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Construction and Demolition Debris
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How are lead based paint debris to be managed?
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Lead-based paint debris generated from abatement, renovation, and remodeling activities of homes and other residences by either contractors or residents are "household wastes" and can be disposed of at a solid waste landfill (as long as there are no liquids). If the lead-based paint debris meets the definition of construction and demolition debris, it can be disposed of at a C&DD facility. Lead-based paint debris generated from nonresidential buildings (churches, schools, commercial buildings) need to be tested to determine if the debris is a hazardous waste.
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Composting
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I'm a homeowner, do I have to submit a notification if I want to compost in my backyard?
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No, the composting rules do not apply to single family residential premises.
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How long will it take to process my notification?
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It is the composting unit's goal to process your notification within fourteen days after receiving it at the Ohio EPA - Central Office.
If all the required information was submitted, you will receive an acknowledgment of notification. If the notification is incomplete, you will receive a letter explaining what additional information you need to submit. We strongly encourage you to contact us if you haven't receive an acknowledgment of notification or a letter within 3 to 4 weeks of the date you mailed the notification.
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Q3
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I want to change the classification of my composting facility, are the closure requirements in the rules applicable?
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Yes, however not all requirements may apply depending on the situation. Applicable closure requirements will be determined by factors such as: the types of
wastes received at the facility; current classification of the facility; new classification; type of composting pad or method used; etc. Please contact your local health department, Ohio EPA
district office, or the composting unit to find out which closure requirements apply to your composting facility.
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Q4
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How can I locate other registered composting facilities in Ohio?
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Ohio EPA Central Office staff keep a record of currently registered Class II, III and IV solid waste composting facilities.
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Q5
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Is there a fee involved to submit a registration for a Class II, III or IV solid waste composting facility?
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No, however, licensing fees do apply for a Class II facility.
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Q6
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How do I market my compost as a licensed fertilizer product?
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Contact the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) Feed, Fertilizer and Seed Section at (614) 728-6397.
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Q7
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What if I want to compost dead animals?
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Class I and II facilities can compost dead animals with prior approval from the Director. More information on dead animal composting can be found in the
composting fact sheets.
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Financial Assurance
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Q1
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What inflation factor should I use to update my cost estimates for operating year 2007?
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2.9%. This is found in the February 2007 issue of "Survey of Current Business" published by the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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What is the inflation factor that should have been used for operating year 2006?
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2.7%. This is found in the February 2006 issue of "Survey of Current Business" published by the U.S. Department of Commerce -
Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Q3
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What is Circular 570?
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This is a list of approved surety bond companies that is maintained by the U.S. Department of Treasury.
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Infectious Waste
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What's the difference between a small and a large generator of infectious waste?
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Depending on the amount of infectious wastes generated in a calendar month, a person is either considered to be
a small generator (< 50 lbs. per month) or a large generator (> 50 lbs. per month). A large generator must submit a registration application to the Ohio EPA. See the documents menu for appropriate forms
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How do I register as a generator of infectious waste?
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Submit a completed application, sign it and include the appropriate application fee. See the documents menu for
appropriate forms.
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Do I need to register as a transporter of infectious waste if I only pick up infectious waste from small
generators?
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No. Small generator wastes can be transported and disposed of as solid waste.
A person would not need to register with the Infectious Waste Unit to transport a small generator's infectious waste.
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Q4
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My registered transporter vehicle will not start this morning.
Can I use another vehicle to pick up my customer's infectious waste until I get my vehicle fixed?
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Yes, after you have submitted an emergency transporter registration application.
An emergency transporter registration certificate temporary and is valid for thirty days from the date of issuance. See the documents menu for appropriate forms
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Q5
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I have diabetes. What can I legally do with my used insulin syringes?
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Waste syringes produced in your home (for your own or a family member's care) can be disposed of in your
regular solid waste stream. We do, however, recommend that you take precautions to protect others from injury by putting your syringes in some type of puncture resistant container before putting in
your garbage.
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Scrap Tire Management
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How many scrap tires can someone haul in Ohio?
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Any individual or company may haul up to 10 scrap tires without an Ohio EPA Scrap Tire Transporter's Registration
Certificate, unless hauling under one of the exemptions listed in Ohio Administrative Code(OAC) Rule 3745-27-54(A)(2). See the scrap tire fact sheets on the documents menu (Fact Sheet #3 - Standards and Requirements for Scrap Tire Transporters) for more details.
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What is the cost of an Ohio EPA Scrap Tire Transporter's Registration Certificate?
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The annual registration fee for most individuals and companies is $300 and covers all trucks that the individual or company
owns. Transporter registrations for licensed retail tire dealers cost $50 annually. There is no annual registration fee for licensed motor vehicle salvage dealers. Every individual or company applying to become an Ohio EPA Registered Scrap Tire Transporter is also required to establish $20,000 worth of financial assurance. See the scrap tire fact sheets on the documents menu (Fact Sheet #7 - "Financial Assurance for Scrap Tire Facilities and Transporters") for more details.
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Q3
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Can I use whole or processed scrap tires for construction projects?
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Yes!
The beneficial use of up to 100 scrap tires is allowed without Ohio EPA approval, unless the scrap tires are causing a public nuisance or potential harm to the environment. For projects proposing to utilize over 100 scrap tires, prior Ohio EPA approval may be required. If the proposed use is not listed as "pre-approved" in OAC Rule 3745-27-78, Paragraphs (D) or (E), then Ohio EPA approval is required prior to the implementation of a construction project. Conversely, no prior Ohio EPA approval is required for proposed uses which are specifically listed in OAC Rule 3745-27-78. Notification to Ohio EPA is required prior to using 100 or more scrap tires for ANY beneficial use.
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Q4
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How can I bid on state-funded scrap tire abatement (cleanup) contracts?
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All abatement contracts are advertised on the DSIWM Web page as a headline and a news article.
In addition, the Scrap Tire Management Unit maintains a mail list of interested parties for scrap tire abatement projects and a contractor can be added to the list by using e-mail or fax to send a request to the Scrap Tire Management Unit. All contractors on the mail list will receive a written announcement prior to the release of a Requests for Bid for scrap tire cleanup Contracts for scrap tire cleanup can only be awarded to businesses who are licensed to store, process, or dispose of tires in Ohio (or have an equivalent authorization in another state). Please review Ohio's Scrap Tire Cleanup Program - Fact Sheet (GD# 651) for more details.
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Q5
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Can I use processed scrap tires as a construction material in landfills?
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Yes! A review and authorization of each landfill design is required prior to delivery and use of the material at any landfill in Ohio. The use of processed scrap tires as
an alternative aggregate construction material in solid waste landfills as well as in construction and demolition (C&DD) landfills (e.g. in a landfill's leachate collection system, as a frost
protection layer, etc) is a pre-approved beneficial use listed in OAC Rule 3745-27-78(E).
The specific design included in each solid waste landfill's permit must still be approved by Ohio EPA. The specific design of each C&DD landfill is approved through the facility's license which is issued by either the approved local health department or by Ohio EPA (if there is no approved local county health department).
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