Rhode Island's mandatory commercial food-waste diversion law (R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-18.9-17) requires large generators near composting facilities to divert organics, applying uniformly statewide to qualifying entities.
Under R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-18.9-17, enacted in 2014 and amended in subsequent sessions, covered entities generating one ton or more per week of organic waste and located within 15 miles of a permitted composting or anaerobic digestion facility must separate and divert that waste from disposal. The law applies to educational institutions, hospitals, supermarkets, and other large generators statewide; residential generators are exempt. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) enforces compliance under § 23-18.9. Backyard residential composting is encouraged statewide and not subject to permits when handling household organic waste only.
DEM may issue notices of violation and civil penalties up to $1,000 per day under § 23-18.9-9 for noncompliant covered entities; residential composters face no state penalties.
Pawtucket, RI
Pawtucket Code Chapter 286 (adopted 1972, Ord. No. 1369) prohibits noise exceeding the ambient base level by more than 5 dBA at the property line, or sound p...
Pawtucket, RI
Pawtucket's noise ordinance Chapter 286 covers animal noise under its general prohibition on unnecessary noise that disturbs the peace. Habitual barking cons...
Pawtucket, RI
Pawtucket regulates construction noise through Chapter 286 general noise provisions. Construction activities must comply with the 5 dBA above ambient standar...
Pawtucket, RI
Pawtucket regulates amplified music and events. Permits required for public amplification. Residential areas must comply with local noise ordinances.
Pawtucket, RI
Pawtucket's zoning ordinance allows storage of recreational vehicles in private garages and sheds. Tractor trailers are prohibited in residential zones. RVs ...
Pawtucket, RI
Pawtucket regulates driveway construction through building permits and zoning. Vehicles must not block sidewalks. Off-street parking requirements vary by lan...
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