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2014 NSC 4TH QUARTER QUARTERLY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT ' Vae, Ea. � ' ea ' January 9, 2015 ' John Carrigan, Section Chief Solid Waste Management Section oe r MASSDEP NORTHEAST REGION ✓A ' 205B Lowell Street &OC oohs a1 ?015 Wilmington, MA 01887 Op y M �A4TN ' RE: Northside Carting, Inc. —Salem Transfer Station Quarterly Compliance Inspection Report 4`s Quarter- 2014 ' Dear Mr. Carrigan: On behalf of Northside Carting, Inc. (NCI) and Thomson Brother's Industries, Inc. (TBI), Green ' Seal Environmental, Inc. (GSE) respectfully submits the enclosed Quarterly Compliance Inspection Report for compliance with the Solid Waste Regulations, 310 CMR 19.000, section 19.207(25) Inspections, promulgated on October 7, 2005 and as their Waste Ban Compliance ' Plan/revised Authorization to Operate approval dated October 17, 2012. During the site inspection, GSE made the following observations/conclusions and ' recommendations: 1. The site appeared fairly well kept and orderly. Limited windblown materials were noted ' on site on the day of inspection. GSE did recommend more frequent debris removal where the live floor trailers are filled using a compactor unit. ' 2. No nuisance conditions(sound, dust or odor) were identified, during the inspection. 3. Three loads (less than 5 cubic yards) of C&D materials were delivered to the facility 1 during the inspection. 4. No loads of brush and leaves/grass clippings from City residents were delivered to the ' facility at the time of inspection. According to Bill Thomson, the existing material being stockpiled on-site will be processed on-site for the vegetative support layer for the landfill 114 State Road,Building B,Sagamore Beach,MA 02562 Phone:(508)888-6034•Fax:(508)888-1506 w .gseenvxom 1 1 Vee,4 Est I ' e 1 Please refer to the attached compliance inspection form for further details. The next inspection of this facility will occur in March or April of 2015 and will incorporate the next inspection and 1 reporting requirements set forth in 310 CMR 19.000. Considerable site improvements are planned for the Salem Transfer Station pending closeout of 1 legal proceedings with the City of Salem and NCI. Legal proceedings with the SJC were recently decided and Northside is waiting for the City to allow Northside to proceed for the site improvements. 1 As required by regulation, the inspections are to be conducted by a registered Professional Engineer, or other Qualified Environmental Professional approved by MassDEP. The resume of 1 the Qualified Environmental Professional that conducted the inspection is attached. Please accept this letter and the accompanying report as my certification that to the best of my 1 knowledge all information is accurate and complete. If you have any questions,please do not hesitate to call. 1 Sincerely, GREEN SEAL ENVIRONMENTAL,INC. 1 C . 1 Gregory C. Wirsen 1 Senior Project Manager Attachments: 1) Compliance Inspection Form 1 2) Resume of Qualified Environmental Professional 1 CC: Salem BOH (hard copy) William Thomson,TBI(hard copy) 1 1 ' 2 i i i 1 i 1 ATTACIIMENT 1 1 COMPLIANCE INSPECTION FORM 1 1 III i 1 ' 1 i 1 1 1 i 1 r vee, F 9. I ' ea Facility: Northside Carting Inc. (NCI)—Salem Transfer Station. Location: Salem, MA Date: 12/30/2014 Observer(s): Gregory C. Wirsen Owner's Representative/Contact(name/#): William Thomson(978) 686-2020 Time: Start—9:20 PM End—10:00 PM ' Weather Conditions: ® clear ® sunny ❑ overcast ❑ dry ❑ light rain ❑ heavy rain ❑ light snow ❑ heavy snow ❑ calm ® light wind ❑ strong wind (wind direction: NW,Temp 23°F ' Reason for Site Visit: ® Routine ❑ Follow-up on previous violation❑ Complaint 19.205: Handling Facility Design Requirements (1) Storm Water Controls. (a) Performance Standard. Storm water controls shall prevent erosion, prevent the discharge of pollutants, protect the physical integrity of the handling facility, and be managed according to applicable standards established by the Department including, but not limited to, the wetlands protection ' regulations at 310 CMR 10.05(6)(b) and the Department's Storm Water Policy. For purposes of meeting the storm water standards established by the Department, recharge shall be permitted at the handling facility only where the recharge will not adversely impact the quality of groundwater leaving the site. Peak rate attenuation shall be in accordance with that described in 310 CMR 19.205(1)(b): Design Standards, and source controls and pollution prevention measures (including design of the handling facility) shall be implemented to prevent discharge of pollutants. This standard applies to the construction and operational phases of the handling facility. (b) Design Standards: GSE Comment: Currently the site has minimal paving and stormwater primarily infiltrates directly into the ground. On the day of inspection construction and demolition materials in the tipping area were under cover and has limited potential to come into contact with stormwater. Please note that significant facility improvements are planned for the the facili�which is currently being out between NCI and the City Salemis currently beingworked out between NCI and the Ci�of Salem. (2) Equipment. (a)The operator shall provide equipment in adequate numbers and of appropriate type and size for the ' proper operation of the handling facility in accordance with good engineering practice and in compliance with 310 CMR 19.000. All compactor or other processing units shall be in duplicate with each unit capable of handling the expected design tons per day; except that only one compactor or processing unit may be satisfactory ' 1.where the handling facility will handle under 150 tons per day, or 2.where adequate facilities to continue operation and/or an alternate method to handle all incoming refuse in an approved and sanitary manner in the event of a failure or breakdown is provided. ' (b)The operator shall make provisions for the routine maintenance of equipment to assure satisfactory performance capability for the