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STATE OF COLORADO
Roy Romer,Governor
Patti Shwayder,Executive Director ti.oFcoto•v
Dedicated to protecting and improving the health and environment of the people of Colorado „�/: •'
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION 1 4Y *
http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/hm/ µw 9Tfi'
4300 Cherry Creek Dr.S. 222 S.6th Street,Room 232
Denver,Colorado 80246-1530 Grand Junction,Colorado 81501-2768 Colorado Department
Phone(303)692-3300 Phone(970)248-7164 of Public Health
Fax(303)759-5355 Fax(970)248-7198 Weld County Planning Dept. and Environment
May 12, 1998
MAY 1 8 1998
Mr.Alan Scheere,Environmental Specialist
Mr. Bill Hedberg,Landfill Site Manager
North Weld Sanitary Landfill Ct
40,000 Weld County Road 25
Ault,Colorado 80610
RE: North Weld Sanitary Landfill and Buffalo Ridge Landfill,Revised Waste Identification Plans,dated
April 1998.
Dear Mr. Scheere and Mr. Hedberg,
The Solid Waste Unit of the Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division(the Division)has reviewed
the revised Sections 3.0,page 2,for North Weld Sanitary Landfill (NWSL) and page 3,for the Buffalo Ridge
Landfill(BRL),Waste Identification Plans (WIPs),received by the Division May 8, 1998.
The suggested language modification was appropriately incorporated into both documents and as such, the
Division is approving both of the WIPs. The revised pages will be placed into the current WIPs for NWSL and
BRL in the Division records.
If you have any questions regarding this matter please feel free to contact me at your convenience at 303-692-
3335.
Sincerel ,
Brenda Lujan
Environmental Protection Specialist
Solid Waste Unit
Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division
cc: Trevor Jiricek,Weld County Health Department
CGloriUunn,Weld County Planning Department
Randy Thompson,RUST
FILE: SW/WLD/NSVC - 3
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North Weld Sanitary Landfill
40,000 WCR 25
Ault Colorado80610 A Wa'sle Management Company
97 970//66686-2628 •00 Fax:970/686-1031
May 1, 1998
Mr. Trevor Jiricek Weld County Planning Dept.
Weld County Health Department
1517 16th Avenue Court MAY 0 8 1998
Greeley, CO 80631
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Subject: North Weld Sanitary Landfill (NWSL)
Financial Assurance Plan
Dear Mr. Jiricek: -
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This letter provides information related to your memorandum dated February 13, 1998, to Mr.
Glenn Mallory of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). The
WCHD's memorandum states that the NWSL must either provide funds to install the
appropriate surface water controls or provide a demonstration that the existing and future
controls are constructed to handle the 100-year, 24-hour storm event. NWSL believes the
information provided herein demonstrates that its April 1997 Financial Assurance Plan
includes sufficient funds forstorm water control improvements.
The current surface water control structure for the covered portions of the disposal area was
constructed as part of the Module 3 liner project during 1996. The construction details and
location of the surface water control structure was included in the NWSL Phase 1 Module 3
Construction Plans dated November 1995, which was approved by CDPHE and WCHD on
July 10, 1996 and July 18,, 1996 respectively. As shown on the construction plans, the surface
water control structure consists of a drainage channel and surface water collection pond. The
Module 3 drainage channel was tied in with the existing drainage channel, which was
previously constructed during Module 1 and 2 liner projects. The surface water drainage
channel is located along the south side of Modules 1, 2 and 3. This channel conveys surface
water run-off from covered portions of Modules 1, 2 and 3 and surface water run-on from
adjacent cut slopes within the Phase 1 excavation to a collection pond located east of Module
.3.
The area adjacent to the active disposal area, which includes,the surface water collection pond;will accommodate storm water improvements for the 100—year, 24-hour storm event. Based oh _;
the conservative assumption that all of the precipitation from such an event (4.6 inches from
NOAA Atlas 2, Volume III) would drain from the tributary.portion of the landfill to this area,
the area would need to be excavated by an average depth of about 2.5 feet to hold this volume.
