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Home My WebLink About962489.tiff North Weld Sanitary Landfill 1 40,000 WCR 25 Ault,Colorado 80610 A Waste Management Company 970/686-2800•Fax:970/686-1031 December 20, 1996 Ms . Gloria Dunn Weld County Department of Planning Services 1400 North 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 Dear Ms . Dunn: In accordance with Section ' 34 of the approved Certificate of Designation Development Standards for the North Weld Sanitary Landfill (NWSL) , Waste Management Disposal Services of Colorado, Inc .. hereby files this minor change with the Weld County Department of Planning Services . Effective January 1, 1997., the change would identify the hours of operation as follows : The general hours of operation for the NWSL are: October 1st through March 31st: Monday through Friday ---- 6 : 00 a.m. until 4 : 00 p.m. Saturday ---- 8:00 a.m. until 3 : 00 p.m. April 1st through September 30th: Monday through Friday ---- 6 : 00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Saturday ---- 8 : 00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The facility will generally be closed on Sundays and major holidays . Facility hours `may be extended before, during, and after a holiday to accommodate hauling companies modified schedules. Actual facility hours may also vary depending on seasonal weather conditions and other operational variables. The entrance gate is attended at all times when the facility is open to receiving solid waste. These new general hours have been developed after talking to several commercial haulers and reviewing the most common times used by non-commercial customers, taking into account the closure of the Central Weld Sanitary Landfill, and the anticipated activity of this area. With this change, we will continue to provide this enhanced service in a well managed and environmentally sound manner in order to better serve the current and future needs of our customers and community. Should you have any questions concerning this minor change, please contact me at your convenience at 686-2800 . Sincerely, Bill Hedberg - Weld Coun l Planning Dept. Division V.P. -Operations BH:hjw DEC.2 6 1996- , . . cc : Trevor- Jiricek, WCHD Stephen Laudeman, CDPHE 440 2 °1 I a division of Waste Management Disposal Services of Colorado, Inc. PL0177 North Weld Sanitary Landfill // �■ 40,000 WCR 25 Ault,Colorado 80610 A Waste Management Company 970/686-2800•Fax:970/686-1031 November 11, 1996 Mrs. Gloria Dunn fri/elcj Weld County Department of Planning Services County P1ennl 1400 North 17th Avenue ng Dept. Greeley, CO 80631 NO V.1u 1996 SUBJECT: NORTH WELD SANITARY LANDFILL USR-895 DEVLOPMENT STANDARDS & ,,C1111 r1 Dear Ms. Dunn: NWSL has recently completed construction of the Phase 1 Module 3 clay liner and leachate collection system and submitted the Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) Report to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and Weld County Health Department(WCHD) on November 8, 1996. Although the technical specifications for Module 3 were substantially the same as those previously approved by CDPHE and WCHD for the construction of Modules 1 and 2, we have obtained approvals from CDPHE and WCHD for specific modifications to the design of the protective/drainage layer above the clay liner for Module 3. These letters of approval from the CDPHE and WCHD dated July 10, 1996 and July 18, 1996, respectively, are enclosed for your information. The previous liner design for Modules 1 and 2 consisted of a 12 inch sand drainage layer which overlies a 3 foot thick compacted cohesive soil base liner with a maximum permeability of 1x10-7 centimeters per second (cm/sec).. The purpose for the drainage layer is to promote flow of landfill liquids to leachate collection sumps and to protect the underlying clay liner. A 12 inch thick protective layer of unspecified soil was placed above the liner on the side slopes of each of the modules to protect the underlying clay liner. These layers were initially proposed by Waste Management and accepted by Weld County as a minor change in 1991 to enhance the original approved criteria during the construction of Module 1. The revised design, as approved by the CDPHE and WCHD, employs a 6-inch drainage layer and a 6-inch protective layer. Based on the four years of experience that the site has gained in working with the previous design, we were able to demonstrate that the 6-inch layers combined with our operating practices, would continue