Solid & Hazardous Waste Management & Landfill Management/Engineering
Landfill Siting, Design and Permitting
EnSol, Inc. has demonstrated through the successful permitting, construction, operation,
closure and post-closure activities of Municipal Solid Waste and Construction and
Demolition Debris Landfills, our commitment to adequately and cost-effectively control
and staff environmental projects. EnSol's project scope includes, but is not limited
to:
- Permit Applications and Registration Process
- Permit Modifications & Renewals
- Regulatory Compliance and Reporting
- Environmental Impact Statements (EIS)
- Remedial Investigations/Feasibility Studies (RIFS)
- Construction Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plans (QA/QC)
- Management, Inspection and Observation Reporting of Construction Activities
- Hydrogeologic Reports
- Engineering Reports
- Operations and Maintenance Manuals
- Geomembrane Liner and Cover Systems
- Leachate Control and Management
- Gas Control and Recovery Facilities Management
- Environmental Monitoring Programs
- Contingency Plans and Reports
- Traffic, Odor and Noise Control
- Erosion Control and Storm water Management
- Landfill Closure and Post-Closure Criteria
- Variance Requests and Beneficial Use Determination (BUD) Applications
- Due Diligence Summaries
Transfer Facility Siting, Design and Permitting
EnSol has successfully sited facilities and modified permits for existing solid
waste transfer and processing facilities. Types of regulated material managed in
the permit and design process at transfer facilities have included general municipal
solid waste, construction and demolition debris and various recoverable recyclable
materials. Design and permitting services provided include facility sizing, process
engineering, process controls and maximization of storage within physical and regulatory
constraints.
Operations Engineering
EnSol maintains field staff trained in solid waste management facility operational
consulting. Our staff is experienced in the review, preparation and implementation
of operational controls and performance criteria necessary for effective facility
management. EnSol manages on-site personnel and conducts regular operational meetings
at facilities. This provides the opportunity to discuss and modify facility operational
techniques in order to maximize waste throughput in a manner that affords safeguards
to the environment while increasing revenue.
Post Closure Maintenance, Monitoring and Reporting
EnSol has developed cost-effective post-closure facility monitoring and maintenance
programs that effectively ensure safeguards to the environment, while meeting stringent
governmental controls and regulations. Our plans ensure continued compliance with
regulatory requirements throughout the entire post-closure period. This may include
scheduled site visits to investigate the condition of monitoring points, drainage
areas and in the case of landfills, the integrity of the final cover system.
Findings from site visits, as well as laboratory analytical data from scheduled
monitoring events, are reviewed and discussed in quarterly or annual reports submitted
to the appropriate regulatory agency.
Facility Siting, Design and Permitting
EnSol is proficient and experienced in siting criteria, design, and the permitting
process for hazardous waste management facilities. A site may be subject to restrictions
based on its proximity to wetlands, flood plains, aquifers, sensitive adjoining
land uses or other conditions, which can often be resolved through innovative design
features. Our diverse and knowledgeable staff is capable of effectively coordinating
the expertise of attorneys and involvement of government officials in ways that
maximize capital investments and reduce long-term risks. EnSol has successfully
guided projects through the permitting process to the satisfaction of our clients
and all regulatory agencies and, at the same time, provided safe and cost-effective
landfill design alternatives.
Remedial Investigations and Feasibility Studies
With more than ten years of experience in developing remedial alternatives for existing,
non-compliant disposal sites, EnSol staff members are well equipped to determine
the most cost-effective remedial alternative, and implementing the remedy to protect
the welfare of the environment and citizenry pursuant to regulatory mandates and
time frames. EnSol develops Work plans that are custom-tailored and guides a client
from the status of a principally responsible party to that of an environmentally
responsive party. Our experience allows for the cost-effective and timely implementation
of remedial measures to ensure the satisfaction of adjacent landowners, citizens,
regulators and most importantly, to the satisfaction of our client.
Site Reclamation and Re-Use
Wherever possible, given the regulatory climate for the reuse of lands only mildly
contaminated in the 'Brownfields' approach, EnSol develops environmentally responsible
options for reclaiming lands without the costly remedial or rehabilitative efforts
that are often automatically prescribed. EnSol thoroughly evaluates site information,
history and analytical data to make the demonstration, where appropriate, that the
site can be reused or reclaimed for a secondary, compatible use. Using the best
and most appropriate available technologies, EnSol makes technical demonstrations
supporting the proposed secondary land use. EnSol guides the client through regulatory
mandates in the pursuit of reclaiming or reusing a site that was previously deemed
'hazardous'.