various operations of the handling facility. ' 114 State Road,Building B,Sagamore Beach,MA 02562 Phone:(508)888-6034 • Fax:(508)888-1506 w .gseenv.com I vee, e I e (c)The operator shall provide at the site suitable shelter or protection for all equipment and necessary service supplies used in connection with the handling facility. ' (d) The operator shall make arrangements for providing standby equipment in the event of breakdown of regular equipment. Such standby equipment shall be available for use and shall be provided within ' 24 hours of breakdown; otherwise the handling facility shall be closed for receipt of wastes until equipment becomes available. GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance. , (3) Weighing Facilities. ' The operator shall make provision on a continuous basis for the weighing or measuring of refuse delivered to the handling facility. Scales or other measuring devices may be required by the Department as follows: (a)The operator of existing or new handling facilities receiving 100 tons or more per day shall weigh all ' incoming solid waste. (b) Operators of handling facilities that receive less than 100 tons per day shall, on a daily basis, estimate the total weight and volume of waste delivered based upon the capacity of the vehicles which , delivered solid waste to the facility. GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance, however scale replacement plans have been discussed. , 19.206: Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Processing Facilities Requirements ' (1) All handling (unloading, storage, crushing, shredding, chipping, sorting, etc.) of C&D waste shall occur indoors unless otherwise approved by the Department. (2) All processed C&D waste and recovered or recyclable materials shall be stored in a manner appropriate for that material to protect the public health, safety and the environment. In general all , processed C&D wastes (i.e. C&D fines), but not necessarily recovered or recyclable materials, shall be stored in covered containers or in covered piles on impervious surfaces. (3) All storm water, or water used for site operations, that comes in contact with C&D materials and ' recovered or recyclable materials shall be controlled and collected and otherwise properly managed in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal requirements prior to discharge offsite. GSE Comment: On the day of inspection C&D materials were stored under cover ' (within the building) and have limited potential to come into contact with stormwater. Currently the tipping of C&D materials is done partially under cover. The planned facility upgrades will provide for all waste handling to be performed completely under , cover. 2 Yee, E9. I ' 19.207: Handling Facility Operation and Maintenance Requirements (1) General. Operators shall incorporate procedures and practices, in accordance with approved plans and permit conditions, which will prevent pollution of ground water, surface water and ' air quality and prevent dust, odors, noise and other nuisance conditions from developing. GSE Comment: No nuisance conditions were observed on the day of inspection. No significant windblown materials were noted on site. No windblown materials were noted off site.Two trucks were observed dumping their waste loads while GSE inspected the site. (2) Supervision of Operation. (a) The operator of the handling facility shall be under the overall supervision and direction of an engineer or other person qualified and experienced in matters of solid waste handling and disposal. Name: Gregory C. Wirsen (b) The operator of the handling facility shall be knowledgeable of the requirements of 310 CMR 16.00 and 310 CMR 19.000, and of the general operating procedures and plans as prescribed by the design engineer. (c) The operator shall be required to demonstrate familiarity and capability to operate equipment at the handling facility. GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance. (3) Access to Facilities. (a) The operator shall provide and maintain in good repair access roads at the facility. Such access roads shall be paved to minimize dust and designed and constructed so that traffic will flow smoothly and will not be interrupted by inclement weather. (b) The operator shall limit access to the facility to such periods of time as an attendant is on duty and to those persons authorized to use the facility for the disposal of refuse. lilt GSE Comment: The facility in compliance. The surfaces were observed to be in compliance. Thepaved surfaces were observed to be in fair condition. e (4) Security. (a) The operator shall provide sufficient fences or other barriers to prevent access to the facility except at designated points of entry or exit. (b) A gate shall be provided at all access points and shall be locked at all times when the operator or his agent is not on site or during hours when the facility is not operating. GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance. 3 reed f.t. I e ' (5) Posting of the Handling Facility. The operator of a handling facility shall post signs at all access points to the facility which, at minimum, includes the following information: (a)the name(s) of the owner and operator of the facility; (b)a 24-hour emergency telephone number for the facility; ' (c)the hours of operation; (d) a list of solid wastes banned or restricted pursuant to 310 CMR 19.017; (e)other limitations and conditions of access to the facility; and (f)where established by the municipality, penalties for unauthorized use. GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance. (6) Unloading Refuse. The operator shall provide for continuous supervised unloading of refuse from incoming vehicles and shall post appropriate signs or other means to indicate clearly where incoming vehicles are to unload ' the refuse by direction of the attendant or equipment operator on duty. GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance. (7) Special Wastes. No solid waste that has been classified as a special waste pursuant to 310 CMR 