S.C. Code Regs. § 61-107.19.II.E

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024
Section 61-107.19.II.E - Operating Criteria

The following operational requirements shall apply to all structural fill activity, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Department:

1. The fill area shall accept only those waste items listed below that have not been painted with lead-based paint, and have not been contaminated by hazardous constituents listed in the S.C. Hazardous Waste Management Regulations61-79.261 (e.g., pesticides), or petroleum products, and that have been reduced in size to less than or equal to one (<=1) cubic yard pieces with no side exceeding three feet in length:
a. Hardened concrete (may include rebar);
b. Hardened asphaltic concrete;
c. Bricks;
d. Masonry blocks; and,
e. Land-clearing debris.
2. The fill area shall have an attendant on duty any time fill material is being received.
3. Unauthorized wastes shall be removed from the fill area to an approved facility within 48 hours of receipt.
4. The fill area shall be staked prior to receipt of fill material, and the stakes shall remain until the fill area is properly closed.
5. The unloading of fill material shall be restricted to the working face of the fill area.
6. The working face of the fill area shall be confined to as small an area as the equipment can safely and efficiently operate. The slope shall not exceed 33%.
7. The fill material shall be compacted and a cover consisting of a uniform layer of soil or other suitable material, or both, acceptable to the Department, no less than six 6 inches in depth shall be used to cover all exposed waste material at least every 30 days.
8. Open burning at fill areas shall be prohibited.
9. The fill area shall be maintained and operated in a manner that protects the established water quality standards of the surface waters and ground waters.
10. Dust, odors, fire hazards, litter and vectors shall be effectively controlled so they do not constitute nuisances or hazards.

S.C. Code Regs. 61-107.19.II.E