Kittitas SWMP Update_Approved_(2020-07-09)

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KCHD ORDINANCE 1999- 15 SOLID WASTE REGULATIONS for removal and disposal. Where this occurs on public land, the appropriate governmental agency shall be responsible for removal and disposal. f. Burning Prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to burn solid waste including garbage or rubbish unless these materials are burned in an appropriate permitted energy recovery or incinerator facility. g. Disposal Service Required. When a person does not dispose of solid wastes in a manner consistent with these regulations, the Health Officer may order said person to obtain ongoing and regularly scheduled solid waste collection service if said person does not already have this service and if a solid waste collection service exists or is offered in the geographic area where the person resides. Said service shall be from an approved solid waste collection service with necessary certificates issued by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission. If said person does not have this service and resides in a geographic area where a single solid waste collection service operates exclusively under covenant or ordinance as required by local government, and said service is mandatory for persons residing within the jurisdiction of the local government, the Health Officer may schedule ongoing regularly scheduled service for said person with this solid waste collection service. B. Specific Waste Stream Standards 1. Applicability. This section applies to all persons who generate and/or handle the specific wastes referenced herein. 2. Moderate Risk Waste and Used Oil. a. Storage Requirements. (1) Moderate Risk Waste (MRW), used oil, and hazardous substances shall be stored in containers which are: (A) Compatible with the waste contained therein; (B) In good condition and without any leaks, corrosion or other signs of deterioration; (C) Securely covered at all times except during the addition or removal of contents; and (D) In the case of hazardous substances which are unused products, stored in their original container. (E) All containers shall be clearly marked with the contents (i.e. used oil, antifreeze, xylene etc.) or marked with the word “EMPTY”. (2) Containers of MRW, used oil, and hazardous substances shall be stored on a bermed or curbed, impervious surface other than the ground, asphalt, or wood, and in a location(s) which is covered and controlled to prevent: (A) Container deterioration due to weather exposure; (B) Surface water run-on;