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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL, SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL, FORT SIMPSON, NWT
FORT SIMPSON, NWT - SOLID WASTE FACILITY OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Submitted to: Village of Fort Simpson Box 438, Fort Simpson NT X0E 0N0
Report Number: 1406577 Distribution:
2 copies - Village of Fort Simpson 2 copies - Golder Associates
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL, SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL, FORT SIMPSON, NWT
Table of Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION ...... 1
1.1 Purpose ...... 1
1.2 Contact Information ...... 1
1.3 References ...... 1
1.4 Site Setting ...... 2
2.0 ORGANIZATION ...... 4
2.1 Contact List ...... 4
2.2 Administration ...... 4
2.3 Duties and Responsibilities ...... 4
2.3.1 Senior Administrative Officer ...... 4
2.3.2 Landfill Operator ...... 5
3.0 SOLID WASTE FACILITY ...... 8
3.1 General ...... 8
3.2 Operating Principles ...... 9
3.3 Waste Receiving ...... 9
3.3.1 Accepted Waste Streams ...... 11
3.3.2 Non-accepted Waste ...... 12
3.4 Waste Inspection ...... 13
3.4.1 Handling Unacceptable Waste ...... 13
3.5 Segregation of Recyclable Materials and Salvage ...... 14
3.6 Site Equipment ...... 14
3.7 Signage ...... 14
3.8 Site Security...... 14
4.0 OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES ...... 15
4.1 Basic Landfill Methods ...... 15
4.2 Special Considerations ...... 17
4.2.1 Bears and other Wildlife ...... 17
4.2.2 Winter Operation ...... 17
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4.2.3 Spring Clean-up ...... 17
4.2.1 Litter Control ...... 17
4.2.2 Managing Contaminated Soils ...... 17
4.3 Hazardous Waste ...... 17
4.4 Asbestos ...... 18
4.5 Site Records ...... 19
5.0 HEALTH AND SAFETY ...... 20
6.0 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ...... 22
6.1 Storage and Collection Maintenance ...... 22
6.1.1 Storage Maintenance ...... 22
6.1.2 Collection Maintenance ...... 22
6.1.3 Equipment Maintenance ...... 22
6.1.4 Building ...... 23
6.1.5 Fencing ...... 23
6.1.6 Access Road Maintenance ...... 23
6.2 Nuisance Control ...... 23
6.2.1 Litter Control ...... 23
6.2.2 Odour Control ...... 23
6.2.3 Bear Control ...... 24
6.2.4 Bird Control ...... 24
6.3 Indiscriminate Dumping ...... 24
6.4 Spill Prevention ...... 24
6.5 Fire Maintenance ...... 24
7.0 MONITORING ...... 26
7.1.1 Surface Water Monitoring ...... 26
7.1.2 Runoff and Drainage ...... 27
8.0 CUSTOMER SERVICE ...... 28
8.1 Assisting Customers with Vehicle Problems ...... 28
8.2 Public Inquiries ...... 28
9.0 EMERGENCY RESPONSE ...... 29
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9.1 Fire ...... 29
9.2 Emergency Spills Response ...... 29
10.0 REFERENCES ...... 32
TABLES Table 1: Contact Information ...... 1 Table 2: List of Contacts...... 4 Table 3: Tipping Fees...... 8
FIGURES Figure 1: Landfill Location ...... 3 Figure 2: Current landfill layout ...... 10 Figure 3: Procedure for Area Fill ...... 16 Figure 4: SNP Location ...... 27
APPENDICES APPENDIX A Village of Fort Simpson Water Licence
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1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Purpose The purpose of this manual is to assist the Village of Fort Simpson (Village) personnel in the proper operation and maintenance of the Solid Waste Management Facility (Site, Facility). A copy of the water license (MV2003L3-0011) is contained in Appendix A. The manual has been developed according to the relevant requirements of the Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board (MVLWB) as well as of the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT).
This manual is an update to the 2006 Solid Waste Facility, Operation and Maintenance Manual (Dillon, 2006). Unless otherwise noted, reference information is from this previous report. 1.2 Contact Information Contact information of key persons.
Table 1: Contact Information Name Contact Information
Beth Jumbo - Acting SAO 867-695-2253
Gabe Buggins – Public Works Foreman 867-695-2447 Mitch Gast – Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 867-695-2710 Steve Squirrel – Water Treatment Plant Operator 867-695-2370 Fort Simpson Volunteer Fire Department 867-695-2222 NWT 24-Hour Spill Line 867-920-8130
1.3 References Reference information that is to be maintained in the operating record and that should be available for review by Village staff and/or the Site operator includes the following: Village of Fort Simpson, 2015. Spill Contingency Plan. MVLWB, 2013. Standard Outline for Management Plans. MVLWB, 2011. Guidelines for Developing a Waste Management Plan. GWNT, 2009. Safety in Grizzly and Black Bear Country. MACA, 2003. Guidelines for the Planning, Design, Operations and Maintenance of Modified Solid Waste Sites in the NWT. GNWT, 1998 Guideline for the General Management of Hazardous Waste in the Northwest Territories. GNWT, 1998. Guideline on Waste Batteries. GNWT 1998. Guideline on Waste Antifreeze.
