(a) Operational standards: The operational standards prescribed in the following sections are the minimum requirements for the various types of solid waste facilities and are based on population density and types of solid waste handled. Facilities are classified according to the amount and degree of treatment required.
(b) Types of Operations. - (i) Type I Operation: Type I operations are those facilities which serve a minimum resident population of 3,000 or process a minimum of 2100 tons of solid waste per year. Type I solid waste disposal shall be accomplished by sanitary landfill, incineration, composting, or other acceptable methods which are approved by the Department.
- (ii) Type II Operation: Type II operations are required as a minimum for municipalities or other areas, or any combination, thereof, serving a resident population of less than 3,000 but greater than 1,000. A Type II operation shall not be located within 1,000 feet of any public road, residence, water way, or water well unless the Department, after an on-site inspection, determines that the operation is not and/or will not create a nuisance or detriment to the environment or public health. Type II solid waste disposal facility shall be accomplished by a modified landfill (using a minimum of once-per-week compaction and cover) or any other equally acceptable method which is approved by the Department. The Department may require a more frequent application of cover for sites which serve areas with an influx of tourists during certain months of the year.
- (iii) Type III Operation: Type III operations are required as a minimum for municipalities or other area, or any combination thereof, serving a resident population of less than 1,000. A Type III operation shall not be located within 1,000 feet of any public road, residence, waterway or waterwell unless the Department, after an on-site inspection, determines that the operation is not and/or will not create a nuisance or detriment to the environment or public health. Type III solid waste disposal shall be accomplished by a modified landfill (using a minimum of once-per- month compaction and cover), or any other equally acceptable method which is approved by the Department.
- (iv) Construction/Demolition/Brush Fill: The construction/demolition fill shall be accomplished as described for a Type III landfill.
- (v) Industrial Landfill: Each industrial landfill operation must have the written approval of the Department. This can be accomplished by the Department approving plans and design criteria formulated and submitted by a qualified Solid Waste Management person and by an on-site inspection by an employee of the Department. Each industrial site will be evaluated on an individual basis by the Department.
- (vi) Hazardous Waste Facility: Each hazardous waste facility shall be accomplished as described for an industrial landfill.
020-15 Wyo. Code R. § 15-7