Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 50, December 14, 2024
Section 289.224 - Measurement and inspection of waste(a) For a noncaptive facility that has received, is receiving or will receive 30,000 or more cubic yards of solid waste in a calendar year, the following apply: (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the operator shall weigh solid waste when it is received. The scale used to weigh solid waste shall conform to 3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 41 (relating to the Consolidated Weights and Measures Act) and 70 Pa. Code Part I (relating to weighmasters). The operator of the scale shall be a licensed public weighmaster under 3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 41 and 70 Pa. Code Part I.(2) The Department may approve, in the permit, an alternative method of accurately measuring waste when it is received.(b) For other facilities, solid waste received or disposed of at the facility shall be accurately weighed or otherwise accurately measured.(c) The operator of a facility shall inspect and monitor incoming waste to ensure that the receipt of waste is consistent with this article.The provisions of this § 289.224 amended January 12, 2001, effective 1/13/2001, 31 Pa.B. 235. This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 289.132 (relating to operation plan).