NR 544.08(3)(b)(b) A comparison of the advantages, disadvantages and costs of the proposed alternative to the systems described in s. NR 544.05 (1) and (2). NR 544.08(3)(c)(c) A demonstration that the proposed alternative systems will meet the total collection standard specified in Table 1. NR 544.08(3)(d)(d) A description of operating procedures that will be used to minimize contamination and loss of recyclable materials during collection and processing. NR 544.08(3)(e)(e) A demonstration that the proposed systems will recover the materials specified in s. 287.07 (3) and (4), Stats., from solid waste in as pure a form as is technically feasible and that the materials are marketable. NR 544.08(3)(f)(f) A demonstration of the amount of residual materials resulting from the proposed alternative systems. NR 544.08 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, September, 1993, No. 453, eff. 10-1-93; CR 04-113: am. (1), (2) (intro.), (c), (g), (k), (m), (3) (intro.) and (c), r. (2) (h) Register June 2005 No. 594, eff. 7-1-05. NR 544.09NR 544.09 Initial program or alternative collection or processing system approval process. Upon receipt of a complete application, the department shall either approve or disapprove the application in writing within 90 days. The determination of the department shall be based upon compliance with this chapter. An approval may be conditioned upon any requirements necessary to comply with this chapter. NR 544.09(1)(1) Approval of application. The department shall approve a responsible unit’s application as effective if the following are met: NR 544.09(1)(c)(c) The program is projected to meet the total collection standard in Table 1. NR 544.09(2)(2) Denial of application. The department may deny a responsible unit’s application for approval for any of the following reasons: NR 544.09(2)(c)(c) Failure to demonstrate that the program is likely to achieve the total collection standard in Table 1. NR 544.10(1)(1) Report. A responsible unit with an approved effective recycling program shall submit a report to the department under this section by April 30 of each year. For all measurements, a responsible unit shall use sampling methods or measurements specified by the department. The report shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the department that the recycling program meets the requirements of this chapter and any conditions of the approved program. Reports shall be submitted on forms supplied by the department. NR 544.10 NoteNote: This form, or specific data formats for electronic submittal of the form, may be obtained from the Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Waste Management at 101 S. Webster St., P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707.
NR 544.10(2)(2) Contents of report. The report shall consist of the following: NR 544.10(2)(a)(a) A statement indicating that the program as initially approved is operating or, if there have been changes, a description of those changes. NR 544.10(2)(b)(b) A statement that the recycling ordinance is still in effect and a report on efforts to enforce that ordinance. NR 544.10(2)(c)(c) A statement that the collection system for single family and 2 to 4 unit residences is operating, and, if there have been changes, a description of those changes. NR 544.10(2)(d)(d) The tonnage collected of each material listed in Table 1, except that a multiple-municipality responsible unit, with a combination of rural and other municipalities, may meet a prorated standard for each material for the entire responsible unit. If the tonnage collected does not meet the total standard in Table 1, the report shall include an explanation for the failure to meet that standard and a proposal for improving collection in the following year. NR 544.10(2)(f)(f) A statement identifying how recyclables collected from single family and 2 to 4 unit residences are processed and marketed. Weight slips for marketed material and copies of contracts shall be kept on file. NR 544.10(2)(g)(g) A statement on the participation or compliance at multiple-family dwellings and non-residential facilities and properties including documentation of inspections and response to complaints regarding the recycling program. NR 544.10(2)(h)(h) A statement on opportunities for residents to reduce, reuse or recycle those materials specified in s. 287.07 (1m) and (2), Stats., including opportunities at private facilities accessible to the public.