6 Colo. Code Regs. § 1007-2-7

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, June 10, 2024

Section 6 CCR 1007-2-7 - REGULATIONS FOR TRANSFER STATIONS

7.1PURPOSE, SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY:

(A) The purpose of this section is to establish minimum health and safety standards for the operation of transfer stations. The criteria apply to all transfer stations at which refuse generated off-site awaits transportation to approved solid waste disposal sites and facilities. At such sites, refuse may be transferred from one type of containerized collection receptacle, is processed by shredding, baling, or compaction, and then placed into another receptacle. Other waste management and disposal activities conducted at the site of the transfer station may require regulation by the Department and a certificate of designation from the local governing body having jurisdiction.

(B) A transfer station shall not be deemed to be a solid waste disposal site and facility and therefore, such a facility shall not be required to apply for and obtain a certificate of designation as outlined in these regulations. The governing body having jurisdiction can request, in writing, that the Department conduct a technical review of the site and facility documents and its operation plan. The Department shall be notified, by the governing body having jurisdiction when a permit approving a transfer station is issued. A copy of the approved operations plan shall be maintained at the transfer station.

(C) An intermediate processing facility is a transfer station under these regulations and a material recovery facility is a recycling facility under Section 8 of these regulations.

(D) Only residential and commercial waste shall be accepted at transfer stations. Wastes such as asbestos waste and contaminated soil shall not be accepted at transfer stations unless the transfer station is specifically designed and approved for these wastes.

(E) Transfer stations shall comply with the health laws, standards, rules, and regulations of the Department, the storm water rules of the Water Quality Control Commission, the Air Quality Control Commission, and all applicable local laws, ordinances and regulations.

(F) In conformance with Section 1.5.2, portions of these requirements may be waived or modified for small rural transfer stations as long as the performance of the site under the altered requirements is as protective of public health and the environment as these regulations.

7.2OPERATING PLAN CRITERIA

Owners or operators of all new transfer stations shall develop an operation plan that contains, as a minimum, descriptive responses of compliance to this subsection.

7.2.1 General data and maps

(A) Name(s) and address(es) and telephone number(s) of the owner/operator. Name and address and phone number of the person(s) operating the facility and having the authority to take corrective action in an emergency.

(B) Facility mailing address, county and legal description including 1/4 section, section, township and range.

(C) Regional map depicting service area, existing and proposed.

(D) Vicinity map showing access and service roads, zoning and land use, residences, water wells and the location of all surface water bodies, the location of 100 year flood plain boundaries, and all manmade or natural features relating to the facility within a 1/2 mile radius.

(E) Site map showing adjacent properties including land use, property owners names and addresses, site property boundaries and area (acres). If proposed site is adjacent to public roads or streets, include the properties across the street or road. The map should show the present site, conditions and the projected site utilization including all site structures (such as buildings, fences, gates, entrances and exits, parking areas, on-site roadways, and signs) and the location of all water supplies and utilities. This site map shall be certified by a state licensed surveyor or engineer.

(F) Site maps and drawings showing all the proposed, structures-and areas designated for unloading, baling, compacting, storage, and loading, including the dimensions, elevations, and floor plans of these structures and areas, including the general process flow.

(G) Facility's drainage system and water supply system.

7.2.2 Design criteria

(A)Unloading and loading areas shall be:

(1) Adequate in size to facilitate efficient unloading from the collection vehicles and the unobstructed movement of vehicles;

(2) Constructed of concrete or asphalt paving material and equipped with adequate drainage structures;

(3) Solid waste handling shall be confined to the smallest practical area. Such handling shall be supervised by competent operating personnel who shall be familiar with proper operational procedures;

(4) Sufficient internal storage areas to provide for incoming solid waste;

(5) Exhaust removal systems shall be installed in enclosed areas; and

(6) Measures shall be provided to prevent backing into pits while unloading.

(B)On-site roads

(1) Designed to accommodate expected traffic flow in a safe and efficient manner;

(2) The road surface design shall be suitable for heavy vehicles and the road base shall be capable of withstanding expected loads;

(3) Passable, in all weather conditions, by loaded collection and transfer vehicles. Provisions shall be made for de-icing ramps during winter months; and

(4) Where public dumping is allowed, separate access for passenger vehicles shall be provided.

(C)Equipment Number, description and uses of all equipment projected to be employed including the design capacity.

(D)Gate and fencing Types and heights of suitable gate and fencing material to be placed on site, to limit unauthorized persons from access to the facility when the facility is closed.

(E)Signs A sign shall be posted, at all access points to the facility, with the hours of operation, the types of solid waste accepted and not accepted, the operating hours the facility accepts wastes, and emergency telephone numbers of a responsible party.

(F)Buffer zones Buffer zone of 200 feet around the active operating area to the nearest property line in residential zoned areas, or as otherwise established by the governing body having jurisdiction.

7.2.3Operation standards

(A)Waste characterization The types, composition, and expected daily volume of all solid waste to be accepted at the facility in cubic yards or tons/per day, the maximum time any such waste will be stored, and the proposed capacity of the facility.