19.061(2): Special ' Waste, shall be received or handled at any handling facility unless the provisions of 310 CMR 19.061 are satisfied and the special waste is handled in accordance with any conditions specified by the Department in granting approval to handle the special waste and in accordance with the handling provisions of 310 CMR 19.061. ' Classification of Special Wastes. A solid waste is classified as a special waste if: (a)the waste is a special waste listed in 310 CMR 19.061(3); or (b) the waste will require special management to ensure protection of public health, safety or the environment based upon the physical, biological, or chemical properties of the waste. (3) Listed Special Wastes. Solid wastes that the Department has classified as listed special wastes include: (a) asbestos waste; (b) infectious wastes, except as specified in 310 CMR 19.061(6)(c)4.; (c) sludges, including but not limited to wastewater treatment sludges, drinking water treatment sludges ' and industrial process wastewater treatment sludges. GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance. (8) Banned or Restricted Solid Wastes. Solid wastes which have been banned or restricted from transfer or disposal pursuant to 310 CMR , 19.017: Waste Bans, shall be managed at a handling facility in accordance with the approved facility plan prepared and approved in accordance with 310 CMR 19.017(5)unless an exception has been granted under 310 CMR 19.017(6). Note: Review facility specific Waste Ban Compliance Plan ' GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance. Per the NCI Waste Ban. all C&D materials (excluding source separated ABC and brush & yard waste) are transferred to ' TBI North Andover for further processing and recycling. 4 Yee' FA I ea._, (9) Hazardous Waste. (a) No operator shall handle any material subject to the Hazardous Waste Regulations, 310 CMR 30.000, at a solid waste handling facility permitted pursuant to M.G.L. c. 111, § 150A, except that waste oil and household hazardous waste may be collected at a facility pursuant to 310 CMR 19.207(10). (b) The operator shall implement a program, approved by the Department, for detection and exclusion ' of hazardous wastes. (c) The operator shall, within 24 hours, notify the Department and the board of health of the discovery of any material subject to 310 CMR 30.000: Hazardous Waste. GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance. (10) Household Hazardous Waste and Waste Oil Collections at Handling Facilities. If household hazardous waste and waste oil are collected at handling facilities, the household ' hazardous waste and/or waste oil shall be collected with prior notice to DEP and in compliance with either: (a) 310 CMR 30.392: Events for the Accumulation of Household Hazardous Waste and/or Hazardous Waste Generated by Very Small Quantity Generators, or ' b)310 CMR 30.393: Centers for the Accumulation of Hazardous Waste Generated by Households and/or Very Small Quantity Generators. Note: If waste oil is collected, the facility registration, storage area labeling and shipping records should be checked. GSE Comment: Not applicable. (11) Bulky Waste. (a)An operator may accept bulky wastes where: 1. the handling of such wastes is consistent with the facility's site assignment and/or permit; and 2. the handling of such wastes can be carried out in a manner which is manageable and compatible with the facility's operation and maintenance plan and environmental control systems. (b) The Department may disallow or place conditions on the handling of bulky waste at a handling facility in order to protect the engineering or operational integrity of the facility. (c)The board of health may, by regulation, specify the maximum size of large, heavy, or bulky items to be managed at the handling facility and may prohibit altogether the handling of certain items. GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance. ' (d) If brush is accepted at the handling facility, provisions should be made for the brush to be received in bundles no larger in size than can be handled in an acceptable and sanitary manner by the specific equipment. Brush should not be allowed to accumulate beyond 48 hours after deposition at the ' handling facility. 5 Yee, Fel ea t Description of status of brush collection area, if any. GSE Comment: The brush area was observed neat and orderly on the day of inspection ' with no nuisance conditions noted. A stockpile of yard waste was noted at the rear portion of the property which is slated to be processed on-site and used for the landfill ' closure. (12) Liquid Wastes. ' (a) No liquid wastes shall be managed at a handling facility. With the exception of septage, contained liquid wastes generated by and produced in the normal operation of a household shall not be considered to be liquid wastes unless expressly excluded through 310 CMR 19.017: Waste Bans. ' (b) For the purpose of 310 CMR 19.130 liquid wastes means any material that drains freely or contains free draining liquids, as determined by using the Paint Filter Liquids Test, Method 9095 as described in USEPA Publication SW-846. GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance. ` 1 ) Bird Hazards. The operator of facilities located in proximity to airports shall operate and maintain the facility in such , manner as to minimize, to the extent practicable, the potential for the facility to pose a bird hazard to aircraft. GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance. ' (14) Dust Control. ' The operator shall undertake suitable measures to control dust wherever and whenever necessary at the site, the access road, and any other areas related to or under control of the waste handling facility operator to prevent nuisance conditions. Water shall not be used for dust control in amounts that produce excessive infiltration, ponding, runoff or erosion. GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance. No nuisance conditions were noted on the ' day of inspection. (15) Vector Control. (a) The operator shall cause routine waste handling facility operations to be carried out promptly in a systematic manner and shall take preventative measures to maintain conditions unfavorable for the attraction or production of insects, birds, rodents and other vectors. (b) The Department may require a routine program for the control and elimination of insects and ' rodents and other vectors at the handling facility site. The operator shall cause supplemental control measures, including but not limited to the use of effective insecticides and rodenticides, to be implemented when necessary. (c) The application of pesticides shall be made only by a pesticide operator licensed by the ' Massachusetts Pesticide Board. GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance. 6 vee, � F9. 