Georgia

Georgia 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 under Georgia law as industrial solid waste. Reuse of CCBs is not specifically authorized under Georgia law. Informal ash reuse applications appear to primarily involve concrete and gypsum wallboard applications. The Department of Transportation has reportedly been conducting experimental asphalt projects including the use of ash.

Contact Information:
James W. Dunbar
Program Manager
Solid Waste Management Program
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
4244 International Parkway, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30354
Phone:    (404) 362-2572
Email: jim-dunbar@mail.dnr.state.ga.us
Website: www.gadnr.org

Detailed Review of CCB Regulations:
Georgia 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. GA.COMP.R.& REGS. r. 391-3-11-.07(1); 40 CFR 261.4. CCPs are classified under Georgia law as industrial solid waste. GA.CODE ANN. 10-12-8-22(12.1). Currently, reuse of CCPs is not specifically authorized under Georgia law or regulations.

Informal ash reuse applications appear to primarily involve concrete and gypsum wallboard applications. The Department of Transportation has reportedly been conducting experimental asphalt projects including the use of ash.