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GNWT 2004. Guideline for the Management of Waste Asbestos 1.4 Site Setting The Village is located at the confluence of the Mackenzie and Liard Rivers in the Dehcho Region of the Northwest Territories (NT) at 61°52’N, 121°23’W. The Village is situated on an island and mainland (separated by the Snye River) on the left (south) bank of the Mackenzie River, approximately 375 km west of Yellowknife and 200 km north of the British Columbia border. It is accessible by an all-weather road as well as by seasonal ferry/ice crossing, barge, and scheduled air service.
The solid waste disposal facility servicing the Village is located approximately 3 km west northwest of the village and 15 km north of the airport. Access to the site is via a 400m all-weather gravel road off the Highway #1 to Wrigley. The location of the solid waste disposal facility relative to the Village is shown in Figure 1.
The Village is within the discontinuous permafrost zone; summer thaw is reported to produce an active layer which varies from 42 to 270 cm depending on localized conditions such as type of material and thickness of vegetation cover.
The shallow soils in area of the landfill site are identified to consist of parabolic dunes less than 15 metres thick, within an undifferentiated peatland/wetland complex. Surficial materials into which the landfill cells have been excavated consist of fine to medium sand, consistent with the geological mapping information. The soils are reported to be poorly drained, resulting in a high water table and dense organic cover, consistent with the local small water bodies present in the area of the Site. The depth to groundwater at the Site is on the order of 3 to 4 metres from local grades in the area of the waste fill. Based on the geology, topography and drainage evident on available mapping, it is anticipated that infiltration from the landfill area disperses to the peatland/fenland complex including the nearest water body to the southwest of the landfill, and then flows generally north-easterly towards the nearest streams and ultimately the Mackenzie River.
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Solid Waste Facility
Figure 1: Landfill Location
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2.0 ORGANIZATION 2.1 Contact List The individuals currently responsible for the operation of the solid waste facilities in Fort Simpson are the following:
Table 2: List of Contacts Title Name Contact Information Village of Fort Simpson Box 438 Fort Senior Administrative Beth Jumbo Simpson NT X0E 0N0 Officer (Acting) Tel: 867-695-2253 Village of Fort Simpson Box 438 Fort Public Works Gabe Buggins Simpson NT X0E 0N0 Foreman 867-695-2477 Village of Fort Simpson Box 438 Fort Landfill Site Operator Village of Fort Simpson Simpson NT X0E 0N0 867-695-2253 Waste Collection 103rd & Main Ave, Contractor and P. R. Contracting Ltd. Fort Simpson NT, X0E 0N0 Landfill Maintenance 867-695-2601 Contractor
2.2 Administration The SAO is responsible for the overall management of solid waste in the Village of Fort Simpson with assistance from the Public Works Department. The SAO and Village staff provide administrative support for: Preparation of operating budgets; Management of the Site Operator; Maintaining operating records and administrative reports; Environmental monitoring; Meetings and administrative reports; and Annual reporting.
2.3 Duties and Responsibilities 2.3.1 Senior Administrative Officer The Village SAO and Village staff are responsible for the overall operation of the landfill facility. The daily operation and maintenance of the landfill is the responsibility of the Landfill Operator. The SAO reports directly to the Mayor and is responsible for the following: Planning and Development: . Overseeing landfill development;
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. Overseeing capital development projects;
. Overseeing hiring and management of the Site Operator;
. Coordinating the overall operations to ensure development in accordance with the Landfill Operations & Maintenance Manual, applicable Engineering Drawings and licences issued by the Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board.
