Processing Facility Requirements

Processing Facility Requirements. A. (1) An individual permit or a certificate of coverage of a general permit is required for the operation of a processing facility. An individual permit or certificate of coverage under any applicable general permit must be issued prior to the receipt of any waste. (2) An applicant for a new processing facility shall complete an application for coverage under any applicable general permit or an individual permit on forms provided by the Department. Such submittal shall demonstrate that the facility will comply with all applicable requirements of Rules 1.2, 1.3, and 1.7 of these regulations and the terms and conditions of a general permit or an individual permit. (3) Owners of existing processing facilities, which have been issued an individual permit, may request that their permit be revoked and that they be issued a certificate of coverage under any applicable general permit. Likewise, owners of existing processing facilities, which have been previously issued a certificate of coverage under a general permit may request that their certificate of coverage be revoked and that they be issued an individual permit. B. Processing facilities shall comply with all applicable federal and state air emission and wastewater discharge laws and regulations. C. Surface drainage in and around the facility shall be controlled to minimize surface water runoff onto, into, and off the treatment area. D. Any liquids accumulated at the facility, including leachate, washwater, or contaminated rainfall runoff, shall be controlled in a manner that will prevent obnoxious odors and pollution of waters of the State. E. Processing facilities shall be operated in manner that ensures the health, safety, and aesthetic aspects of a community are not endangered by the location and operation of the facility. Depending on the specific solid waste handling or processing operation involved, several of the operational standards prescribed for solid waste landfill sites may be applicable and shall be followed, if appropriate. F. The facility shall not accumulate solid waste in quantities that cannot be processed within such times as will preclude the creation of objectionable off-site odors, fly-breeding, or harborage of other vectors. If such accumulations occur, additional solid waste shall not be received until the adverse conditions are abated. G. If a significant work stoppage should occur at a solid waste processing facility, due to a mechanical breakdown or other cause and is anticipated to last long enough to create objectionable odors, fly-breeding, or harborage of vectors, steps shall be taken to remove the accumulated solid waste from the site to an approved alternate back-up processing or disposal facility. H. When processing putrescible wastes, all working surfaces that come in contact with wastes shall be washed down or otherwise cleaned as needed to prevent objectionable odors, vector breeding and harborage, nuisance conditions, or other unsanitary conditions. I. If a facility is not completely enclosed, wire or other type fencing or screening shall be provided when necessary to minimize windblown materials. Litter resulting from the operation shall be collected and returned to the processing area as frequently as necessary to minimize unsightly conditions and fire hazards. J. Open burning of solid waste, except for land clearing debris generated on the site of the facility, shall be prohibited. An adequate supply of water under pressure at the site or an adequate stockpile of earth reasonably close to the processing area shall be provided, or there shall be a nearby organized Fire Department providing service when called. The Department may approve alternate methods of fire protection or waive this requirement when there is no need for fire protection. Should an accidental fire occur, the owner shall immediately take action to extinguish the fire and shall promptly notify the Department.