SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Project Director on a solid waste management and implementation project for Henry County, Ohio. He prepared and obtained a C-2 Exemption under Ohio's House Bill 592 population requirement for single county solid waste districts. He directed the preparation of a ground water monitoring plan including detailed hydrogeologic background data, ground water monitoring well locations, and sampling and laboratory analysis procedures. Mr. DiPuccio reviewed landfill construction techniques to meet Ohio EPA requirements and directed a study to certify applicability of House Bill 65 rules with regard to landfill gas migration.
Project Director for a waste stream composition study for the City of Cincinnati. Mr. DiPuccio designed a sampling program that was cost-efficient and statistically valid. Sorting was performed over four seasonal one-week periods. The collected data was input into a computer data base and evaluated and a comprehensive report describing methodology, techniques, and composition of the waste was prepared. Estimates of energy content were performed. Results were presented to City Council and citizen groups.
Project Director for the performance of waste stream assessment studies in six Michigan counties. The assessments were keyed to communities with potential for resource recovery and were used to form a data base from which recycling, composting, and waste-to-energy feasibility analyses proceeded. The assessments included composition, quantity, potential heat value, seasonal fluctuation, and hazardous waste content.
Project Director on a statewide resource recovery feasibility and planning study for the state of Missouri. Mr. DiPuccio directed performance of an extensive solid waste quantity and composition study at four sites in Missouri, and a telephone survey of current solid waste management practices and future plans at the local level. He directed compilation of field data and preparation of report exhibits.
Project Director for the review and evaluation of 46 solid waste management plans relative to their impact on waste flows; solid waste management costs, revenues and expenses for solid waste districts; cost of long haul; and impacts on land disposal.
Technical Advisor on a waste stream characterization and resource recovery feasibility study for the Metropolitan Service District in Portland, Oregon. Project identified baseline conditions for implementation of resource recovery (waste-to-energy), recycling, composting, and reuse of waste stream materials as part of requirements of Senate Bill 622 in Oregon, including high-grade, self- haul demolition, and recycled components of the waste stream.
Technical Advisor for the evaluation of an existing refuse-derived fuel processing plant and the design of modifications to meet fuel specifications for a fluidized bed incinerator. The project involved waste characterization, and testing of an existing RDF product. Design modifications were made to an existing refuse receiving building to improve traffic flow and material handling capabilities. Temporary and permanent recycling facilities were designed, and an RFP for their operation was prepared. Design modifications were made to an existing landfill gas control system near the modified facilities.
Technical Advisor for a waste characterization survey for three New Jersey counties. Generation rates, waste densities, and composition data were obtained as well as data on waste type and source.
Project Director for the preparation of Solid Waste Management Plans for numerous Ohio Districts, including: Henry County Solid Waste Management District; Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne Solid Waste Management District; Adams-Clermont Solid Waste Management District; Athens, Gallia, Hocking, Jackson, Meigs, and Vinton Solid Waste Management District; Portage County Solid Waste Management District; and Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District. Mr. DiPuccio directed inventory of existing solid waste management systems; solid waste quantity and composition projections; development of integrated solid waste management alternatives; cost and financing; siting strategy; implementation schedule; legal considerations; public participation programs; and report preparation. The final solid waste management plans conform to regulations promulgated by Ohio House Bill 592.
Technical Advisor on an in-depth waste stream analysis in upstate New York. The county required the study to comply with conditions of its sanitary landfill permit. The project involved quantifying and characterizing the residential, commercial and industrial waste streams. The project team then studied the portion of the waste stream not being recovered or recycled to determine how to increase solid waste recycling and reuse. Analysis took into account seasonal variations.
Project Director for environmental assessments of 56 solid waste facilities, including 32 landfills, 11 transfer stations, and 13 hauling companies. Mr. DiPuccio directed a review of owner/operator files and an order-of-magnitude review of closure/post-closure care cost estimates for regulated facilities. The final report summarized findings, conclusions, and estimated cost for mitigation of environmental issues identified during the project.
