2006 Minnesota Statutes

116.875 AUTHORIZED MANAGEMENT METHODS.
    Subdivision 1. Disposal. Notwithstanding any other law, a person who disposes of residential
lead paint waste in the state may dispose of the waste at:
(1) a land disposal facility that meets the requirements of Minnesota Rules, chapter 7045;
(2) a facility that meets the requirements for a new mixed municipal solid waste land disposal
facility under Minnesota Rules, chapter 7035, that began operation after January 1, 1989;
(3) a demolition debris land disposal facility equipped with a clay or artificial liner and
leachate collection system; or
(4) a solid waste incinerator ash landfill if disposal is approved by the commissioner in
accordance with agency rules.
    Subd. 2. Management responsibility; not transferable to occupant. (a) A person whose
activities produce residential lead paint waste is responsible for the management and proper
disposal of the waste.
(b) When residential lead paint waste is produced by activities of a person other than the
occupant of the residence from which the waste is removed, the person shall not leave the
residential lead paint waste at that residence and shall not transfer responsibility for managing or
disposing of the waste to the occupant.
    Subd. 3. Waste produced by occupant. Residential lead paint waste produced by activities
of the occupant of the residence from which the waste is removed must be managed as provided
by law for household hazardous waste.
    Subd. 4. Demolition debris. Residential lead paint waste attached to woodwork, walls, or
other elements removed from the structure of a residence that constitute demolition debris may be
disposed of at any permitted demolition debris land disposal facility.
History: 1Sp1993 c 1 art 9 s 14