. Plan for reclamation of completed portions of the site. Regulatory Compliance: . Maintain the environmental monitoring/sampling program;
. Oversee preparation and submission of required monitoring reports;
. Conduct regular landfill inspections;
. Financial Audits; and
. Permit applications to Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board. Public Liaison: . Public Communication:
. Respond to public inquiries; and
. Address any complaints. 2.3.2 Landfill Operator The landfill Operator reports to the SAO and is responsible for managing the Site operations including entry/gate control, vehicle traffic on site, and the day-to-day operation of the Site. The Operator provides the first level of contact with the Solid Waste Management Facility customers at the entrance gate and site attendant shack and is responsible for all waste screening and segregation activities. The Operator should perform all of the required actions in accordance with this Operations & Maintenance Manual, applicable Engineering Drawings, and licences issued by the Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board. The Operator’s duties include: Gate Operation: Control of traffic entering and exiting the landfill; Identify waste entering the landfill and screen the waste for prohibited materials; Collect and manage tipping fees; Reject unacceptable material; Report to SAO in cases of rejecting waste materials; Direct site users to appropriate disposal or storage location; Communicate with site personnel to assist in their operational responsibilities;
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Vehicle Spotting and Waste Inspection: Direct site users to appropriate disposal or storage area; Direct vehicles to safe area for unloading; Visual inspection of waste, including identification and removal of prohibited waste; Ensure all site users are acting in a safe manner and are following approved procedures; Site Maintenance: Maintenance of roads and drainage ditches; Maintaining access to all areas of the site required for waste management; Maintaining and operating recycling storage compounds; Supervising and maintaining controlled burn area for clean wood waste and other approved material; Pick-up of wind-blown debris and litter; Clean up of minor spills and containment and reporting of all spills as per the Spill Contingency Plan; Equipment Operation: Spreading and compacting waste at the working face; Excavating and stockpiling cover soil; Placing and compacting cover soil at the specified frequency; Maintenance of roads and drainage ditches; Maintaining the tipping pad free of debris and hidden obstacles; Maintaining equipment; Planning and Development of the Landfill including: Plan daily working face operations; Work with SAO in planning for cell excavation and soil cover supply; Work with SAO in conduction landfill audits/inspections; Coordinate the overall operations to ensure development according to the current engineering plan; Regulatory Compliance: Maintain landfill operations within regulatory requirements; Take corrective action for minor issues of non-compliance; Recommend corrective action to the SAO for major items of non-compliance;
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Administrative Duties: Maintain daily operating records; Manage and Maintain tipping fee records; Maintain records of incoming waste; Maintain records of rejected waste; Safety: Develop, maintain, and administer the Site Health and Safety Plan; and Conduct Safety Orientation for all Visitors and Contractors.
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3.0 SOLID WASTE FACILITY This section of the O&M manual was developed to instruct designated operators of the Site on the operational and maintenance procedures required to comply with conditions set forth by the Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board (MVLWB) in Water Licence No. MV2003L3-0011. Each set of procedures is explained individually. Section 4 of the manual provides a summary of operational and maintenance procedures. 3.1 General The Fort Simpson Solid Waste Management Facility is used for the disposal of solid municipal (MSW) waste, solid waste from institutional, commercial and industrial (IC&I) operations and construction and demolition (C&D) waste, from within the boundaries of the Village of Fort Simpson. The Facility also accepts bulky metal waste, recyclable materials and household hazardous waste, which are managed on site prior to removal for recycling or disposal at outside facilities.
Hazardous waste from commercial/industrial sectors is not accepted at the landfill. In accordance with Government of Northwest Territories Waste Guidelines, all hazardous waste generated by commercial and industrial activities are to be managed by the waste generator.
Filling activities at the solid waste disposal facility commenced in 1980. A private contractor collects waste four days per week (twice per week per house) using a compactor truck. Residents bag their waste and put it out in a can/container for collection.
The Solid Waste Management Facility is supervised during regular hours of operation. The operator checks the load and records the load, tipping fee charged, date, time, type of vehicle and contact. All waste material is sorted and the operator directs the user to the dumping location. Separate areas are provided for disposal of Construction & Demolition (C&D) waste and storage of bulky metal, tires, vehicles, etc. Tipping fees are charged for approved construction materials and non-resident customers. Tipping fees are as follows:
Table 3: Tipping Fees Bin/truck size Fee 30 yard construction bin $100 1 ton truck $20 2 ton truck $25 5 ton truck $30 Tandem dump $50 End dump $60
The collection of waste is currently (2015) contracted to P.R. Contracting Ltd. The Village operates the landfill and retains P. R. Contracting Ltd. for maintenance activities requiring heavy equipment.
The solid waste disposal facility historically used the trench method for disposing waste and is now using the area method. Waste fill was placed using the trench fill method in the east/northeast in 2003, and in the north (possibly near the tire pile) in 2006. The current waste filling undertaken using the area method within the current bermed area, commenced in approximately 2007.
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3.2 Operating Principles The Village of Fort Simpson Solid Waste Management Facility operation is guided by the following principles: Access to the landfill is controlled and a landfill attendant is on-site during operating hours; Only materials listed in the approved or authorized waste categories are accepted; The landfill is developed according to the design plan; Waste is compacted to the greatest practical density; Waste is covered as necessary to control nuisances: Surface water is managed and controlled to limit direct discharge from water in contact with waste; The Operator follows and enforces the Site Health and Safety Plan for all persons accessing the Site; Site Operations follow all Territorial environmental regulations; Records are maintained with respect to materials accepted and operational activities; 3.3 Waste Receiving The solid waste disposal facility is organized into the following disposal areas in which designated waste is to be disposed of or stored in an approved manner: Active MSW Active C&D Area Tires Sewage Sludge Pit Burn Area Vehicle Bulk Metals Appliances Vehicle Batteries Barrels/Drums Paint These disposal and storage areas are identified in Figure 2: Current landfill layout.
