Current Solid Waste System Issues

Recommendation SW12: Ensure that existing disposal facilities comply with requirements

Evaluate statewide compliance with all regulatory requirements at disposal facilities and establish a plan to ensure regular statewide monitoring and assistance.

Specific steps include:

Assess statewide compliance of disposal facilities and develop a plan to ensure that facilities receive adequate technical assistance to continue meeting all required conditions in their solid waste permits.
Work to close existing landfills or landfill cells that are inadequate and encourage replacement, as needed, with better designed and constructed facilities.
Ensure adequate closure and post-closure funds remain in place for the short and long term and regularly monitor closure/post-closure permits.
Gather data to begin anticipating trends and needs for future cleanup.

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