to provide the desired performance characteristics of these layers (i.e. to • promote flow of landfill liquids and to protect the liner). In accordance with Section 34 of the approved Certificate of Designation Development Standards for the North Weld Sanitary Landfill, Waste Management Disposal Services of Colorado Inc., hereby files the following minor change with the Weld County Department of Planning Services: • Modify the thickness of the sand drainage layer overlying the clay liner and the protective layer placed on the side slopes from 12 inches to 6 inches at NWSL. If you have any questions regarding this filing, please call us at(970) 686-2800. Sincerely, frtuC Bill Hedberg Alan Scheere Division V.P. Landfill Operations Environmental Specialist cc: Trevor Jiricek, WCHD Stephen Laudeman, CDPHE 1,33 a division of Waste Management Disposal Services of Colorado, Inc. • C' RQEIVED JUL 1 5 lyyu STATE OF COLORADO Roy Romer,Governor OF•cO Patti Shwayder,Executive Director r$',_-m�Rr_ Dedicated to protecting and improving the health and environment oldie people of Colorado ,n, rag HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION rr` C,, ar • 4300 Cherry Creek Dr.S. 2225.6th Street,Room 232 1976 Denver,Colorado 80222-1530 Grand Junction,Colorado 81501-2760 Colorado Department Phone(303)692-3300 Phone(303)248-7164 P Fax(303)759-5355 Fax(303)248-7198 of Public Health and Environment July 10, 1996 Mr. Bill Hedberg Mr. Alan Scheere North Weld Sanitary Landfill • 40000 Weld County Road 25 Ault, Colorado 80601 RE: Review of Phase 1 Module 3 Design and Construction Documents North Weld Sanitary Landfill Weld County, Colorado Dear Mr. Hedberg and Mr. Scheere: The Solid Waste Section of the Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division (the Division) has reviewed the Construction Plans and Technical Specifications for- liner construction in Phase l Module 3 at the North Weld Sanitary Landfill. These documents were received with your letter of February 27, 1996. As noted in your letter, the design and construction of Phase 1 Module 3 does not differ greatly from that of earlier Modules, with the exception of the reduction in thickness of the protective soil and leachate drainage layers. In addition, you have requested a waiver from the requirement of the Solid Waste Regulations that leachate he transported through the leachate collection and removal system within twelve (12) months (Section 3.2.5 (D)(1)). Based on the information provided and current accepted practice at similar facilities, the Division hereby approves the reduction in thickness of the protective soil and leachate collection layers from 12 inches each to 6 inches each. As we discussed over the telephone on July 9, 1996, there is some concern with providing adequate protection from the elements for liner-in areas that will not be covered with waste in the near future. Specifically, we were concerned with the north liner slope, which under current operational practices, may not be completely covered with waste for some time. As agreed to in our conversation, NWSL staff will use a filling sequence that will provide waste cover over the entire liner as soon as possible. We agree with this approach. As a condition to this approval, we further request that any liner areas that are not covered with waste, and that may have been damaged due to erosion, freeze-thaw cycles, or desiccation, he tested for permeability prior to waste placement. Mr. Bill Hedberg Mr. Alan Scheere July 10, 1996 • Page 2 With regard to the request for a waiver from the requirements of Section 3.2.5 (D)(1), the Division is currently requiring all new facilities to comply with the leachate transport time standard. In the case of Module 1 at NWSL, the leachate collection and recovery system had previously been approved under past regulatory requirements, and the LCRS is substantially complete. Specifically, LCRS under Modules 1 and 2 of Phase 1 is already in place and functioning. We feel that there would he marginal environmental gain in requiring that the Phase 1 LCRS he redesigned or enhanced at this stage of development. Because of these unique circumstances, the Division hereby approves the requested waiver from the requirements of Section 3.2.5 (D)(1). It should he noted, however, that future Phases at the facility will be required to meet this demonstration, and this should he taken into consideration during development of these new Plusses. As you are aware, the Division is required to bill for. its review of technical submittals, pursuant to CRS 30-20-109 (2) (b). An invoice for the Division's review of the submittals on this site is included with this letter. If you have any questions regarding this matter, or if I can provide any further information, please contact me at (303) 692-3462. Sincerel , Step n demon, P.E. Geo ogical Engineer Solid Waste Section Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division cc: Trevor Jiricek, Weld County Health Department File: SW/WLD/NWC/2 ;i:. ; L /...