(B)Supervision Facilities with permanent continually operating mechanical equipment shall have an attendant on duty at all times the facility is open to the public.

(C)Personnel The number, classification, and job descriptions of personnel to be employed at the facility when operating at full capacity. A personnel training plan which includes recognizing unauthorized waste such as PCB's and hazardous wastes, equipment operation, and any other personnel concerns.

(D)Nuisance conditions All reasonable measures shall be employed to collect, properly contain, and dispose of scattered litter, including frequent policing of the area, and the use of wind screens where necessary. The facility shall be managed in such a manner that noise, dust and odors do not constitute a hazard to human health. The facility shall be managed in such a manner that the attraction, breeding and emergence of birds, insects, rodents and other vectors do not constitute a health hazard.

(E)Off-site water Control measures shall be provided to protect surface and ground waters, including run-off collection and discharge, designed and operated to handle a twenty-four (24) hour, twenty-five (25) year storm and equipment cleaning and washdown water.

(F)Fire protection Fire protection equipment shall be available at all times. A fire protection plan including provisions to prevent the spread of fire to adjoining property shall be approved by the local fire department.

(G)Operational records Records shall be maintained for all facilities. These records shall include a daily log of the quantity of solid waste received and transported, as-built construction details, and variations from approved operations procedures. Records shall be kept on-site whenever practicable or as otherwise approved.

(H)Contingency plan Contingency plans specifying the procedures to be followed to handle situations such as the following shall be available at all times to the transfer station attendants:

(1) Hazardous material incident, including emergency response contacts, equipment, identification of trained personnel, and notification procedures;

(2) Contamination of surface water or ground water;

(3) Nuisance conditions on site or confirmed beyond the site boundary; and

(4) Alternate solid waste handling system for periods of inability to operate or delays in transporting solid waste due to fires, unusual traffic conditions, equipment breakdown, hot loads, or other emergencies or undesirable conditions.

(I)Cleaning facilities handling more than 100 cubic yards of waste per day shall be cleaned daily of all loose materials and litter, by wash-down or other approved method, to prevent odors and other nuisance conditions. All residuals shall be properly removed and disposed. All boxes, bins, pits or other container type used shall be cleaned on an approved schedule.

(J)Standing water All floors shall be free from standing water. All drainage from cleaning areas shall be discharged to sanitary sewers or other methods that meet local pre-treatment standards.

(K)Storage adequate Storage space for incoming solid waste shall be available at the transfer station. Solid wastes should be loaded into the containerized collection receptacle on the same day it arrives at the transfer station. Uncompacted wastes will not be allowed to remain on the tipping floor overnight. Removal of all putrescible solid waste from the transfer station whenever transfer containers are full, or weekly, whichever comes first, is also required. Uncleaned transfer vehicles containing putrescible material shall not be parked on public streets or roads except under emergency conditions. Adequate off-street parking for facility vehicles shall be provided.

(L)All solid waste received at a transfer station shall be transferred as soon as practicable. All solid wastes arriving at the transfer station that are not transferred within twenty-four (24) hours of receipt shall be placed in closed containers or in totally enclosed buildings, structures, or other means of cover acceptable to the Department, that deter water, birds, insects, rodents and other vectors from reaching wastes.

(M)Final disposal All solid waste passing through the transfer station shall be ultimately treated or disposed of in an approved solid waste disposal site and facility.

(N)Water supply The amounts-and source-of water, for-use on site for the control of nuisance conditions, fire protection, construction purposes and personnel use shall be presented.

7.2.4 Closure plans for final closure of the transfer station shall include a plan for the removal of all stored solid wastes and washdown liquids. The Department and the local governing authority shall be notified, in writing, of temporary or permanent closure of the transfer station.

6 CCR 1007-2-7

37 CR 17, September 10, 2014, effective 9/30/2014

37 CR 24, December 25, 2014, effective 1/14/2015

38 CR 11, June 10, 2015, effective 6/30/2015

38 CR 23, December 10, 2015, effective 12/30/2015

39 CR 23, December 10, 2016, effective 12/30/2016

39 CR 23, December 25, 2016, effective 12/30/2016

40 CR 05, March 10, 2017, effective 4/14/2017

40 CR 21, November 10, 2017, effective 1/1/2018

40 CR 21, November 10, 2017, effective 3/1/2018

41 CR 06, March 25, 2018, effective 4/14/2018

41 CR 11, June 10, 2018, effective 6/30/2018

41 CR 11, June 10, 2018, effective 7/15/2018

41 CR 24, December 25, 2018, effective 1/14/2019

42 CR 06, March 25, 2019, effective 4/14/2019

42 CR 11, June 10, 2019, effective 6/30/2019

42 CR 21, November 10, 2019, effective 11/30/2019

43 CR 06, March 25, 2020, effective 4/14/2020

43 CR 12, June 25, 2020, effective 7/15/2020

43 CR 18, September 25, 2020, effective 10/15/2020

43 CR 24, December 25, 2020, effective 1/14/2021

44 CR 24, December 25, 2021, effective 1/14/2022

45 CR 17, September 10, 2022, effective 9/30/2022

45 CR 23, December 10, 2022, effective 12/30/2022