§ 23-18.9-5 — § 23-18.9-5. Disposal of refuse at other than a licensed facility.

Rhode Island § 23-18.9-5

• Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
• Title 23: Health and Safety
• Ch. 23-18.9: Refuse Disposal

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§ 23-18.9-5. Disposal of refuse at other than a licensed facility.

(a) No person shall dispose of solid waste at other than a solid waste management facility licensed by the director, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.

(b) The phrase "dispose of solid waste�, as prohibited in this section, refers to the depositing, casting, throwing, leaving or abandoning of a quantity greater than three (3) cubic yards of solid waste. Used asphalt, concrete, Portland concrete cement, and solid waste temporarily in a vehicle or proper receptacle at a licensed place of business of a licensed solid waste hauler for a period not to exceed seventy-two (72) hours shall not be considered solid waste for purposes of this chapter.

Legislative History

P.L. 1987, ch. 543, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 391, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 258, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 263, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 60, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 64, § 1.