1713.04 OPERATION OF A RECYCLING AND/OR REPROCESSING FACILITY.
   (a)   Open dumping, as defined in Ohio R.C. 3734.01 shall not be permitted at the facility.
   (b)   Putrescible solid waste shall be excluded from a reprocessing and/or recycling facility. If such wastes are received, they shall be placed in leakproof, easily cleaned containers until it is disposed. All putrescible solid waste shall be disposed at a licensed solid waste disposal facility within seven (7) days.
   (c)   Any material that is classified as hazardous waste, or infectious waste shall be prohibited from the facility.
   (d)   A plan will be implemented to control blowing litter and to collect solid waste that is spilled or dropped on the grounds of the facility or adjacent properties. All litter will be routinely collected and properly disposed.
   (e)   All processing areas shall be paved, except for those places where yard waste is to be composted. All surfaces shall be smooth and easily cleanable. All processing and separating areas shall be maintained in a clean condition, and free of accumulations of dust and debris with daily cleaning.
   (f)   Liquid residue that has leaked from containers that are being recycled or reprocessed shall be cleaned from the equipment, storage facilities, floors, walls and other surfaces as often as necessary to prevent odors and flies.
   (g)   Recycled and/or reprocessed material shall not be stored in such a way that it presents a habitat for rodents or other vermin.
   (h)   Lightweight materials such as paper and plastic shall be baled or stored in an enclosed structure in order to prevent scattering.
   (i)   Any solid waste that is to be recycled or reprocessed, or which has been reprocessed or physically altered for use as fuel shall be stored for no more than thirty (30) days. If such material is found to present a public health nuisance, it shall be removed from the premises and disposed of at a licensed disposal facility within forty-eight (48) hours.
   (j)   All solid waste, and/or reprocessed material shall be stored in compliance with all applicable local, State and Federal fire, zoning, and environmental codes, laws and regulations.
   (k)   Records shall be kept and available for inspection regarding the volume of materials being handled and at no time shall a registered facility accept or store volumes which create a fire hazard or nuisance conditions.
(Res. 96-02. Passed 3-18-96.)