Except as provided in subsection (1) of this section, this chapter applies to all MSW landfills that received solid waste after January 1, 1992.

(1) This chapter does not apply to the following landfills:

(a) Landfills that receive or received only "hazardous waste(s)" as defined in WAC 173-408-020;

(b) "CERCLA regulated landfill" as defined in WAC 173-408-020, if it meets the criteria for exemption set forth in WAC 173-408-040;

(c) Landfills that receive or received only "inert waste or nondecomposable waste(s)" as defined in WAC 173-408-020; or

(d) A "limited purpose landfill" as defined in WAC- 173-408-020.

(2) Jurisdiction.

(a) The owner or operator of a landfill that is located within the jurisdiction of a local authority activated in accordance with chapter 70A.15 RCW must submit all reports and other information required by this chapter to the local authority unless otherwise stated in this chapter.

(b) The owner or operator of a landfill that is not located within any jurisdiction of a local authority activated in accordance with chapter 70A.15 RCW must submit all reports and other information required by this chapter to the department unless otherwise stated in this chapter.