Non-Combustible, Inert Wastes - Olmsted County

Non-Combustible, Inert Wastes - Category 27
Industrial Solid Waste Management Procedures
Typical Delivery Types
truck and semi-loads
bulk transport
individual pieces
Background
For the purposes of this category, non-combustible inert wastes are non-hazardous, non-combustible,
non-biodegradable, and chemically-inert solid wastes that are not likely to decompose significantly. These
wastes tend to have a negligible potential to generate leachate, and are likely to retain their physical and
chemical structure during the land disposal process. For the purpose of this Plan, non-combustible inert
wastes include, but are not limited to: uncontaminated sand, soil, concrete, rubble, masonry, glass, pottery,
ceramics, brick, tile, and remnants of metal from a manufacturing process or from non-manufacturing
activities such as service and commercial establishments.
When possible, non-combustible inert wastes are directed to other retail or reuse outlets.
Disposal
The waste material will be directed to the Kalmar Landfill.
Testing Requirements
In general, no analytical testing of the waste material is required; however, under certain circumstances
additional testing may be required to ensure 1) the waste material is not a regulated hazardous waste and
2) the waste material is acceptable for disposal at an Olmsted County solid waste management facility.
Furthermore, generators of non-combustible inert wastes that have a potential of containing free liquids (as
defined by Minnesota Administrative Rules) must complete the Absence of Free Liquids Certification Form
(see Page 3) and/or analyze a representative sample of the waste using analytical method SW-846 9095B,
known as the “paint filter test.”
Documentation
A current, approved Industrial Solid Waste Evaluation Form must be on file with the Olmsted County
Environmental Resources Department. The waste hauler must present a current, approved Non-Hazardous
Industrial Solid Waste Tracking Form at the time of delivery. If required, the generator must complete and
sign an Absence of Free Liquids Certification form prior to the time of delivery.
Special Generator Requirements
Generators of inert, bulky, and non-combustible waste that may have potentially been exposed to blood,
body fluids, or other potentially infectious materials must ensure that no free liquids are present and that the
waste material does not release blood, body fluids, or other infectious materials when compressed. Haulers
of these waste materials must contact the Kalmar Landfill (507-285-8515) at least 24 hours prior to delivery,
and all deliveries must occur prior to 12:00 p.m.
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