Recycle C&D Debris - Disposal Regulations

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Disposal Regulations
Across the country solid waste disposal is highly regulated. Know your state and local regulations. Any component of C&D waste that is not reused, recycled, or directed toward a beneficial use is regarded as solid waste and needs to be disposed of at a licensed land fill.

Even if recycling is not an option for certain materials, source separation can still be beneficial. By separating bulky from less bulky materials, you may be able to haul some of your waste to a cheaper facility.

Depending on local regulations you may be able to use "clean fill" on site or on other sites. Clean fill means "soil, dirt, sand, gravel, rocks, and rebar-free concrete, emplaced free of charge to the person placing the fill, in order to adjust or create topographic irregularities for agricultural or construction purposes." Be aware that wood, asphalt, wallboard, mixed construction debris, and the like are not considered clean fill.

Contact your State Codes Bureau before using clean fill as a base material

Storage and Collection of Waste
How waste is collected and stored is often regulated. The following are often components of regulations as well as good management practices:

Solid waste must be collected and stored to prevent vector growth; conditions for transmission of diseases to humans or animals; hazards to service or disposal workers or the public; air pollution, water pollution, or escape of solid wastes or contaminated water to public waters; objectionable odors; dust; unsightliness; or other nuisance conditions.
Solid waste must be removed at regular intervals. Check with city or county officials for local storage, safety, and removal requirements.
Storage bins and areas must be watertight, rodent-proof, cleaned regularly, and managed to minimize leaks or spills.
Site must be kept clean and litter must be controlled.
Burning or burying solid waste is strictly regulated.
Solid waste being transported on a public highway must be attached, covered, or otherwise secured to the vehicle to prevent littering or creating a dangerous obstruction.

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