Section 289.554. Leachate recirculation

(a) In conjunction with the treatment methods in § § 289.552 and 289.553 (relating to basic treatment methods; and leachate transportation), recirculation of leachate generated at the facility may be utilized if the following conditions exist:

(1) The area subject to leachate recirculation previously has been filled with solid waste.

(2) There is sufficient residual waste capacity to absorb the leachate.

(3) The area subject to leachate recirculation is underlain by a leachate collection system.

(4) Leachate recirculation is conducted with an approved piping system located under the intermediate cover, and causes no odors, runoff or ponding.

(5) The leachate is not a hazardous waste.

(6) The leachate will not interfere with the solidification of waste at the impoundment.

(b) An alternate leachate recirculation method may be used if approved by the Department.

The provisions of this § 289.554 amended January 12, 2001, effective January 13, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 235. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (226791) to (226792).

Notation

Cross References

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 287.114 (relating to interim operational requirements for unpermitted processing or disposal facilities); 25 Pa. Code § 287.116 (relating to interim operational requirements); 25 Pa. Code § 289.513 (relating to leachate treatment plan); 25 Pa. Code § 289.521 (relating to limitations); 25 Pa. Code § 289.551 (relating to scope); and 25 Pa. Code § 289.553 (relating to leachate transportation).