1 e (16) Control of Wind-blown Litter. (a)The operator shall take measures to prevent the scattering of refuse and wind-blown litter, including incorporating litter fencing, natural barriers or other devices to prevent the scattering of solid waste beyond the facility. ' (b) The operator shall provide for routine maintenance and general cleanliness of the entire handling facility area. Such provisions are to be detailed on the engineering plans or written operating procedures. GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance. Limited windblown materials were observed on site on the day of inspection. No windblown materials were noted off site. (17) Staffing. (a)The operator shall provide an adequate number of trained staff to ensure that the facility is operated and maintained as designed and in accordance with good solid waste management practices. (b) During hours of operation the operator shall be continuously present at the handling facility. GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance. ' (18) Employee Facilities. (a) The operator shall provide proper shelter and facilities for employees working at the facility. The shelter and facilities shall contain: 1. sufficient light and heat; 2. a safe drinking water supply; 3. sanitary hand washing and toilet facilities; 4. an operational telephone or two-way radio system; and 5. other equipment or appurtenances necessary for full compliance with federal and state worker health and safety requirements. I , GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance. (19) Accident Prevention and Safety. (a) All employees shall be instructed in the principles of first-aid and safety and in the specific operational procedure necessary to prevent accidents. (b)The operator shall provide and maintain adequate first-aid supplies at the site at all times. (c) The operator shall provide for two-way radios or telephones and ensure that the numbers for emergency medical care and ambulances are posted at the site. GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance. ' (20) Fire Protection. The operator shall take suitable measures for the prevention and control of fires at the facility by complying with at least the following: ' (a) Make available at the facility an adequate supply of water under pressure with sufficient fire hose, unless a fully-manned fire station is located within two miles; (b) A separate area shall be provided, located away from combustible materials, refuse and buildings, for quick dumping and quenching or snuffing of hot loads; ' (c)Arrange for a nearby fire department to provide emergency service whenever called; 7 r *ea ' (d) Mount detachable fire extinguishers, maintained in working order, on all equipment and in all buildings. (e) The operator shall ensure that no materials are stored, held, maintained or placed at a handling t facility in such a manner as to pose a fire hazard. (f) The operator shall be responsible for seeking fire-fighting assistance, initiating and providing ' assistance and/or resources for fire-fighting actions until all smoldering, smoking and burning cease. GSE Comment: The facility in compliance.A Fire station is located within 2 miles of the facility. ' (21) Recycling Operations. (a) The operator may make provisions for the recycling of materials provided that a definite plan of procedure is implemented and followed to enable said operation to be carried out in an organized, sanitary, orderly and dependable manner with minimal interference to the routine handling facility operations. (b)Any container, or specially designed enclosed area, used for the storage of recyclable materials (such as glass, cans, paper, etc.) shall be clearly identified and maintained in a clean and sanitary condition and the surrounding areas shall be kept in a similar condition. (c)All accumulated recyclable materials shall be removed from the facility at least every 60 days and/or at such other times as may be specified by the Department. (d) Recyclable materials of a nature or in quantities that cause odor or pose a threat to the public health or are detrimental to the environment or the surrounding area shall not be accumulated. GSE Comment: The facility in compliance. compliance. ' (22) Records for Operational and Plan Execution. a The operator shall maintain a daily to to record operational information including but not limited to ( ) P Y 9 P � 9 the type and quantity of solid waste received and the status of all environmental control 9 Y or monitoring systems. (b) The operator shall submit to the Department, no later than February 15 of each calendar year, an ' annual report summarizing the facility's operations for the previous calendar year. —see regulations for details GSE Comment: The facility in compliance. compliance. (23) Screening and/or Fencing. The Department may require that the handling facility be suitably screened by fencing, or other approved methods, to shield the area from adjoining properties. GSE Comment: The facility in compliance. compliance. , (24) Open Burning. No open burning of any refuse, including brush, wood or diseased trees shall be permitted at the handling facility site at any time of the year except as may be expressly permitted by the Department pursuant to 310 CMR 7.07: U Open Burning. GSE Comment: The facility in compliance. No burning on site. compliance. No burningoccurs on site. ' 8 Yee, E4 I ea ' (25) Inspections. (a) The facility shall be inspected by a Massachusetts registered professional engineer, or other qualified professional approved by the Department, experienced in solid waste management, and retained by the owner/operator, on a frequency as approved by the Department in the Operation and ' Maintenance Plan. See regulations for report details. GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance. Please see the attached resume(s) for the ' Oualified Environmental Professional credentials. 