Section R315-320-3 - Landfill Management of Waste Tires and Material Derived from Waste Tires(1) Disposal of waste tires or material derived from waste tires is prohibited except as allowed by Subsection R315-320-3(2) or R315-320-3(3).(2) Landfill Management of Whole Waste Tires. A landfill may not receive whole waste tires for disposal except as follows: (a) no more than 12 whole tires with a rim diameter up to and including 24.5 inches may be received at one time from an individual, including a waste tire transporter, and shall be temporarily stored according to Subsection R315-320-3(3)(b);(b) waste tires from devices moved exclusively by human power may be disposed of in a landfill; and(c) waste tires with a rim diameter greater than 24.5 inches may be disposed of in a landfill.(3) Landfilling of Waste Tires and Material Derived from Waste Tires.(a) A landfill, which has a permit issued by the director, may receive material derived from waste tires for disposal, and whole waste tires for disposal according to Subsection R315-320-3(2).(b) Except for the beneficial use of material derived from waste tires at a landfill, whole waste tires and material derived from waste tires shall be stored in a separate landfill cell or other area that is designed and constructed to keep the material in a clean and accessible condition so that it can reasonably be retrieved from the cell for future recycling.(4) Reimbursement for Landfill Management of Shredded Tires.(a) The owner or operator of a permitted landfill may apply for reimbursement for landfill management of shredded tires as specified in Section 19-6-812 of the Waste Tire Recycling Act.(b) To receive the reimbursement, the owner or operator of the landfill may complete an application in accordance with Subsection 19-6-812(2) and shall meet the following conditions:(i) the waste tires shall be shredded;(ii) the shredded tires shall be stored in a separate cell or other area that ensures the shredded tires are in a clean and accessible condition so that they can be reasonably retrieved and recycled at a future time;(iii) the waste tires are generated from within the state; and(iv) the landfill is operated in compliance with the Solid and Hazardous Waste Act and the applicable requirements of Rules R315-301 through R315-320.(5) Violation of Subsection R315-320-3(1), R315-320-3(2), or R315-320-3(3) is subject to enforcement proceedings and a civil penalty as specified in Subsection 19-6-804(5).Utah Admin. Code R315-320-3
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-09, effective 4/15/2024