Indiana Administrative Code Title 329 - SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Indiana Administrative Code – Title 329: Solid Waste Management Division
Title 329 of the Indiana Administrative Code governs the Solid Waste Management Division under the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM). This title establishes rules and requirements for the handling, storage, treatment, transportation, and disposal of solid waste in Indiana to protect public health and the environment.
Key Articles under Title 329 include:
Article 1 – General Provisions
Definitions and general administrative procedures
Scope of applicability for solid waste rules
Article 2 – Solid Waste Land Disposal Facilities
Design, construction, operation, and closure requirements for landfills
Groundwater monitoring and financial assurance rules
Article 3 – Processing Facilities
Rules for facilities that treat, shred, or otherwise process solid waste
Permitting and operational standards
Article 4 – Collection, Transportation, and Storage of Solid Waste
Requirements for waste haulers and temporary storage units
Article 5 – Hazardous Waste Exclusion Determinations
Procedures to determine whether a waste is hazardous or not
Article 6 – Recycling and Reuse Programs
Rules promoting recycling, including electronics and household hazardous waste
Article 9 – Waste Tire Management
Storage, transportation, and recycling of scrap tires
Article 10 – Construction/Demolition Waste
Handling and disposal of debris from construction or demolition activities
Article 11 – Composting Facilities
Types of composting operations and related environmental protections
Article 13 – Permit Programs
Types of permits required, application procedures, and permit-by-rule provisions
Objectives of Title 329:
Reduce reliance on landfilling by promoting reuse and recycling
Ensure safe and environmentally sound waste handling practices
Support public health and minimize environmental degradation from improper waste disposal
For full legal text, you can consult the Indiana General Assembly's IAC database and navigate to Title 329.
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