Section 297.221. Litter

(a) The operator may not allow litter to be blown or otherwise deposited offsite.

(b) Fences or other barriers sufficient to control blowing litter shall be located in the area immediately downwind from the storage or processing area, unless operations are conducted within an enclosed building or the solid waste being processed cannot create blowing litter.

(c) Blown off or intercepted litter shall be collected at least weekly from fences, roadways, tree line barriers and other barriers and disposed or stored in accordance with the act and the regulations thereunder, unless a greater frequency is set forth in the permit.

The provisions of this § 297.221 amended January 12, 2001, effective January 13, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 235. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (266351) to (266352).

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Cross References

This section citedin 25 Pa. Code § 297.109 (relating to litter control plan).