§ 104-2-3. Definitions.  


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  • (a)

    For purposes of this Chapter, a debris landfill (hereinafter called a landfill) is defined as a landfill used to dispose of only the following materials expressly permitted by the Board. Tree stumps, brush, logs, limbs, and root material; construction and/or demolition rubble; excavation material; major household appliances; ash (thoroughly quenched); machinery; metals, and properly cut-up tires (i.e. radially split, shredded or chipped) such that, when buried, there is no potential for trapping air or water in voids. In addition, compost may be used as normal landfill cover only in accordance with the Virginia State Health Department regulations, and when the landfill operator has received written authorization from the Virginia State Health Department to dispose of same on such a landfill. Semi-liquid excavation material and paper wastes (unless part of construction/demolition rubble) may be included only where expressly approved by the Director.

    (b)

    Director shall mean the Director of Land Development Services or his/her agent.

    (c)

    Operator shall mean the owner of the property where the landfill activities are to take place, or his authorized agent. (28-75-14A; 18-78-104; 3-81-104; 46-81-104; 37-03-104; 26-17-104.)