On and after January first, two thousand eight, neither creosote nor
any wood or other product treated with or containing creosote shall be
disposed of in this state, except in a permitted facility pursuant to
this section, in a landfill permitted by the department and approved by
the department to accept this material and properly lined to prevent
groundwater contamination, or by any method approved by the department.
Structure New York Laws
ENV - Environmental Conservation
Article 27 - Collection, Treatment and Disposal of Refuse and Other Solid Waste
Title 25 - Phase-Out of Creosote
27-2503 - Prohibition of Manufacture, Sale, and Use of Creosote.
27-2505 - Disposal of Creosote Prohibited.
27-2507 - Combustion of Creosote.
27-2509 - Powers and Duties of the Commissioner.