Project Director on a study to determine potential sources and methods for obtaining data on the flow of solid wastes within the state of Michigan.
Project Director for an evaluation of waste collection services for the City of Evansville, Indiana. Mr. DiPuccio's team reviewed existing conditions, policies, and public opinion on waste collection to ensure compliance with requirements for waste diversion and recycling; recommended the most suitable plan for waste collection and recycling services; prepared the request for proposal; and assisted in bid evaluation.
Project Director on a literature review to identify potential adverse effects on landfill performance by toxic constituents in municipal solid waste. Mr. DiPuccio was responsible for performing a critical review of existing reports on toxicity, identifying mitigation methods, and evaluating toxic potential of other solid waste management methods, including recycling, composting, and conversion to energy.
Project Director for the review of 48 solid waste management plans to evaluate the impact of Ohio solid waste disposal regulations. The study investigated the impact on the districts' ability to direct solid waste flow and on district funding. The project team estimated available landfill capacity and compliance with best available technology (BAT) criteria, evaluated the data, and reported on their conclusions and recommendations.
Project Director on a technical and economic feasibility study for the incineration of mill discards and primary wastewater treatment sludge generated by a pulp and paper mill in southwestern Ohio. His project team developed and performed sort logistics to determine the quality and quantity of wastes, and recommended options based on their findings.
Project Director in contract negotiation assistance for a 1,700 ton per day waste-to-energy facility in the Clark County, Ohio solid waste management district. Mr. DiPuccio was responsible for advising the district and its legal counsel, reviewing waste receipt projections and analyzing air pollution control requirements.
Project Director for an evaluation of bid costs for recycling, composting, waste-to-energy, and landfilling for the Clark County, Ohio solid waste management district. Costs were calculated over a ten-year period.
Project Director on an engineering services project for a private compost management company in Pennsylvania. Mr. DiPuccio's project team prepared drawings and supporting documentation for compost facilities that process source- separated commercial and industrial organics and residential yard wastes. Solid waste, air and water permits were required.
Project Director for the analysis of the current status of plastics recycling in central Ohio. The study covered infrastructure, technical assistance needs, educational materials and market evaluation, and addressed the recycling of other materials.
Project Director in an evaluation of innovative technologies for managing solid wastes. The project, part of the USEPA's Municipal Innovative Technology Evaluation (MITE) program, included developing programs to evaluate technologies, compiling and analyzing data, and recommending weight-base and fee system options for residential and commercial wastes.
Project Director for a waste audit training program for the Allen County, Indiana solid waste management district. District staff was given training and materials to assist businesses and industries with waste reduction, minimization, and recycling.
Project Director for an inventory to determine life expectancies of Indiana landfills by measuring county, inter- county, and interstate waste flows and estimating capacity excess or shortfall. Mr. DiPuccio directed the calculation of landfill costs by county, and preparation of maps indicating legislative data relative to the waste districts.
Project Director on an evaluation of waste flow control compliance in six communities served by a mass burn incinerator. The project team reviewed previous reports and the county plan, recommended the type of study required, and estimated costs.
Project Director for a study to measure the volume and weight of mixed plastic generated by communities and businesses, and investigate collection processes. Mr. DiPuccio directed the development of cost processing estimates for various plastics, and establishment of reasonable operating costs for collection options. After identifying markets for the plastic wastes, his project team prepared a report outlining various options and defining the most economic alternatives.
Project Director on an implementation assistance project for Hamilton County, Ohio. He directed development of criteria for designating facilities and preparation of a checklist and inspection procedure to ensure compliance with district, state and federal regulations. Mr. DiPuccio provided technical review of submittals, and attended policy and finance committee meetings as requested by the District.
Project Director on a study of industrial solid waste generation and reduction in Hamilton County, Ohio. Mr. DiPuccio was responsible for surveying solid waste generation, reduction, recycling and disposal at more than 2,000 businesses and institutions. The study was conducted to define progress in recycling and waste reduction efforts.
Project Director for a solid waste management planning and implementation project for Huron County, Ohio. Mr. DiPuccio directed a solid waste characterization field study, a recycling program study, and yard waste composting study. He implemented strategies for a rural county and the cities within the county.
