S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-107.19.V.C.258.21

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024

Section 61-107.19.V.C.258.21 - Cover Material Requirements

a. Except as provided in paragraph b. below, the owners/operators of all Class Three landfills shall cover solid waste with six (6) inches of earthen material at the end of each operating day, or at more frequent intervals if necessary, to control vectors, fires, odors, blowing litter, and scavenging. Special waste may require more frequent or additional cover.

b. Alternative materials of an alternative thickness (other than at least six (6) inches of earthen material) may be approved by the Department on a case-by-case basis if the permittee demonstrates that the alternative material and thickness control vectors, fires, odors, blowing litter, and scavenging without presenting a threat to human health and the environment.

c. The Class Three landfill shall have an adequate quantity of acceptable earth (or approved alternate) cover for routine operations. If the material does not originate on-site, the permit application shall indicate the calculated volume of material needed for cover, provide assurances that off-site quantities of cover material are available, the location of any earth stockpiles, and any provisions for saving topsoil for use as final cover. The earth cover material shall be easily workable and compactable, shall be free of large objects that would hinder compaction, and shall not contain organic matter conducive to the harborage and/or breeding of vectors or nuisance animals.

d. The Department may grant, with prior notice from the permittee, a temporary waiver not to exceed seven days from the requirements of paragraphs a. and b. above for emergency situations.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-107.19.V.C.258.21