At 01:03 AM 6/6/02 -0700, you wrote: >MarkZ wrote: > > many places that require waste be packed out will also NOT let you go in > > if you plan to use plastic bags to pack it in, as then it goes to the > > landfill, creating hazardous waste. > >If the ultimate destination is a landfill, and not a vault toilet, it would >probably be legit to line boom boxes or rocket boxes -- or even just >drybags -- with "Wag Bags". They are touted as biodegradable and >landfill-approved. (Usual disclaimer -- no affiliation; just a satisfied >customer.) > >They can be found at www.altrec.com, www.campmor.com, and other googlable >spots. > >Ann Rougle Am getting ready to do the Green in Utah and here is a cut/paste from the requirements: The current regulation requires that all parties traveling along The Green and Colorado Rivers will use a waste haul out system which will enable the group to pack out all human solid waste and at trips end dispose of the waste through authorized sewer systems, i.e., RV dump stations or by flushing down sewer clean outs. Systems using plastic bag liners are no longer allowed as they are not compatible with these disposal regulations. Under no circumstances is burial of feces allowed for river runners. I think this is for all NPS (BLM ?) permits. Been known to be wrong more than once. Gene Couch *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Thu Jun 06 2002 - 17:47:00 PDT
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