Section 11-58.1-31 - Transfer stations(a) Applicability. All solid waste transfer stations are subject to the requirements set forth in this subchapter.(b) Permit requirements. In order to obtain a permit to construct and operate, each transfer station shall submit the following: (1) Site analysis. A site plan and analysis of the facility which illustrates the location of all structures including storage areas on the site; offices, maintenance areas, planned areas for expansion, and property boundaries. Included in the analysis will be a description of neighboring land uses and measures taken to mitigate interference with those existing or anticipated uses.(2) Design requirements. (A) Adequate drainage. Adequate drainage to prevent standing water and to control "run-on" and "run-off" of rainwater shall be provided.(B) Machinery and equipment. A description of machinery and equipment to be used at the facility.(C) Nuisance, health, and safety control. Design methods to control litter, insects, odors, and vectors. Develop a fire plan to prevent and minimize fire hazards. The transfer station shall maintain a neat and orderly appearance and must be screened and buffered to minimize nuisances to neighboring properties.(D) Facility sign. Provide a posted sign which displays owner or operators of the facility, the hours of operation and a contact in case of emergency. The sign shall clearly state which wastes are or are not acceptable at the site.(3) Operation plan. An operation plan shall be submitted with the permit application which includes the following: (A) General operations. A description of its purpose, the facility's general operating plan including origin, composition, and expected volume of solid waste to be handled at the site.(B) Acceptable wastes. Only household waste and commercial waste shall be accepted at the facility. No industrial waste, infectious waste, construction and demolition waste or regulated hazardous waste shall be accepted unless specifically approved by the director.(C) Ultimate disposal of waste. All solid waste passing through this facility shall be collected, treated, recycled, or disposed of at a solid waste disposal facility authorized by the department.(D) Transfer route. Provide a plan for the transfer of the solid waste including route, frequency, haulers, and alternative transfer routes.(4) Closure plan. As part of the application for a permit, the owner or operator shall develop a closure plan to ensure no adverse environmental impacts.(c) Reporting requirements. (1) Operational records. Operational records shall be maintained and shall include a daily log of the volume of solid waste received, transported, and disposal site of the solid waste.(2) Annual report. An annual report shall be submitted to the director no later than thirty days after June 30 of each year. The annual report shall detail the volume or weight of solid waste received at the facility, the origin and transporter of the solid waste and the ultimate disposal site. One combined report may be submitted for owners with more than one transfer station.Haw. Code R. § 11-58.1-31
[Eff JAN 13 1994] (Auth: HRS §§ 342H-3, 342H-4, 342H-31)