In response to expiring state waivers, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control will no longer allow the landfill disposal of treated wood waste (TWW), effective January 1, 2021. TWW is any wood treated with chemical preservatives to protect it from insects or decay. Residents and businesses will need to find alternative disposal options for TWW, including but not limited to:

  • Fence posts
  • Sill plates
  • Landscape timbers
  • Pilings
  • Guard rails
  • Decking
  • Patio posts
  • Railroad ties, and more

Current statute (HSC 25150.7) and regulations (22 CCR 67386.1 et seq.) allow TWW to be handled with Alternative Management Standards (AMS).

To read the full story, visit http://www.oc-breeze.com/2020/11/24/190564_department-of-toxic-substances-control-bans-treated-wood-from-landfills-beginning-january-2021/.
Author: Orange County Breeze

 

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