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Page 28 measures to avoid, minimize or mitigate adverse effects from the generation/storage of solid waste including source reduction and recycling. The construction process is not anticipated to generate/store substantial solid or hazardous waste. Construction contractors will be required to dispose of waste generated at the project area during construction. Waste is anticipated to include typical construction debris (lumber, siding, roofing materials, etc.). Contractors will be expected to minimize and mitigate adverse effects from solid waste generation and storage by recycling construction waste to the degree practicable. Waste will be disposed of in accordance with MPCA regulations and the NPDES Construction Stormwater Permit. Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) manages the City’s curbside garbage collection service, which is provided by Republic Services (30). The Elk River landfill is located at the northern border of the City “and is a regional waste facility owned and operated by Waste Management of Minnesota, Inc. Historically, approximately half of the municipal solid waste (MSW) generated in Sherburne County” has been directed there (5). The landfill is expected to reach capacity in 2030 (5). Elk River Municipal Utilities manages the City's every-other-week single-stream recycling. These services are provided by Republic Services (30). The City also allows residents to voluntarily participate in organic recycling. Generated municipal waste will be typical of a residential/commercial development. c) Project related use/storage of hazardous materials - Describe chemicals/hazardous materials used/stored during construction and/or operation of the project including method of storage. Indicate the number, location and size of any new above or below ground tanks to store petroleum or other materials. Indicate the number, location, size and age of existing tanks on the property that the project will use. Discuss potential environmental effects from accidental spill or release of hazardous materials. Identify measures to avoid, minimize or mitigate adverse effects from the use/storage of chemicals/hazardous materials including source reduction and recycling. Include development of a spill prevention plan. The construction phase may require temporary storage of fuel for equipment and the containment area will be in compliance with local and state regulations. The development is not anticipated to require substantial amounts of chemical/hazardous material storage. A tenant for the commercial/retail lot is not known at this time. A portion of the space is expected to be a gas station with retail and carwash space. While petroleum tanks are not currently located within this portion of the project area, if/when they are constructed, they will be constructed and contained in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal standards. The residential portion of the development will likely include the generation/storage of small amounts of typical household cleaners, paints, lubricants, and small engine fuels over time.