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SITE
SITE PLAN ENTRANCE GATE
WETLAND
KEY PLAN: 1:20000
Site Solid Waste Factility Limits (Approximate)
NOTE: Landfill Site Contours generated from point shots and feature outines; Golder, September 2014. Adjusted approximate to Geodetic Datum metres above sea level.
0 10 25 50 100
SCALE 1:1250 metres
REFERENCE: Digital base licensed The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) Community Database Mapping. GNWT Digital Mapping Data Base used as a basis provided as-is for the preparation of this Drawing. The Digital Mapping Data Base property by copyright of the GNWT.
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PROJECT FORT SIMPSON LANDFILL OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT PLAN
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Active Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Landfill Cell: Solid municipal (residential) waste (MSW), restaurant, and similar refuse generated by ndustrial and commercial and institutional (IC&I) operations is placed in the MSW Landfill cell. The current (2015) active waste fill area is located on the western side of the Site. Active Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Cell: Construction and demolition (C&D) waste including concrete, treated wood and unsorted construction waste is stored in a bermed area north of the MSW waste cell. Sewage Sludge Pit and Organic Soil Management: Municipal sewage is treated at the wastewater treatment plant. Sludge from the plant is collected each day and stored at the landfill while it undergoes a composting process. Following this process and testing of the quality of this material, it is applied as cover at the MSW landfill. The sludge pit is no longer used following changes to the wastewater treatment plant design. Burn Area: The burn area is located near the entrance to the landfill. Only clean untreated and unpainted wood, cardboard, and paper are to be disposed on in the burn area. Tires: Tires are stored beside the bulk metal area. Bulk Metals area: Bulk metals items are stored above ground and currently occupy a large area of the landfill. Vehicle Storage area: Vehicles are stored in two separate areas. Fluids are to be drained from vehicles prior to being brought to the landfill. Drum Storage: Empty fuel drums and fuel tanks are stored in southern edge of the site, placed on their side with their bungs closed. Hazardous waste: The Site accepts Household Hazardous Waste. Hazardous waste from commercial/industrial sectors will not be accepted at the landfill. In accordance with GNWT Waste Guidelines all hazardous waste generated by commercial and industrial activities are to be managed by the waste generator. 3.3.1 Accepted Waste Streams Any waste disposal option has limitations with respect to the waste streams which may be handled in an environmentally safe manner. Limits must be placed on the types of waste accepted at a disposal site in order to protect the environment, the employees, the users and neighbours, as well as the equipment from damage, while simultaneously providing adequate levels of service.
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The Landfill Operator shall allow only those materials to be deposited at the Village landfill for which the facility has been designed, with the exception of unique circumstances reviewed in consultation with the Village SAO and regulatory agencies. Acceptable waste types for disposal or management on site are:
Bulk metals; Burnable material; Batteries; Construction and demolition waste; E-waste; Fire extinguishers; White goods; Municipal solid waste; Paints; Propane tanks; Tires; Vehicles; Waste oils; Waste Drums and fuel tanks. 3.3.2 Non-accepted Waste Waste types which present a danger at the solid waste facility, require special disposal techniques, or may interfere with the level of service to the public, are not acceptable for disposal. In some cases, wastes which are acceptable in small quantities may not be acceptable in large quantities from a single generator because they may cause the level of service to other users to deteriorate and cause handling problems at the site and increased environmental liability. To some extent, the acceptability of large quantity wastes must be at the Site Owner’s discretion, depending on the ability to accommodate disposal without deterioration in the level of service. In cases where unacceptable wastes are identified, site staff will attempt to identify allowable management alternatives to material haulers.