Hazardous Waste Post Closure Maintenance, Monitoring and Reporting
Owners/operators often continue to maintain on-site operations and support infrastructure
after a hazardous waste management facility has closed. However, meeting post-closure
obligations and responsibilities does not always necessitate the need to maintain
presence, equipment and employees at the site. EnSol has allowed owner/operators
in several states to close facilities while keeping only financial mechanisms and
arrangements in place to address any post-closure needs. Whether administering the
post-closure monitoring program, inspecting and verifying cover integrity, or maintaining
storm water controls, EnSol allows clients to focus efforts and resources on their
company’s next endeavor while providing post-closure care services. The provision
of these services, from monitoring well sample collection to quarterly and annual
reporting, allows the freedom to develop other business interests without being
distracted by the demands of a closed facility.
Facility Inspection Services
EnSol performs the following activities for facility inspection:
- Site inspection
- Grounds keeping
- Maintenance and upkeep of storm water control system
- Cap cover repairs
- Access control
- Contingency management
Environmental Monitoring and Reporting
All landfill operators are required to monitor the surrounding environment during
operations, closure and post-closure phases in order to protect human health and
the environment. Site-specific Environmental Monitoring Plans are prepared that
outline the media that must be sampled and analyzed. Existing water, soil or air
quality is determined as part of the preparation of the EMP, and compared to subsequent
water quality data collected during scheduled monitoring events. EnSol will coordinate
all monitoring activities and review analytical data before submitting all required
documentation to the appropriate regulatory agencies.
Leachate Collection Services
Maintenance and operation of leachate collection systems is required during active,
closure and post-closure periods as long as leachate is being generated. EnSol will
perform the following activities:
- Tank testing and certification
- Maintenance of pipes, pumps and controls
- Sampling and data review
- Record keeping and reporting
- Leachate disposal
- Corrective action
Gas Management Services
Landfills present unique problems in that they are subject to settling, leachate
seepage, and continuously varying gas makeup. EnSol, Inc. offers specialization
in the recovery of methane gas from landfills for the purpose of creating profitable
and environmental benefits by using the landfill gas (LFG) as an alternative energy
source. Our experienced team has the know-how to design and manage a LFG-to-electricity
system to overcome these problems, both in the office and in the field.
The implementation of a LFG-to-electricity system involves four main areas: gas
wells, LFG collection system, gas scrubbing system, and gas engines and electrical
switchgear. After installing the gas wells and LFG collection system, the quantity
of gas is monitored so that the correct size LFG-to-electricity plant can be determined.
Our experience in this area is key to the overall success of the LFG-to-electricity
system.
EnSol, Inc. works closely with Innovative Energy Systems, Inc. in providing the
gas management services required for gas collection and electrical generation. Innovative
Energy Systems, Inc. (IES) has Corporate Headquarters located in Clarence, New York
with two subsidiary firms: LFG Energy, Inc., located in Lancaster, New York; and
Seneca Energy, Inc., located in Seneca Falls, New York. LFG Energy, Inc. and Seneca
Energy, Inc. own and operate 6.6 MW and 11.2 MW LFG to electricity facilities, respectively.
IES President Peter H. Zeliff and his qualified staff have developed proven technology
that enables the company to provide turnkey design, well drilling services, and
fully constructed systems for the use of recovering landfill gas in a cost effective
and profitable manner. IES strives to provide the best available technology and
prides itself on industrial knowledge.
Once the plant size has been determined, IES will construct a gas scrubbing system
and the generating plant. Their proprietary gas scrubbing system is the key to ensuring
the life of the gas engines and the plants operating viability. This is because
LFG contains water, particulate, and acids that harm the gas engines. The gas engines,
generator sets and associated electrical switch gear come as a complete set from
Caterpillar, Inc.
EnSol has the capability of providing all design, engineering, construction, manufacturing
and administrative services necessary in a complete turnkey package. EnSol employs
experienced and qualified technicians to properly assess the hazards that landfill
gas creates.
EnSol, Inc. utilizes proprietary technology with respect to LFG wells, LFG collection
systems, LFG scrubbing systems and LFG-to-electricity plant design. This technology
has been developed by Innovative Energy Systems, Inc. (IES). IES is a New York State
Corporation that specializes in landfill gas recovery systems. EnSol, working with
IES, installs all components of a LFG-to-electricity system and will manage and
operate the system.
EnSol’s experience, combined with IES’s proprietary technology, produces a quality
plant that is cost-effective and proven in reliability.
Closure and Post Closure Services
EnSol offers a full range of environmental monitoring, compliance and data management
services essential to the maintenance of solid waste management facilities. Our
goal is to ensure that our clients meet all regulatory criteria for operating solid
waste facilities. In addition, our programs provide fast and efficient access to
facility information.
EnSol, Inc. will provide your firm with comprehensive management services or will
work with your staff to address specific facility needs in any aspect of operations.
We draw from a staff that is experienced in the operation of active landfills as
well as in closure and post-closure management.
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