Wayne Disposal Inc. Operating License Application Pre-Application Public Meeting. January 31, :00 PM

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1 Wayne Disposal Inc. Operating License Application Pre-Application Public Meeting January 31, :00 PM

2 Today s Agenda Present description of proposed project Share Wayne Disposal s (WDI) plans to ensure public safety to the residents of the surrounding community and environmental protection Address questions and comments

3 Who We Are WDI has been operating in Van Buren Township for more than 50 years Part of EQ - The Environmental Quality Company A comprehensive environmental services provider with 25 locations and 825 employees across the U.S. Stable employer for more than 350 people in Southeast Michigan 90 jobs in Van Buren Township; 100 jobs close to VBT in Ypsilanti

4 Our Location North I-94 Service Drive between Belleville and Rawsonville Roads

5 A Responsible Solution WDI is the only commercial hazardous waste landfill in Michigan; one of only 7 of its type in the U.S. Designed to securely contain solid (non-liquid) waste in compliance with Land Disposal Restrictions Site also hosts a waste stabilization plant, oil recycling operation, landfill gas-to-energy facility and waste water pre-treatment plant Even with great strides in waste reduction, a landfill option for some wastes is still a necessity Large proportion of waste received from contaminated soil and river sediments clean-up projects Provided safe and proper disposal of waste from the Enbridge pipeline oil spill which affected the Kalamazoo River

6 Committed to the Surrounding Community Active member of the Van Buren Township and Belleville communities Sponsor local initiatives and programs Household hazardous waste collection Use of WDI property for baseball fields and shooting range Belleville Area Chamber of Commerce Strawberry Festival Winterfest Yankee Air Museum Belleville School District programs Significant contributor to township tax base

7 Direct Commitment to Van Buren Township Entered into a host community agreement in 2009 Provides funding for local improvement projects Beck Road baseball fields Paved parking lot, remodeled restrooms, new walking paths and benches Training facility for law enforcement at shooting range Planted trees at Van Buren Park and Beck Road baseball fields Emergency response training exercises with local authorities Continued funding into the community

8 Why We Are Here Today WDI submitting an operating license application to the Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources and Environment (MDNRE) to develop an existing parcel of land on the property into additional landfill space Important to inform the local community of this plan and educate them on our facility Strict procedures guide landfill operations Extensive safeguards and monitoring systems are in place Liner system offers layers of protection

9 Operating License Application Details Proposes constructing landfill space on 20 acres of undeveloped property and 53 acres of previously land-filled area via overlay construction Land is contained on existing property owned by Wayne Disposal Surrounded by closed landfills on three sides and the Willow Run Airport on the fourth side Development would provide 11.7 million cubic yards of landfill space

10 Current Site Layout

11 Proposed Site Development

12 Landfill Overlay System Design

13 Public Communication and Participation Process WDI reaches out to Van Buren Township community to discuss public safety and environmental protection Remainder of presentation covers these topics

14 Discussion of Public Safety and Environmental Protection Transportation of waste Potential for fires or explosions Potential impact on VBT in terms of health, safety, cost and consistency with local planning and existing development Potential environmental impacts

15 Transportation of Waste Mitigation Measures of Potential Risks and Impacts Truck traffic - Traffic pattern controls Strict procedures communicated to transporters Enforcement No anticipated increase in truck traffic In the event of an incident WDI would provide immediate response Reimburse the Township for any costs Vehicle track out Transfer box to prevent trucks from driving on waste Wheel wash facility

16 Fires and Explosions Mitigation Measures of potential risks and impacts WDI landfill presents a limited fire & explosion potential Both WDI and MDI carefully screen all waste streams to minimize fire potential both pre & post receipt MDI/WDI drills annually with the Van Buren Twp. and Belleville fire departments Communicate hazards and location of chemicals at the site Facility equipped with fire extinguishing equipment and provides training on equipment MDI has sophisticated automatic fire detection & suppression systems Air pollution controls minimize potential impacts from fires

17 The Impact on Van Buren Twp. Health & Safety Costs Economic impact of Host Community Agreement WDI maintains adequate funding to maintain the facility indefinitely, including proper closure, maintenance and monitoring of the site Consistency with local planning and existing development VBT has right to pre-review all submissions WDI reimburses VBT for 3 rd party review of application Mock emergency training exercise with VBT Dept. of Public Safety Open access to site and records 24 hour notification of any emergencies or incidents on site WDI must comply with all VBT ordinances, rules and regulations WDI meets with Environmental Commission every 6 months or upon request

18 Environmental Impacts The natural environment, ecology and wildlife Scenic, historic, cultural and recreational values Public health and safety Water and air quality

19 Environmental Impacts The natural environment and ecology and wildlife 20 acres of undeveloped land that include wetlands (14.4 acres) will be used WDI will construct 28.8 acres of new wetland in an area more accessible to wildlife Undeveloped land is surrounded by landfill and airport No endangered species present Relocation mitigates bird hazard for Willow Run Airport

20 Environmental Impacts Scenic, Historic, Cultural and Recreational Values Environmental Impact Analysis portion of application shows no historical or cultural items Topography will change very little No recreational value as it is within site property

21 Environmental Impacts Public Health and Safety Potential for fire or explosion Potential for off-site vehicle accident Potential exposure to public via contamination of air, surface water or ground water Mitigated by engineering and process controls Verified by monitoring

22 Environmental Impacts Water and Air Quality Monitoring WDI has extensive, state-of-the-art monitoring systems required and audited by USEPA and MDNRE Monitoring includes ground water, air, leak detection systems, surface water, soil and sediment No record of detrimental impact

23 Environmental Impacts Engineering Controls Stormwater collection, retention and treatment Waste water pre-treatment Double composite landfill liner

24 Landfill Liner Provides Layers of Protection Liner Construction Sequence (from bottom to top) 10 feet (min) of native glacial clay 3 feet of recompacted clay 80 mil HDPE Liner Geocomposite Leak Detection System 5 feet of recompacted clay 80 mil HDPE Liner and Geocomposite Leachate Collection System

25 Landfill Diagram

26 Environmental Impacts Operational Controls All waste pre-certified to meet landfill requirements and then verified upon arrival Vehicle track-out controls Dust controls Wind screens strategically placed around landfill and transfer box to block dust Anti-dusting agent (adhesive) applied to cover landfill each night to reduce chance of dust Suspend waste unloading during high winds

27 What is Next? Submit application MDNRE conducts Public Hearing and Comment Period on application Permit application available for public review at Van Buren Township Office Draft license MDNRE Public Hearing and Comment Period on draft license

28 Questions, Answers and Additional Input from Community To have your questions on the record, please complete a card EQ and Wayne Disposal representatives are here to answer your questions We encourage you to review the detailed plans and exhibits throughout the room Questions or comments may be submitted at anytime to EQ at or the MDNRE at