For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
LANDFILL.
(1) A community facility, which is a necessary part of the community’s waste disposal system. The high volume of heavy truck traffic and the associated noise, odor and other potential nuisance-like characteristics suggest industrial zoning would be appropriate. However, the LANDFILL is a limited duration use and the filled land may not be suitable for industrial uses, which require substantial weight bearing foundations. This limitation makes industrial zoning inappropriate for subsequent uses to be located on this land. Major factors in determining proper site location are the suitability of the soil and underground drainage systems and they are not usually factors in the location of industrial zones. There the site location criteria for a LANDFILL must be defined separately.
(Ord. 8, passed 10-23-1987, § 4.602)
(2) A method of disposing of refuse on land without creating nuisances or hazards to public health or safety by utilizing the principles of engineering to confine the refuse to the smallest practical area, to reduce it to the smallest practical volume, and to cover it with a layer of suitable cover material at the conclusion of each day’s operation or at more or less frequent intervals as necessary and in compliance with all requirements and regulations of this chapter, and with all requirements and regulations of the commonwealth. This includes sanitary “contained” landfills, “construction/demolition debris” landfills, “residual” landfills and “incinerator” facilities, as defined by the regulations of the commonwealth.
OPEN DUMP. A site where refuse is dumped which, due to lack of control, may create a breeding places for flies and rats, may cause air or water pollution or may catch fire.
QUALIFIED GEOLOGIST. A qualified geologist shall have a masters degree in geology from an accredited university or college and have experience in hydrogeology.
SANITARY (CONTAINED) LANDFILL. A type of landfill which may accept for disposal all non-hazardous solid wastes and limited quantities of household hazardous waste, industrial waste and generator hazardous waste. SANITARY LANDFILLS shall operate in compliance with all requirements and regulations of this chapter and with all requirements and regulations of the commonwealth.
SOLID WASTE(S). All putrescible and non-putrescible refuse in solid form. “Solid” includes, but is not limited to, garbage, rubbish, ashes, incinerator residue, street refuse, dead animals, demolition wastes, construction wastes, solid commercial and industrial wastes and special wastes including explosives, pathological wastes and radioactive materials.
(Ord. 8, passed 10-23-1987, § 4.616; Ord. 3-2002, passed 5-3-2002)