All wastes which pose potential safety or environmental problems cannot be listed in their entirety. The Landfill Operator and Village staff in general must be reject waste which could cause future operational problems and must diligently identify the inclusion of unacceptable wastes in regular loads of refuse. The following items are not accepted for placement in the landfill:
Pathological waste;
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Radioactive waste; Industrial Hazardous waste; Contaminated Soil; and, Any other materials not listed as acceptable. 3.4 Waste Inspection Checking of waste entering the facility is crucial to the safe and correct operation of the landfill. The site Operator should carry out random checks of the waste entering the facility and random waste inspections in the disposal area. The following methods are employed to minimize the quantity of unacceptable waste which is disposed in the landfill cells and to direct the waste hauler to the correct disposal or storage/recycling area: The Site Operator will be watchful for unacceptable or potentially hazardous waste during unloading; When suspect waste is encountered in the disposal area, landfilling shall cease until the material is segregated and appropriate action is taken; Random inspections of waste loads shall be undertaken at a daily frequency agreed upon with the SAO; The Site Operator will inform the hauler that a random inspection is to be performed. If the hauler refuses, the vehicle will not be permitted entry to the Site, and will be specifically selected for inspection on its next visit. The Site Operator will record as much information as possible about haulers who refuse a random inspection; The selected hauler will be directed to an area near the active landfill area that is separate from all other incoming waste. Prior to dumping, the driver of the inspected vehicle will confirm the absence of unacceptable materials. An inspector (the Landfill Operator or a delegate) will examine the load for hazardous or unacceptable wastes. Completion and results of the inspections shall also be noted in the daily checklist. 3.4.1 Handling Unacceptable Waste Unacceptable waste may be classified as non-hazardous, potentially hazardous or unacceptable, and, depending on the time of discovery. Once a waste is suspected to be hazardous or unacceptable, the onus is on the hauler to demonstrate otherwise, or remove the waste, at their expense. Repeat haulers of unacceptable or hazardous waste will be banned from the site at the discretion of and for a period determined by the SAO.
The Site Operator will notify the SAO of anyone dumping unacceptable or rejected waste at the Site. The report shall contain the following information: Vehicle license number; Type and colour of vehicle; Date and time of incident; Name of offender, if possible; and Material dumped, or rejected
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3.5 Segregation of Recyclable Materials and Salvage Recyclable materials shall be separated by type, maintained in the designated areas and managed appropriately to limit potential environmental impacts (e.g., limit potential for water to build up in containers). Recyclable materials suitable for salvage shall be kept in an area and manner limiting potential for injury. Salvage shall be allowed at the discretion of the SAO. All salvage rights lie with the Landfill Operator, who shall dictate if and where scavenging is permissible. 3.6 Site Equipment The Operator is responsible for provision of all vehicles, equipment, buildings, plant, materials, and fuel necessary for the operation of the landfill and the collection of waste. 3.7 Signage A sign posted at the entrance of the Solid Waste Facility to inform the public of the location the following information:
Site name Hours of operation Materials/wastes accepted for landfill and recycling Materials/wastes banned Tipping fees Penalties 3.8 Site Security Access to the landfill is controlled through a single gate at the landfill entrance. The gates are to be locked when the landfill is closed. The Operator is to ensure that a site attendant is present at all times while the facility is open.
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4.0 OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES 4.1 Basic Landfill Methods The design of the current filling operations uses the area fill method as shown in Figure 3: Procedure for Area Fill. Basic Operations The bulldozer is used once every week or “as needed” to push the waste into the active MSW area. Sand cover material is placed in layers using sand available on-site and stockpiled for use. The following procedures must be carried out on a regular basis to ensure the landfill operates safely and efficiently. See Figure 3: Procedure for Area Fill for a visual representation of the following operational procedures: Landfill (MSW) Cell Operation The waste should be compacted as shown in Figure 3; Dumping and compaction should be completed in a small portion of the cell at a time; Each layer of solid waste and cover material should be sloped to promote drainage; Asbestos and other special materials shall be handled according to the GNWT approved methods; Bulky Material Area Operation Place bulky in an organized manner, starting from the back and working towards the front; Stack bulky waste whenever possible to conserve space, in a way that it is safe to walk through the site; Empty drums must be stacked on their sides and bung plugs installed; Large non-combustible items such as automobiles, snowmobiles, old furnaces, appliances, holding tanks, and tires should be placed in the designated storage area(s); All fluids must be drained from scrap automobiles and other motorized equipment prior to being accepted at the landfill; White goods containing Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) (i.e., refrigerators, freezers) must be segregated in a manner to allow the ODS be removed by a certified technician; Electronic equipment such as computers and televisions must be in separate piles so that the lead, cadmium, etc. may eventually be recycled; and, Clean Combustible Waste The combustible wastes which included clean untreated, unpainted wood waste, paper and cardboard are to be burned 2 to 3 times per week during the burning season (Sept to May), when winds are blowing away from the community and fire hazard is low.
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1 Build berm, 2 m high. Dump waste near the berm.
Compact MSW by driving a bulldozer 4 to 6 times 2 over the waste. Compact on a weekly schedule.
Place and compact waste against berm until 3 waste is just under the height of the berm.
Cover waste weekly with 0.3 m of granular soil. 4 Cover should be placed on a weekly basis to limit wildlife access and limit windblown litter.
Repeat steps 1 through 4 until area has been 5 filled level and the waste has 0.3 m of granular cover across the entire cell.
Construct 2 m high berm above previous berm. 6 Maintain a stable slope based granular material.
Place waste and construct second level of the 7 waste cell repeating steps 1 through 5.
