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* Asbestos Must Be From Sussex County *
ASBESTOS DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
 
The disposal of asbestos and materials containing asbestos requires special handling and is governed by State and Federal rules and regulations.  The SCMUA has prepared this packet of information and forms to assist you with the disposal process.  These procedures are in compliance with NJAC 8:60-7 and 12:120-7;  EPA 40 CFR 61.145 through CFR 6l.155; and the Sussex County District Solid Waste Management Plan.
The Authority accepts asbestos and materials containing asbestos under the following conditions: The waste is generated within Sussex County
  1. All requested information in the application is provided.
  2. The applicant includes a copy of a completed "State of New Jersey 10 Day Notification of Asbestos Abatement" form. 
  3. The applicable department of health inspector provides a Notification of Approval prior to the scheduled disposal date.  This is required for commercial haulers and asbestos remediation companies.
  4. Asbestos and materials containing asbestos have been properly  contained as required by law.  NO LOOSE ASBESTOS OR MATERIALS CONTAINING ASBESTOS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE SCMUA'S LANDFILL AT ANY TIME.  ALL MATERIAL MUST BE DOUBLE BAGGED OR CONTAINED IN A DOUBLE-LINED CONTAINER USING A MINIMUM BAG OR LINER THICKNESS OF 6MM.  ALL BAGS MUST BE SEALED AND LABELED.
  5. Applicant must make an appointment for disposal with the SCMUA.  The Authority accepts asbestos and materials containing asbestos each Friday at 10:00 a.m., BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.  Please call Mr. Jonathan Morris, SCMUA Solid Waste Superintendent, at 579-6998 x 112.  If you are unable to keep this appointment or find that you will be late, please notify Mr. Morris as soon as possible.
  6. In the event of an emergency, the SCMUA will make provisions for disposal under the following conditions:
  7. Proof of emergency situation is provided in a Form of Notice from Federal, State or local governing agency.
  8. All application information as required is completed and faxed to 579-7819 or hand delivered to the SCMUA at least 24 hours prior to disposal.
  9. Any commercial hauler must have proper and current NJDEP registration number and NJDEP decal and must provide proof of pre-transportation inspection where required.
  10. Where required, a copy of a manifest must accompany the load at the time of disposaland must be presented to the SCMUA weighmaster.
  11. Disposal fee is in accordance with the current tipping rate at the Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority and is based on the weight of the load.  For current rate information, call 579-6998, Extension 101.
If you require any additional information or need assistance completing the application, please feel free to call the SCMUA offices during normal working hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.




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