How to Prepare a Complete Waste Acceptance Plan for Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Applications Frank Zeng, P.E. Waste Permits Division Municipal Solid Waste Permits Section 2016 TCEQ Environmental Trade Fair

Agenda Definition and Applicable RulesDefinition and Applicable Rules Contents of a WAP for Different Application TypesContents of a WAP for Different Application Types Location of a WAP in an ApplicationLocation of a WAP in an Application SummarySummary Q&AQ&A

Definition and Applicable Rules Waste Acceptance Plan (WAP) is a written document that identifies the sources and characteristics of wastes proposed to be received for storage, processing, or disposal at facilities authorized under 30 TAC 330. The WAP also includes other required information. WAP requirements are contained in 30 TAC (b). WAP requirements apply to all storage, processing and disposal activities in applications for permitted and registered MSW facilities.

Requirements for All Permitted/Registered Facilities (b)(1) and : No regulated hazardous waste and prohibited wastes (b)(1): Sources (waste streams) and Characteristics (b)(1): Waste constituents/characteristics constituting limiting parameters

Requirements for All Permitted/Registered Facilities (b)(1)(A): General sources and Generation Areas (b)(1)(A): Estimates of population or population equivalent (b)(1)(A): Waste recovered and Intended Use (if applicable)

Requirements Unique to Certain Types of Permitted/Registered Facilities (b)(1)(A) or (b): Max daily acceptance rate, max storage amount, max/avg storage times, intended destination (b)(1)(B) and (C): Max annual acceptance rate projected for 5 years (b)(2): Justification for qualifying for registration (if applicable)

About Examples Used in This Presentation To facilitate understanding of the rule requirements and possible compliance approaches, some examples from approved MSW applications are used in this presentation. They are not intended to serve as standards or templates. Some of the examples may be applicable only for parts of a specific rule citation.

Contents of a WAP Regulated Hazardous/Prohibited Wastes WAP shall include a statement that no regulated hazardous waste will be accepted at this facility and is expected to identify all prohibited wastes consistent with (e) Example 1 from an approved Type I landfill application: Consistent with , the facility will not accept, or accept for disposal liquid waste, regulated hazardous waste, prohibited PCBs, infectious medical waste, or other waste prohibited by TCEQ regulations.

Contents of a WAP Regulated Hazardous/Prohibited Wastes Example 2 from an approved Type I landfill application: Consistent with , the facility will not accept for disposal Class 1 nonhazardous industrial waste; lead acid storage batteries; used motor vehicle oil; used oil filters; whole used or scrap tires; refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners or other items containing chlorinated fluorocarbons (CFC); bulk or noncontainerized liquid waste from nonhousehold sources; regulated hazardous waste; polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) waste; radioactive materials; or other waste prohibited by TCEQ regulations.

Contents of a WAP Sources of Waste As used in the WAP rule, waste sources are the same as or similar to waste classifications, waste streams, or waste types Example of Waste Source from an approved Type I landfill application: The major classifications of solid waste to be accepted at this landfill include household waste, yard waste, commercial waste, industrial waste (non-hazardous), construction-demolition waste, and some special wastes.

Contents of a WAP Waste General Characteristics Example of Waste General Characteristics from an approved Type I landfill application: Waste resulting from construction or demolition projects; includes all materials that are directly or indirectly the by-products of construction work or that result from demolition of buildings and other structures, including, but not limited to, paper, cartons, gypsum board, wood, excelsior, rubber, and plastics.

Contents of a WAP Waste General Characteristics Example of General Characteristics from an approved application for a registered Type V facility: The facility will accept and process non-hazardous grease trap wastes for the purpose of separation into solids and liquid. The generalized characteristics of the grease trap waste stream proposed to be handled are: Fats, oils, and greases (%): 5-10 Solids (%): Water (%): pH: BOD/COD: 10,000-60,000

Contents of a WAP Waste General Characteristics Example of General Characteristics from an approved application for another registered Type V facility: Grease trap waste pollutant concentrations are variable. General characteristics of the grease trap waste stream proposed to be handled are: Fats, oils, and greases (%): 6-8 Solids (%): Water (%): pH: BOD/COD (mg/l): 10,000-60,000

Contents of a WAP Waste Constituents/Characteristics Constituting Limiting Parameters Specify the waste constituents/characteristics that may impact or influence the design and operation of the facility Example from an approved application for a registered Type V facility BOD, COD and pH do not impact the treatment of the material. These constituents do, however, have an impact on the quality of water that would be discharged to the sewer system and the wastewater surcharges the facility will have to pay. No other usual constituents in these wastes will impact the design or operation of the facility.

