(a) General Requirements. All solid waste transfer stations are subject to the general requirements governing solid waste management facilities provided in this chapter and as specified herein:
(1) The design and operation of transfer stations shall be in conformance with the requirements presented in this section, as well as all County, State and Federal regulations. Close coordination will be maintained by the County with State agencies to minimize unnecessary duplication of requirements.
(2) The collection of sewage liquids or solids and solid or liquid hazardous wastes is prohibited.
(3) The burial of any solid waste is prohibited on the site.
(b) Specific Design and Performance Standards. Proposals for solid waste transfer stations shall contain the following:
(1) Site analysis information. Hydrogeological investigations are not required for a solid waste transfer station. Provisions of a Type-II Geotechnical Report in accordance with the Facilities Standards Manual for the proposed facility structure shall fulfill the requirements for geotechnical investigation for solid waste transfer stations.
(2) Construction plans.
(3) A surface water monitoring plan, if the site is not controlled as defined in this chapter. The plan shall provide for management and treatment of runoff from waste handling and treatment areas.
(4) A leachate or liquid effluent control plan to account for seepage from temporarily stored waste, excess liquid from air pollution or dust control or other liquids.
(5) An erosion control and storm water management plan.
(6) An operation and maintenance plan. A ground water monitoring plan is not required for solid waste transfer stations.
(c) Operational Standards. The operations and maintenance plan shall include necessary provisions to ensure compliance with the following standards:
(1) The transfer station will be operated and maintained in accordance with approved construction plans and specifications and the operations manual.
(2) Before commencing operation of a transfer station, the permittee shall have completed site and structure preparation in accordance with an approved comprehensive construction plan and plan of operation and shall have been issued a CTO.
(3) Surface water monitoring consistent with Section 1080.17(d) may be required by the Director.
(4) Burning, storage or burial of solid waste is prohibited at the transfer station.
(5) Solid waste collected at the station will be transferred from the station at least daily or as required by the demands on the facility.
(d) Closure. All solid waste transfer stations are subject to closure requirements provided in Section 1080.19 and as follows:
(1) All applications for solid waste transfer stations shall have a closure plan.
(2) All solid waste transfer stations in operation as of the date of adoption of this chapter shall fully comply with this chapter or shall immediately proceed to close in accordance with the closure requirements provided in Section 1080.19.
(Ord. 99-06. Passed 5-19-99.)