ARE THERE REGULATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A TRANSFER STATION?
A. While there is an emerging national discussion on the need for regulating waste transfer stations, no federal requirements currently exist. Some states have taken the lead to develop their own regulations. Arizona does not currently issue permits for the operation of transfer stations, but does impose minimum operating standards (e.g., no blowing litter, no discharges of hazardous substances to subsurface soils, and groundwater, control vector and fire hazards). Transfer stations that have daily throughput of greater than 180 cubic yards are required to self-certify with the state; smaller transfer stations must notify the state and operate in accordance with best management practices. Arizona is intending to propose a waste transfer station rule with greater design and operational requirements shortly.
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- ARE THERE REGULATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A TRANSFER STATION?
