310 Mass. Reg. 19.131

Current through Register 1524, June 21, 2024
Section 19.131 - Additional Operation and Maintenance Requirements for Landfills that Accept Ash
(1)General. In addition to the operation and maintenance requirements set forth in 310 CMR 19.130, operators of landfills that accept ash shall comply with the operation and maintenance requirements set forth in 310 CMR 19.131.
(2)Fugitive Emissions. Ash landfills shall minimize the generation of fugitive emissions resulting from the delivery, dumping and compacting of ash.
(3)Ash Moisture Content. Ash shall be transported and delivered to an ash landfill in a damp state, sufficient to prevent emissions of fugitive dust during the dumping, spreading, compacting and covering of the ash.
(4)Spreading and Compacting of the Ash.
(a) Ash shall not be deposited in an ash landfillfill unless it is completely extinguished.
(b) Ash shall be evenly spread in layers and thoroughly compacted.
(5)Vehicle Washdown or Wheelwash or Other Alternative Measures. Ash landfills may be required to be equipped with an ash vehicle washdown area or wheelwash or other alternative method for the cleaning of ash from the vehicle prior to leaving the landfill where the vehicle will need to travel on public roads. The design of the washdown facility or wheelwash or alternative method, if required, shall ensure that washdown water is adequately collected for treatment and disposal.

310 CMR 19.131