The excavated soil, which is estimated to be less than 20,000 cubic yards, would be used •
within the landfill footprint prior to placing final cover in,order to achieve the minimum
grades set forth in the Colorado Solid Waste Regulations. As noted-in the NWSL
Closure/Post-Closure Plan and Financial Assurance Plan, 60,000 cubic yards of
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May 1, 1998
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soil was estimated to be required for achieving these minimum slopes. The remaining 40,000
cubic yards of soil would be obtained from nearby stockpiles or other suitable on-site sources.
We trust this letter adequately addresses the issue raised in your February 13, 1998
memorandum to Mr. Mallory, and we therefore request the County's approval of the Financial
Assurance Plan for NWSL. Since NWSL has established financial assurance in accordance
with the Colorado Solid Waste Regulations, acceptance of this Financial Assurance Plan by the
WCHD, and Weld County Board of County Commissioners will allow for the termination of
the Letter of Credit and the disbursement of funds held in the corresponding Trust Account in
Weld County which comprise the primary components of the previously existing Financial
Assurance Agreement.
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Should you have any questions concerning this response, please contact either of us at (970)
686-2800. Thank you for your consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
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Alan Scheere Bill Hedberg
Environmental Specialist Landfill Site Manager
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cc: Glenn Mallory, CDPHE
Brenda Lujan, CDPHE
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Lee Morrison, Weld County Attorney's Office
Don Warden, Weld County Clerk to the Board
Art Willis,Weld County Treasurer
North Weld Sanitary Landfill
40,000 WCR 25
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970/686-2800• Fax:970/686-1031
April 30, 1998 '�
Ms. Brenda Lujan
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division
HMWMD-SWIM-B2
4300 Cherry Creek Dr. S.
Denver, Colorado 80246-1530
RE: North Weld Sanitary Landfill
Buffalo Ridge Landfill
Revised Waste Identification Plans dated April 1998
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Dear Ms. Lujan:
Enclosed for your review are revised Sections 3.0,page 2, for the North Weld Sanitary Landfill
(NWSL) and page 3, for the Buffalo Ridge Landfill (BRL), Waste Identification Plans(WIPs).
These Sections were revised pursuant to your letter of April 27, 1998. Specifically, you
suggested we insert the following language into the second paragraph of Section 3.0,page 2, as
follows: "Additional questions and/or observations—including conducting a minimum of two (2)
random load inspections per week of incoming wastes are completed at the gatehouse and the
disposal area."
As discussed during our phone conversation on April 30, 1998, we have slightly modified your
suggested language and incorporated these changes into the NWSL and BRL WIPs. If these
changes are acceptable, we request your approvals for the NWSL and BRL WIPs. By copy of
this letter,we are also requesting approvals from the Weld County Health Department for the
NWSL and BRL WIPs. Please replace these revised pages into your WIPs for NWSL and BRL.
Should you have any questions regarding these revisions, please contact either of us a(970) 686-
2800.
Sincerely,
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Alan Scheere Bill Hedberg
Environmental Specialist Landfill Site Manager •
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STATE OF COLORADO
Roy Romer,Governor -of-Coto
Patti Shwayder,Executive Director t 4%
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Dedicated to protecting and improving the health and environment olthe people of Colorado •
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION •« .
http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/hm/ •rr as'
4300 Cherry Creek Dr.S. 222 S.6th Street,Room 232 COlondo Department
Denver,Colorado 80246-1530 Grand Junction,Colorado 81501-2768 P
Phone(303)692-3300 Phone(970)248-7164 Weld County Planning Dept of Public Health
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Fax(303)759-5355 Fax(970)248-7198and Environment
April27, 1998
MAY 0 5 1998
Mr.Alan Scheere,Environmental Specialist
Mr.Bill Hedberg,Landfill Site Manager
North Weld Sanitary Landfill ev
40,000 Weld County Road 25
Ault,Colorado 80610
RE: North Weld Sanitary Landfill,Revised Waste Identification Plan,dated April 1998.
Dear Mr. Scheere and Mr. Hedberg,
The Solid Waste Unit of the Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division(the Division)has reviewed
the Revised Waste Identification Plan(WIP),dated April 1998, and received by the Division April 17, 1998
under cover letter dated April 14, 1998.
