5.3. & 5.4. PCSR 06-09-2009 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Litter Control. As is the current practice, ERL will engage in a regular and routine litter • maintenance and removal program extending one-half mile north and south of the entrance to the Landfill and to any other areas adversely impacted by debris related to Landfill operations as may be determined by the City. Litter will be removed from these areas not less than once per week and more often if necessary because of spills or complaints from neighboring property owners, and ensure that these areas are kept free of litter generated by truck traffic traveling to and from the Landfill. In addition: The SDA will be surrounded by a 16-foot high galvanized steel fence that prevents litter from escaping the site. ERL employs a fulltime litter picker. ERL will inspect all trucks leaving the Landfill to ensure that they are either fully enclosed or covered, and/or clean, and will not spread litter on surrounding streets and roadways as they leave. Odor. Odors will be controlled by minimizing the size of the active disposal area, properly covering the waste daily, and by incorporation of the gas collection system (gas extraction/ power generation system) for the SDA. The facility operates in accordance with an approved Odor Control Plan and constantly monitors for potential odor issues. Odor complaints received by the facility are tracked, and the Landfill promptly investigates every odor complaint and takes corrective actions when odors can be traced to a specific condition. The ERL routinely monitors and tests emissions from the landfill, enclosed flare, and landfill gas to energy plant as required by both the facility's air quality and solid waste permits, and will continue to do so. Surface scans at the existing landfill site are also regularly performed by ERL in compliance with the facility's permit. Performance testing of the enclosed flare and internal combustion engines are all • within permitted levels. There is a potential for odor releases from the SDA, however, this potential is not an increase over current conditions. The ERL has an odor complaint tracking system in place, and promptly investigates all complaints received. • Safe .The Landfill will adhere to applicable safety standards. - The landfill will have a security fence around the perimeter of the site. A gate is provided at the entrance to the site and kept locked when an attendant is not on duty. - Adequate communication facilities are provided for emergency purposes, including mobile phones and two-way radios. - Emergency first aid equipment consisting of at least one first aid kit kept near the working face, and at least one shower on site available to all personnel and customers will be supplied. - At least one of every four Landfill personnel will be trained in first aid and CPR. - ERL will, during all hours of operation, maintain and operate a separate suitable and safe disposal area for the dumping of small loads by pickup trucks, cars, and trailers. This separate site will be located and operated with due regard for the nature of the vehicles bringing such loads, and the normal frequency of such dumping. ^ Equipment and Storaoe Facilities. Adequate equipment will be supplied capable of spreading and compacting the refuse as received. At least one machine capable of covering the working face, in its entirety at the end of the day, will be supplied. As under existing conditions, adequate on-site shelter will be provided for maintenance and storage, sufficient to supply • the equipment required, during cold weather operations. Elk River Landfill SDA I~ Section 4-6 Land Use Application ~ ~ BOn25t1'00 Wencl<