Non-hazardous Solid Waste and Recycling - Alabama

Alabama 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:

• Chapter 27 Code Of Alabama (state.al.us) Code of Alabama 1975, § 22-27-1 Solid Wastes and Recyclable Materials Management Act, also known as SWRMMA
• Recyclable Materials – Receptacles. Each facility should store materials in receptacles where necessary to protect the integrity and/or marketability of accepted materials and to prevent migration of materials off-site.
• If necessary, all loose, unbaled newsprint, paper, and corrugated paper and cardboard should be stored in closed container unless stored under a structure suitable to prevent intrusion of rainwater and stormwater, and protected from the elements.
• Except as provided in rule 335-13-3-.05(3), no materials may be accepted by a facility registered under this chapter from any person or entity without the completion of a receipt documenting the material acceptance. A receipt must be completed for each shipment of materials received by the registered facility.
• The average daily volume of waste received at a MSWLF (Municipal Solid Waste Landfills) shall be calculated by dividing the total month's receipts by the total number of days in the reporting month. Records shall be maintained on the average daily volume of waste received at MSWLFs. A quarterly report which summarizes the daily volumes, with volumes received reported in a format specified and approved by the Department, shall be submitted to the Department and maintained on file in the operating record of the facility by the permittee. If the average daily volume is exceeded for two or more consecutive quarters, by 20 percent or 100 tons/day, whichever is less, a modification would be required to adjust the permitted average daily volume.
• Recycling facilities are required to submit semi-annual reports to the Department on or before February 15th and August 15th of each year through the Alabama Environmental Permitting and Compliance System (AEPACS).

Related Information

• Microsoft Word - 335-13-1 Final (alabama.gov)
• Alabama Department of Environmental Management
• Chapter 27 Code Of Alabama (state.al.us)

Citation 

• ADEM Admin. Code r. 335-13
• Code of Alabama 1975, § 22-27-1