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August 10, 2007
City of Salem
Salem Transfer Station
12 Swampscott Road
Background Documentation for August 12`h BOH meeting
Table of Contents
Project Overview
Partial Chronology of Events
Permitting Requirements and Timelines (DRAFT)
Figures
1 Site Plan
2 Overall Site Plan
3 Temporary Transfer Station (Aerial) Site Plan
4 Artist Rendering of Proposed Transfer Station
5 Proposed and Existing Building Footprints
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Salem Transfer Station
Project Overview
August 10, 2007
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The City issued a Request for Proposals for development of the existing Salem Landfill and
' transfer Site located on 12 Swampscott Road in February 2007. After careful review of the
proposals, including an interview process conducted by the Selection Committee, Northside
Carting, Inc. (Northside) was selected as the Site Developer.
' The key features of the Northside proposal include the following:
' ➢ Solid waste management services, as outlined in Article 6 of the RFP, including
relocation and operation of a recycling and yard waste drop-off area in the western
portion of the site;
' ➢ Design and closure of the existing landfill;
➢ All permitting, design and construction related to provision of a 70' by 88' Salt Barn
in the western portion of the site for lease by the City;
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➢ Annual groundwater and gas monitoring of the landfill for up to 30 years, as required
under MADEP regulations; and
➢ A Host Community Fee (under negotiation) for each ton of waste received at the
transfer station as long as the facility remains in operation.
' The City also has the option of constructing a Salt Barn on the western portion of the site.
The total estimated present worth value of the proposal is in excess of $10 Million.
In order to make the project viable, the allowable tonnage of wastes to be handled at the transfer
' station must be increased to 400 tons-perday from its current permitted capacity of 100 tons per
day. The proposed permitting plan includes two actions on the part of the Board of Health:
t Reference is made to the Draft Permitting Requirements and Timelines of this Information
Package.
An interpretation of the applicability of the site assignment made by the Board of Health
in 1960 for the original MSW Incinerator for ongoing use of the site as a Transfer
Station; and
A minor permit modification of the Site Assignment to increase the allowable daily
tonnage rate from 100 TPD to 400 TPD.
t Reference is made to the Draft Permitting Requirements and Timelines of this Information
Package.
NORTHSIDE CARTING, INC.
ATTACHMENT Al Rev. 5/02/07
City of Salem
Salem Transfer Station & Landfill Closure Project
NSC: Present Worth Analysis of Construction Costs and Services'
' Related to Landfill, Compost and Recycling Facility
" Assumes 400 TPD Facility
"' Schedule for completion is August 2008.
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Construction Activity / Service
Initial Cost
Annual Value
Type of Value
Present Worth (5%
interest 20yrs.)
Comments
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Value of Current City Services
NA
$113,000
Services
$1.41 Milion
See Section A of Proposal
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Additional City Services
NA
$259,000
Services
$3.23 Million
See Section A of Proposal
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Permitting Services'
$125,000
NA
Services
$0.12 Million
See Section C of Proposal
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Landfill Closure
$2,000,000
NA
Construction
$2.00 Million
Revised to include Ret. Walls
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Host Community Fee"
NA
Varies
Cash
$2.18 Million
Asssumes $1.00 per Ton, plus
5% escalation per year
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Landfill Monitoring
NA
$16,000
Services
$0.20 Million
Subject to DEP Review
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Compost / Recycling Facilities Only
$125,000
$72,000
Construction &
Services
$0.90 Million
No Salt Shed
Subtotals
$2.25 Minion
Varies
Total Present Worth Value to City ..................$10.04 Million
' Related to Landfill, Compost and Recycling Facility
" Assumes 400 TPD Facility
"' Schedule for completion is August 2008.
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August 10, 2007
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Salem Landfill — Site History
Partial Chronology of Events
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June 9, 1960
Salem landfill facility is site assigned by the City of Salem
Board of Health for a solid waste incinerator.
