Non-hazardous Solid Waste and Recycling - Utah

Utah incorporates by reference the federal regulations for Non-Hazardous Solid Waste and Recycling; however, the state adds further requirements.

A summary of the additional requirements includes the following:

• Asphalt is not inert and therefore does not fall under the exclusions found in Utah Code Ann. 19-6-102.1 and must be treated as a solid waste. Asphalt has been included in the list of wastes that make up construction and demolition waste.
• Recycling is not disposal, and no permit is required from the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control. However, facilities conducting recycling activities may need to submit a plan of operation to the Division Director.
• Recycling of asphalt occurs when it is used as a feedstock in the manufacture of new hot or cold mix, when used as underlayment or subgrade in road construction (provided the asphalt is not in contact with surface water or ground water), or when it is used under parking lots or structures (provided the asphalt is not in contact with water). Use of waste asphalt as road shoulder is also recycling when the use meets engineering requirements. Use of asphalt as a fill material in road construction, when it is in contact with surface or ground water or as fill for any other purpose constitutes disposal and is subject to the solid waste disposal regulations, has been included in the list of wastes that make up construction and demolition waste.

Related Information

• Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Waste Management
• Solid Waste Rules: Waste Management and Radiation Control Laws and Rules
• Utah Code Part 19-6-1 Solid and Hazardous Waste Act
• ASPHALT DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING GUIDANCE

Citation

• Utah Code Ann. 19-6-105(l)(a), 19-6-108(3)
• R315-301 through 320