Note area fill can be constructed over closed trench cells as illustrated. To close out an area 8 cell place a minimum of 0.6 m of granular material over waste, pack with bulldozer and contour to prevent ponding and promote drainage.
Figure 3: Procedure for Area Fill
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4.2 Special Considerations 4.2.1 Bears and other Wildlife Access of wildlife, notably bears, should be restricted and discouraged through regular covering of waste and measures to discourage wildlife from entering the active areas of the Site. The landfill operator shall be trained in the use of bear deterrents, such as bear bangers and bear spray. For more information refer to the GNWT Safety in Grizzly and Black Bear Country document.
Public interaction with the bears and other wildlife should be strongly discouraged for health and safety reasons. 4.2.2 Winter Operation A thorough compaction and covering cycle is to be completed in the fall to prepare for the onset of winter. Sand should be stockpiled prior to winter to allow covering in winter months and early spring. If required, berms should be constructed prior to winter to ensure the active MSW cell has capacity for the entire winter. 4.2.3 Spring Clean-up A spring clean-up shall be conducted after the snow has melted to collect waste that has accumulated around the Village over the winter. 4.2.1 Litter Control The landfill site is surrounded by trees to help control the movement of wind driven material off the landfill site. The Operator is responsible for minimizing and collecting the windblown litter. A snow fence has been placed on the top of the perimeter berm to serve as a windscreen and is to be maintained annually by the landfill Operator. 4.2.2 Managing Contaminated Soils Contaminated soils are not accepted at the Solid Waste Facility. 4.3 Hazardous Waste Hazardous wastes are those wastes which, due to their nature and quantity, are potentially hazardous to human health and/or the environment and which require special handling and disposal techniques to eliminate the hazard. Hazardous waste includes products, substances or organisms which, by their nature, satisfy the requirements of being a dangerous good as defined in the Federal Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act. The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act recognizes nine classes of dangerous goods which are considered hazardous. Those products, substances, or organisms that would be considered hazardous generally include the following Classes of waste as defined in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act.
. Class 1 - Explosives, including explosives within the meaning of the Explosives Act
. Class 2 - Gases: compressed, deeply refrigerated, liquefied or dissolved under pressure
. Class 3 - Flammable and combustible liquids
. Class 4 - Flammable solids; substances liable to spontaneous combustion; substances that on contact with water emit flammable gases
. Class 5 - Oxidizing substances; organic peroxides
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. Class 6 - Poisonous (toxic) and infectious substances
. Class 7 - Nuclear substances, within the meaning of the Nuclear Safety and Control Act, that are radioactive
. Class 8 - Corrosives
. Class 9 - Miscellaneous products, substances or organisms considered by the Governor in Council to be dangerous to life, health, property or the environment when handled, offered for transport or transported and prescribed to be included in this class
Typical household hazardous waste accepted at the Site includes:
. Cleaning Products (oven cleaners, drain cleaners, bleach, spot remover)
. Paints and Solvents (oil-based paints, thinners, paint stripper)
. Automotive Products (antifreeze, motor oil car batteries, brake fluid, transmission fluid)
. Pesticides and herbicides
. Small propane tanks & cylinders (Barbeque tanks)
. Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials (household batteries, photographic chemicals, pharmaceuticals, aerosol sprays)
. Small propane tanks & cylinders (Barbeque tanks),
. Paint containers
. Batteries
Due to the danger of handling hazardous wastes, the handling, packaging, storage, treatment of the waste should only be completed by personnel trained in Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) and/or Hazardous Waste Management and WHMIS.
All hazardous materials are to be stored in lined areas or containers sheltered from the weather in an effort to reduce the likelihood of spills and segregate materials. Containers and storage areas must be properly labelled and signed during the entire time of storage. This is a critical part of identifying the waste when it is time to ship the material for disposal. For additional guidance in the management of hazardous wastes please refer to the 1998 GNWT Guideline for the General Management of Hazardous Waste in the Northwest Territories. 4.4 Asbestos An area of the landfill may be set aside for asbestos waste generated by the Village. Prior to disposal of waste asbestos at the landfill, approval must be received by the GNWT Environmental Protection Service.
Following the receipt of approval to dispose of waste asbestos a burial location must be chosen in an area that will not be disturbed and location accurately documented. Asbestos waste is to be deposited in an excavated trench and immediately covered with 0.5 m of cover material. Compaction of the asbestos waste shall not occur until the waste has been covered.
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Section 3.5 of the GNWT 2004 - Guideline for the Management of Waste Asbestos provides additional detail for the disposal of asbestos.
4.5 Site Records Records should be kept on Site (in the attendant shack) to assist with annual reporting requirements, waste capacity assessments, hazardous waste management and regulatory inspections. The information should be forwarded to the Village office on a weekly basis and maintained by the SAO. As a minimum, the following information should be recorded: Refuse (Garbage) . The number of collection trips, total loads and volumes per day
. The areas of the Site where the loads were managed (i.e., MSW Landfill, C&D Landfill);
. the dates of burning of clean wood waste;
. Loads and volume of daily cover place in the landfills;
. the dates of compaction and cover. Bulky Waste . Itemize the materials delivered to the site by date delivered, major item type (type and number of vehicle, white good, etc.);
. Confirmation that fluids have been drained;
. Status of storage area (i.e., remaining room).
The Village shall also maintain the following information at the Village Office:
. copy of the permit(s) for the site or the certificate(s) of operation;
. inspection records for inspections conducted by staff and regulatory agencies;
. monitoring results for leachate, surface and ground water;
. interpretations of monitoring results; and
. copies of all annual reports.
All of the data and information required by the “Surveillance Network Program” shall be included in the Annual Report. This includes the results of the approved quality assurance/quality control program which shall be submitted to the MVLWB on or before March 31 of the year following the calendar year being reported.
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5.0 HEALTH AND SAFETY Working in close proximity to waste and operations at the Village Solid Waste Management Facility (Site, Facility) presents a number of potential health and safety hazards. The Operator is at all times responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe and healthy work place for his employees, the Village and others who may attend the Site from time to time, including the public.
The Operator is at all times responsible for the health and safety of his workers on the Site, and for compliance with all applicable regulations including the NWT Safety Act and the NWT Environmental Protection Act. The Operator shall submit a site specific Health and Safety Plan (HASP) shall conform to the requirements of the Specifications and shall include: a) a site plan identifying Site limits, equipment storage and waste management areas; b) identification of the Operator’s health and safety officer, and his duties; c) routine procedures that will be followed during the course of the work to ensure worker health and safety, including procedures for eating, drinking, and smoking on site; d) specific personal protective equipment that will be used for the operation of the Facility; e) the procedures for responding to emergencies related to personal injury accidents, fire, or explosion; f) the procedures for the reporting, interception, rapid clean-up, and disposal of spills as per the Village SCP; g) the procedures for the identification, handling, disposal and reporting of hazardous materials managed at the Facility including asbestos; h) the procedures for the handling and fighting potential fires; i) control of vehicle movements; j) the names and the telephone numbers of the persons in the Village to be notified forthwith of a Health and Safety incident or spill; k) the names and the telephone numbers of the representatives of the fire, the police and the medical resources who are responsible to respond to emergency situations; and l) the names and the telephone numbers of the companies experienced in the control and clean-up of hazardous materials that would be called upon in an emergency involving a spill. General Precautions Operator shall follow the provisions developed and approved in the Site Specific HASP, which may be periodically updated to meet regulatory code changes; Operator’s personnel working on the Site shall be trained in accordance with the Site Specific HASP including handling of waste and hazardous waste; All personnel should be familiar and abide by the Village of Fort Simpson Occupation Health and Safety Program which contains information such as training requirements, PPE requirements, WHMIS & Transportation of Dangerous Goods, and First Aid.
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Establish and maintain at the Site a copy of all relevant Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for materials accepted at the Facility in a manner easily available to all workers, other staff and Village representatives; The Operator shall establish and maintain a first aid station on-site for the entire duration of the project. The station shall include an emergency shower and eye-wash facility. The minimum standard for this facility shall meet or exceed all requirements of all relevant agencies and shall be subject to the approval of the SAO. Exposure of the skin and eyes to waste and leachate must be avoided. When handling waste, rubber gloves and safety goggles must be worn. If the waste material being handled is dry and dusty, an appropriate dust mask must be worn; Water and puncture proof gloves and safety boots are to be worn at all times and not worn at home; Clothing worn during exposure to waste and leachate must be washed before being re-worn. Safety boots must be cleaned before being re-worn. If accidental exposure to leachate or hazardous waste occurs, the Operator shall ensure that the worker washes the material from his skin with large amounts of clean water, irrigates his eyes with clean water, and seeks medical advice immediately. The Operator shall ensure that all employees follow thorough wash-up procedures prior to eating and drinking. Smoking is prohibited in the immediate vicinity of the landfill, hazardous waste storage and any flammable liquid containers Smoking shall only be allowed in designated areas approved by the Village. Burning of clean wood waste should not be left unsupervised, Bear encounters can be frequent at the landfill site during the summer months. Site personnel should be familiar with bear safety protocols and bear bangers or other deterrents should always be carried while on site; If a bear is encountered at the solid waste facility, the Operator shall report its presence to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Bear Nuisance Line (867-695-7433). It is recommended that all work on site be halted if there is a bear present. If work must proceed, extreme caution should be used while working around the animal. Covering and compaction of waste will help to remove the attraction for bears; and, All personnel should be familiar and abide by the NWT Safety Act and Regulations.
