Summary of Federal Requirements
Open dumping is prohibited.
An open dumping is defined as a land disposal site at which solid
wastes are disposed of in a manner that does not protect the
environment, are susceptible to open burning, and are exposed to the
elements, vectors, and scavengers.
Open dumping can include
solid waste disposal facilities or practices that pose a reasonable
probability of adverse effects on health or the environment.
An officially designated Municipal Solid Waste Landfill (MSWLF) is not an open dump.
An officially designated Sanitary Waste Landfill is not an open dump.
An officially designated Construction and Demolition Debris Landfill is not an open dump.
If items such as
refrigerators are dumped on federal property, unless the owners can be
identified, the Federal Agency is responsible for disposal, including
appropriate handling of CFCs/halons or hazardous waste.
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