How do the MWC Regulations Effect Region 3?
There are eleven large MWC facilities in Region III states (PA, MD, VA). Implementation of the regulations will reduce toxic air emissions in Region III by approximately 8,900 tons per year. More Information For additional information about EPA’s municipal waste combustor regulations, access the following EPA Air Toxics Website: • Municipal Waste Combustion Large Units (capacity to combust more than 250 tons per day of municipal solid waste). • Municipal Waste Combustion Small Units (capacity to combust at 35 tons per day but no more than 250 tons per day of municipal solid waste). • Combustion Related Rules. For additional information about municipal solid waste combustors and solid waste in general, visit: • Choosing Where You Live: A Consumer Self Help Guide to the U.S. and U.S. Territories. • Basic facts on municipal solid waste (MSW).
