Operations Update:
Week of 1/16/2023
Daily Operations:
The active working face is currently located in cells 11, 12 and 13. The working face is processing both rail and street volume and is utilizing clean soil, approved alternative daily cover and the Envirocover machine. The perimeter water/vapor-based neutralizer systems, odor boss and truck wash are also in operation.
NYSDEC Odor Hotline and Verification System: (585) 453-2416
A dedicated odor hotline and verification system for residents to report and record any concerns regarding High Acres Landfill and its operation.
Construction Activities:
Temporary odors may occur during trenching and construction activities that are necessary for project completion and future improvements.
Cell 13-B-2 construction is complete, and filling operations have commenced.
Cell 14 Perimeter Landfill Road Realignment / Excavation / Utility Flare Relocation – tree clearing and excavation commences Q1 2023.
(Photo taken 1/13) Excavation begins for Flare Relocation
Photo of 20 acres of temporary exposed HDPE cap for additional odor control and gas collection.
Renewable Energy Powerplant and Landfill Gas Management:
Continuous use of gas collection wells and flares for odor control. Ongoing work includes raising gas collection wells, installation of additional horizontal gas collectors, installation of gas vacuum lines, and upgrades to the gas collection wells. On Monday, 1/16, one of the powerplant engines went down and was back up and running shortly after at a reduced load. On 1/17 the same engine shut down again and gas techs had the engine back up and running at full capacity by the end of the evening. Scheduled engine maintenance on two of the renewable energy power plant engines was serviced on 1/18.
A sub-header in cell 13 has been installed for additional gas collection. 6 out of 6 laterals are now complete at this time and vertical wells are currently going online.
Organics Composting:
The organics composting operation (food waste collected from three local universities, St. John Fisher, Nazareth, and the University of Rochester) continues to be managed in the approved organics compost area. Weekly delivery of food waste continues.
High Acres has partnered with Green Renewable Inc. and bagged approximately 2,000 bags of our homegrown compost to give away to community members at different events throughout the year.
Leaf Composting and Brush/Wood chipping:
Each year, leaves are received from nearby communities and managed at High Acres. They are placed in rows and turned periodically in order to encourage the natural decomposition process. Brush and wood waste received will be ground into wood chips for use by the town and the site to build trails or use in landscape applications.
Current Events:
Please read the High Acres Q4 2022 Report by clicking the link below.
Please click the link below to access the Town's updates and news regarding curbside residential recycling in the Town of Perinton. Residents in the Town of Perinton who are WM customers now have a 96-gallon recycling tote for their recyclables. Recycling will be collected bi-weekly.
Follow the High Acres Sports Complex Facebook Page! Check out all the action happening at our Sports Complex thanks to all the great work and dedication from members of the Fairport/Perinton community.
WM is proud to partner with Upstate NY Sports, Inc to provide a safe and exciting sports complex for our local youth to train and play their favorite sports.
