§ 27-0701. Definitions. As used in this title: 1. “Solid waste” means all putrescible and non-putrescible materials or substances discarded or rejected as being spent, useless, worthless or in excess to the owners at the time of such discard or rejection, except including but not limited to garbage, refuse, industrial and commercial waste, sludges from […]
§ 27-0703. Powers and duties of the department; solid waste management facilities. 1. To the maximum extent feasible, the department shall carry out the provisions of this title so as to facilitate short and long term planning for solid waste disposal, to promote cooperation among neighboring localities in the planning and implementation of solid waste […]
§ 27-0704. Land burial and disposal in the counties of Nassau and Suffolk; special provisions. 1. Definitions. As used in this section the following terms shall have the following meanings: a. “Clean fill” shall mean material consisting of concrete, steel, wood, sand, dirt, soil, glass, or other inert material designated by the commissioner. b. A […]
§ 27-0705. Adoption of rules and regulations; public hearings. A rule or regulation or any amendment or repeal thereof shall not be adopted until after public hearing thereon. Notice of such hearing shall be given at least sixty days prior to the scheduled date of the hearing by public advertisement in the area of the […]
§ 27-0706. Closure requirements for certain landfills and recycling requirements for certain municipalities. 1. For the purpose of this section the term “landfill” shall have the same meaning as such term is defined in subdivision twelve of section 27-0901 of this article. 2. a. This section shall apply to all landfills that: (i) operated during […]
§ 27-0707. Permits for new solid waste management facilities. 1. On and after the effective date of the initial rules and regulations of the department promulgated pursuant to subdivision one of section 27-0703, no person shall commence operation, including site preparation and construction, of a new solid waste management facility until such person has obtained […]
§ 27-0711. Local laws, ordinances and regulations. Any local laws, ordinances or regulations of any governing body of a county, city, town or village which are not inconsistent with this title or with any rule or regulation which shall be promulgated pursuant to this title shall not be superseded by it, and nothing in this […]
§ 27-0712. Coverage of all vehicles, including barges transporting solid waste. 1. Legislative findings and intent. It is the purpose of this section to assure that solid waste management is conducted in a safe, sanitary, efficient and environmentally sound manner throughout the state. The legislature finds and declares that current law and regulations have not […]
§ 27-0715. Solid waste management technical assistance. 1. The department shall conduct a comprehensive program of technical assistance to local governments, the private sector and individuals to enhance their capabilities to properly plan for and implement solid waste management programs consistent with the state solid waste management policy set forth in section 27-0106 of this […]
§ 27-0717. Bureau of waste reduction and recycling. 1. The commissioner, with the approval of the director of the division of the budget, shall establish within the department a bureau of waste reduction and recycling. Such bureau shall be a separate entity to assist in the development and promotion of local waste reduction, source separation […]
§ 27-0719. Battery management and disposal. 1. Legislative intent. It is the intent of the legislature to minimize the risk to the environment posed by batteries, both in consumer and non-consumer uses, whether rechargeable or nonrechargeable. Such risk is to be addressed through the elimination of mercury in zinc carbon batteries, the minimization of mercury […]