19.203: Additional Requirements Nothing in 310 CMR 19.000 shall be construed to limit the Department from determining on a facility or site specific basis that additional design or operation and maintenance components are required where conditions warrant such additional design or operation and maintenance measures to protect public t health, safety and the environment or to mitigate potential adverse impacts. When deemed necessary by the Department, in response to conditions that have developed at a facility, the Department may require a facility to monitor air and/or surface or ground water to determine if the conditions present a threat to public health, safety or the environment. GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance. tConclusion: It is GSE's opinion based on visual evidence, interviews and a review of the applicable documentation that identifies compliance related conditions that NCI is currently operating in substantial compliance. As noted above, considerable site improvements are planned pending closeout of legal proceedings with the City of Salem and NCI. II , 9 1 Yee, e4 e 1 Certification Statement ' I, Gregor C Wirsen, certify to the best of my knowledge that all of the information contained herein is accurate and complete and best reflects site conditions observed at the time and date of the inspection. , Additionally, I certify that the inspection conducted was in compliance with the revised Solid Waste Regulations, 310 CMR 19.000, section 19.207(25) Inspections, promulgated on October 7, 2005. January 9, 2015 Gregory C. Wirsen, MSc. Date Senior Project Manager Green Seal Environmental, Inc. 10 r 1 1 1 ATTACHMENT 2 iQUALIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL RESUME ' i 1 i i i r i i r i ill ' Yee# i � E41 1 ' Gregory C. Wirsen, MSc Principal ' Qualifications: • MSc, Resource Management and Administration, Antioch University, 1995 BA, Interdisciplinary Law& Legal Studies, Westfield State College, 1991 Registrations& • OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 -40-Hour HAZWOPER Certifications: • Massachusetts Certified Asbestos Inspector License#40102 • OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety& Health Training • S.W.A.N.A. Construction and Demolition Debris Manager • MA Licensed Construction Supervisor Affiliations: • Construction Material Recycling Association, New England Director & Faculty • National Solid Wastes Management Association, Member Solid Waste Association of North America, Member ' • Society of Military Engineers, Member ' Mr. Wirsen has over twenty years of experience with renewable energy, solid waste permitting and environmentally sensitive projects. As a Principal of Green Seal Environmental, Mr. Wirsen is currently involved with the development of several solar related projects from facility assessment to construction. Additionally, Mr. Wirsen has prepared numerous solid waste permit applications for modifying, constructing, and operating solid waste facilities and has authored reports for the permitting and the beneficial reuse of a multitude of waste derived products. Mr. Wirsen has extensive experience with: health and safety policy ' and program development/implementation, hydrogeologic investigations, hazardous material response actions, release investigations, site assessments, and has also performed construction oversight and maintenance on various types of remediation systems. ' SOLID WASTE FACILITY EXPERIENCE P Shawmut Associates, LLC, Rochester, MA. Mr. Wirsen was the acting project manager for the development of a state-of-the art construction and demolition debris (C&D) processing facility including the largest roof top solar application in the Town of Rochester. Project tasks included direct oversight of all phases of local (BOH, Building, Planning, Conservation), State(MassDEP, EEOEA, MA highway), and federal (NPDES) permitting activities. Tasks also included construction oversight, startup and shakedown, and the development of all health and safety related policies and procedures. r Stoughton Landfill, Stoughton, MA. Mr. Wirsen is the project principal for to various activates at the Stoughton Municipal Landfill. For the past 4 years, Mr. Wirsen has overseen the design and permitting for the operations, expansion and closure of the landfill. Most recently, Mr. Wirsen was asked to ' develop the post closure use and design for the installation of solar arrays as a finical benefit for the Town of Stoughton. �yceeo ' Fd 99 e P United Waste Management, Inc., Holyoke, MA. Mr. Wirsen is the lead project manager for this 750 TPD solid waste handling facility with a rail component. Mr. Wirsen was responsible for all MEPA, MassDEP, and City filings. The project has included assessing multiple ' medias including air, ground and surface water as well as assessing traffic, safety, community benefits/infrastructure, etc. This project has involved local politicians, citizens groups and received a waiver from the Commissioner of the MassDEP. GSE is currently finalizing the local permits for construction. , P Trojan Recycling, Inc., Brockton, MA. Mr. Wirsen is the lead project manager for this 500 TPD solid waste handling facility with a rail component. Mr.Wirsen was responsible for all MEPA, MassDEP, and ' City filings. The project has included assessing multiple medias as well as assessing traffic, safety, community benefits/infrastructure, etc. This project has involved local