Non-hazardous Solid Waste and Recycling - Idaho

Idaho 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:

• DEQ does not directly regulate recycling facilities. Recycling facilities are simply required to operate consistently with what is known as “speculative accumulation” as defined in the “Solid Waste Management Rules” (IDAPA 58.01.06).
  • Speculative Accumulation. Stock piles of materials or recyclables to be processed for reuse or disposal when fifty percent (50%) of the material is not reused or disposed by the end of the following calendar year after the date of first receipt by the facility, and which may create a nuisance or public health impact.

Related Information 

• IDAPA 58 - Department of Environmental Quality.book (idaho.gov)
• Recycling, Reuse, and Composting | Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
• Solid Waste | Idaho Department of Environmental Quality

Citation 

• IDAPA 58 58.01.06