Project Director for the preparation of a solid waste management plan for Allen County, Indiana. The Plan provided a practical and implementable approach to solid waste management for 300,000 residents and 1000 businesses, and complied with requirements of Indiana House Bill 1240. Mr. DiPuccio directed the gathering of data on the volume and type of waste generated, recycled and disposed, and the evaluation of various waste management alternatives.
Project Manager on a solid waste management study for a medium-sized municipality. Responsibilities included gathering and assessing operations data; evaluating an existing landfill operation; determining measures required to meet governmental regulations; and delineating alternatives for collection and disposal. Oral presentation of the report before the city council was included in the scope of work.
Project Manager for solid waste characterization efforts to determine the quantity and composition of municipal solid waste generated in the St. Louis, Missouri, area and the New York City area. Field classification of waste components and chemical analyses was performed. The data generated was the basis for design of resource recovery facilities.
Project Manager for a sanitary landfill siting and design project performed for Fulton County, New York. The suitability of expanding four existing landfills in east central New York was evaluated. An operations assessment of one of these landfills was performed and recommendations submitted. A 200-acre site was identified based on a site selection report, preparation of concept and final design reports, production of construction drawings and specifications, and development of an operational manual as well as assistance at public hearings, acquisition of permits, and construction inspection.
Project Manager for an Electric Power Research Institute-sponsored study to upgrade utility waste disposal sites. A design and cost estimating manual was developed for the electric power generating industry. The manual addressed technologies and design criteria for upgrading existing non-hazardous utility waste disposal site to place them in compliance with federal environmental regulations. Subject areas such as liners, surface water controls, and site closure were addressed.
Project Manager on an evaluation of a proposed resource recovery facility. He was responsible for collection of background information on a proposed mass burn facility; evaluation of technical and economic feasibility of the facility; and determination of availability of landfills in the area and capacity of those sites to accept wastes. Mr. DiPuccio participated in and presented data at citizen meetings.
Project Manager in the development of a solid waste management plan for a four-county region in northeast Ohio. Included in the project was an inventory of existing solid waste quantities, collection and disposal practices, identification and evaluation of future alternatives, and recommended sources of action.
Project Manager/Engineer on a solid waste management study for a municipality. Responsibilities included gathering and assessing operations data; evaluating an existing 20-acre landfill operation; determining measures for meeting governmental regulations; and delineating alternatives for collection and disposal. Oral presentation of the report before the City Council was included in the scope of work.
Project Engineer on a study to determine the technical and economic feasibility of a proposed industrial waste landfill site for disposal of solid and liquid wastes.
HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT
Project Director on a preconveyance assessment of an asphalt plant in Lockland, Ohio. Assessed environmental liabilities which would accrue to the buyer upon purchase of a smaller asphalt plant. Directed the inspection of the site, review of files, sampling and testing of lagoon wastewaters, and interviews with operators and regulatory officials. Prepared a report assessing the risks of acquiring the property.
Project Director for a U.S. EPA study to determine the effects of human safety and degree-of-hazard considerations on remedial action costs at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites. Included contacting and interviewing various contractors, regulators, and consultants familiar with costs likely to be incurred in exercising Superfund cleanup actions. Revised earlier document entitled "Remedial Actions at Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites" to reflect these additional cost considerations.
Project Director on a limited Phase II site assessment at a waste tire site in Wayne County, Ohio. He was responsible for preparing a health and safety plan; obtaining samples from burned and unburned tire areas for laboratory analysis for PAH, TPH, TCLP and RCRA metals; reporting on condition of non-native sandy and gravelly soils, ash, and native soil; and presenting conclusions and recommendations.
Project Director in the preparation of Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) contingency plans for three medical incinerators in Ohio.
Project Manager in the preparation of Part A and Part B permits for munitions storage at an ammunition production facility for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Prepared preliminary applications for hazardous waste incineration and treatment facilities. Coordinated with federal and state authorities to secure permits.
