§ 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.
History of Section.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.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-18.9 - Refuse Disposal
Section 23-18.9-1. - Responsibility for refuse disposal.
Section 23-18.9-2. - Repealed.
Section 23-18.9-3. - Grants-in-aid.
Section 23-18.9-4. - Restricted use of state financial assistance by local communities.
Section 23-18.9-5. - Disposal of refuse at other than a licensed facility.
Section 23-18.9-6. - Repealed.
Section 23-18.9-7. - Definitions.
Section 23-18.9-8. - Licenses.
Section 23-18.9-8.1. - Criteria for public and private licenses.
Section 23-18.9-9. - Application, approval and fees for licenses.
Section 23-18.9-9.1. - Disposal of solid waste over drinking water sources.
Section 23-18.9-9.2. - Further requirements for landfills.
Section 23-18.9-10. - Penalties.
Section 23-18.9-11. - Prosecution of violations — Relief in equity or by prerogative writ.
Section 23-18.9-12. - Records required.
Section 23-18.9-13. - Notice of solid waste disposal.
Section 23-18.9-14. - Testing and analysis of air and water — Environmental management district.
Section 23-18.9-15. - Town of Richmond — Refuse disposal.
Section 23-18.9-16. - Beneficial reuse of solid waste.