(a) Nothing contained in this Article XX shall apply to the recycling or recovery of waste materials by a manufacturer for reuse in a manufacturing process, or to the purchase of recycled materials by a manufacturer for use as a raw material in a manufacturing process. For purposes of this exemption, a manufacturer is a person who possesses a valid manufacturing license pursuant to Chapter 4-224 of this Code.
(b) A facility intending to compost landscape waste or organic waste generated on-site and for reuse on-site at the facility shall not be required to obtain a Class III recycling permit under this Article XX, if such facility is exempt under subsections (3) and (4) of Section 7-28-715 from having to obtain a permit to engage in the applicable composting operation. Provided, however, that any operation to compost landscape waste or organic waste generated on-site for reuse on-site at such a facility shall comply with the general composting standards set forth in subsection (2) of Section 7-28-715.
(Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 10-7-98, p. 78812; Amend Coun. J. 6-9-10, p. 93530, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 10-27-21, p. 39543, Art. VI, § 2)