NR 502.05(3)(k)8.8. If the certification required in subd. 7. is not submitted with a license renewal application prior to expiration of any license period, the facility shall pay compliance inspections fees in accordance with s. NR 520.04 (7) for up to 2 inspections completed by the department during the subsequent license period.

NR 502.05(4)(a)(a) Except as otherwise specified in this section, new or expanded solid waste storage facilities may not be located in any of the following areas, unless an exemption is granted under par. (b):

NR 502.05(4)(a)5.5. Within 250 feet of land owned by a person other than the owner or operator of the facility, unless the facility is screened by natural objects, plantings, fences or other appropriate means so that it is not visible from the property boundary.

NR 502.05(4)(a)6.6. Within 1,000 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way of any state trunk highway, interstate or federal aid primary highway or the boundary of any public park or state natural area under ss. 23.27 (1) and 23.28 (1), Stats., unless the facility is screened by natural objects, plantings, fences or other appropriate means so that it is not visible from the highway, park or state natural area.

NR 502.05(4)(a)7.7. Within 10,000 feet of any airport runway used or planned to be used by turbojet aircraft or within 5,000 feet of any airport runway used only by piston type aircraft or within other areas where a substantial bird hazard to aircraft would be created. This criterion is applicable only when the facility will be used for handling putrescible waste.

NR 502.05(4)(b)(b) The locational criteria listed under par. (a) 2. to 7. do not apply to containerized waste storage or storage within an enclosed building. However, the department may require containerized and enclosed solid waste storage facilities to meet specified locational criteria in par. (a) if there is significant potential for the facility to cause environmental pollution as defined in s. 283.01 (6m), Stats., nuisance conditions or bird hazard to aircraft. The department may grant exemptions from the requirements of par. (a) 2. to 7. only upon demonstration by the applicant of circumstances which warrant the exemption. Exemptions from compliance with par. (a) 1. may not be granted.

NR 502.05(5)(5) Operational requirements for containerized storage facilities. No person may operate or maintain a containerized storage facility except in conformance with the following minimum operational requirements:

NR 502.05(5)(a)(a) Storage containers shall be durable, rust resistant, nonabsorbent, leak-proof, easy to clean and able to effectively contain the stored waste. If garbage or similar putrescible wastes are stored, the containers shall have close-fitting, fly-tight covers and be constructed of light-weight durable material.

NR 502.05(5)(b)(b) Covers and containers shall be maintained in good condition.

NR 502.05(5)(c)(c) Containers handling municipal solid waste shall be removed and emptied at least once per week, or more often if conditions warrant. Containers handling nonputrescible industrial waste shall be removed and emptied as necessary, but at least once every 90 days.

NR 502.05(5)(d)(d) All weather access shall be provided and maintained.

NR 502.05(5)(e)(e) Effective means shall be provided to control flies, rodents and other vectors.

NR 502.05(5)(f)(f) Objects too large for the containers shall be stored in a nuisance-free manner.

NR 502.05(5)(g)(g) Periodic clean-up and maintenance of the storage container and surrounding area shall be conducted to keep it aesthetically pleasing and nuisance-free. This maintenance shall be the responsibility of the property owner where the containers are located as well as the owner of the containers.

NR 502.05(5)(h)(h) Gates, fencing and an attendant or other appropriate access restrictions shall be provided, as specified by the department, to prevent nuisance conditions or if mechanical compaction equipment is part of the facility.

NR 502.05(5)(i)(i) Disposal of solid waste is not allowed at a storage facility.

NR 502.05(5)(j)(j) Solid waste may not be burned.

NR 502.05(5)(k)(k) The facility shall be operated and maintained in a sanitary, nuisance-free manner so as to protect the environment and the public health.

NR 502.05(5)(L)(L) Adequate storm water drainage shall be maintained on and around the facility.

NR 502.05(6)(6) Operational requirements for noncontainerized storage facilities. No person may operate or maintain a noncontainerized storage facility except in conformance with an approved plan of operation and the following minimum operational requirements: