Potential changes to the market initiated by the Chinese is cause for concern and for assessing contingencies. While the actual effect on the U.S. recycling market is not clear yet, it is recommended that public works officials keep a close eye on these developments in the near future. This may include asking your project managers to update their pro forma models for a recycling program to evaluate the partial or total temporary loss of these revenue streams.
This article points out some of the key market variables of which a public works director should be aware and of how many states have recently attempted to strengthen existing markets and develop new markets through a variety of institutional tools.
Read and share the article here.
On October 11, SCS Engineers’ David Hostetter and Phil Carrillo present several case studies during the webinar demonstrating how Remote Control Monitoring (RMC) has lifted the burden of data collection and facilitates the review and analysis of data for use in decision-making.
In this webinar, several case studies regarding remote monitoring and control (RMC) systems for landfill gas and leachate systems will be presented. This includes a description of integrated systems which are used for data collection and analysis and how they were used to identify, troubleshoot and solve real problems in an effective and efficient manner.SCS recognized this as an issue in the industry and developed systems to streamline the process using the latest technology to help perform routine, sometimes complex, data analysis, and to automatically push reports and alerts to operators, engineers, and project managers. This has been a dramatic change that removes human error while reviewing pages of data and allows people to focus on what really matters.
RMC systems give the ability to:
Watch Dave’s video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYezcobr1Cg
Dave explains how landfill owners/operators use SCS RMC® to view, operate, and control field equipment. The presentation covers how SCS RMC® helps to reduce operating costs – sending technicians to respond when necessary to alerts from flare systems, leachate systems, and air quality sensors. SCS helps manage all field resources and personnel better while enhancing reporting and data management too.
If your company stores oil-based inks and manages them as part of your facility’s Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan, it may be feasible to use an impracticability determination as an alternative approach to comply.
Read the article by Chris Jimieson of SCS Engineers.
The high viscosity of oil-based inks can provide an opportunity for an alternative means of complying with the secondary containment requirements of the SPCC Rule. An impracticability determination can be an appropriate option for oil-based ink you store in single walled containers at print or similar facilities.
Tuesday, October 10, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET
This Air & Waste Management Association webinar covers the effective, sustainable operation of municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills in today’s changing environment.
The latest updates to EPA regulations in over two decades limiting air emissions from landfills will be reviewed in detail.
Participants will learn the available models for quantifying landfill gas generation emissions and which model to use in different situations as well as energy recovery from landfill gas, its emissions, and how control requirements can affect feasibility.
Christine H. Stokes, a New Jersey Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) and chemical engineer with 20 years of experience, is now supporting clients out of the SCS Engineers’ New York regional office. Ms. Stokes’ knowledge and experience will ensure a high-level of quality solutions for SCS clients in the New York and New Jersey area.
Ms. Stokes is highly respected by clients, attorneys, and regulatory agencies involved in the environmental industry. For SCS clientele, she will continue her track record of successful project management for environmental sites, including planning and executing remedial investigations for soil and groundwater in addition to vapor intrusion assessments.
She will be responsible for planning, permitting, and conducting remedial actions, including underground storage tank closures and media treatment utilizing in-situ chemical oxidation and bioremediation. In addition, she has expertise with conventional methods such as pump and treat, and soil excavation.
SCS Engineers is known for providing all-inclusive services for contaminated sites undergoing redevelopment. Coupled with Ms. Stokes’ environmental project expertise, she will provide the key strengths respected by clients who appreciate a firm who will meet their performance and technical objectives.
“I am excited to join the SCS team,” said Ms. Stokes. “I see opportunities to support many different clients in both the private and public sectors, including those who require environmental expertise to develop new infrastructure and remediate valuable properties.”
Welcome to SCS, Christine!
Jeopardy question: What is the best way to thaw frozen chocolate?
Chocolate enthusiasts know this and will learn much more at the RETA 2017 National Conference in, where else, Hershey, PA.
The 2017 conference is offering attendees a truly robust program full of a variety of topics, including Technical Sessions in the areas of Compliance, Engineering, Manufacturing & Operations. Hands-On sessions will also be available, as well as Manufacturer Specific Sessions.
SCS Tracer will be welcoming attendees at booth 610, sponsoring Refrigeration Jeopardy, while providing advice and help as they always have. Play Crack the Code and win prizes during the conference. Visit the booth and SCS sessions for hints.
Details here
These guys don’t want to miss Resource Management and Waste Diversion: Evaluating the Impact on Waste Management caused by the Changing Waste Stream Composition at WasteCon/ISWA 2017.
Solid waste management, and in particular sanitary landfilling, is being impacted by the waste composition evolution. One notable change is an overall decrease in tonnage. Reasons for the reduced quantity may be attributed to factors such as increased diversion of recyclables, increased diversion of vegetative organics, evolving diversion of food waste, changes to packaging, expansion of fresh organic foods lifestyle, expansion of fitness lifestyles, as well as other generational life choices.
Learn more about this topic and many others at the ISWA/WasteCon conference in Baltimore, MD.
Your facility will need a Qualified Industrial Stormwater Practioner (QISP) to perform an ERA Level 1 Assessment, on or before October 1, 2017, and follow up with an ERA Level 1 Technical Report by January 1, 2018, or as soon as is practicable. We recommend that this assessment and report be performed prior to the wet season of the 2017-18 permit cycle year, to assist dischargers in reviewing their minimum required BMPs and if needed, implement additional BMPs.
Review your ERA Level 1 Action Plan now. Is it correct given the additional NAL exceedances? You should review all items needed for a successful ERA Level 2 Action Plan and Technical Report to successfully reduce and/or eliminate pollutants of concern in stormwater discharge.
Your facility is required to submit an ERA Level 2 Action Plan, prepared by a QISP, which addresses each Level 2 NAL exceedance via SMARTs. This Action Plan must identify which of the three options below (or a combination thereof) of demonstration(s) the Discharger has selected to perform:
The State Water Board acknowledges that there may be cases where a combination of the demonstrations may be appropriate; therefore a Discharger may combine any of the three demonstration options in their Level 2 ERA Technical Report, when appropriate.
It is important to note that Level 2 is a serious situation under the IGP and you should start working immediately on your stormwater management goals for the ERA Level 2 Action Plan, which is due by January 1, 2018. For the BMP demonstration option, Dischargers may have to implement additional BMPs, which may include physical, structural, or mechanical devices that will reduce and/or eliminate pollutants in stormwater discharge.
The ERA Level 2 Technical Report, which summarizes the option(s) chosen and all relevant technical information, including design storm standards for treatment control BMPs, must be overseen and signed by a California Professional Engineer (PE) and submitted by January 1st, 2019.
Get help now by contacting an SCS Stormwater Professional near you.
SCS Engineers presents a behind-the-scenes look at the special people who make us thrive and the roles they play within the organization.
When Adrienne was young, she always dreamed of a career that combined three subjects she enjoyed: math, science, and the environment. She wanted a job where she could be outside and that will be a positive impact on nature. That thinking is how Adrienne became a Geological Engineering major at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. As a senior, Adrienne wished to find an internship that would give her a real world view into the engineering consulting world. She first learned of the internship opportunity at the SCS Madison office from a previous summer intern who described his great experience. When she was offered the position, Adrienne did not hesitate to accept.
During her summer as an intern, Adrienne worked on a variety of projects, both in the office and the field. Her projects ranged many topics in solid waste including landfill gas, landfill monitoring, and slope stability. On her work during the summer, Adrienne comments, “I got to see a variety, both office work, and field work. The people at SCS were always willing to take time to talk to me and make me feel included. They were always willing to answer any questions I had and help me out.”
For any future SCS interns, she gives this advice: “Definitely take the job if it offered to you, it was such a great learning experience. This internship taught me time management skills with the ups and downs of a consultant’s schedule. Also, take the time to communicate with everybody you can. It helps to sit in on meetings and learn the projects everybody is working on. Take the time to get to know people’s specialties.”
Adrienne will be presenting at the University of Madison – Wisconsin’s Geological, Mining, and Geotechnical Engineering 2nd Technical Conference and Alumni Reunion held on September 13-15, 2017. Her topic will be on a subject she spent many hours working on during her SCS internship: slope stability in landfills. SCS is one of the sponsors of this event and will have more employees attending as well.
During her final semester, Adrienne will continue to work at the SCS Madison office part time. After she graduates, she hopes to stay in the solid waste and geotechnical consulting field.
Outside of school and work, Adrienne enjoys playing the trumpet at the University of Wisconsin – Madison’s marching band, playing ultimate Frisbee, hiking, and biking.
This summer, SCS had seven interns across the country and next year we are looking to grow our National Internship Program. We will start hiring for our Summer 2018 internships in January.
To learn more about a career at SCS Engineers, please visit the SCS Careers page.
The past few decades of advancements in developing new drainage media have led to the use of geocomposites as the primary drainage layer above the bottom lining system geomembrane. However, you need to be watchful for the free flow of leachate through the thin layer of geocomposite under high gas pressures near the bottom lining system.
Short of investigations and clear guidelines for addressing high gas pressure near the bottom lining system, you can use a gas pressure relief system near the bottom in future new disposal cells. The pressure relief system can simply include a few perforated high-density polyethylene pipes laid in parallel directly above the soil layer placed above the bottom lining system drainage layer, as shown in the schematic.
About the author: Dr. Ali Khatami
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