[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Health of the Town of Easton:
Art. I, 10-5-1987; Art. II, 11-22-1991. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 10-5-1987]
The sanitary landfill is an acceptable and effective method
for the ultimate disposal of solid wastes. The purpose of these regulations
is to prevent the occurrence of air, land and water pollution, to
assist in the abatement of such conditions when and where such pollution
may occur and to extend the life of the sanitary landfill.
A.
Only refuse generated within the Town of Easton will be accepted.
B.
No vehicle shall be admitted without either an annual sticker, a
ticket received upon payment of a fee, or a temporary permit.
C.
No other area within the town, public or private, shall be used for
disposal unless such a place has been assigned in accordance with
MGL c. 111, § 150A.
D.
Adequate covering of the material brought to the municipal sanitary
landfill shall be provided to prevent spillage onto the streets.
E.
Accepted materials for disposal include residential rubbish, household
appliances, mufflers, tailpipes, latex-based paints, wood remnants
which have been cut into three-foot lengths and bundled, no more than
two automobile tires per trip, grass clippings and leaves.
F.
Unacceptable materials include demolition material, stumps, special
wastes such as sewage solids, radioactive wastes, pathological wastes,
explosive materials, chemicals, certain liquid wastes or other materials
of hazardous nature or materials requiring special handling or procedures
for disposal. A homeowner will be allowed the one-time privilege of
delivering one load of demolition material resulting from home remodeling
in a vehicle of not more than 8,600 pounds gross vehicle weight.
[Amended 1-11-1989]
G.
Asbestos shingles and siding, which has been properly wetted and
bagged, may be placed in the active face of the landfill. Advance
notice shall be given to the operator, and it must be deposited early
in the day.
H.
Brush will be accepted only at such time and under such conditions
as directed by the Board of Selectmen.
I.
No salvage of materials shall be allowed except by special permit
from the Board of Health.
J.
The sanitary landfill covered by these regulations is owned by the
Town of Easton under the control of the Board of Selectmen, who set
operations policy and fee schedules.
K.
Refer to 310 CMR 19:00, The Disposal of Solid Wastes by Sanitary
Landfill, for all other regulations.
A.
Any person, including any political subdivision of the Commonwealth,
who fails to operate and maintain a sanitary landfill facility in
accordance with the provisions of MGL c. 111, § 150A or
in accordance with these regulations or orders hereunder promulgated
shall be punished by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500.
C.
Each day's failure to comply with said provisions, regulations
or orders shall constitute a separate violation.
[Adopted 11-22-1991]
This policy, which was voted at the Board of Health meeting
on Friday, November 22, 1991, supersedes any other policy pertaining
to the same matter and is intended for the exclusive use of pumpers
who reside in Easton.
The following procedure is to be followed when using the sanitary
landfill to clean out sand and stone from the truck:
A.
Call the Board of Health office requesting when you wish to use the
landfill, giving a minimum of 24 hours' notice.
B.
The Board of Health will contact the landfill and make arrangements
as to time and site assignment.
C.
The Board of Health will notify the pumper as to arrangement.
D.
Enter the gate and see the attendant who will supervise procedure.
Any deviation from this policy will result in the loss of this
privilege. This is the only site where this procedure can be done.
Any violation could result in the suspension or revocation of your
permit.
