inert waste definition

inert waste means waste that—
inert waste means waste that does not undergo any significant physical, chemical or biological transformations. Inert waste will not dissolve, burn or otherwise physically or chemically react, biodegrade or adversely affect other matter with which it comes into contact in a way likely to give rise to environmental pollution or harm human health. The total leachability and pollutant content of the waste and the ecotoxicity of the leachate must be insignificant, and in particular not endanger the quality of surface water and/or groundwater
inert waste means any solid waste that will not decompose biologically, burn, serve as food for vectors, form a gas, cause an odor, or form a contaminated leachate, as determined in accordance with Section 811.202(b). Such inert wastes shall include only non-biodegradable and non-putrescible solid wastes. Inert wastes may include, but are not limited to, bricks, masonry and concrete (cured for 60 days or more).

Examples of inert waste in a sentence

  • Inert waste may be delivered to System disposal sites and to disposal sites exempt under SCC 8.56.140.


More Definitions of inert waste

inert waste means solid waste which is physically, chemically and biologically stable from further degradation and considered to be nonreactive. Inert wastes include rubble, concrete, broken bricks, bricks, and blocks.
inert waste means non-hazardous waste that does not undergo any significant physical, chemical or biological transformations. Inert waste does not dissolve, burn or otherwise physically or chemically react, biodegrade
inert waste means any material meeting the definition of “Inert Waste” as defined in Title 27, California Code of Regulations, Division 2, Subdivision 1, Chapter 3, Subchapter 2, Article 2, Section 20230(a) (effective July 18, 1997).
inert waste means waste which is neither chemically nor biologically reactive and will not decompose;
inert waste means solid wastes that meet the criteria for inert waste in WAC 173-350-990.
inert waste means noncombustible, nonhazardous solid wastes that retain their physical and chemical structure under expected conditions of disposal, including wastes that exhibit resistance to biological or chemical change.
inert waste means any waste that, when placed in a landfill is reasonably expected not to undergo any physical, chemical, and/or biological changes to such an extent as to cause pollution or hazard to public health and safety.