Prohibition

Disposal of TENORM waste subject to regulation under article 33.1-10 is prohibited in all municipal solid waste landfills and inert landfills. Disposal of radioactive waste subject to regulation under article 33.1-10, which does not meet the definition of TENORM, or TENORM waste that is greater than 50.0 picocuries per gram of radium-226 plus radium-228 is prohibited in all landfills. If prohibited TENORM waste is delivered to a landfill for disposal, the waste must be rejected. The owner or operator of the landfill shall note the source, amount, generator, and other identifying information about the rejected waste and shall notify the department within five days of the rejection of such material.