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Processing and Disposal Facility Exemptions

The Act 90 Authorization requirements do not apply to the following processing or disposal facilities:

  1. Facilities where municipal or residual waste is being land applied through agricultural utilization or land reclamation.
  2. Facilities that operate under a permit-by-rule.
  3. Facilities that are not required to obtain a permit under §271.101 and 287.101 (relating to permit requirement).
  4. Cement kilns burning waste tires as fuel.
  5. Facilities that process electronic waste and components by sorting, disassembling or mechanical processing for beneficial use.
  6. Composting facilities.
  7. Facilities that process municipal or residual waste for beneficial use under an individual or general permit.