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March 1961
Site Plan by J.L. Hayden illustrates the construction of a solid
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waste incinerator building on the site.
1963
Salem landfill/incinerator opened for City of Salem waste
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disposal.
Circa 1968
Incinerator breaks down, is not replaced, and waste is no longer
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accepted at the landfill.
1969
City of Salem Engineering Department plan details the
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construction of a road over a portion of the Forest River.
1969-1970
Roadway constructed over a portion of the Forest River,
connecting the eastern and southwestern portions of the
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property.
April 1975
CE Maguire Site Plan illustrates conversion of incinerator
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building to transfer station and construction of access road.
September 9, 1975
City of Salem receives approval from the Massachusetts
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Department of Environmental Quality Engineering (DEQE-
now DEP) to cap landfill and convert incinerator building into
a solid waste transfer station. Waste is disposed of through
various other local landfills.
May 29, 1979
Notice of Intent filed by City of Salem to DEQE.
May 9, 1988
Letter from DEQE to City of Salem discussing an April 26,
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1988 inspection of the transfer station. Inspection revealed that
the transfer station was operating in compliance with 310 CMR
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August 18, 1993
DEP issues Notice of Non-compliance (NON) to City of Salem
for conducting operations without Existing Facility Permit.
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June 3, 1994
Permit by Rule granted to City of Salem by DEP for the
continued operation of the transfer station to accept up to 100
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tons of solid waste per day.
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' Septemberl, 1994
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Northside Carting, Inc (NCI) begins to operate the landfill and
transfer station, under contract from the City of Salem.
January 10, 1995 City of Salem issues notice to DEP stating that, as of
September 1, 1994, Salem Environmental Company (NCI) is
operating the transfer station.
January 22, 1996 NCI prepares and submits 1995 Annual Solid Waste Facility
Report to DEP.
February 1, 1999 NCI prepares and submits 1998 Annual Solid Waste Facility
Report to DEP.
September 22, 1999 DEP conducts a compliance inspection of the landfill/transfer
station facility in response to the receipt of a complaint.
December 10, 1999 DEP issues NON to the City of Salem and NCI for various
violations observed during the site inspection conducted on
September 22, 1999.
January 6, 2000 Waste Ban Plan submitted to DEP, indicating that only C&D
debris was accepted by the facility.
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January 17, 2000 Request for Determination of Applicability submitted to Salem
Conservation Commission and DEP. Salem Conservation
Commission determines that Wetlands Notice of Intent filing is
required.
February 16, 2000 NCI prepares and submits 1999 Annual Report of waste.
July 26, 2000 DEP Enforcement Conference regarding NON issues at
landfill/transfer station facility.
July 2000 Wetlands Notice of Intent submitted. Order of Conditions
Filed- Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act.
April 19, 2001 Application for Modification of a Large Handling Facility
submitted to DEP.
' April 19, 2001 DEP Issues approval for minor alteration of transfer station
facility -the placement of four containers for the storage of
recyclable materials.
May 14, 2001 DEP issues approval for Modification of Large Handling
Facility.
May 15, 2001 Leaf and Yard Waste Composting Registration Form submitted
by NCI to DEP.
July 13, 2001 Administrative Consent Order with Penalty (ACOP) issued by
DEP to the City of Salem and NCI.
March 15, 2002 BETA performs six soil borings on the site related to the
structural expansion of the transfer station.
March 21, 2002 BETA-is-contracte&by NCI to conduct -ISA -and -CSA for
lan__dfill
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August 10, 2007
Salem Transfer Station
DRAFT BOH Permitting Requirements
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In order to proceed with the proposed Transfer Station project, the Board of Health must make
' certain decisions regarding the current site assignment and ongoing transfer station operations at
the site. Reference is made to the enclosed Chronology of Events included in the previous
section and an excerpt from the DEP regulations concerning a minor modification to the site
assignment permit included at the end of this section.