The changes made to the text,in response to Division comments submitted March 17, 1998, appear appropriate
with one exception. Comment#1 of the March 17,1998 letter requested that"[t]he facility conduct a minimum
of two (2) random load inspections per week." Please insert this language into the second paragraph of the
revised Section 3.0, page 2, as follows: "Additional questions and/or observations - including conducting a
minimum of two(2)random load inspections per week-of incoming wastes are completed at the gate house and
the disposal area."
As the Buffalo Ridge Landfill WIP was revised simultaneously to maintain consistency,please insert the above
language into the second paragraph of Section 3.0,page 3,of that document as well.
All other modifications appear to be adequately addressed,therefore once the above revision is incorporated,and
corresponding replacement pages submitted,the Division can recommend approval of the revised WIP. If you
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have any questions regarding this matter please feel free to contact me at your convenience at 303-692-3335.
Sincerely,
Brenda
Environmental Protection Specialist
Solid Waste Management Unit
Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division '
cc: Trevor Jiricek,Weld'County Health Department' ' ' ' ' ' -
-. CGloriaDunn,Weld County Planning Department'
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
1517 16TH AVENUE COURT
GREELEY, CO 80631
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ADMINISTRATION (970) 353-0586
HEALTH PROTECTION (970)353-0635
COLORADO COMMUNITY-HEALTH (970) 353-0639
FAX (970) 356-4966
April 28, 1998 Weld County Planning Dept.
Alan Scheere
Bill Hedberg APR 2 81998
North Weld Sanitary Landfill ,
40,000 Weld County Road 25 RECEIVED
Ault, Colorado 80610
Re: • North Weld Sanitary Landfill and Buffalo Ridge Landfill, Revised Waste
Identification Plans, dated April 1998
Dear Mr. Scheere and Mr. Hedberg:
The Weld County Health Department (WCHD) has reviewed the Revised Waste
Identification Plans (WIP) for the North Weld Sanitary Landfill and the Buffalo Ridge
Landfill. Both of these documents are dated April 1998, and were received under
cover letter dated April 14, 1998. We have also reviewed Brenda Lujan's (Colorado
Department of Public Health and Environment) letter dated April 27, 1998.
The WCHD is in concurrence with Ms. Lujan's letter. Specifically, that the language
concerning conducting load inspections be inserted into Section 3.0 of each WIP.
Once these revisions are made, and corresponding replacement pages submitted, the
WCHD can approve both revised WIP's.
If you have any questions, please contact me at (970) 353-0635, extension 2232.
Sincerely, • -
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Trevor Jiricek .
• Supervisor
Environmental Protection'Services
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cc: Brenda Lujan, Colorado Department of Public Health and. Environment
Gloria Dunn,Weld County Planning Department
North Weld Sanitary Landfill
40,000 WCR 25
Ault,Colorado 80610 A Waste Management Company
970/686-2800• Fax:970/686-1031
April 14, 1998
Ms. Brenda Lujan
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division
HMWMD-SWIM-B2
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver, CO 80222-1530
Mr. Trevor Jiricek
Weld County Health Department
1517 16th Avenue Court
Greeley, CO 80631
Subject: North Weld Sanitary Landfill (NWSL)
Revised Waste Identification Plan
Dear Ms. Lujan and Mr. Jiricek:
Enclosed for your review is a revised text for the previously submitted Waste Identification Plan (WIP)
dated November"1997;'for the North Weld Sanitary Landfill (NWSL). This text was revised to
incorporate changes as outlined in the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
(CDPITh5 letter dated March 17, 1998. We have further changed Section 3.2 of the WIP and extended
the expiration date for the profiles from three years to five years provided the process generating the
waste has not changed.
Additionally, in order to maintain consistency between the WIPs for NWSL and Buffalo Ridge Landfill
(BRL) we have made these same changes to the BRL WIP. Accordingly, we have enclosed a revised
text for the BRL WIP for your review and approval. If the enclosed changes are acceptable, please
place these revised texts in the previously submitted WIPs for NWSL and BRL.
If you have any questions regarding these revisions, please contact either of us at (970) 686-2800.
