(415 ILCS 5/22.35)

Sec. 22.35. Mixed municipal waste compost quality standards.

(a) By January 1, 1994, the Agency shall develop and make recommendations to the Board concerning (i) performance standards for mixed municipal waste compost facilities and (ii) testing procedures and standards for the end-product compost produced by mixed municipal waste compost facilities.

The Agency, in cooperation with the Department, shall appoint a Technical Advisory Committee for the purpose of developing these recommendations. Among other things, the Committee shall evaluate environmental and safety considerations, compliance costs, and regulations adopted in other states and countries. The Committee shall have balanced representation and shall include members representing academia, the composting industry, the Department of Agriculture, the landscaping industry, environmental organizations, municipalities, and counties.

Performance standards for mixed municipal waste compost facilities shall at a minimum include:

(1) the management of vectors, potential exposures for human disease, litter, and odor;

(2) the management of surface water and leachate;

(3) provisions restricting the processing of potential contaminants and problem materials, such as heavy metals.

(4) contingency planning for handling residuals and end-product compost material that does not meet requirements of subsection (b);

(5) plans for intended purpose of end-use product; and

(6) a financial assurance plan necessary to restore the site as specified in Agency permit.

(b) By December 1, 1997, the Board shall adopt:

(1) performance standards for mixed municipal waste compost facilities; and

(2) testing procedures and standards for the end-product compost produced by mixed municipal waste compost facilities.

The Board shall evaluate the merits of different standards for end-product compost applications.

(c) Subsection (b)(2) shall not apply to end-product compost used as daily cover or vegetative amendment in the final layer. Subsection (b) applies to any end-product compost offered for sale or use in Illinois.

(d) For the purpose of this Section, "mixed municipal waste" means municipal waste generated by households and commercial businesses that has not been separated for composting at the point of generation.

(Source: P.A. 87-1227; 88-690, eff. 1-24-95.)