(a) Applicability.

1. (1) This subpart regulates the construction and operation of solid waste transfer stations, which by definition shall include solid waste recovery facilities.
2. (2) No person shall construct or operate a transfer station used in the recovery, collection, segregation, processing, storage, or transport of solid waste materials without first having obtained an individual permit or authorization for coverage under a general permit pursuant to this subpart.

(b)

1. (1) The design and operation rules contained in this section are appropriate and applicable for operations that are not required to obtain permitting but are used to process solid waste at landfill facilities.
2. (2) Such operations may include but are not limited to baling, shredding, or other types of solid waste processing activities that occur within the landfill premises.
3. (3) Unless specifically approved by the Division of Environmental Quality, these types of processing activities shall comply with the design and operation requirements contained in this section and be specifically addressed in the facility operating narrative.

(c) Existing transfer stations.

1. (1) The division may waive specific design requirements of this subpart for facilities in existence prior to May 7, 1995, provided that the applicant demonstrates that physical improvements to the facility are not practical for implementation due to physical constraints at the facility.
2. (2) Any modifications to the facilities shall require division approval and shall conform to the rules in effect on the date of modification.

(d) Phase-out of "Green Box" Systems.

1. (1) Each solid waste management system shall have the capability to control the type and character of the waste that is collected through point of generation pickup or attended public collection centers.
2. (2) Except for drop-off points for source separated recyclables, a solid waste collection system consisting of unattended storage or collection boxes for public drop-off and use for which there is no means to restrict undesirable waste acceptance shall not be considered an acceptable solid waste management system.

3. (3) Solid waste management systems may use collection boxes for public drop-off and use, without permit, if the site:

   1. (A) Restricts the receipt of unauthorized waste;
   2. (B) Has attended ingress and egress to the site when operating; and
   3. (C) Does not compact waste at the site.