Connecticut

Connecticut regulations adopt by reference the federal regulation that exempts CCBs (including fly ash, bottom ash, slag, and flue gas emission control waste generated primarily from the combustion of coal) from classification as hazardous waste. CCBs are classified as either special or regulated waste. Reuse of CCBs is not specifically authorized under Connecticut law, although a Solid Waste Beneficial Reuse subcommittee has been formed to assist the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection in developing policy and regulations to control reuse of solid waste. A General Permit for CCB reuse may be issued in the future.

Contact Information:
John England
Solid Waste Section
Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection
70 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106; (860) 424-3365
Phone:    (860) 424-3311
Email: john.england@po.state.ct.us

Carey Hurlburt
Beneficial Reuse Subcommittee
Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection
70 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106
Phone:    (860) 424-3248
Website: www.ct.gov/dep/site

Detailed Review of CCB Regulations:
Connecticut regulations adopt by reference the federal regulation which exempts CCPs from classification as hazardous waste. Exempt from hazardous waste regulation are fly ash, bottom ash, slag, and flue gas emission control waste generated primarily from the combustion of coal. CONN. AGENCIES REGS. §22a-449(c)-101(A)(1); 40 CFR 261.4. CCPs are classified as either special waste or regulated waste. CONN. AGENCIES REGS. §22a-209-8.

General permits may be issued for the beneficial reuse of solid waste in Connecticut. Connecticut General Statutes §22a-209f. The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection ("DEP") has formed a Solid Waste Beneficial Reuse subcommittee comprised of business and industry representatives. The purpose of the subcommittee is to provide assistance to the DEP regarding development of policy and regulations to control beneficial reuse of solid waste. The subcommittee prepared a draft guidance document dated October 16, 1998 which describes how waste generators may apply for a beneficial use general permit for their particular waste stream.

The draft guidance identifies criteria a waste generator must present to the DEP in order to obtain a beneficial use general permit. These criteria include:

• General legal background information about the applicant;
• The origin of the waste proposed for beneficial use;
• A detailed description of the proposed type of beneficial use and/or processing activity to be covered by the permit;
• A description of the process by which the solid waste is generated;
• A demonstration that the generator has minimized the quantity and toxicity of the solid waste proposed for beneficial use to the greatest extent;
• A detailed description and full characterization of the waste proposed for beneficial use and of the end use material;
• A detailed description of how the waste will be processed, manufactured, and/or otherwise incorporated into a material for beneficial use;
• A detailed description of how the waste will be handled and stored before and after it is processed;
• A detailed evaluation of potential human health and environmental impacts from the proposed beneficial use; and
• A demonstration that a sufficient or probable market exists for the material proposed for beneficial use.

To date, no CCP generator has applied for a beneficial use general permit. CCPs continue to be sent out of state for disposal or use in concrete.