Project Manager on a project to review compliance of a private treating company with federal pretreatment and hazardous waste regulations. Reviewed federal electroplating pretreatment standards (40 CFR 413) and federal metal finishing pretreatment standards (40 CFR 433) and determined their applicability. Inspected practices of handling, treating, and disposing of hazardous waste. Determined compliance with RCRA hazardous waste regulations.
Project Manager on a study of air emission controls and costs for hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities. This project was performed for the U.S. EPA Office of Solid Waste in Washington, D.C. Facilities addressed included landfills, surface impoundments, landfarms, drum storage areas, and bulk storage tanks. Concept designs for air emission controls have been conceived. Capital and operating costs were prepared. The purpose was to demonstrate the economic feasibility of placing air emission controls in the EPA regulations for hazardous waste facilities.
Project Manager on a project to prepare an SPCC plan and operations report for the Lake County Landfill, Cleveland, Ohio. Prepared SPCC plan for four tanks at the landfill containing diesel fuel, gasoline, lube oil, and waste oil. Prepared concept design for improvements and compared operations report for 1985 waste receipts at the landfill. Submitted to Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
Project Manager/Engineer for several projects involving electroplating wastewaters. Responsibilities included interpretation of governmental regulations, conduct of wastewater surveys, and assessment of treatment systems.
Project Manager for the identification of an unknown air contaminant that led to the evacuation of a public health clinic. He managed the initial screening of the building for toxic air pollutants, investigation of the ventilation system and possible contaminant sources, integrated sampling of indoor and ambient air, and GC/MC analyses and scans for organics.
Project Manager for the certification of the removal of underground tanks at a municipal landfill in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was responsible for inspecting the site after the tanks had been removed, and collecting and sampling soil samples for contamination. Mr. DiPuccio certified to the city fire marshall that no contamination had occurred.
Project Manager on a review of federal electroplating and metal finishing pretreatment standards, and their applicability to a Cincinnati, Ohio steel treating company. Mr. DiPuccio investigated the client's current handling, treating and disposal of hazardous wastes, and determined their compliance with RCRA regulations.
Reviewer for three preconveyance assessment reports for sites in Oakley, Ohio; Hillsboro, Ohio; and Madison, Indiana. These reports summarized site reconnaissance, interviews with site operators and state regulators, environmental checklists, and an assessment of the risks of acquiring properties.
Chief Designer on a landfill siting and design project for Fulton County, New York. Responsibilities included survey of countywide area to determine the site that is most technically and politically acceptable for landfill development. Currently involved in preparation of final plan and design report for landfill at selected site. Landfill to receive approximately 300 tpd of wastes, including nearly 70 percent industrial tanning waste sludges.
Project Engineer to determine the technical and economic feasibility of a proposed industrial waste landfill site for the disposal of solid and liquid wastes generated on site.
Project Engineer on a solvent waste recovery feasibility study in Springfield, Ohio. Responsible for performing market survey of possible suppliers and competition; visiting existing installation in London, Ontario, Canada; performing concept design and cost estimations for proposed facility in Springfield, Ohio; and performing final economic analysis comparing proposed revenues to estimated costs.
Project Engineer and Contributing Author on preparation of "Upgrading and Closure Manual for Electric Utility Waste Disposal Sites", sponsored by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI).
Project Engineer on Indiana Surface Impoundment Assessment (SIA). Responsible for inventorying and evaluating agricultural facilities located throughout the state. Impacts on ground water/drinking water supplies also evaluated.
Project Engineer and Chief Author in preparation of spill prevention, control, and countermeasure (SPCC) plan for U.S. Army installation located in Cincinnati area.
Project Manager/Engineer on a project for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers which included concept and final designs and specifications for a 300- gpm oil/water separator at a fuel storage facility.
Project Engineer on two municipal wastewater projects including: (1) assessment of the environmental and economic acceptability of an existing 600,000 gpd trickling filter; and (2) concept design of an 80,000 gpd extended aeration plant with tertiary treatment.
