 Transfer facility operating requirements; access; container removal; overnight storage; cleaning of facility; large, heavy, and bulky items; salvaging; equipment; containers; routine maintenance; insects and rodents; dust and odor; roads; noise and vibration; burning of solid waste prohibited; accidental fires.

Rule 507. (1) Access to a solid waste transfer facility shall be limited to a time when a responsible individual is on duty, unless the director waives this requirement for cause. (2) A notice that states the hours and days designated to receive solid waste shall be conspicuously posted at the entrance to the property where the facility is located. (3) Containers shall be removed from a facility at least once per week, or more frequently if necessary, so as not to cause a nuisance or public health hazard, unless a longer period is approved by the director. (4) Solid waste shall not be stored overnight at the facility, except in closed containers or in approved transporting units. (5) The solid waste transfer facility shall be cleaned at least once each week that the facility is in use, or more frequently if necessary, so as not to cause a nuisance or public health hazard. (6) Solid waste shall be confined to the unloading, loading, and handling area. (7) The solid waste transfer facility shall be kept clean and free of litter. (8) A large, heavy, or bulky item that cannot be handled in the routine operation of a transfer facility shall be excluded from the facility, unless special provisions are made for handling the item. (9) Salvaging may be permitted if salvaged material is removed from the site at the end of each business day or is confined to a storage area that is approved by the solid waste control agency. (10) Equipment which is adequate in size and quantity and which is in an operative condition shall be available at all times. If for any reason the facility is inoperable for more than 24 hours, an alternative method that is approved by the solid waste control agency shall be used to handle solid waste. (11) A sufficient number of containers shall be available to preclude the storage in the building of excessive solid waste awaiting transfer. The overflow of solid waste from containers is not permitted. (12) Adequate provision shall be made for the routine operational maintenance of the facility. (13) Necessary operations of the transfer facility shall be performed in a manner that prevents the harborage and production of insects and rodents. Effective vector control measures shall be provided by the licensee when necessary. (14) Dust and odor that results from the unloading of solid waste and the operation of the transfer facility shall be reasonably controlled at all times. (15) The facility shall be easily accessible under all weather conditions, and roads shall be maintained to prevent a mud and dust nuisance. (16) The operation of the facility shall be carried out in a manner that minimizes noise and vibration nuisance to adjoining property. (17) Solid waste shall not be burned at the transfer facility. (18) Solid waste which is burning or which is at a temperature likely to cause fire shall not be accepted in the transfer facility. Highly flammable or explosive materials shall not be accepted. (19) Upon the request of the solid waste control agency, a licensee shall provide evidence of arrangements for adequate fire protection. (20) A licensee shall ensure that accidental fires are extinguished.