Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Processing Facilities Requirements
Effective Jul 8, 2022Mass. Register #1473MGL c. 21A, §§ 2 and 8 MGL c. 111, § 150AMassachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
- (1) All handling (unloading, storage, crushing, shredding, chipping, sorting, etc.) of C&D waste shall occur indoors unless otherwise approved by the Department.
- (2) All processed C&D waste and recovered or recyclable materials shall be stored in a manner appropriate for that material to protect the public health, safety and the environment. In general all processed C&D wastes (i.e. C&D fires), but not necessarily recovered or recyclable materials, shall be stored in covered containers or in covered piles on impervious surfaces.
- (3) All storm water, or water used for site operations, that comes in contact with C&D materials and recovered or recyclable materials shall be controlled and collected and otherwise properly managed in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal requirements prior to discharge offsite.