Mass DEP proposed waste regulations

Post date: Oct 21, 2020 3:13:13 PM

PROPOSED REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

Name & Citation of Regulation: Solid Waste Regulations – Waste Bans – 310 CMR 19.000

Brief Explanation and Rationale for Changes: Pursuant to MGL c. 111, s. 150A, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection is proposing regulatory amendments to 310 CMR 19.000. These amendments would modify the waste ban regulations in 310 CMR 19.000 to add mattresses and textiles as materials banned from disposal, and to lower the threshold of the existing commercial organics material (food materials) waste ban so that it applies to entities that generate one-half (½) ton or more of organic waste for disposal per week (current threshold is 1 ton per week). MassDEP is also proposing changes to its Waste Ban Guidance Document for solid waste facilities, which will be made public for comment along with the proposed regulation changes.

Web Link to View Regulations and Background Information:

https://www.mass.gov/service-details/massdep-public-hearings-comment-opportunities

Public Hearing Information: Virtual public hearing will be conducted in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 30A at the following dates and times:

Monday, November 9, 6:00 PM

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAvf-uspzgqG9aY3yfbjTaiYfJHrHtDGhCN

Thursday, November 12, 10:00 AM

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwkd-6gpjoqEtR52Ef-wm77xTiVbXRlCYme

Please join the public hearing from your computer, tablet or smartphone. You can also dial in using your phone.

Public Comment Period: Testimony may be presented orally during the public hearings. MassDEP will accept written comments until 5:00 PM on December 4, 2020. Written comments must be submitted by email to dep.swmp@mass.gov or via mail to John Fischer, MassDEP, One Winter Street, Boston, MA 02108.

Please Note that MassDEP is continuing to work on finalizing the 2030 Solid Waste Master Plan independent of these proposed regulatory amendments. MassDEP is currently reviewing comments received on the Draft 2030 Solid Waste Master Plan during our public comment process that closed on September 15, 2020, as we work to prepare the Final 2030 Solid Waste Master Plan.

John Fischer

Deputy Division Director, Solid Waste

MassDEP