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F TCEQ REGULATORY GUIDANCE
Small Business and Environmental Assistance Division
RG-474 * June 2009
Methods for Municipal Solid
Waste Diversion: Options for
Local Governments
Contents
W ho Should Use This Guide? ................................................................... 1
Authorities and Significant Laws and Regulations ................................. 2
What's Next? Waste Management Beyond the Landfill .......................... 2
W aste Reduction (Minimization) ............................................................................................. 2
Diversion................................................................................................................................................. 3
Recycling Centers................................................................................................................................ 4
Composting and Mulching Centers.......................................................................................... 6
Type V, VI, VII, VIII, and IX MSW Facilities.......................................................................... 8
Additional Requirements .......................................................................... 9
Registration or Notification........................................................................................................ 9
Supervisor or Manager ..................................................................................................................... 9
Financial Assurance ..........................................................................................................................10
Water Regulations .............................................................................................................................10
Air-Pollution Control........................................................................................................................11
Reports and Fees ................................................................................................................................11
Statewide and Regional Planning................................................................................................12
Inspections- W hat to Expect ................................................................. 12
For More Information............................................................................... 16
Who Should Use This Guide?
This document can help local officials and local governments address rules
that affect municipal solid waste management operations to include different
types of facilities, additional authorizations, reports, and fees. This publication
is not intended as a substitute for the actual rules.
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other sources. Please acknowledge the TCEQ as your source. Printed on recycled paper.