Project Engineer in the determination of the feasibility of landfarming a high-phenol industrial sludge, and the design of a sludge holding lagoon and drying bed. The project involved the collecttion and analysis of soil and sludge samples, preparation of a preliminary design report, and submittal of the report for state approval. Design included drawings, specifications, and cost estimate.
Project Engineer for the review of the technical and economic feasibility of a proposed hazardous waste incinerator facility in the Midwest. Mr. DiPuccio was responsible for determining the market for incineration services by surveying waste generation in industry through interviews and record searches.
Project Engineer in a full characterization of a diesel fuel leak/spill, and preparation of a remedial action work plan for state review. He was responsible for implementing the cleanup stategy for groundwater treatmer and aquifer rehabilitation.
Designer of new treatment processes by a waste management services company specializing in the transport, storage, treatment, and disposal of hazardous wastes. Mr. DiPuccio assisted in marketing waste disposal services; developing waste-specific treatment streams, and estimating the company's treatment costs.
RATE ANALYSES
Project Director on a project to assist Florence, Kentucky in contracted price revisions to a collection contract.
Project Manager on a solid waste management study for a medium-sized municipality. Responsibilities included gathering and assessing operations data; evaluating an existing landfill operation; determining measures required to meet governmental regulations; and delineating alternatives for collection and disposal. Oral presentation of the report before the city council was included in the scope of work.
Project Director for an evaluation of innovative technologies for managing solid waste. Mr. DiPuccio was responsible for the developing programs to evaluate the technologies, compiling data and recommending alternatives. The project included weight-based and fee systems for residential and commercial waste.
FLOW CONTROL
Project Director for the review and evaluation of 46 solid waste management plans relative to their impact on waste flows, solid waste management costs, revenues and expenses for solid waste districts, cost of long haul, and impacts on land disposal.
Project Director on a project to evaluate compliance with flow control to a waste-to-energy facility.
Project Manager for a waste weighing program in Tulsa, OK. The project encompassed the design, construction, and operation of truck scales at three landfills in the greater Tulsa area. Approximately 900 trucks per week were weighed and data obtained on the type and source of the waste over a seven month period.
LANDFILL ENGINEERING AND DESIGN
Project Director on project to review proposed Ohio landfill BAT rules and determine their impact on sludge monofills. Assisted in proposing alternative language on selected design considerations to better address paper mill sludge disposal into monofills. Attended meetings to coordinate comments with Ohio EPA for their inclusion in changes to the final rules.
Project Director on the preparation of five solid waste management plans in Ohio. These plans included the largest and third largest landfills in Ohio and involved the assessment of these landfills as to their remaining capacities, potential for expansions, and service areas.
Landfill siting and design in Fulton County, New York. From an intensive site selection process, a new landfill site was selected. Mr. DiPuccio directed the preparation of preliminary design drawings, design report, and operations guidebook which were submitted to New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. He assisted in establishing a fee structure and participated in public hearings to acquire permits.
Evaluation of operating landfills in Fulton County, New York. Mr. DiPuccio evaluated operations of four county landfills and made recommendations for improvement of operations and possible expansion of landfill life.
Project Manager in the preparation of construction plans and specifications for excavation of a clay pit in the Midwest. Plans and specifications were prepared to include future use of the pit as an extension to the adjacent landfill. Plans included phased excavation, stockpiling, stormwater management, and siltration.
Project Manager on a project to evaluate a Permit-to-Install (PTI) package for a 2,400 ton per day landfill in Ohio. Mr. DiPuccio conducted technical reviews of the PTI, documents on file with Ohio EPA and prior PTI submittals. Performed liaison services with Ohio EPA's Environmental Board of Review in negotiating PTI requirements.
Senior Engineer in the performance of a closure plan and operational guidebook for three landfills in New York City. On this project, closure plans and operational improvements were made at three existing landfills receiving approximately 15,000 tons per day of waste. These are the Edgemere, Fountain Avenue, and Pennsylvania Avenue sites.
Performed inspection of final grading at a completed landfill in Boone County, Kentucky. Inspected the landfill and recommended proper ground cover, road drainage facilities, and diversion structures to minimize erosion and infiltration.
