Oklahoma Statewide Rule
Oklahoma Solid Waste Disposal Universal Standards
Key Facts
- Authority
- Title 27A O.S. 2-10-101
- Regulator
- Oklahoma DEQ
- Tire disposal
- Permitted facilities only
- Battery disposal
- Recycling required
- Felony threshold
- Over 500 pounds
Summary
The Oklahoma Solid Waste Management Act under Title 27A O.S. Sections 2-10-101 through 2-10-901 universally governs disposal of bulk waste, appliances, and prohibited items. Illegal dumping is a statewide crime regardless of local ordinances.
§27A-2-10-301. Permit required - Exemptions - Remediation projects. A. Except as otherwise specified in this section: 1. No person shall dispose of solid waste at any site or facility other than a site or facility for which a permit for solid or hazardous waste disposal has been issued by the Department of Environmental Quality; 2. No person shall own or operate a site or facility at which solid waste is disposed other than a site or facility for which a permit for solid or hazardous waste disposal has been issued by the Department; 3. No person shall knowingly transport solid waste to an unpermitted site or facility; and
Full Breakdown
Title 27A O.S. Sections 2-10-101 through 2-10-901 establish the Oklahoma Solid Waste Management Act administered by the Department of Environmental Quality. The Act universally prohibits open dumping of solid waste, requires lead-acid batteries and waste tires to enter approved recycling channels, and mandates that bulky waste be delivered to permitted transfer stations or landfills. Title 21 O.S. Section 1761.1 makes littering and illegal dumping a criminal offense with escalating penalties based on weight. Cities operate collection programs locally, but the disposal-end standards, landfill permitting, and criminal dumping penalties apply statewide and cannot be relaxed by municipalities.
Violations & Penalties
Illegal dumping under Title 21 O.S. 1761.1 ranges from a $200 fine for under 10 pounds to a felony with fines up to $5,000 for over 500 pounds, plus cleanup costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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