politicians, citizens groups and received a variance from the MassDEP. Mr. Wirsen has overseen and prepared numerous permit modifications for the facility so that they can process C&D on-site and remain compliant with the Massachusetts Waste Ban (310 CMR 19.017). r Daniels Recycling Company, Inc., Orleans, MA. Mr. Wirsen was the acting solid waste expert that , provided significant technical input on the permitting, design and subsequent operation of the facility. The facility, when it was constructed, was permitted to recycle 50 tons per day of C&D and 40 tons per day of wood waste. Mr. Wirsen provided technical testimony during the Cape Cod Commission and Orleans Board of Health hearings. r S&J Exco, Inc. - South Dennis, MA. Mr. Wirsen was the acting project manager for the development of a 140 ton per day solid waste transfer station and a 100 ton per day Wood Waste Reclamation Facility (WWRF). In addition, the facility was permitted to receive and recycle asphalt brick and concrete under a MassDEP Determination of Needs permit approval process. Project tasks included , the preparation of all permit applications (local and state) for the development and subsequent operations of the facility. P Multiple facilities — Massachusetts & Rhode Island. Mr. Wirsen has been responsible for solid , waste facility modifications for facilities located in Taunton, Raynham,Ware, Orleans, Dennis, Brockton, New Bedford, Stoughton, Sandwich, Southbridge, North Andover, Holyoke, Brewster, Chatham, Harwich, Roxbury, and East Providence. Expansions have consisted of either increasing the allowable ' daily tonnage or changing the type of waste that is allowed to be accepted/processed/handled at the facility. Modifications have consisted of full scale state-of-the-art facility development (e.g. New England Recycling, Inc. of Taunton, MA — featured in national trade magazines as a leader in the recycling industry and mixed C&D Recycler of the Year for 2009), processing line modifications, building and/or infrastructure construction, upgrades to increase throughput or to create controls to enhance environmental protection of multiple medias (soil, groundwater, surface water and air). Many of the modifications required multiple permits through local and state agencies and in some instances (e.g. NPDES Construction and Multi-sector General Permits) from US EPA. Modifications have also included converting wood waste landfills into WWRF's pursuant to MassDEP policy and regulation. Mr. ' Wirsen has been responsible for the development of four fully permitted/operational WWRF's in Massachusetts. veQO ' ed 199T e Solid Waste Facility Monitoring and Compliance. Mr. Wirsen is responsible for all solid waste compliance services that GSE provides. Services are rendered on a monthly and quarterly basis for many active solid waste management facilities in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Connecticut. Compliance services include facility inspections; permit compliance associated with beneficial use determinations (reporting, material sampling for chemical and physical properties, etc.); ' in-situ monitoring/screening (e.g. landfill gas and leachate monitoring); and, Third Party Audits based on operational permit requirements. Clients include: - New Bedford Waste Services, LLC(multiple sites) Waste Management(multiple sites) - Stoughton Landfill(closure&demonstration project) - Stoughton Recycling Technologies, Stoughton,MA - New England Recycling, Inc., Taunton, MA - ERRCO, Inc., Epping, NH LL&S, Inc, Salem, NH - S&J Exco, Inc., S. Dennis,MA _ E.L. Harvey&Sons, Inc., Westborough, MA Thompson Brothers Industries, Inc., North Andover, MA - Daniels Recycling, Inc., South Dennis, MA - United Waste Management of NE, LLC, Roxbury,MA - Devens Recycling Center, Devens, MA - Trojan Recycling, Inc.,Brockton,MA Town of Mashpee,Mashpee,MA - Robert B. Our Company, Inc. Harwich, MA BENEFICIAL USE DETERMINATION EXPERIENCE P Beneficial Use Determinations (BUDS). BUDS have been approved for multiple facilities in Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Connecticut. All of the beneficial use determinations (well over 50) have been prepared for reusing construction and demolition debris materials for: Alternative daily cover(fines) - Landfill pre-capping material(fines and residuals) - Shaping and grading material(fines and residuals) Roadway stabilization(aggregates, fines and residuals) - Internal stormwater controls(aggregates) Erosion control for reduction of storm water velocity and siltation (aggregates) Leachate and landfill gas pipe landfill gas drainage layer material(aggregates) r cee, Fal ' e Wood mulch and mulch amendments(C&D wood and cranberry waste) , Sound attenuation barriers(C&D materials, dredge spoils, aggregates) Solid till(C&D materials, dredge spoils, aggregates) Roadway sub grade(asphalt shingles) ' o Rochester, MA. Mr. Wirsen prepared a restricted BUD for the reuse of recycled aggregated in the construction of a visual barrier and sound attenuation berm. The project allowed approximately 10,000 tons of material to be beneficially reused at the subject site. P S. Dennis, MA. Mr. Wirsen prepared a restricted BUD for the reuse of dredge spoils as a weekly firebreak at a WWRF. By permitting this use the supplier of the dredge spoils realized significant savings versus conventional disposal and the user of the material realized savings associated with acquiring virgin soils. 0 Lakeville, MA. A restricted use beneficial use determination was approved by the MassDEP for reusing soils and waste material for vegetative support purposes at landfills in Massachusetts. The material, which consisted of C&D derived waste, horse manure and natural soils that were subsequently processed to yield over 20,000 tons of a highly organic growth media. By assessing the material through conventional laboratory analyses and coupling the assessment with a risk assessment, the client was able to save well over$1,000,000 in disposal costs. 