% -6....14; VI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ( 1517 16 AVENUE COURT ,' # GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 tr l� '1 M ^Q'{ FPM ..' ,, .., ay - r.t f O ADMINISTRATION (970) 353-0586 �,' +•"• J ., '� HEALTH PROTECTION (970) 353.0635 �-x �`.; .+� •t��°°� '�7,=' • COMMUNITY HEALTH (970) 353-0639 COLORADO - FAX(970) 356-4966 July 18, 1996 Bili Hedberg Alan Scheere North Weld Sanitary Landfill , 40,000 Weld County Road 25 Ault, Colorado 80601 Dear Mr. Hedberg and Mr. Scheere: The Environmental Protection Division (the Division) of the Weld County Health Department has reviewed the Construction Plans and Technical Specifications for liner construction in Phase I, Module 3, at the North Weld Sanitary Landfill. These documents were received with your letter of February 27, 1996. The Division has also received Steve Laudeman's (C.D.P.H.E.) letter, dated July 10, 1996. The Division is in full concurrence with Mr. Laudeman's letter. Future phases at the facility will be required to comply with the requirements of Section 3.2.5(D)(1) of the Regulations Pertaining to Solid Waste Disposal Sites and Facilities. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at(970) 353-0635, extension 2232. Sincerely, (I�I MIN)Trevor Jiricek Supervisor Environmental Protection Services tj\403 - cc: Steve Laudeman, C.D.P.H.E. Keith Schuett, W.C. Planning Department 7 01-4f 6A North Weld Sanitary Landfill 10,00e,WCR 25 Ault,Colorado 80610 A Waste Management Company 970/686-2800•Fax:970/686-1031 October 22, 1996 Weld County Planning Dept. Ms. Gloria Dunn OCT 2 3 1996 Weld County Department of Planning Services 1400 North 17th Avenue �� Greeley, Colorado 80631 aRA RE: Staff Guidance on Possible Relocation Waste Management of Northern Colorado (WMNC) Dear Ms. Dunn: Pursuant to our recent meeting with you, and separately with Trevor Jiricek of the Weld County Health Department, this letter requests Department of Planning Staff guidance as to the preferred approach for our application as discussed in this letter. We are enclosing ,a copy of the brief project outline we used in our recent meeting, along with a conceptual plan for the possible layout of the hauling division operation on the buffer property north of the North Weld Sanitary Landfill (NWSL) . The NWSL is located on rigacres approved for operation as a Solid Waste DisposalSite and Facility, pursuant to Use by Special Review uS3+ s'9' In addition, the County Commissioners have granted a Certificate of Designation pursuant to 30-20-112 Colorado Revised Statutes, as amended. Waste Management also owns 320 acres (buffer property) contiguous to the north and east of the permitted property. A large soil stockpile is permitted on the buffer property 300 feet wide, adjacent to the north side of the NWSL. Our landscaping berm along south and south-east portions of the landfill also extends onto the buffer property. The remainder of this property has been maintained in agricultural production in the same manner as prior to Waste Management's acquisition of the property. The project we are contemplating is to relocate the Company'se=o, 1tp ivisi•4r Waste Management of Northern Colorado, which consists of operations currently located in Ft. Collins and Greeley, onto an approximate 5�c�-_rer portion of the ebu. ; e10 erxtyss We believe the best eat o or this operation would be the area just north of the a0,OisfbWt wrde oc a_.'a v i. Access would be off Weld County Road 25. At this time, we are requesting your input on our proposal which we believe is the best approach, consistent with the Weld County planning and zoning regulations. It appears to us, after talking to you and to Mr. Jiricek, that the best approach would be a separate USR to designate the special use which would serve as a support facility to the NWSL1. a division of Waste Management Disposal Services of Colorado, Inc. A h Ilk • Ms. Gloria Dunn October 22, 1996 Page 2 Thank you for discussing this conceptual idea with the Staff. This will enable us to prepare an appropriate application consistent with the guidance and intent of the Weld County Planning Staff and regulations in the event we proceed with the development of this relocation. S�,i7ncerely, ;e/ci'Versze-- Q244 Bill Hedberg Alan Scheere Division V.P.