Iowa Admin. Code r. 567-105.5
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 25, May 29, 2024
Rule 567-105.5 - Small composting facilities receiving off-premises materialsSmall composting facilities are exempt from obtaining a solid waste composting permit provided the facility complies with 105.3(455B,455D) and 105.5(455B,455D).
(1)Acceptable materials and amounts. Yard waste and food residuals may be received from off premises at a total rate of two tons or less per week for composting either singly, in combination, or with agricultural waste. Any clean wood waste free of coating and preservatives may be used as a bulking agent. The two tons per week combined weight limit does not apply to bulking agent. However, the amount of bulking agent received must be appropriate for the amount of compostable materials received. Facilities composting over two tons of food residuals and yard waste per week in any combination from off premises must obtain a permit (Form 50A (542-1542A)) and adhere to the solid waste composting requirements stipulated in 105.7(455B,455D) through 105.14(455B,455D). If only agricultural wastes are collected and composted, this rule does not apply. If only yard wastes are collected and composted, this rule does not apply.(2)Notification. Before the composting facility commences operation, the department and the field office of the department serving the composting facility's location shall be notified in writing of the following:a. The location of the composting facility.b. Legal description of the facility.c. Landowner's name, telephone number, and mailing address.d. Responsible party's name, telephone number, and mailing address.e. Annual capacity of the facility.f. Method of composting to be employed.g. Source of the feedstock and any necessary bulking agent. This description must include a description of service area defined in terms of municipalities wherein sources of the material are located.(3)Signage. The facility shall have a permanent sign posted at the entrance specifying: c. Materials which are accepted or the statement "All materials must have prior approval."d. Telephone number of 24-hour emergency contact person.(4)Reporting. An annual report for the previous fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30 shall be submitted to the department by July 31 of each year. The report shall be submitted using Form 542-3276C, provided by the department, and all applicable sections of the form must be completed. These records shall be maintained by the facility for a period of three years for evaluation by the department.
Iowa Admin. Code r. 567-105.5