Operations Update:
Week of 5/16/2022
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 is planned to finish in December of 2022.
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. 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. In addition, an equipment upgrade to the enclosed flare has been completed and commissioned.
Q1 Surface Emissions Monitoring Event (SEM) Results:
On the dates of March 21, 2022 and March 22, 2022, GHD conducted the 2022 First Quarter (Q1) Surface Emissions Monitoring Event (SEM) at the High Acres Landfill. A total of 15 locations were flagged for follow-up and repair during the initial monitoring event. Corrective actions were immediately initiated and follow-up monitoring demonstrated that all 15 locations were successfully remedied within 1 month of the initial scan event. GHD also conducted ambient H2S monitoring at the four perimeter stations for a period of 1 week during the same time period as the initial SEM monitoring event. A full discussion of monitoring results is provided in the report issued to NYSDEC on May 5, 2022.
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:
The leaf compost continues to be turned every month. Brush and wood waste will be ground into wood chips for use by the town and the site.
As part of our giveback program with the Town of Perinton, every Friday during the month of May, High Acres will supply the Town of Perinton with our homegrown compost and woodchips for Perinton residents to use for different landscaping applications.
Current Events:
Please read our Q1 newsletter update found on our website at highacreslandfill.wm.com and click the News & Quarterly Updates Tab.
Fairport High School JV and Varsity baseball teams continue to practice and play games at the High Acres Sports Complex.
