(a) For a noncaptive facility that has received, is receiving or will receive 30,000 or more cubic yards of solid waste in a calendar year, the following apply:
- (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the operator shall weigh solid waste when it is received. The scale used to weigh solid waste shall conform to 3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 41 (relating to the Consolidated Weights and Measures Act) and 70 Pa. Code Part I (relating to weighmasters). The operator of the scale shall be a licensed public weighmaster under 3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 41 and 70 Pa. Code Part I.
- (2) The Department may approve, in the permit, an alternative method of accurately measuring waste when it is received.
- (b) For other facilities, solid waste received or disposed of at the facility shall be accurately weighed or otherwise accurately measured.
- (c) The operator of a facility shall inspect and monitor incoming waste to ensure that the receipt of waste is consistent with this article.
Source
The provisions of this § 289.224 amended January 12, 2001, effective January 13, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 235. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (226726).
Cross References
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 289.132 (relating to operation plan).