Provided preliminary estimate of waste volume at a landfill in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. Estimated waste volumes in a completed fill area and capacity remaining for the site. Prepared a letter report supplementing final waste volume estimates and detailing assumptions employed in the estimates.
Directed a hydrogeologic investigation and closure plan for Statewide Landfill, Canton, Ohio. Twenty- three soil borings were performed in refuse off-site and in proposed cover soil borrow area to evaluate site geology and ground water pollution potential. A detailed hydrogeologic report was prepared assessing environmental impacts to ground water. Directed preparation of sequential fill plans for the remaining three years of site life as part of the closure plan submitted to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
Designed active landfill gas extraction control system, and surface drainage and slope stabilization systems for the Warner Hill Landfill in Cleveland, Ohio.
Performed a review of a landfill permit application for a site in La Porte, Texas. Review included determination of the adequacy of the design to minimize methane emissions; recommendations on improvements to the design; and determination of the potential hazard to an air separation plant.
Project Manager for an Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) sponsored study to upgrade utility waste disposal sites. A design and cost estimating manual was developed for the electric power generating industry. The manual addressed technologies and design criteria for upgrading existing non-hazardous utility waste disposal sites to place them in compliance with federal environmental regulations. Subject areas such as liners, surface water controls, and site closure were also addressed.
Project Manager for the development of a concept design for a 500-acre site in west central Ohio. The facility included a sanitary landfill, landfill gas recovery, yard waste composting, and a materials processing center. Mr. DiPuccio provided conceptual plans, and facility life and economic analyses.
Project Engineer on a study to determine the technical and economic feasibility of a proposed industrial waste landfill site for disposal of solid and liquid wastes.
Directed conduct of waste stream assessments at numerous landfills to assess waste receipt quantity and composition. From these studies, recommendations were made for resource recovery alternatives to extend the life of the site and decrease disposal costs.
LANDFILL GAS RECOVERY AND CONTROL
Project Director on a landfill gas system design at a landfill in Taymouth, Michigan. Mr. DiPuccio directed the design of the wellfield and header system, use of the landfill gas generation and recovery model, and design of a condensate separator system.
Project Director for an investigation at a landfill in Adrian, Michigan to evaluate the feasibility of expanding the existing gas collection system to the entire landfill, and using the gas to generate electricity. Tasks included collection and review of background data; field monitoring of well head performance, headers, condensate traps, and blower/flare stations; and reporting on the evaluation of the findings.
Project Director on the assessment of the landfill gas collection system at the Belleville Landfill in Belleville, Illinois. Mr. DiPuccio was responsible for evaluating the condition of the gas collection system, testing and monitoring system performance, and making recommendations for future gas utilization.
Project Director for the field verification, documentation, and certification of the landfill gas management system at Valley View landfill in Sulfur, Kentucky.
Project Director on a landfill gas pump test at a city landfill in Tremont, Ohio. Responsibilities included work plans for three test wells; installation of the wells and pressure probes; monitoring for methane and carbon dioxide content, water levels, and pressure; obtaining gas samples for laboratory analysis; and evaluating data to determine the feasibility of recovering gas for electric generation.
Project Manager and Chief Author in the preparation of a landfill gas recovery/utilization feasibility study, for the Royalton Road Landfill in Cleveland, Ohio. This was a 1,000 ton per day facility, with approximately 2 million tons of municipal refuse in place. Testing included the installation of three test extraction wells, and eight monitoring probes. Pumping tests were performed over an approximate nine month period. Utilities were contacted and interviewed to determine the feasibility of electrical generation. The final report investigated alternative end-uses including electrical generation, medium-Btu use for space heating, and upgrading to high- Btu gas and injection to natural gas pipelines.
Project Manager and Chief Designer of a landfill gas recovery/utilization system at the Campground Landfill in Louisville, Kentucky. A pump test was performed and results were favorable. The decision was made to proceed with full scale design. Mr. DiPuccio was then responsible for leading the design effort including full-scale intallation of extraction wells, header lines, blower facility and transmission to steam-generating boiler facility. Subsequently, Mr. DiPuccio assisted in contractor selection, as well as construction inspection and start-up/fine-tuning of the system.