Contents of a WAP Waste Constituents/Characteristics Constituting Limiting Parameters For landfills List categorical limitations (e.g. liquid waste, Class 1 non-hazardous industrial waste); briefly discuss their impact/influence on design/operation of the facility; and may refer to Site Operating Plan, liner design, final cover design, and other relevant portions of the application

Contents of a WAP Waste Constituents/Characteristics Constituting Limiting Parameters Example 1 from an approved Type I landfill application: The site has been designed to accept Class 1 non- hazardous industrial solid waste (Class 1 waste) in certain areas. The areas dedicated for Class 1 waste will be lined with a composite liner system consisting of 60-mil HDPE geomembrane liner overlying a 3-foot-thick compacted clay soil liner with a hydraulic conductivity of no more than 1x10 -7 cm/sec. As shown on Drawing I/IIA.3a in Appendix I/IIA and summarized below, there are two possible Class 1 waste disposal area fill options.

Contents of a WAP Waste Constituents/Characteristics Constituting Limiting Parameters Example 2 from an approved Type IV landfill application: The design and operation of the facility considers the characteristics of these waste types. There are no known constituents or characteristics in the acceptable waste stream that could be a limiting parameter that may impact or influence the design and operation of the facility.

Contents of a WAP General Sources/Generation Areas Specify general sources and generation areas contributing waste to the facility Example 1 from an approved Type I landfill application: The facility accepts waste for disposal from both public and private entities in and around Galveston County, Texas and surrounding counties.

Contents of a WAP General Sources/Generation Areas Example 2 from an approved Type IV landfill application: The landfill will serve individuals, businesses, and communities in Harris County and surrounding Texas counties. In general, it is anticipated that the primary landfill service area will be the potions of Harris County north and west of downtown Houston, southern Montgomery County, and eastern Waller County.

Contents of a WAP Estimate of Population Estimate population based the most recent census, local government data, projections, etc. Example from an approved Type IV landfill application: The population from the landfill service areas was 1,095,000 (2012), estimated based on: 30-year population growth projections from the Houston- Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Data, and Anticipated service areas shown in the Regional Analysis Zones by H-GAC.

Contents of a WAP Estimate of Population Equivalent In lieu of population estimate, population equivalent may be estimated using the recorded or expected (deigned) waste acceptance rate and the default waste generation rate of 5 lb/person/day specified in 330.3(113) Example from an approved Type I landfill application: At five pounds of waste per person per day, the tons of waste per person in one year are: = 5 lbs/person/day x 365 day/year ÷ 2000 lbs/ton = 0.91 tons/person/year PE = 565,994 tons/year ÷ 0.91 tons/person/year = 621,971 persons

Requirements Unique to Processing Facilities Specify Maximum daily acceptance rates, maximum storage amount, maximum and average storage length, intended destination of the waste received at this facility Considerations about: Equipment capacities and other limiting conditions (e.g. traffic, operating hours, etc.) Holding capacities of non-storage units (in addition the dedicated storage units) Planned operating conditions, adequate personnel, and Other conditions (e.g. odor control, etc.) Compliance with requirements of (d)(1), Subchapter E, and other applicable requirements

Requirements Unique to Processing Facilities (cont’d) Example for storage amount and processing capacity from an approved application for a registered Type V facility The maximum amount of grease trap waste to be stored at any one point in time in tanks for processing is 72,000 gallons (6 waste separation tanks x 12,000 gallon each). The maximum tank storage capacity for grease trap waste, processed wastewater and solids sludge is 108,000 gallons (9 tanks x 12,000 gallon each). The maximum daily processing capacity is 96,000 gallons.

Contents of a WAP Unique to Landfills and Transfer Stations Estimate maximum annual waste acceptance rate for the facility projected for five years based on: Population projection/waste generation rate Historical data on waste acceptance Combination of the above two; or Other justified methods Example of waste acceptance rate five-year-projection from an approved Type I landfill application (on next slide)

Contents of a WAP Unique to Landfills and Transfer Stations Based on 2005 annual waste receipts, the facility receives approximately 447,658 tons of waste per year. As economic conditions and available landfill disposal capacity change, and as the population of the region grows, the volume of incoming waste should increase. The estimated maximum annual waste acceptance rate for the facility for the five years (beginning in 2007) is: YearTons/Year , , , , ,892

Additional Contents of a WAP for Registration Applications Include information to establish why a facility qualifies for a registration Example from an approved application for a registered Type V facility Under 330.9(g)(1), this facility qualifies for a registration as a facility attaining a 10% recovery of material for beneficial use from the incoming waste. Compliance will be demonstrated through recordkeeping which shows that “at least 10% of the volume of the waste received was processed to recover solid material that was recycled or reused”. Data and reporting requirements are contained in Section

Location of a WAP in an Application A WAP required by (b)(1) is contained in Part II of a permit or registration application Certain information included in the WAP needs to be expanded for inclusion in Site Operating Plan (Part IV of an application) A special waste acceptance plan (SWAP) may be provided in its SOP if a landfill site proposes to accept special wastes ( )

Summary A WAP is a document required for inclusion in Part II of a permit or registration application A WAP is required for permit and registration applications for permitted and registered MSW facilities WAP identifies the sources and characteristics of wastes proposed to be received WAP shall address unique concerns associated with a specific type of facility/operation as well as general concerns common at all types of facilities/operations

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