Marlborough Sounds Resource Management Plan 20 March 2014 36.1.7.7 Rural Rubbish Disposal Sites The discharge of any contaminant into or onto land associated with the disposal of farm related solid waste is a Permitted Activity on properties of more than 2 hectares, provided that the following conditions are met: a) The waste does not include hazardous substances, including residues in containers; b) The waste disposal area is to be sited so that no discharge can enter water at any time or under any circumstances, and shall be a minimum of; − 50 metres from any surface waterbody, water supply bore, or coastal marine area or drainage channel; and − 1 metre above the level of the ground water table at all times; c) The waste disposal area is to be sited a minimum of 100 metres from any property boundary or dwelling; d) The waste comprises only waste generated on that property; and e) The surface area of the waste disposal site does not exceed 100m². 36.1.7.8 Making of Silage and Composting Greenwaste The discharge of any contaminant associated with the making and storage of silage or the composting of green waste is a Permitted Activity, provided that the following conditions are met. 36.1.7.8.1 Conditions a) The discharge shall occur no less than 50 metres from any surfacewater, groundwater bore or coastal water or drainage channel; and b) The discharge shall not lead directly into or adversely affect any ground- water, surfacewater or coastal water. 36.1.7.9 Spray Application of Agrichemicals 36.1.7.9.1 Domestic Use The discharge of a contaminant or contaminants onto land or into air in connection with the spray application of agrichemicals on domestic or residential properties is a permitted activity provided that the person responsible for the activity shall: a) Apply sprays in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations; b) Notify the Council as soon as practicable (within one hour) in the case of accidental discharge into a waterbody; c) Take all reasonable steps to ensure that no spray drift occurs beyond the boundary of the property; and d) Apply sprays in a manner which does not cause or is not likely to cause deposition into surfacewaters. 36.1.7.9.2 Application in Public Places The discharge of a contaminant or contaminants onto land or into air in connection with the spray application of agrichemicals in areas to which the public has ready access including, but not limited to: 36 - 14