Project Manager/Project Engineer on a demonstration project to determine landfill gas enhancement techniques in landfill simulators. Mr. DiPuccio assisted in design and construction of 16 landfill simulators at the Center Hill Laboratory in Cincinnati. This project monitored gas quantity and quality for four years to determine the most effective enhancement methods.
Project Manager/Project Engineer on a landfill gas control and utilization project in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Designed and supervised installation of 14 gas monitoring probes. Monitored probes to determine hazards posed by migrating gases from a 1.5 million ton landfill to two existing midrise office buildings and proposed shopping mall. Installed two extraction wells and performed pump tests. Recommended active controls and coordinated with regulatory agencies. Designed controls and evaluated potential for gas utilization. System now protects a 200,000 sq ft shopping mall located atop this closed.
Project Manager on numerous landfill gas migration control and utilization feasibility studies. These studies included installation and monitoring of probes to assess the extent of migration and pump test programs to evaluate the feasibility of landfill gas recovery. Sites investigated included the Anderson Township Landfill, Anderson, Ohio; City of Little Rock Landfill, Little Rock, Arkansas; South Pointe Development, Cincinnati, Ohio; and a landfill near the South Charleston Community Hospital in West Virginia.
Project Manager/Project Engineer on a landfill gas control project on Long Island, New York. Investigated landfill gas migration hazards via installation of wells and pump tests. Assisted in start-up of the recommended gas control system. Performed the design of a ground flare/incinerator for odor control and toxic gas destruction. Assisted in the construction and start-up/fine tuning of this odor control system.
Project Manager on design of landfill gas control systems. Mr. DiPuccio has directed the design of control systems including preparation of design drawings, specifications, and quantity take-offs. On such projects, Mr. DiPuccio has also directed the construction and start-up/fine tuning of the control system. Sites for which Mr. DiPuccio has performed these services include the Warner Hill Landfill, Cleveland, Ohio; Imperial Landfill, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Industrial Excess Landfill, Uniontown, Ohio; Lyon Landfill, Detroit, Michigan, ELDA Landfill, Cincinnati, Ohio; Center Hill Landfill, Cincinnati, Ohio; Harvard Landfill, Cleveland, Ohio; and the Pinnacle Road Landfill in Dayton, Ohio.
Project Manager on the design of landfill gas utilization systems. Designs included preparation of design and construction drawings of wells, header line, blower facility, etc., specifications, quantity take-off, cost estimates, and economic analysis. Mr. DiPuccio has performed these design services for the Campground Landfill, Louisville, Kentucky; Kossman Landfill, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Plainfield Landfill, Grand Rapids, Michigan; Rockside Landfill in Cleveland, Ohio; and the Bedford Landfill in Columbus, Ohio.
Involved in numerous investigations and control system designs for combustible and toxic gases from waste-to-land disposal facilities. These included design of active gas extraction systems at locations in Louisville, Kentucky; Cleveland, Ohio; and two in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Project Manager for explosive gas monitoring plans for nine waste management landfills in Ohio managed by a private waste management company. Ohio EPA required all active landfills to submit plans.
Project Manager in the preparation of an explosive gas monitoring plan for a city landfill in Ohio to meet requirements of the Ohio administrative code. Code required submittal of explosive gas monitoring system design, and monitoring, sampling, and reporting procedures. Mr. DiPuccio interacted with the client and the Ohio EPA to facilitate acceptance of the plan.
Project Manager for a preliminary landfill gas investigation at a city landfill in Clark County, Ohio. After collecting and reviewing background information, Mr. DiPuccio managed the monitoring of shallow soils at the property boundary. Using these test results, he defined the extent of existing gas migration and made recommendations for control.
Project Manager on the design of a landfill gas control system for the City of Cincinnati's Center Hill Landfill and the adjacent City of Elmwood Landfill. He prepared plans, specifications and quantity take-offs.