Sincerely,
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Alan Scheere Bill Hedberg
Environmental Specialist Landfill Site Manager
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Ex, , C I HEALTH PROTECTION (970) 353-0635
COLORADO ' 1 COMMUNITY HEALTH (970) 353-0639
FAX (970) 356-4966
March 27, 1998
Alan Scheere
Bill Hedberg • _
North Weld Sanitary Landfill •
40,000 Weld County Road 25
Ault, Colorado 80610
Re: North Weld Sanitary Landfill, Updated Waste Identification Plan
Dear Mr. Scheere and Mr. Hedberg:
. The Weld County Health Department (WCHD) has received a copy of Ms. Brenda
Lujan's (Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment) March 17, 1998;letter,
that was addressed to both of you. The letter addresses the recently submitted Waste
Identification Plan (WIP), dated November 1997. This document was submitted under
cover letter dated February 25, 1998. The updated WIP replaces the previously
approved "Access Control Plan", submitted in October 1993.
The WCHD concurs with the conditions outlined in Ms. Lujan's letter. In order to
complete our records, we request that either a revised WIP or replacement pages for the
WIP be submitted that incorporate the'CDPHE's conditions. Please submit the
document(s) to both the CDPHE and the WCHD for final approval.
If you have any questions, please call me at (970) 353-0635, extension 2232.
Sincerely,
Trevor Jiricek
Supervisor
Environmental Protection Services
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cc: Gloria Dunn, W.C. Planning Department
Brenda Lujan, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
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STATE OF COLORADO
Roy Romer,Governor 4-co
Patti Shwayder,Executive Director 4:° -�q�
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Dedicated toprotecting and improving the health and environment of the people of Coloradotn
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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION It .,a,
http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/hnv '"rave+
4300 Cherry Creek Dr.S. 222 S.6th Street,Room 232
Denver,Colorado 80246-1530 Grand Junction,Colorado 81501-2768 Weld County Planning Dept, Colorado Department
Phone(303)692-3300 Phone(970)248-7164 of Public Health
Fax(303)759-5355 Fax(970)248-7198 and Environment
March 23, 1998 MAR 3 01998
Mr.Alan Scheere,Environmental Specialist Eca: EIVED
Mr. Bill Hedberg,Landfill Site Manager r
North Weld Sanitary Landfill
40,000 Weld County Road 25
Ault,Colorado 80610
RE: North Weld Sanitary Landfill,Updated Design and Operations Plan,dated November 1997.
Dear Mr. Scheere and Mr.Hedberg,
The Solid Waste Unit of the Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division (the Division) has
reviewed the Updated Design and Operations Plan (the Plan), dated November 1997, and received by the
Division February 27, 1998. The accompanying cover letter dated February 26, 1998, summarized the
primary updates and revisions to the Plan, although other modifications were noted as well.
The Division is approving the Plan provided that the facility abide by the conditions outlined in a Division
letter dated July 8, 1997; and in correspondence from Weld County Health Department(WCHD), dated July
30, 1997. Such conditions provided for notification of WCHD, and the Division, if actual leachate volumes
do not correspond to the predicted volumes for Phase 1, Module 3, as presented in the RUST Environment
&Infrastructure,March 11, 1997 Report.
As indicated in the March 12, 1998 letter from WCHD, if the actual volumes do not correspond to those
predicted,the Division's approval of the final cover described in the Plan will be revisited.
If you have any questions regarding this matter please feel free to contact me at your convenience at 303-692-
3335. •
-Sincerely,
Brenda
Environmental Protection Specialist
Solid Waste Unit
Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division
cc: Trevor Jiricek,Weld County Health Department -
(Gloria.Dunn"r,Weld County Planning Department
Randy Thompson,RUST
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STATE OF COLORADO
Roy Romer,Governor .0v-Coto
Patti Shwayder,Executive Director ti ..Nom .
Dedicated to protecting and improving the health and environment of the people of Colorado
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION • +I
http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/hm/ •re7e",
4300 Cherry Creek Dr.S. 222 S.6th Street,Room 232 Colorado Department
Denver,Colorado 80246-1530 Grand Junction,Colorado 81501-2768 Public Ha
Phone(303)692-3300 Phone(970)248-7164 Weld County Planning Dept.