0 Fall River MA. Obtaining a restricted use BUD for the reuse of 60,000 tons of mildly impacted aggregate material for on-site reuse. Net savings are well into the millions when compared to conventional disposal. P Middleboro, MA— Ocean Spray Cranberries. GSE was able to obtain an unrestricted BUD for the reuse of cranberry pomace for a multitude of uses including: a mulch bulking agent, an amendment to finished compost, and as a growth medium for various greenhouse applications. P Multiple facilities—Massachusetts. GSE was initially retained by ten separate solid waste facilities to ' assess whether C&D derived "clean"wood could be extracted from the waste stream and be utilized in various unrestricted (e.g. residential setting) land-applied applications. This permitting process statistically compared the chemical and physical characteristic of linier lumber to virgin coniferous and deciduous materials. After multiple studies, GSE was able to obtain the first BUD of its type on Massachusetts for five solid waste facilities. Currently, solid waste facilities are able to recycle this wood into recyclable products. , P Private Client. Received an unrestricted use BUD to utilized mildly impacted catch basin cleaning as an organic supplement and bulking agent to leaf and yard waste compost. Process has been successful and implemented now for over 5-years. 0 Private Client. Received an unrestricted BUD for the reuse of post-consumer shingles for sub base aggregate and hot mix bituminous concrete. *e v a eO III , � I e _ !I HAZARDS WASTE SITE INVESTIGATIONS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS 0 Private Client, Springfield, MA. Mr. Wirsen was involved with conducting assessment and field activities to determine many of the on-site impacts associated with the Brownfield site. The assessment identified that the site was impacted with heavy metals, petroleum hydrocarbons and PCB's within the soil and groundwater. This site was proposed to be remediated and developed into a solid waste facility. GSE was commended by the Pioneer Regional Valley Planning Authority for our effort in trying to redevelop an impacted and unutilized property i Private Client, Taunton, MA: Mr. Wirsen was the project manager for a release of gasoline into soils ' and perched groundwater. The release was identified during the construction of a restaurant and was due to a buried UST from a gasoline station that operated in the 1930's. By rapidly mobilizing to the site, coordinating subcontractors (e.g. vacuum truck, excavators, laborers, etc.), GSE was able to remove the contaminated soil, impacted groundwater and receive laboratory results within 72-hours, which resulted in no significant lost time for the ongoing construction activities. ' P Private Client, Raynham, MA. Mr. Wirsen was the acting project manager for a release of petroleum product and solvents that were found within unidentified leaching pits that were uncovered during the expansion of a their automobile dealership. Within 72-hours Mr. Wirsen was able to obtain MassDEP approval to remove over 750 tons of impacted soils and confirm that no further removal/remedial activities were required. The GSE team was commended by the client for prompt service and activities, which resulted in only minor construction delays. r Residential Dwelling, Osterville, MA. Mr. Wirsen was the project manager and construction supervisor for a fuel oil release in an earthen floor basement. Remedial activities required hand digging and vacuum truck removal of soils within very confined areas. Also, based on the age of the structure (registered with the local historical society), significant structural variables (e.g. stone foundation) restricted/hampered the soil removal activities. Based on this GSE supported/lifted the entire structure onto support beams, removed the soils and poured a new supporting foundation. GSE was able to successfully bring the site to closure while satisfying the historical society and Massachusetts State Building Code. Private Client, Nantucket, MA. Mr. Wirsen was the project coordinator for a chlordane pesticide i release at a large-scale private development on Nantucket. Mr. Wirsen was responsible for assessing the vertical and horizontal extent of impacts (soils, groundwater and adjacent wetland areas) and subsequent removal actions. This project required critical planning/coordination to remove and transport the material off island and shipped to a final destination in Canada. t V eA. I99T ' e ENVIRONMENTAL PROPERTY AUDITS&ASSESSMENT ► New England. Mr. Wirsen has acted as project manager on hundreds of environmental site assessments in New England for local and regional financial institution and private clients. ' Assessments have included limited asbestos surveys, soil and groundwater sampling, historical research, utilizing ground penetrating radar and other ancillary task to identify and quantify if a particular site has been impacted by oils and/or hazardous materials. Prior to GSE, Mr. Wirsen also performed environmental assessment for large property portfolios a landfills seeking closure. WASTE MATERIAL MANAGEMENT ► New York (Army Corps of Engineers — Ultimate Beneficiary). Mr. Wirsen provided a cost effective strategy for recycling of demolition material generated during the demolition of multiple structures at a former military base undergoing Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC). The work involved coordination, management and recycling of mixed scrap steel (include steel from a large aboveground tank) generated at an off shore location and recycling of the scrap metal at a shore based recycling facility. Through significant coordination efforts, in an economy where metal pricing had plummeted, , Mr. Wirsen was able to procure the proper equipment and manpower to successfully complete the project, which resulted in positive revenue for the client based on the net proceeds from the recyclables. ; ► Mr. Wirsen has been the project manager for dozens of projects that have waste management components. Through his significant industry knowledge, Mr. Wirsen has been able save our clients