HomeMy WebLinkAboutGEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION_ ROUTINE INSPECTION- DEANS BRIDGE MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILL ,, \ GEoRGIL.
Richard
Central E. Dunn,District Director
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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 3525 Walton Way Extension
Augusta,Georgia 30909
ENVIRONMENT/NI.PROTECTION DIVISION 706-667-4343
- February 27,2017 RECEIVED MAR 0 2017
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Mayor Hardie Davis 4 2‘p
City of Augusta �� �7
535 Telfair Street ' M N1,3
IAAugusta, GA 30901 N MAR 2017
Landfill Inspection
Clerk of Commission Deans Bridge Rd. MSWL
00 ®cLco No. 121-15 (SL)& 121-016(SL),
<9 'CV 121-016D(SL)& 121-018 (MSWL)
Richmond County
Dear Mayor Davis:
On February 20, 2017,I conducted a routine inspection of the above referenced facility. The purpose of the
inspection was to evaluate the performance of the facility with the respect to the requirements of the facility's
approved Closure/Post Closure Care Plan, Closure certificate, approved Design and Operational Plan,the Georgia
Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Act,and the Rules for Solid Waste Management.
Details of the inspection may be reviewed on the enclosed inspection checklist. The facility is found to be in
compliance. Operations at the working face of Phase III were observed and found to be acceptable. Closed
landfills were observed and are adequately vegetated. No erosion rills were seen at the closed landfills. I
observed a large population of the monitoring wells which were in good condition.
The inert waste landfill has been closed. Vegetation has been established. Small,occasional bare spots should be
re-vegetated this spring.
The project described in my last report(re-shaping slopes on the northwest sides of Phase III)is largely complete.
Now the facility can capture more air space for waste disposal as it expands vertically.
There were very heavy rainfall amounts in January in Augusta,which presented challenges to landfill slopes. I
observed some final slope areas in Phase III with thin vegetation, and there are areas(particularly on the north and
northwest sides)where gullies have been formed because of the heavy rains. These areas need to be filled and re-
vegetated. I did not see gullies deep enough to expose waste.
I wish to thank Mr. McKinley Williams,Landfill Operator for his assistance during inspection and for the
operational information provided, and also Mrs.Lori Videtto,Assistant Director for the documentation
organization. Should you have any questions regarding this report,please contact us at any time.
Sincerely yours,
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Joe B. Sills
Environmental Engineer
Enclosures: landfill inspection report checklist and photos
\ xc: Mr.Mark Johnson,Director,Solid Waste Handling Facility, 4330 Deans Bridge Road,Blythe,GA 30805
ECD Files/SW/Richmond County/Deans Bridge Road
County: Richmond
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Date: 20-Feb-17
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Permit#: 121-018 (MSWL)
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECLION DIVLSION
East Central District
3525 Walton Way Extension
Augusta, Georgia 30909
Municipal Solid Waste Evaluation Report
Facility Name: Deans Bridge Municipal Solid Waste Landfill
Compliance Status and Schedule
Current Status: In Compliance D Out of Compliance ❑ Schedule ❑ Priority
Performance Points= 95 (See Below)
Compliance Schedule Status In Out N/A Date Due
Approved Closure/Post-closure ❑ ❑ D
Approved Groundwater System D ❑ ❑
Groundwater Assessment Monitoring D ❑ ❑
Approved Methane System D ❑ ❑
Financial Responsibility D ❑ ❑
Other D ❑ ❑
Violations in Categories I& II will result in automatic "out of compliance" status.
I. Permit and D&O Plan Compliance
Operational and Maintenance
Items of Major Environmental Impact Construction Violations(Explain) Violations(Explain)
A. Groundwater
B. Surface Water Protection
1. Sediment Control
2. Leachate Control
3. Disposal in Water
C. Air Protection
1. Open Burning
2. Methane
Elevated Levels
Remediation Plan
D. Land Protection
1. Buffers
2. Sequence of Fill
3. Survey Control
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II. Major Act and Rules Requirements Compliance
Compliance Status
Out
1. Certified Operator ❑
Name: McKinley Williams#588 ❑
2. Maintaining Operating Record ❑
3. Weighing Procedures ❑
4. Prohibited Acts ❑
5. Prohibited Waste Disposal ❑
6. Construction Certification
Violations in Category III resulting in less than "80" rating is "out of compliance."