Fax(303)759-5355 Fax(970)248-7198 and Environment
MAR 2 51998
March 17, 1998 R EMr.Alan Scheere,Environmental Specialist t"' I V c'.
Mr.Bill Hedberg,Landfill Site Manager
North Weld Sanitary Landfill
40,000 Weld County Road 25
Ault,Colorado 80610
RE: North Weld Sanitary Landfill,Updated Waste Identification Plan(f.k.a.Access Control Plan),dated
November 1997.
Dear Mr. Scheere and Mr.Hedberg,
The Solid Waste Unit of the Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division (the Division) has
reviewed the Updated Waste Identification Plan (WIP), dated November 1997, and received by the Division
February 27, 1998 under cover letter dated February 25, 1998. Division review was requested as this Updated
WIP is to replace the previously approved"Access Control Plan"(ACP)submitted in October of 1993.
Prior to granting approval of the Updated WIP,the Division requests the following:
I) The facility conduct a minimum of two (2) random load inspections per week, conducted in
accordance with current accepted industry standard, and include all associated load inspection records
as part of the facility's operating record for regulatory review. As stated in a recent letter from Mr.
Trevor Jiricek of the Weld County Health Department, dated March 4, 1998, the facility should'
review the document entitled"Waste Screening at Municipal Solid Waste Management Facilities,"
dated September 1993, prepared by the Solid Waste Association of North America. Reference to a
letter from Mr. Steve Laudeman of the Division, dated October 2, 1997, is also recommended as it
provides further comment on this issue.
2) The facility include language in the Updated WIP regarding expiration of a waste acceptance
decision. The ACP, Section 3.2 provided for the application of an expiration date for the decision
to be assigned, not to exceed three years from the date that the waste stream was approved for
management, and to be renewed if the process generating the waste changes. Section 3.3 of the ACP
also provided that prior to the expiration date, the underlying facts concerning the waste stream will
be re-examined and a decision rendered in accordance with Section 3.2 as to whether to continue
managing the wastes and whether expanded service is required. The Division believes that such
expiration dates are valuable, and necessary, to the maintenance of appropriate waste screening and
management techniques.
3) The facility add language to Section 3.3 of the Updated WIP which provides that any changes made
• to written information provided by the generator be initialed and dated by facility personnel making
such changes, and the reason for any/all changes noted, as well as the generator notified if the
changes affect the precautions, conditions, or limitations of the decision portion of the Generator's
Waste Profile Sheet/Decision. Refer to Section 3.5 of the ACP.
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Based on the Division's review of the Updated WIP,all other aspects of the plan are acceptable. As the Weld
County Health Department has reviewed and approved the Updated WIP with the condition illustrated in#1
above, the Division will defer to the county regarding this matter and approve the plan with the above three
stipulated requests.
If you have any questions regarding this matter please feel free to contact me at your convenience at 303-692-
3335.
Sin�C�?/�
Brenda Lujan
Environmental Protection Specialist
Solid Waste Unit
Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division
cc: Trevor Jiricek,Weld County Health Department
rGloriaDunn,Weld County Planning Department
File: SW/WLD/NWC/1A
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
1517 16TH AVENUE COURT
' GREELEY, CO 80631
L ADMINISTRATION (970) 353-0586
HEALTH PROTECTION (970) 353-0635
COLORADO COMMUNITY HEALTH (970) 353-0639
FAX (970) 356-4966
March 4, 1998
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Weld County Planning Dept.
Alan Scheere • MAR 0 5 1998
Bill Hedberg
North Weld Sanitary Landfill
40,000 Weld County Road 25 rECEIVED
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Ault, Colorado 80610
Re: North Weld Sanitary Landfill, Updated Waste Identification Plan
Dear Mr. Scheere and Mr. Hedberg:
The Weld County Health Department (WCHD) has reviewed the updated Waste Identification
Plan (WIP), dated November 1997. This document was submitted under cover letter dated
February 25, 1998. The updated WIP replaces the previously approved "Access Control Plan",
• submitted in October 1993.
