Okla. Admin. Code § 252:515-19-38

Current through Vol. 41, No. 19, June 17, 2024

Section 252:515-19-38 - Placement of waste

(a)Waters of the state. Solid waste shall not be placed or allowed to enter, accidentally or otherwise, waters that communicate with waters of the state located outside the permit boundary.

(b)Buffer zones. Unless otherwise specified in this Subsection, all disposal facilities shall be designed and maintained with a waste-free buffer zone at least 50 feet in width between all waste disposal and/or handling areas and adjacent property. The buffer zone shall be contained within the permit boundary described in the permit application.

(1)Previously disposed waste. If waste has been previously disposed in an adjacent area, then the fifty foot buffer zone shall not apply in that portion.

(2)MSWLFs. MSWLFs incorporating land not permitted for disposal prior to July 1,1994 shall have a waste-free buffer zone of at least 100 feet in width.

(3)Used tire facilities. Used tire facilities shall maintain restricted areas in accordance with OAC 252:515-21-32(g).

(4)Smaller buffer zones authorized. DEQ may approve smaller buffer zones for good cause shown.

(c)Use of buffer zone. Buffer zones and other restricted areas may be used for the temporary collection and storage of source-separated recyclable materials, if such use is described in an approved recycling plan.

Okla. Admin. Code § 252:515-19-38

Added at 20 Ok Reg 1151, eff 6-1-03; Amended at 29 Ok Reg 1005, eff 7-1-12