Michigan Compiled Laws
451-1994-II-3-115-10 - Subpart 10 Materials Utilization Facilities (324.11555.added...324.11569.added)
Section 324.11556.added - Class 1 and 2 Compostable Materials; Composting of Dead Animals.

***** 324.11556.added THIS ADDED SECTION IS EFFECTIVE MARCH 29, 2023 *****
Sec. 11556.
(1) A person who composts class 1 compostable material shall do so at 1 of the following:
(a) A composting facility as described in section 11555(1)(c).
(b) A small or medium class 1 composting facility that meets the requirements of section 11555(4) and where the total volume of class 1 compostable material other than yard waste is equally distributed and does not exceed 5% for a small composting facility, or 10% for a medium composting facility, of the total volume of compostable material on-site or a greater percentage if approved by the department.
(c) A composting facility described in section 11555(1)(g).
(2) Class 1 compostable material is considered to be source separated for conversion into compost if the class 1 compostable material is composted at a site that is described in and meets the requirements of section 11555(4) or section 11557(2).
(3) Composting of class 2 compostable material shall be done at a class 2 composting facility. Class 2 compostable material is considered to be source separated for conversion into compost if the class 2 compostable material is composted at a class 2 composting facility.
(4) Composting of dead animals using bulking agents as defined in section 3 of 1982 PA 239, MCL 287.653, is subject to part 115 if the composting occurs at any of the following:
(a) A farm that maintains more than 5,000 cubic yards of bulking agents from a source other than the farm.
(b) A slaughtering facility that, for composting purposes, maintains on-site more than 5,000 cubic yards of bulking agents as defined in section 3 of 1982 PA 239, MCL 287.653.
(c) A facility that manages dead animals from more than 1 farm or slaughtering facility.
History: Add. 2022, Act 249, Eff. Mar. 29, 2023 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPAPopular Name: Solid Waste Act

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