The.WCHD approves the WIP with the following condition:
1) The facility shall conduct a minimum of two (2) random load inspections per week. The
procedure to conduct the load inspection shall be in accordance with acceptable industry
standards. The Department recommends that the facility review the document titled
"Waste Screening at Municipal Solid Waste Management Facilities", dated September
1993, prepared by the Solid Waste Association of North America. In addition, load
inspection records should be made a part of the facility's operating record for regulatory
review.
If you have any questions, please call me at (970) 353-0635, extension 2232.
Sincerely,
Trevor Jiricek •
Supervisor
Environmental Protection Services
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cc: Gloria Dunn, W.C. Planning Department
Brenda Lujan, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
North Weld Sanitary Landfill 4
40,000 WCR 25
Ault,Colorado 80610 A Waste Management Company
970/686-2800•Fax:970/686-1031
February 25, 1998
Ms. Brenda Lujan
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Weld County Planning Dept.
Hazardous Materials Waste Management Division
HMWMD-SWIM-B2
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South MAR 0 3 1998
Denver, CO 80222-1530
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Mr. Trevor Jiricek '.
Weld County Health Department
1517 16th Avenue Court
Greeley, CO 80631
Subject: North Weld Sanitary Landfill (NWSL)
Updated Waste Identification Plan (f.k.a. Access Control Plan)
Dear Ms. Lujan and Mr. Jiricek:
Enclosed for your information is a copy of the updated plan titled "Waste Identification Plan" (WIP)
dated November 1997, prepared by Waste Management Disposal Services of Colorado, Inc. for the
NWSL.;This plan describes the facility waste identification program,-including-waste screening-
procedures for the detection and prevention of the disposal of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) and
regulated hazardous wastes at NWSL in accordance with Section 2.1.2 of the Regulations Pertaining to
Solid Waste Disposal Sites and Facilities (Regulations) (6 CCR 1007-2) revised November 30, 1995.
This updated plan replaces the "Access Control Plan" previously submitted to the Colorado
Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and Weld County Health Department
(WCHD) on October 8, 1993. The NWSL WIP contains general editorial changes consistent with the
requirements of the revised Regulations. The plan changes were also made in order to maintain
consistency with the WIP previously approved by the WCHD for our Buffalo Ridge Landfill located in
south-eastern Weld County. The focus and procedures of the updated NWSL WIP have not changed
and continue to serve as a PCB and hazardous waste screening mechanism.
If you have any questions regarding the WIP for NWSL, please contact either of us at (970) 686-2800.
Sincerely,
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Alan Scheere._ - Bill Hedberg
Environmental.Specialist Landfill Site,Manager .
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North Weld Sanitary Landfill
40,000 WCR 25 _
Ault,Colorado 80610 A Waste Management Company
970/686-2800•Fax:970/686-1031
February 26, 1998
Ms. Brenda Lujan •
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division
HMWMD-SWIM-B2
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver, CO 80222-1530
Mr. Trevor Jiricek
Weld County Health Department
1517 16th Avenue Court
Greeley, CO 80631
Subject: North Weld Sanitary Landfill(NWSL)
Updated Design and Operations Plan
Dear Ms. Lujan and Mr. Jiricek:
Enclosed for your review and approval is an updated Design and Operations (D&O)Plan and corresponding
updated Site Development Plan (SDP) sheets (Drawings 9, 10 and 11) for the NWSL. The D&O Plan and SDP
were updated by Waste Management Disposal Services of Colorado, Inc. (WMDSC)based on design
modifcations made to the base liner and final cover systems at NWSL. These design modifications were approved
by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment(CDPHE) and Weld County Health Department
(WCHD). Please place the enclosed Drawings 9, 10 and 11 in your SDP and discard the previous drawings.
In addition, the updated D&O Plan was reviewed and further modified by NWSL to include general editorial
changes and updates since its last revision in January 1996. The primary revisions are described below:
• Revised Section 1.6 and updated the list of site documents including document revisions.
• Revised Section 4.9 to reflect approvals by CDPHE and WCHD concerning final cover design modifications.
• Deleted Section 6.7.4 titled "Site Appearance". This section contained extraneous information which is
discussed in other sections of the plan.
