ed mussler, p.e., permitting branch supervisor solid waste section division of waste management nc...

Ed Mussler, P.E., Permitting Branch SupervisorSolid Waste SectionDivision of Waste ManagementNC Department of Environment and Natural ResourcesPresentation prepared by :Pat Backus, P.E., Permitting Engineer

Definitions & Rules

A solid waste is material that is either discarded or is being accumulated, stored or treated prior to being discarded, or has served its original intended use and is generally discarded.

Construction and demolition (C&D) solid waste is solid waste that is generated solely from the construction, remodeling, repair, or demolition operations on pavement and buildings or structures.

No person shall treat, process, store, or dispose of solid waste or arrange for the treatment, processing, storage or disposal of solid waste except at a solid waste facility permitted by the Division of Waste Management for such activity.

Solid Waste Perspective Post-consumer tear-off asphalt shingles are a

construction and demolition solid waste.

Facilities storing, processing, or disposing of solid waste need a solid waste permit before operation.

“Recovered material” that would otherwise be managed as a solid waste is not subject to regulation as a solid waste if specific conditions are met.

Conditions for Recovered MaterialsNCGS 130A-290(a)(24) & NCGS 130A-309.05(c)

Asphalt shingles have to be diverted or removed from the solid waste

Not entering the environment or a threat to public health or safety

A majority of the recovered asphalt shingles at a facility is sold, used, or reused within one year

Not hazardous waste or mixed with hazardous waste

May be required to demonstrate that above is met

Sorted Shingles from SW Permitted Facility(Transfer Station, Landfill, Processor)

Mixed Load – Requires Processing

Indicators of Addressing Environment and Safety

Have required environmental permits

In compliance with environmental permits

Using recommended guidelines by HHCU in grinding

Requirements for UseNCDOTNCDENR-DAQ Guidelines from HHCU

Managing shingle material onsiteKeeping records

NCDENR – DWM is incorporating shingle source certification requirements in permitted facilities (transfer stations, landfills, processors) facility operation plans.

No Solid Waste Permit for Tear-off Asphalt Shingles

Accept source-separated shingles from a roofer.

Accept sorted shingles from a transfer station, landfill, or processor that is permitted for sorting.

Accept ground shingles (PRAS).

Cannot accept mixed roofing waste or other material that cannot be used to make asphalt pavement.

Comply with other permits and requirements.

Keep documentation.

USE IT !!!

ConsiderationsFind a BuyerFind the BUYERS

needs for documentation

EDUCATE your customers. DO NOT accepts mixed loads.

Keep records of materials moving in and out in case audited.

DO NOT GRIND without a commitment for purchase and a clear understanding of the specifications, testing and documentation required

DAQ- NESHAP requirements for potential asbestos grinding.

For more information……portal.ncdenr.org/

web/wm/sw/shingles

Or wastenotnc.org, choose Solid Waste Section, choose Asphalt Shingles

Ed.mussler (at) @ ncdenr.gov

919-707-8281