significant revenues by having in depth knowledge of current recycling and diversion opportunities. STUDIES AND RESEARCH ► Connecticut—(private client). Mr. Wirsen is currently retained to provide support for the development and subsequent operation of one of the largest state-of-the-art biomass plants in New England. As part of GSE's service, we provide consulting regarding fuels shed, sampling, fuel quality and over fuel supplier data. ► Massachusetts — (private client). Mr. Wirsen was retained by a large scale utility to assess and characterize fuel for a proposed plasma gasification facility. Tasks included the collection, preparation, and chemical and physical characterization of multiple fuel samples. ► Ohio (Ohio DNR/EPA— ultimate client). GSE was retained to identify all the available wood supplies , and types within the State of Ohio. In addition to researching vast amount of readily available information, GSE performed waste characterization studies in three distinct geographical areas in Ohio. At the end of the project, GSE presented to the state and many stakeholders. r r i. cee� F� Ivlt e OTHER EXPERIENCE P New Bedford, MA — Ze-Gen, Inc. Mr. Wirsen was the construction supervisor of record for the pilot waste gasification plant. This pilot plant was constructed to study the potential for low emission waste conversion into hydrogen and energy. The pilot plant cost several million dollars to construct and will operate into 2009. r Multiple Solid Waste Facilities. Mr.Wirsen has provided construction oversight to multiple solid waste facilities including ABC&D Inc., S&J Exco, Inc., Rochester Environmental Park, Trojan Recycling, New England Recycling, and Stoughton Recycling Technologies. Oversight has included management of subcontractors, providing specifications, maintaining permit approval compliance (e.g. MA Wetland Protection Act or MassDEP Authorization to Construct [ATC]) and documentation for controlled construction scenarios. to Massachusetts Military Reservation. Mr.Wirsen provided construction/health and safety oversight for the tri-town potable water connections, which resulted in 8-month of continuous oversight using several ' GSE staff members. GSE was acknowledged for providing quality service and "zero incident' performance while performing its duties. D New England — (private client). Mr. Wirsen was the project manager and lead for conducting a fuel- shed analysis for New England and New York. The basis of the study was to determine the amount of C&D derived biomass that could be generated within distinct geographical areas. By performing this study, GSE was able to recommend potential locations for energy facility siting, the size of the facility (mW) based on the availability of fuel and general economics of what the market would yield for the fuel. This information was then used by the client to obtain fuel commitments, which were an integral part of financing a project of this magnitude. r North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida —(private client). Mr. Wirsen was the project manager and lead for conducting a fuel-shed analysis within the above referenced states. As with the study conducted in New England, the basis of the study was to determine the amount of C&D derived biomass that could be generated within distinct geographical areas. By performing this study, GSE was able to recommend potential locations for energy facility siting, the size of the facility (mW) based on the availability of fuel and general economics of what the market would yield for the fuel. P Multiple Sites—(private clients). Mr. Wirsen has been the project lead on assessing at the viability of ' siting solid waste facilities throughout New England. By assessing for viability (state and local siting criterion) prior to performing surveying and hard engineering/design, GSE has been able to determine the likelihood of permitability. By performing these service, GSE has saved the client tens of thousands of dollars. Also Mr. Wirsen has been the lead on development pro-formas and business plans to ensure that large scale developments are viable from an economic perspective. o Salem, New Hampshire (private client). GSE was the project lead on studying the physical and chemical characteristics of C&D derived biomass to assess how it may be a 'certified waste derived product'. Also, Mr.Wirsen performed a macro-scale demonstration project on C&D derived fines to reef , F� 19 9 ' e determine how to reduce the potential for the generation of hydrogen sulfide gas in a landfill environment. , PRESENTATIONS Mr. Wirsen has significant experience with the public involvement/participation process and has been able ' to be the lead on a multitude of high profile and/or contentious projects. As a lead, it has been Mr.Wirsen's responsibility to ensure that projects with a public/community involvement are orchestrated in a fashion so that our clients have the ability to properly and effectively communicate their plans/intentions. By doing so, the public is properly educated to a degree that allows them to fully understand the development and/or action,which helps lead to a successful project. Mr. Wirsen has been a guest lecturer/speaker on at least 40 occasions to audiences ranging from a few to several hundred. Mr. Wirsen has always received exceptional feedback with respect to his presentation , and communication abilities. Mr. Wirsen is active on many MassDEP sponsored committees and was the chair of the C&D Processing Subcommittee. Mr. Wirsen is the acting New England Director of the Construction Materials Recycling Association and was asked by the former MassDEP Commissioner to represent the CMRA at the MassDEP Solid Waste Advisory Committee(SWAC)meetings and has been an active participant since 2001. PUBLICATIONS P Construction Materials Recycler (May 21, 1999) "Composition Study on Incoming C&D at Recycling Plant", Construction &Demolition Recycling (May/June,2004)"A Fine Idea' Construction &Demolition Recycling (May/June, 2005)"A Fines Idea-Mixed C&D Processing Focus"