• Updated Appendix A -Airspace, Soil Balance and Site Life
Should you have any questions concerning these updated plans, please contact either of us at (970) 686-2800.
Sincerely,
Alan Scheere Bill Hedberg
Environmental Specialist Landfill Site Manager
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40,000 WCR 25
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970/686-2800•Fax:970/686-1031
February 19, 1998
Board of Commissioners
Weld County, Colorado
915 10th Street
Greeley, Colorado 80631
RE: North Weld Sanitary Landfill(NWSL)
Revised Financial Assurance Plan
Dear Commissioners:
At the time of permitting the North Weld Sanitary Landfill (NWSL) in 1990, a major revision to the
federal solid waste regulations, subsequently known as Subtitle D was being developed by the
U.S.E.P.A. These revisions included requirements for owners and/or operators of solid waste disposal
facilities to establish financial assurance sufficient to ensure payments of costs associated with closing the
facility and conducting post-closure care activities.
Waste Management Disposal Services of Colorado, Inc. (WMDSCI, then known as Waste Services
Corporation entered into a Financial Assurance Agreement with Weld County patterned after the
anticipated (draft) Subtitle D regulations. Accordingly, pursuant to Condition 3c of the Certificate of
Designation Special Review Permit issued June 27, 1990, WMDSC submitted a Letter of Credit//38318
to the Weld County Board of County Commissioners on January 31, 1992. In addition, WMDSC
established a Trust Fund with the Weld County Treasurer to be funded over several years (based on
received volumes) not to exceed $113,172. The Letter of Credit would be canceled when the Trust Fund
reached that amount.
Although the Colorado version of the federal Subtitle D regulations (Regulations) became effective
October 1993, the financial assurance provisions of the Regulations became effective April 9, 1997.
Accordingly, WMDSC submitted a Financial Assurance Plan to the Colorado Department of Public
Health and Environment (CDPHE), Weld County Health Department (WCHD) and Weld County
Department of Planning Services in compliance with the provisions and requirements of the revised
Regulations. The NWSL Financial Assurance Plan meets the specific financial assurance requirements for
solid waste disposal sites as listed in Section 1.8 of the Regulations as described below:
I. Maintain cost estimates, in current dollars, for hiring a third party to close the largest area of the
facility requiring closure during the active life of the site. The cost estimate must also include
costs associated with conducting post-closure care.
2. The facility must establish financial assurance sufficient to ensure payment of the third-party
closure and post-closure care costs.
Since submittal of the NWSL Financial Assurance Plan in April 1997, we have maintained financial
assurance pursuant to both the Weld County Agreement and the Financial Assurance Plan for the NWSL.
The April (997 Plan has been accepted by CDPIIE as meeting the financial assurance requirements of the
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February 19, 1998
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Regulations and provides superior financial assurance, compared to the original Weld County Financial
Assurance Agreement. This original agreement included provisions for an eventual fund of $113,172
compared with the April 1997 Plan which includes $845,753. In the future, this account will be adjusted,
in order to provide continuing and adequate amounts of financial assurance in accordance with the
Regulations.
Consequently, we request the Board of County Commissioners accept the State approved Financial
Assurance Plan dated April 1997. Since North Weld Landfill has established financial assurance in
accordance with the Regulations, we further request that the Letter of Credit established under the
Agreement be terminated and any funds held in the Trust be returned to WMDSC.
We have enclosed a copy of the April 1997 Financial Assurance Plan for your information. Thank you
for your consideration of this request. We look forward to your acceptance of the enclosed Financial
Assurance Plan and release of the existing enclosed Agreement.
Sincerely, �J r\er'-"Ppp�p
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Bill Hedberg Alan Scheere
Landfill Site Manager Environmental Specialist
Enclosures
cc: Trevor Jiricek, WCHD w/o enc.
Gloria Dunn, WCDPS w/o enc.
Don Warden, Weld County w/o enc.
Lee Morrison, Weld County w/o enc.
Art Willis, Weld County w/o enc.
Letter Board of Commissioners
February 19, 1998
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bee: Tom Schweitzer
Len Butler
Tom Buchholz
Stacy Anderson
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