Section 329IAC10-20-10. Waste deposit and compaction

   (a) The first layer of waste placed in the MSWLF unit must be:

(1) placed directly above the protective cover of the liner system;

(2) free of large debris that may puncture or tear the liner; and

(3) a minimum of four (4) feet in depth.

  (b) All waste other than the first layer of waste shall be spread and compacted:

(1) at a working face that has a maximum slope of 3:1 (run over rise); and

(2) in layers not exceeding two (2) feet in thickness.

  (c) Compaction must be completed as follows:

(1) Occur on a sloped working face.

(2) Be accomplished with repeated passes of landfill compactor equipment or equivalent equipment. Use of tracked vehicles for compaction shall be limited to temporary replacement of regular compaction equipment while it is under maintenance or repair.

(Solid Waste Management Division; 329 IAC 10-20-10; filed Mar 14, 1996, 5:00 p.m.: 19 IR 1847; errata filed Apr 4, 1996, 4:00 p.m.: 19 IR 2046; filed Aug 2, 1999, 11:50 a.m.: 22 IR 3827; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:25 p.m.: 24 IR 1535)