Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
Section 297.214 - Measuring and inspection of waste(a) An operator of a solid waste processing facility that has received, is receiving or will receive 30,000 or more cubic yards of residual waste in a calendar year shall weigh residual waste when it is received. The scale used to weigh residual waste shall conform to 3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 41 (relating to the Consolidated Weights and Measures Act) and 70 Pa. Code Part I (relating to weighmasters). The operator of the scale shall be a licensed public weighmaster under 3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 41 and 70 Pa. Code Part I.(b) The operator of a facility that is not required by subsection (a) to weigh waste when it is received shall accurately measure waste by volume or weight prior to unloading.(c) The operator of a facility shall inspect and monitor incoming waste to ensure that the receipt of waste is consistent with this article.The provisions of this § 297.214 amended January 12, 2001, effective 1/13/2001, 31 Pa.B. 235.