Project Manager on a landfill gas migration assessment at the Pinnacle Road Landfill in Westerville, Ohio. Mr. DiPuccio was responsible for collecting and reviewing background information, and locating, installing and monitoring probes. He assessed gas migration to on-site buildings and beyond the property boundary, and recommended control measures.
Project Manager for landfill gas monitoring at a landfill that received wastes from a major pulp and paper mill in Hamilton, Ohio. He provided technical assistance to SCS Field Services in the construction of the monitoring facilities.
Project Manager on an investigation of landfill gas at a sports center in suburban Cincinnati, Ohio. The former landfill housed a 2500 square foot building and sports facilities. He was responsible for field investigations, developing controls, and verifying the effectiveness of remedial gas control measures.
Project Manager for the determination of the extent of solid waste fill and landfill gas migration at a residential development near Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. DiPuccio managed an in-depth record search, installation of test pits and testing for gas migration. He coordinated activities with the appropriate regulatory agencies.
Project Manager for a review of landfill gas control measures at a condominium development in Glenview, Illinois. Mr. DiPuccio was responsible for reviewing past reports on landfill gas control procedures and presenting an oral report of the findings.
Mr. DiPuccio has conducted numerous landfill gas migration control and recovery/utilization feasibility studies at sites across the Midwest.
TRANSFER STATIONS
Project Director on two transfer station projects in Indiana. One encompassed the potential use of an existing building. The other transfer station was a new site with no existing building.
Project Director on a stormwater management plan for a transfer station in northeastern Ohio.
Project Director on the review and evaluation of 46 solid waste management plans relative to their impact on waste flows, solid waste management costs, revenues and expenses for solid waste districts, cost of long haul, and impacts on land disposal.
Project Manager for a waste weighing program in Tulsa, OK. The project encompassed the design, construction, and operation of truck scales at three landfills in the greater Tulsa area. Approximately 900 trucks per week were weighed and data obtained on the type and source of the waste over a seven month period.
Project Director for the preparation of Solid Waste Management Plans for numerous Ohio Districts. These districts included: Henry County Solid Waste Management District, Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne Solid Waste Management District; Athens, Gallia, Hocking, Jackson, Meigs, and Vinton Solid Waste Management District; Portage County Solid Waste Management District; and Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District. Mr. DiPuccio directed the inventory of existing solid waste management system; solid waste quantity and composition projections; waste collection and transfer system design; development of integrated solid waste management alternatives; cost and financing; siting strategy; implementation schedule; legal considerations; public participation programs; and report preparation. The final solid waste management plans conform to regulations promulgated by Ohio House Bill 592.
RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS
Project Manager providing technical assistance to a Cincinnati, Ohio steel treating company in a wastewater discharge fine arbitration. He reviewed documents from the client and the sewer district, interviewed sewer district personnel and conferred with the other referee.
Project Manager for an industrial wastewater investigation for Sun Chemical Corporation, Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. DiPuccio reviewed and evaluated the existing wastewater pretreatment process, and was responsible for developing alternative processes. He assisted the client in meeting and negotiating with the sewer district.
Project Manager for a review of plans for a 10-acre commercial development in Sharonville, Ohio. The review, performed for the City of Sharonville, assessed compliance with the city stormwater control ordinance.
Project Manager to recommend modifications to plans for a commercial developer in Sharonville, Ohio to bring the planned development into compliance with City stormwater ordinances. Mr. DiPuccio was responsible for design of the recommended modifications, and for assisting the developer in securing the necessary permits.
Mr. DiPuccio regularly serves as a technical advisor on waste collection and transport, landfill gas, waste characterization, waste collection and solid waste planning projects. Mr. DiPuccio has managed several stormwater retention/drainage studies, and has composed the technical portion of a stormwater control ordinance to control development and prevent sewer overloads. In addition, he has prepared designs for several multifamily and commercial developments. Through his coordination of non- hazardous solid waste business development on a company-wide basis, he provides a broad perspective to clients and projects.
EDUCATION