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Offices in Jefferson City, Kansas City Metro and Springfield, MissouriENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING LAND - AIR - WATER
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Missouri Waste Control Coalition Conference (2019)
Successfully Permitting a NEW Municipal Solid Waste Landfill!
Presented by:
Thomas R. Gredell, [email protected]
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Decline in # of MSW LFsØ 1980 – 140 to 150+ Permitted MSW LFs
l At least 1 in every MO County (except 2)
Ø 1987-88 – NEW Closure/Post Closurel Active MSW LFs reduce to 75 or 80
Ø 1994-95 – Federal Sub D implementedl Active MSW LFs reduce to 40 to 50
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Decline in # of MSW LFsØ Late ‘90s to Early 2000’s – Further Attrition
l Various Reasons.l Mainly Privately-Owned Locals (Ma & Pa)
Ø Since Subtitle D Implementationl Only 2 GREEN FIELD MSW LFs Approved
Ø Very Long Permit Process! Plus Planning!l 6 to 8 yrs (est) from Conception to Ops!
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Missouri Landfill Permit Process
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Are There Enough MSW LFs?
Ø Distribution of MSW Landfillsl 4 in Kansas City Areal 4 in St. Louis Areal 3 in Southwest MOl 3 in Central MOl 1 in Northeast MOl 1 in Bootheel (Southeast MO?) l None in Extreme North MO & Southeast MO
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Missouri Landfill & Processing Facilities
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Is There A Problem?Ø Distribution of Ownership
l 3 to 5 City Owned MSW Landfillsl 1 Local, Privately Held MSW Landfilll 12 International, National or Regional MSW
LandfillsØ Total, Permitted Landfill Capacity in MO.
l Is it OK?l Is it Well Distributed?
Ø ~ 60 Permitted Transfer Stations
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Why Consider a New Site?Ø Proximity of MSW LFs to Waste
Ø Economic Tolerance of Customers
Ø Open Economic Competition in Waste Business
Ø Control of Your Destiny! (Cities?)
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Look Back at History!Ø Sites that DID NOT Get Permitted (or
Closed Prematurely)l New Halls Ferry – N St. Louis Co (1980’s)l Recondite – Jasper Co (1980’s)l Shoal Creek – Clay Co (1980’s to 1990’s)l Fire Clay Site – Gasconade Co (1980’s to
1990’s)l Limestone Quarry Site – Sedalia (1990’s?)l Camden Co Site – Camden Co (2000’s)
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WHY DIDN’T THEY MAKE IT?Ø Probably a Variety of Reasons, including:
l Public Oppositionl Negative Political Climatel Too Small of Sitel Too Small of a Buffer Zone Around Sitel Developer Not Committed (Political Will!)l Developer Ran Out of Money?l Less Than Stellar Geologic Settingl Changing Siting and Technical Requirements
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WHERE TO START?Ø Expect the Unexpected!
l Look for Skeleton’s in Your Closet!l Anticipate Twists & Turnsl Never Be Surprised (Just Disappointed)
Ø Identify Need or Opportunity
Ø Identify Potential Sites
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What To Look For In A SiteØ Sites Within 100 miles of Metro Areas?Ø Good Transportation (Railroads?)Ø City or Country? Population?
l Zoning or No Zoning?l Consider Environmental Justice Impacts
Ø Large Parcel(s) of Property AvailableØ Can you obtain FEE SIMPLE TITLE?Ø Geologic/Topographic Suitability
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How Much Capacity to Target?Ø Suggest 10 +/- Million Cu. Yards AirspaceØ Why?
l Current Landfills Operate at 500 CY/day OR MORE
l Assume 1000 CY per day, 5 days a week.l 10,000 days / 260 days per year ~ 38.5 years.
Ø Personal Rule of Thumb –l Design Capacity divided by 2.
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How Many Acres Needed?Ø Assume an average of 100 feet of fill can
be designedØ 10,000,000 CY = 270,000,000 Cu. Ft.Ø At 100 ft tall (avg), you need ~ 62 acres.Ø Use 100 Acres
l More is better!l May not get an average of 100 feet.l I Like Round Numbers!
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Acreage Needed for 100-acre Landfill
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How Many Acres Needed?Ø THINK BIG! Assume you need 250 to 500
contiguous acresØ Large Tracts of Land Typically Sell by
Fractions of Sectionsl 1 Section = 1 Mile Square = 640 acres +/-
Ø Is ½ Section (320 acres) enough?l Yields 161 acres for Disposal (w/500 ft buffer)
Ø Square Is Most Efficient Shape!
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Disposal Area Available in ½ Section
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Geologic Suitability is KEY!Ø Must Meet Current Siting Criteria
Ø Must Identify the Uppermost Aquifer
Ø Must Be Able to Identify Geologic Barrier
Ø Must Be Able to Effectively Monitor GW
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Missouri’s Varied Geology!
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Topographic Suitability - Helpful!Ø Avoid Creeks, Streams & Rivers
l May Not Be Possiblel Control Head of Drainageways!
Ø Too Flat or Too Steep = Difficult Design
Ø Rolling Topography Is Generally Good
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Engineering Approach!Ø Dot Your ‘I’s and Cross Your ‘T’s
Ø Don’t Push the Envelope!
Ø Unless You Have to!l Then Do Your Homework!l This is the Show Me State!
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Public Relations Approach!Ø DON’T:
l Try To Be The Smartest Person In The Room!
l Use Smoke Screens or Big Productions!l Underestimate the Public!
Ø DO:l Get Politicians On Board (or Neutral)l Expect to be Insulted!l Expect the Unexpected!
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Success Story Examples!Ø 1980s; Pre-Sub D:
l City of Columbia Landfill (City)l Jefferson City Landfills (ESM)
Ø 1980s-1990s; Pre-Sub D:l Courtney Ridge Landfill (Private Developer?)
Ø 1990s; Post-Sub D:l Prairie Valley Landfill (Private, Local Hauler)l Timber Ridge Landfill (Private Developer)
Ø Metro Fill Demolition Landfill (mid-2000s)GREDELL Engineering Resources, Inc. 23
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‘Ma & Pa’ to Regional Landfills!Ø Sutton & Sons Landfill (Now Eagle Ridge)
Ø Teter Landfill (Now Maple Hills)
Ø Prairie Valley Landfill (Same Name)
Ø Hartville Landfill (Now Black Oak)
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Take Aways/SummaryØ Extensive Upfront Planning Mandatory!
Ø Look for Skeletons in Your Closet!
Ø Think BIG! Cut back later!
Ø Don’t Underestimate Politics or the Public
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CLOSING THOUGHTS!Ø SUCCESS IS 50% SKILL AND 50%
MENTAL!
Ø PERMITTING A SANITARY LANDFILL TAKES INTESTINAL FORTITUDE!
Ø HIRE EXPERIENCED CONSULTANT(S)!l Teaming Works!l Dedicated Project Manager is CRITICAL!
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Offices in Jefferson City, Kansas City Metro and Springfield, MissouriENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING LAND - AIR - WATER
QUESTIONS?COMMENTS?
Presented by:
Thomas R. Gredell, [email protected]
When experience counts, count on us!
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IF A NEW MSW LF MIGHT BE NEEDED BY 2030,
THE TIME TO START IS UPON US!
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Missouri County Map (& SWMD)
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