Section 540.06. Design and operation standards.

  Waste separation and recycling collection facilities shall meet the following requirements:

(1)  Facilities for newsprint shall provide protection from precipitation and direct exposure to sunlight. It is recommended that facilities for aluminum, glass and plastic either provide for protection from precipitation or for the drainage of precipitation.

(2)  Facilities shall be designed and operated to minimize the potential for safety hazards, especially from broken glass.

(3)  Facilities shall be designed and operated to minimize the potential for litter and the mixing of contaminants into otherwise properly separated materials.

(4)  Facilities shall be designed and operated to minimize vandalism. Controlled access is recommended, but not required.

(5)  A sign shall be posted to clearly describe materials collected, preparation required before depositing the materials at the facility, the hours of operation, the name of the owner or operator of the facility, and the name, address and telephone number of the responsible official to contact.

(6)  Adequate capacity shall be provided to store sufficient quantities of material prior to transportation to markets.

(7)  The design and operation of a waste separation and recycling collection facility located at a solid waste disposal facility shall not interfere with proper operation of the solid waste disposal facility.

History: Cr. Register, July, 1988, No. 391 , eff. 8-1-88.