Operations Update:
Week of 1/1/2024
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, 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.
Neutralizer Systems in use:
Daily Cover Enviro Cover Machine in use:
Enviorcover deployed as intermediate daily cover on cell 11 overliner.
Construction Activities:
Temporary odors may occur during trenching and construction activities that are necessary for project completion and future improvements.
Current East perimeter road construction (ongoing)
Landfill Construction Gallery:
(East perimeter road construction)
(cell 15A excavation continues)
An additional 7.6 acres of temporary exposed HDPE cap was deployed over cell mid-11 area. Photo below of the completed project.
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 for drainage and collection enhancement. Well-raising is a daily activity in coordination with filling operations.
New Utility Flare Location (photo below), is now online and will be commissioning for the next few weeks. Sign posted on the main road, Perinton Parkway
WM has invested over $2.3 million in 2023 into the HALRC gas collection and control system. Most notably a new flare adjacent to Perinton Parkway was commissioned in November. This new flare will allow WM the flexibility to apply greater amounts of influence on the waste mass and destroy higher volumes of landfill gas. Technicians are working diligently to rebalance the field. Some instabilities are expected while this effort takes place. In addition, an upgrade to the LFG conveyance infrastructure has begun. This project will provide greater amounts of opportunity to expand the collection system in the future.
Current Events:
As of January 1st, 2024 - Updated Price List for the Residential Drop-off Area
2023 WM Sustainability Report - WM is committed to consistent and meaningful public disclosure and discussion of our sustainability progress through the publication of our annual Sustainability Report. Read the PDF below to learn more.
(Aerial footage of the High Acres Sports Complex)
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