Section 273.232. Daily cover

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a uniform cover of the approved daily cover material shall be placed on exposed solid waste at the end of each working day or at the end of every 24 hours, whichever interval is less.

(b) The composition of the daily cover material shall meet the following performance standards. The daily cover shall:

(1) Prevent vectors, odors, blowing litter and other nuisances.

(2) Cover solid waste after it is placed without change in its properties and without regard to weather.

(3) Be capable of allowing loaded vehicles to successfully maneuver over it after placement.

(4) Be capable of controlling fires.

(5) Be consistent with the waste acceptance plan for the facility.

(c) A 5-day supply of cover material shall be maintained on the site.

(d) Intermediate slopes constructed during daily landfilling activities may not exceed 50%.

The provisions of this § 273.232 adopted April 8, 1988, effective April 9, 1988, 18 Pa.B. 1681; amended October 9, 1992, effective October 10, 1992, 22 Pa.B. 5105; amended January 24, 1997, effective January 25, 1997, 27 Pa.B. 521; amended December 22, 2000, effective December 23, 2000, 30 Pa.B. 6685. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (226200) and (228341).

Notation

Cross References

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 273.141 (relating to compaction and cover plan).