Okla. Admin. Code § 252:515-19-51

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

Section 252:515-19-51 - Daily cover

(a)Daily cover required. Solid waste disposed at land disposal facilities shall be covered with at least six inches of compacted earthen material.

(b)Waste free. The earthen material shall be free of garbage, trash or other unsuitable material.

(c)Minimum frequency.

(1)C&D landfills. Daily cover at C&D landfills shall be applied a minimum of once every seven days. More frequent application may be required for adequate control of disease vectors, fires, odors, blowing litter, or scavenging.

(2)NHIW landfills. Daily cover at NHIW landfills shall be applied in accordance with the permit for the facility. More frequent application than that specified by the permit may be required for adequate control of disease vectors, fires, odors, blowing litter, or scavenging.

(3)MSWLFs and other land disposal facilities. Daily cover at MSWLFs and other land disposal facilities shall be applied a minimum of once per day at the end of each operating day. More frequent application may be required for adequate control of disease vectors, fires, odors, blowing litter, or scavenging.

(d)Alternative daily cover. The DEQ may approve the use of an alternative daily cover upon a demonstration the alternative is capable of controlling disease vectors, fires, odors, and blowing litter without presenting a threat to human health or the environment.

Okla. Admin. Code § 252:515-19-51

Added at 20 Ok Reg 1151, eff 6-1-03; Amended at 23 Ok Reg 1746, eff 6-15-06