Section 287.27. Materials recovered for reuse or recycling.

 

(1)   Definition. In this section, “materials recovery facility" means a facility where the materials specified in sub. (4) (b) or s. 287.07 (3) or (4) , not mixed with other solid waste, are processed for reuse or recycling by conversion into a consumer product or a product which is used as a raw material in a commercial or industrial process. “Materials recovery facility" does not include a facility operated by a pulp or paper mill which utilizes fiber or paper that has been separated from waste for use as a raw material in a commercial product.

(2)   Reports by materials recovery facilities. Annually, the owner or operator of a materials recovery facility shall report to the department the amount of each of the materials specified in s. 287.07 (3) or (4) and any other materials specified by the department under sub. (4) (b) that the materials recovery facility receives and that were recovered from waste generated in this state.

(3)   Reports by trade associations. A trade association may submit a report to the department containing the information required under sub. (2) in aggregate form for 2 or more materials recovery facilities that are affiliated with the trade association. A report under this subsection shall identify each materials recovery facility for which it is reporting. A materials recovery facility that is covered by a report under this subsection shall be considered to be in compliance with sub. (2) .

(4)   Rules. The department, by rule, may do any of the following:

(a) Specify the form and manner of reporting under subs. (2) and (3) .

(b) Specify additional materials that the owner or operator of a materials recovery facility must report under sub. (2) or (3) .

(c) Exempt certain materials recovery facilities from all or a part of the reporting requirements of subs. (2) and (3) if the reports are not needed for the calculation of solid waste reuse or recycling rates under s. 287.19 (1) (a) 2.

1997 a. 60 .