Section 250-RICR-140-05-8.2 - Organic Waste Recycling FacilitiesA. For the purpose of the Regulations, Leaf and Yard Waste and Putrescible Composting Operations/Facilities are classified by size. Mixed Solid Waste Composting Facilities and Anaerobic Digestion Facilities are classified by facility type and shall follow the rules pertaining to those specific facilities.B. The classifications in the table below clarify the requirements that shall be followed by Small-Scale Composting Operations, Medium-Scale and Large-Scale Composting Facilities per the definitions in Solid Waste Regulation No. 1, § 1.5 ofthis Subchapter:
Classification | Small-Scale Composting Operation | Medium-Scale Composting Facility | Large-Scale Composting Facility |
*Total Quantity On-site (Excluding finished compost) | Quantity < 25 yd3 | 25 <= Quantity <= 600 yds | Quantity >600 yd3 |
Plan Facility Requirements According to: | §8.3 of this Part | §8.4 of this Part | Leaf and Yard Waste: §§ 8.1 and 8.2 of this Part Putrescible Waste: §§ 8.3 and 8.4 of this Part |
*The "total quantity" includes unincorporated feedstock and feedstock that is staged, stored, processed or in the curing stage. Only finished compost is excluded. |
C. Backyard Composting, as defined in Solid Waste Regulation No. 1, § 1.5(A)(22) of this Subchapter, is not subject to Small-Scale Composting Operations, Medium-Scale and Large-Scale Composting Facility Rules and Regulations, but may be subject to Department enforcement actions if best management practices acceptable to the Department are not followed.250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-140-05-8.2
Amended effective4/22/2020