-Operations Environmental Specialist Enclosures BH.AS:hjw cc: Trevor Jiricek, WCHD © WASTE MANAGEMENT OF NORTHERN COLORADO RELOCATION PROJECT DESCRIPTION Waste Management of Northern Colorado (WMNC) is considering consolidating substantially all operating activities onto the buffer property owned by the North Weld Sanitary Landfill (NWSL) . This consolidation would replace the current Ft. Collins and Greeley bases of operation. These activities collectively include: administration and customer service, vehicle maintenance, solid waste hauling and container storage, Port-0-let delivery and limited storage, paint booth operations, and vehicle parking (commercial, employee, and customer) . The concept includes locating WMNC onto approximately 35 acres of the buffer property located north of the existing stockpiles, to be accessed from Weld County Road (WCR) 25. For initial planning purposes, a 10, 0O0 square foot truck maintenance shop, consisting of approximately 6 bays, along with another 6,000 square foot container maintenance shop would be placed furthest from WCR 25. Closest to the road would be an 8,000 square foot administrative office. The area behind these shops would be utilized for the other activities such as truck parking and temporary container storage. This lay-out will effectively screen the more sensitive operations from area residents to minimize any potential impact. In addition, the shops and the office will be separated to alleviate problems that arise when these facilities are combined. The facilities are anticipated to accommodate 70-75 employees and 25-30 hauling vehicles. This project will also address: landscaping, facility lay-out, fueling station, wash bay, utilities (electrical, water, sewer, and telephone) , physical property constraints such as easements, required permits, and possible neighbor concerns. The anticipated time-line for the project is to conclude the feasibility and permitting by Spring 1997, construction during the Summer, and complete consolidation of operations by Fall 1997. p \/Vfr5 i MA A4EME,ir of fort-niEzA Coi_oghb0 • CodcEtTJAt FActLiry ho ?tea I 2. ' wcR - 7-.f -7 ha-'la sc4-P.,v s I - I r .1 o I I 1_.c, --I a a I 1 ° o'�o ,' I t4 1 I i a e C 1 X'It',„ I m r c ' I - - I b N I— N z. m f — 'Z •,C) 4 :_____,... x I I 7g I w I I I Z Q Ct z I .- II 0 I RI 7c x 1 o _o I r - 1 I I I 1 1n I w f-ci I I - - - - - -ktid I p I a 01 m I I - - - - - - I - - - I - - - - A n I I I ti z.,. m I v1 0 1 I Z 3 m v I A 0 - I I m I m "' a I I m Z I �� t I I a "t` 1 I "' in I I `, I I I — m IL I I — — — I . I D Q w c-R al, 14 I- /,Soo Fl- --i S-vETEcT IAKcEc 7 OA:re /4/1"441E 0-re-d7 e of /✓O i2 rNE R.S o �u F F E A_ Co LD/t_A't�o - fgo Pose> PROPER7y / T ame,kAty asti^m So I.. Smell Pi4.f a HO RT ti- t WELD • 5A-Al i rA ?-Y LA.)) FELL ( us & — n ) Coto Iawy i`-f IWD DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES PHONE (970) 353-610x; EXT.3540 FAX (970) 352-6312 C. WELD COUNTY ,400 N. 1 ADMINISTRATIVEH OFFICES COLORADO GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 July 2; 1996 Bill Hedberg North Weld Sanitary Lanfill 40000 Weld County Road 25 Ault, CO , 80610 Subject: USR-895 request for change in Development Standard 11 b) and II c) Dear Bill: Your request dated May 29, 1996, regarding modification to the windscreen and fencing approved for the Landfill by the Board of County Commissioners in 1990 has been reviewed by the Weld County Health Department, Weld County Attorney's Office and the Department of Planning Services. A determination has been made that the proposed changes described in the request do not deviate from the original intent of the Special Review permit as approved and, therefore, will not require an amendment of the permit. The staff is able to accept and document these changes in the file; however, the language proposed by North Weld Sanitary Landfill to replace verbage adopted by resolution as Development Standard 11 b) and 11 c) has not been officially substituted. This can only be accomplished in a ruling by the Board of County Commissioners. If you have questions or if l may be of further assistance, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, 6 o is Dunn rent Planner SERVICE,TEAMWORKINTEGRITY.QUALITY Q J • jt?' .. , 7, SW:e °s t ";;,4514:)`.i: d ?rhMem orand u m ,i,„.