Department of Energy
Department of Energy's Categorical Exclusions (opens in new tab)Categorical Exclusion
B1. Categorical Exclusions Applicable to Facility Operation
Exclusion Text
B1.35 DROP-OFF, COLLECTION, AND TRANSFER FACILITIES FOR RECYCLABLE MATERIALS. Siting, construction, modification, and operation of recycling or compostable material drop-off, collection, and transfer stations on or contiguous to a previously disturbed or developed area and in an area where such a facility would be consistent with existing zoning requirements. The stations would have appropriate facilities and procedures established in accordance with applicable requirements for the handling of recyclable or compostable materials and household hazardous waste (such as paint and pesticides). Except as specified above, the collection of hazardous waste for disposal and the processing of recyclable or compostable materials are not included in this class of actions.
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