(1) All facilities that
recycle solid waste, except for those facilities with a current
solid waste handling permit issued under RCW 70.95.170, must
notify the department in writing within thirty days prior to
operation, or ninety days from July 24, 2005, for existing
recycling operations, of the intent to conduct recycling in
accordance with this section. Notification must be in writing,
and include:
(a) Contact information for the person conducting the
recycling activity;
(b) A general description of the recycling activity;
(c) A description of the types of solid waste being
recycled; and
(d) A general explanation of the recycling processes and
methods.
(2) Each facility that recycles solid waste, except those
facilities with a current solid waste handling permit issued
under RCW 70.95.170, shall prepare and submit an annual report to
the department by April 1st on forms supplied by the department.
The annual report must detail recycling activities during the
previous calendar year and include the following information:
(a) The name and address of the recycling operation;
(b) The calendar year covered by the report;
(c) The annual quantities and types of waste received,
recycled, and disposed, in tons, for purposes of determining
progress towards achieving the goals of waste reduction, waste
recycling, and treatment in accordance with RCW 70.95.010(4); and
(d) Any additional information required by written
notification of the department that is needed to determine
progress towards achieving the goals of waste reduction, waste
recycling, and treatment in accordance with RCW 70.95.010(4).
(3) Any facility, except for product take-back centers, that
recycles solid waste materials within the state without first
obtaining a solid waste handling permit under RCW 70.95.170 or
completing a notification under this section is subject to a
civil penalty of up to one thousand dollars per violation.
[2005 c 394 § 7.]
NOTES:
Intent -- Severability -- 2005 c 394: See notes following RCW 70.95.400.