Operations Update
Week of 4/4/2022
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.
Construction Activities:
Cell 13-B-2 construction is set, and contracts have been awarded for 2022. Construction materials are ordered, and some liner material deliveries have been received. Initial earthworks/liner construction to commence in early June.
Cell 15A Mass Excavation started in January and planned to finish in December of 2022.
Temporary exposed geomembrane cover on the east side of Cell 12A to commence in late May/early June.
Rail pad resurfacing and access road improvements are scheduled for Q2 and Q3.
Renewable Energy Powerplant and Landfill Gas Management:
Continuous use of gas collection wells and flares for odor control. Quarterly SEM scanning continues. Ongoing work includes raising gas collection wells, installation of additional horizontal gas collectors, and the installation of gas vacuum lines. Scheduled maintenance on Renewable Energy Powerplant engines completed on 4/7.
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. The windrow machine is scheduled for next week to turn the compost piles.
Leaf Composting and Brush/Wood chipping:
The leaf compost continues to be turned and managed on a monthly basis. The tub grinder was on-site to process wood chipping. Brush and wood waste will be ground into wood chips for use by the town and the site.
Current Events:
Spring sports are approaching and the High Acres Sports Complex is home to the 2022 Fairport Red Raiders Baseball team. Varsity baseball is using High Acres Sports Complex as their home field this year for games.
(The batting cage frame was recently installed thanks to dedicated volunteers.)
Comments