The Board of Health must make decisions regarding the following:
1. An interpretation of the applicability of the site assignment made by the Board of Health
in 1960 for the original MSW Incinerator for ongoing use of the site as a Transfer
' Station; and
2. A minor permit modification of the Site Assignment to increase the allowable daily
tonnage rate from 100 TPD to 400 TPD.
' In accordance with the DEP's Site Assignment regulations (3 10 CMR 16.00), a public hearing is
required in order to modify an existing site assignment. We have been advised by DEP that it
' would be advisable to hold a public hearing on both of the above issues, so that public input
could betaken into account when rendering your decisions. Seethe attached excerpt from 310
CMR 16.22.
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' 310 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
16.21: continued
1. the facility does not receive solid waste in excess of the tonnage bruits stated in the site
assignment for Endhllmg, or combustion or processing;
2. the outstanding site assignment does not contain a condition which directly or indirectly
prohibits the handlingactivity, or establishes a date for the termination ofa0 solid waste activities
at the site which is shorter than the anticipated usefiil life of the handling facility; and
' 3. the site meets the suitability criteria at 310 CMR 16.40(3)(d), unless a waiver of one or
more criteria has been granted pursuant to 310 16.40(6).
16.22: Modifications to and Rescissions and Suspensions of Sae Assimments
(1) Modincations to Site Assienments Due to a Threat to Public Health Safety or the Environment.
In accordance with M.G.L. c.1 11, §150A, the assigning board ofhealth, or the Department, may at
any time rescind, suspend or modify a site assignment upon a determination that the operation or
' maintenance of a facility results in a threat to public health, safety or the environment after due notice
and public hearing. The public hearing must satisfy the requirements of M.G.L. c.30A, § 11.
' (2) Maior Modifications to Site AssOtments at the Request of the Fairplay Owner or Operator.
Modifications deemed to be "Major Modifications" include: modifications required to "Expand a Site';
vertical expansions beyond the lints of an approved plan; modifications as specified at 310 CMR
16.21(1) and 16.21(3), Alternative Use of An Assigned Site; or any request to waive any site
' assignment criterion set forth at 310 CMR 16.40(3) as it applies to the existing facility. A major
modification shall require submittal of a new site assignment application that addresses all criteria
affected by the modification, as determined by the Department in writing, and shall be reviewed in
accordance with the requirements established at 310 CMR 16.08 through 16.20.
' (3) Minor Modifications to Site Assimments at the Request of the Facility Owneror Operator. Any
request to modify a site assignment that is not subject to 310 CMR 16.22(1) or (2), including any
request to modify conditions established by the Board of Health in the she assignment, or to increase
' daily or annual tonnage lams, except as specified at 310 CMR 16.22(4), are deemed to be "Minor
Modifications." The Board of Heakh may noddy a site assignment to address a minor modification,
at the request ofthe facility owner or operator, without requiring the filing of a new application by the
' applicant or site suitability report by the Department, provided the Board of Health provides public
notice and holds a public hearing in accordance with the requirements of 310 CMR 16.00 prior to
deciding on the mor modification.
(4) Reserve Capacity Approvals. Notwithstanding310 CMR 16.22(3), any facility may request, in
writmgto the Department, a temporary increase in the daily or annual tonnage )rams to address a short-
term emergency situation, as determined by the Depamrent, without the requirement for a minor
modification of the site assignment.
' (5) MEPA Review. Any modifications to the site assignment may require the filing of a Notice of
ProjectChangepursuantto310CMRII.10,MEPARegulations. Should a Notice ofProject Change
be required the applicant shall comply with 310 CMR 16.08(5)(d) prior to submitting a new site
' assignment application
16.30: Fees
(1) Armfication Fees
(a) GeneraL The Application Fee is a fee which is paid by an applicant to the board of health
The board of health may use the fee for eligible costs of reviewing technical data, obtaining
' technical assistance and conducting public hearing. The Application Fee shall be assessed as two
separate fees:
1. Technical Fee; and
2. Public Hearing Fee.
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