„..„,.„..:. r.„,,.., , , , _ I: `` - To: Gloria Dunn, W.C. Planning Department � rf fr.,: ' '`' Steve Laudeinan, C.D.P.H.E. ;'. From: Trevor Jiricek • . Date: June 13, 1996 "1`' i Subject: USR-895,Amendment of Development Stds • C., The Environmental Protection Division has reviewed the May 29, 1996, letter tL from Bill Hedberg and Alan Scheere, concerning the North Weld Sanitary Landfill. As you know, this letter requests approval for the amendment of development.standard #11, b and c of USR-895. It is my understanding that these amendments are being requested as the result t,::: of an accident involving Bill Hedberg which occurred last year. The amendments will help improve working conditions for facility personnel, in that ,:. there will more flexibility in the size and placement of wind screens. This will •';,iv improve safety conditions at the site. In addition, the proposed amendment is consistent with Section 2.1.7 of the State Solid Waste Regulations. Our Division has no conflicts with the amendments as submitted. If you have ce any questions, please call me at extension 2232. - tj\382 Weld County Planning Dept. . JUN 1 4 1996 RECEIVED North Weld Sanitary Landfill We�COunry Planning Dept3 FF GO 40,000 WCR 25 Ault,Colorado 80610 A Waste Management Company 970/686-2800•Fax:970/686-1031 MAY 31 1996 W ED May 29, 1996 Ms. Gloria Dunn Weld County Department of. Planning Services 1400 North 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80634 SUBJECT: USR-895 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS NORTH WELD SANITARY LANDFILL Dear Ms. Dunn: This letter describes minor changes we believe are necessary for the protection of the health and safety of our employees and contract laborers. In accordance with Section 34 of the approved Certificate of Designation Development Standards for the North Weld Sanitary Landfill, Waste Management Disposal Services of Colorado, Inc. (formerly known as Waste Services Corporation) hereby files the following minor changes with the Weld County Department of Planning Services in regard to Standard No. 11 b. and c. : Development Standard No. 11 b. : As Originally Approved: ■ The working face shall be enclosed on three sides with a minimum 15-foot screen while accepting waste. A five- foot fence shall enclose the cell containing the working face. A six-foot fence shall be placed along the property lines of the 170-acre parcel. As Filed With Minor Change: ■ The 'facility shall place portable wind screens in the vicinity of the working face to assist in the management of wind-blown debris. A minimum five foot fence shall. enclose the module containing the working face. Area fencing is also to be used around the property to assist in the management of windblown debris. A minimum six foot fence shall surround the 170-acre parcel. On the west, north and east sides, this fence shall be placed along the property lines of the parcel, however, this - fence may be placed between the permitted fill area and the screening berm on the south side of the property. a v a division of Waste Management Disposal Services of Colorado, Inc. p Q Ms. Gloria Dunn May 29, 1996 Page 2 Development Standard No. 11 c. : As Originally Approved: • During windy periods not defined as high winds according to State Health Regulations, the size of the working face shall be reduced if trash is escaping the three-sided 15- foot screen around the working face. The working face shall be reduced to a size that eliminates trash escaping from the screen. As Filed With Minor Change: ■ During windy periods not defined as high winds according to State Health Regulations, the size of the working face shall be reduced to minimize windblown debris from escaping the portable windscreens and temporary fencing protection around and within the active module. All reasonable protection will be taken to retain any windblown debris within the active module. We are committed to operating the North Weld Sanitary Landfill to minimize nuisance conditions such as windblown debris, consistent with our Weld County Development Standards, the Colorado Solid Waste Regulations, and our desire to maintain good neighbor relations. If you have any questions regarding the filing of these minor changes, please call us at (970) 686-2800. Sincerely, aleity‘ CPA Bill Hedberg Alan Scheere Division V.P.-Operations Environmental Specialist BH:AS:hjw cc: Trevor Jiricek, WCDH Stephen Laudeman, CDPHE Hello