OAR 340-090-0068
Determination of Material-Specific Recovery Rates

(1)

DEQ must determine the recovery rate for each material specified in ORS 459A.010 (Policy)(1)(c) based on the amount of that material that is recovered from within Oregon each year, divided by the amount of that material that is generated within Oregon each year.

(a)

The amount of material recovered from within Oregon must be determined based on surveying and reporting requirements specified in OAR 340-090-0100 (Reporting Requirements).

(b)

The amount of material that is generated within Oregon each year means the combined amounts of material recovered and material disposed of, for material disposed or recovered from Oregon sources.

(c)

Unless otherwise specified, determining the amount of material disposed of must be based on results from periodic waste composition studies specified in ORS 459A.035 (Solid waste composition study), when combined with data on the total amount of solid waste disposed as specified in ORS 459A.010 (Policy)(3)(d).

(2)

For the purpose of determining the recovery rate of food waste under ORS 459A.010 (Policy)(1)(c) and this rule, food waste does not include:

(a)

Crop residue or other agricultural waste;

(b)

Waste from industrial-scale food processing facilities;

(c)

Waste which is composted on the site of generation; and

(d)

Waste that is disposed of directly by the generator to a sewage or septic system.

(3)

As used in this section, “plastic” means a material composed of synthetic polymers such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, polylactic acid, and other similar polymers, but does not include materials commonly referred to as rubber or materials that are naturally-produced polymers, such as proteins or starches. For the purpose of determining the recovery rate of plastic waste under ORS 459A.010 (Policy)(1)(c) and this rule, plastic waste:

(a)

Includes post-consumer plastic items that are entirely made of plastic or that contain small amounts of easily-removed non-plastic items, such as metal handles on five-gallon plastic buckets; and

(b)

Does not include plastic in multi-material items, such as electronics, automobiles, appliances, mixed-material toys, or household goods.

(4)

As used in this rule, “carpet” means a manufactured article that is used in commercial or residential buildings affixed or placed on the floor or building walking surface as a decorative or functional building interior feature and that is primarily constructed of a top visible surface of synthetic or natural face fibers or yarns or tufts attached to a backing system derived from synthetic or natural materials.

(a)

Examples of carpet include, but are not limited to:
(i)
Commercial or residential broadloom carpet;
(ii)
Modular carpet tiles; and
(iii)
Indoor/outdoor carpet used as a floor surfacing in exterior applications.

(b)

Examples of materials that are not carpet include:
(i)
Rugs or similar floor coverings that are either not affixed to the floor or not intended to cover the entire floor surface;
(ii)
Pads, cushions, or underlayment used in conjunction with, or separately from, a carpet; and
(iii)
Artificial turf.

(5)

For the purpose of determining the recovery rate of carpet waste under ORS 459A.010 (Policy)(1)(d) and this rule:

(a)

Any carpet that is collected and then discarded may not be considered as being recovered; and

(b)

For carpet where, at a minimum, the face fiber is recovered and used, the entire carpet is considered as having been recovered.

(6)

DEQ may determine the recovery rate for carpet under ORS 459A.010 (Policy)(1)(d) based on:

(a)

The method described in section (1) of this rule; or

(b)

A different method of estimating the generation of carpet based on Oregon carpet sales data and an estimate of how much of that carpet is used as replacement carpet rather than in new construction.

(7)

If DEQ calculates carpet recovery under section (7)(b), then DEQ must report, in any reports the legislature requires, recovery rates of carpet using both methods in section (7).

Source: Rule 340-090-0068 — Determination of Material-Specific Recovery Rates, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=340-090-0068.

340‑090‑0005
Purpose 340‑090‑0010
Definitions 340‑090‑0015
Scope and Applicability 340‑090‑0020
Opportunity to Recycle 340‑090‑0030
General Requirements 340‑090‑0040
Local Government Recycling Program Elements 340‑090‑0041
Contamination Reduction Education Plan 340‑090‑0042
Waste Prevention and Reuse Programs 340‑090‑0050
Wasteshed Designation and Recovery Rates 340‑090‑0060
Determination of Wasteshed and Overall Statewide Recovery Rates 340‑090‑0068
Determination of Material-Specific Recovery Rates 340‑090‑0070
Principal Recyclable Material 340‑090‑0080
Alternative Methods for Providing the Opportunity to Recycle 340‑090‑0090
Collection of Recyclable Materials 340‑090‑0100
Reporting Requirements 340‑090‑0110
Minimum Content Reporting Requirements 340‑090‑0120
Confidential Information 340‑090‑0130
Fair Market Value Exemption 340‑090‑0140
Recyclable Material 340‑090‑0150
Due Consideration 340‑090‑0180
Used Oil Recycling Signs 340‑090‑0190
Yard Debris Recycling Charges 340‑090‑0310
Rigid Plastic Containers: Purpose 340‑090‑0320
Definitions 340‑090‑0330
Rigid Plastic Containers 340‑090‑0340
Exempt Rigid Plastic Containers 340‑090‑0350
Compliance Standards 340‑090‑0360
Recycled Content Compliance 340‑090‑0370
Recycling Rate Compliance 340‑090‑0380
Recycling Rate Calculation 340‑090‑0390
Waste Composition 340‑090‑0400
Responsibilities of a Product Manufacturer 340‑090‑0410
Responsibilities of a Container Manufacturer 340‑090‑0420
Confidential Information Procedure 340‑090‑0430
Violations 340‑090‑0510
Mercury Thermostat Labeling
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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