III.Performance Requirements Compliance
Compliance Status
1. Environmental Protection: Out Points
A. Water
1. Water monitoring data current,accompanied ❑ 5
by certification statement; 0,5
water monitoring points identified, accessible ❑
and in good condition
2. Leachate control maintained; ❑ 5
runoff directed to permanent sediment control 0,5
impoundment; ❑
sediment control structures maintained(ponds
cleaned, silt fences maintained, etc.) ❑
B. Air
1. Dust control on access roads; ❑ 5
0,5
2. Methane gas monitoring data current; ❑ 5
methane gas structures maintained ❑ 0,5
C. Land
1. Facility buffers delineated and maintained; ❑ 5
facility survey control established and maintained ❑ 0,5
2. Disturbed areas, including stockpiles,protected,
stabilized, and maintained(exposed for more than ❑ 5
three months). 0,5
2. Unloading:
A. Restricted to working face or immediate vicinity ❑ 5
B. Information and direction signs ❑ 0,5
3. Spreading and Compaction:
A. Waste spread in uniform layers, generally two feet thick ❑ 5
B. Waste compacted to smallest practical volume ❑ 0,5
C. Size of working face minimized ❑
4. Daily Cover:
A. Compacted,clean earth, 6"thickness(minimum); or ❑ 5
alternate cover applied in approved manner 0,5
' B. Placed over waste within 24 hours ❑ 5
C. Adequate vector control ❑ 0,5
Compliance Status
Out Points
5. Intermediate Cover:
A. Compacted, clean earth, l'thickness(minimum) El 5
0,5
B. Placed over each portion of any intermediate lift/area ❑ 5
following completion of that portion 0,5
6. Final Cover:
A. Final cover applied and certified according to closure plan El 5
0,5
B. Finished areas vegetated and stabilized per closure plan El 0
0,5
7. Grading and Drainage:
A. Slopes of disposal area sufficient to maximize runoff and El 5
minimize erosion(3%to 33% -final grade) 0,5
B. Surface water run-on and runoff controls provided El 5
and maintained 0,5
8. Continuity of Operation:
A. All weather access road to disposal area El 5
B. Provisions for prompt equipment repair or replacement ❑ 0,5
C. Access authorized to authorized entrance ❑
D. Authorized entrance closed when site is not in operation ❑
9. Rubbish and Litter Control:
A. Exposed rubbish and debris(except in designated El 5
recovered materials area) 0,5
B. Litter control(fencing or other barriers, daily policing) ❑
10. Fire Protection:
A. Earth stockpile one day supply within 200'of working face El 5
B. Approved alternative method ❑ 0,5
C. Soil stockpiles(overburden, fire control, cover)places so
as not to be a "cave in"threat to open trenches
11. Waste Requiring Special Handling:
A. Recovered materials area maintained El 5
B. Yard trimmings composting area maintained ❑ 0,5
C. Proper operation of air curtain destructor ❑
D. Special provisions for immediate disposal of dead El
animals or highly putrescrible waste(eggs, entrails,
offal, etc.)
E. Provisions for handling asbestos or other waste ❑
requiring special handling
Performance Points 95
Location of current operation: Estimated site life remaining: —140 years
(Phase III Area/Trench/Cell 2 Lift 4
Time of inspection: 8:30 a.m. D p.m. ❑ Weather Conditions: Sunny
Reason for inspection: Routine LI Other ❑
Discussed with:
Name Title Address Telephone
Lori Videtto Asst.Director Deans Bridge Road
McKinley Williams Operations Manager Deans Bridge Road
Copy of this report submitted to:
Name Title Address Telephone
Mark Johnson Director Deans Bridge Road
Photographs: Yes CJ No ❑ Location Office files
Inspector: Joe Sills
Reviewer: Ted Staak Review Date:
Attachments:
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Facility Operating Record
Compliance Status
Director In Out N/A
Notified
A. Location Restrictions
1. Airport Safety
a. Location Restriction ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
b. Bird Hazard ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
2. Flood Plains
a. 100 year flood not restricted ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
b. Reduction in floodplain will not cause flooding ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
c. Landfill adequately protected from washout ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
of solid waste
3. Wetlands
a. USCOE jurisdictional determination made ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
b. Permits obtained where necessary ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
4. Seismic Impact Zones(new and lateral expansions) ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
5. Unstable Areas
a. Signature and seal of registered GA P.E. ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
b. Certification of structural integrity ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
B. Procedures for Excluding Prohibited Waste
1. Written procedures for random inspections ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
2. Inspection records ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
3. Personnel records of training ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
4. Copies of notification sent to director when ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
hazardous waste is discovered
C. Gas Monitoring
1. Quarterly monitoring results ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
2. If methane exceeds limits provide written record ❑ ❑ ❑ 0
a. Within 7 days, levels detected and
steps taken to protect human health ❑ ❑ ❑ 0
b. Within 60 days, implementation of
remediation plan and Director notified ❑ ❑ ❑ 0
D. Liquid Waste Restrictions
1. Liquid waste prohibited ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
2. Liner and leachate collection system ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
3. Gas condensate management ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
4. Leachate management records ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
E. Groundwater Monitoring
1. Approved plan 0 0 0 0
'2. Certification of installation El 0 El El
3. Monitoring reports CI CI El CI
Sr 1
'F. Closure and Post Closure Criteria
1. Closure Criteria
a. Approved plan ❑ 2 ❑ ❑
b. Notice of final closure ❑ ❑ ❑ LI
c. Copy of deed to include:
1. Notice of landfill operation ❑ ❑ ❑ 2
2. Legal description location ❑ ❑ ❑ LI
3. Type of waste deposited ❑ ❑ ❑ El
d. Confirmation(written)of b&c
recorded on deed ❑ ❑ ❑ LI
e. Signed compliance certification by
GA P.E. ❑ ❑ ❑ LI
2. Post Closure Criteria
a. Approved plan ❑ ❑ ❑ El
b. Results of all monitoring activities ❑ ❑ ❑ E
c. Notice to Director within 5 days of
exceedance of standards ❑ ❑ ❑ El
d. Remediation plan within 30 days ❑ ❑ ❑ El
e. copy of written approval for removal of
any contaminated material ❑ ❑ ❑ 2
G. Financial Assurance
1. Written cost estimates ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
2. Copy of financial instrument ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
3. Written justification for reduction in cost of
reimbursements paid out ❑ LI ❑ CI
4. Notice to Director for any of the above
necessary ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
H. Measuring and Reporting Requirements
1. Quarterly tonnage reports ❑ El ❑ ❑
2. Annual remaining capacity reports ❑ El ❑ ❑
3. Annual tonnage fees ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
4. Compliance evaluation reports ❑ El ❑ ❑
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