§ 273.274. Leachate recirculation.
(a) In conjunction with the treatment methods in § § 273.272 and 273.273 (relating to basic treatment methods; and leachate transportation), recirculation of leachate may be utilized if the following exist:
(1) The area subject to leachate recirculation previously has been filled with solid waste.
(2) There is sufficient municipal waste capacity to absorb the leachate.
(3) The area subject to leachate recirculation is underlain by a leachate collection system.
(4) The leachate recirculation is conducted with an approved piping system located under the intermediate cover, and causes no odors, runoff or ponding.
(5) The leachate is not a hazardous waste.
(b) An alternate leachate recirculation method may be used if approved by the Department, if one of the liner systems installed at the facility is a composite liner.
Source The provisions of this § 273.274 amended December 22, 2000, effective December 23, 2000, 30 Pa.B. 6685. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (226220).
Cross References This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 271.113 (relating to closure plan); 25 Pa. Code § 273.162 (relating to leachate treatment plan); 25 Pa. Code § 273.271 (relating to scope); 25 Pa. Code § 273.273 (relating to leachate transportation); and 25 Pa. Code § 277.271 (relating to scope).
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