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6.0 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Proper maintenance of a landfill is crucial to ensuring the efficient operation of all the components. Activities can be divided into two categories: storage/collection maintenance and site maintenance. 6.1 Storage and Collection Maintenance Garbage collection is conducted in the Village from Monday to Friday as part of the solid waste disposal contract. The Operator collects residential waste twice per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays; commercial and institutional collection is collected three times per week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The Village conducts a periodic visual inspection of the Site. 6.1.1 Storage Maintenance Residential and commercial storage containers should be adequately maintained. The following points should be considered: Burning of waste other than clean wood waste, cardboard and paper is prohibited; Waste containers should be covered to prevent wind blown debris from littering the Site and Village and to prevent animals from getting into the garbage, Bulky waste should not be left in residential areas for long periods due to aesthetic and safety concerns. 6.1.2 Collection Maintenance The waste collection vehicle should be maintained in good operating condition to ensure the collection service is not interrupted for extended periods. Other maintenance considerations include the following: The collection vehicle should be equipped with a shovel to clean up accidental spills during collection; Each collection vehicle shall be supplied with an emergency spill containment kit, which contains a drip pan, absorbent material such as cat litter bags and small absorbent booms designed to prevent liquids from entering drains; The collection vehicle should be cleaned periodically. 6.1.3 Equipment Maintenance Regular vehicle maintenance is to be performed on all Village-owned equipment. This should include but is not limited to the following regular maintenance: oil changes fluid changes checking of tire pressure greasing brake pad replacement cleaning
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periodic maintenance requirements as set out by the equipment manufacturer. In the event of equipment failure or malfunction, it shall be the contractor’s responsibility to correct the problem using appropriate methods. All vehicle maintenance should be performed at a maintenance facility. No maintenance should be undertaken at the Solid Waste Management Facility without the express permission of the SAO. 6.1.4 Building The Attendants building at the Facility should be inspected regularly by the operator to observe signs of building deterioration or problems with the wood stove, roof, etc. Any problems should be immediately reported to the SAO. 6.1.5 Fencing A 1.8m high fence is located along a portion of the perimeter of the Site. A gate is in place across the main access road to the Site to control entry. A temporary snow fence is used around the solid waste bermed area to help control wind blown litter. This fence requires annual maintenance at a minimum. 6.1.6 Access Road Maintenance The access road is gravel and approximately 400 m long. Basic road maintenance is to be conducted as follows: At least twice per year, the road is to be graded to smooth and reshape the surface; and During the winter, snow is to be removed to ensure unrestricted access to the Site for the waste collection vehicles as well as public vehicles. 6.2 Nuisance Control 6.2.1 Litter Control Litter can be a significant problem at landfills. Litter control is best accomplished by a combination of proper disposal operations including covering, litter retaining fences, and a litter picking program. A clean, litter-free appearance will be maintained at the Site at all times. Poor litter control attracts unwanted scavengers (notably bears) and contributes to surface drainage problems by blocking ditches and culverts. Litter control measures shall include: Covering of MSW waste in the active disposal area; Regular (monthly) burning clean wood waste and cardboard; Litter collection fencing located around the active fill area to catch blowing litter; Regular litter collection by the Landfill Operator as directed by the SAO; and Litter on fencing, on site roadways, in ditches and adjacent properties shall be monitored and collected on a minimum monthly basis. 6.2.2 Odour Control Odours will be controlled at the facility by implementation of the following measures:
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Regular soil cover shall be applied at the active disposal area; Burning of clean wood waste shall only be conducted at times when weather conditions permit; Routine site inspections to identify and eliminate localized surface water ponding and/or surface water drainage problems. 6.2.3 Bear Control Black bears are active at the Village solid waste disposal facility and there are no mitigation measures (i.e., electric fence) currently in place to deter wildlife from entering the area. For this reason, it is imperative that all personnel working in and around the Site be properly trained in bear safety and the use of bear deterrents.
Regular soil cover applied to the active disposal area will reduce attractants that draw the bears to the site.
Bears at the site are a health and safety issue to the landfill operator and to members of the public at the landfill. Please refer to Section 5 for details regarding health and safety and bears at the landfill. 6.2.4 Bird Control Solid waste disposal facilities attract birds due to the availability of food. This landfill facility is within the airport buffer zone and therefore bird control is very important. Control measures to minimize the presence of birds largely include covering of waste. If necessary, noise devices such as propane cannons or screechers may be required to discourage birds from the Site. 6.3 Indiscriminate Dumping Waste will be disposed at designated areas at the facility only. When indiscriminately dumped materials are discovered, they will be immediately relocated to the appropriate designated area. This includes any hazardous materials that are found to have entered the general waste stream. If hazardous wastes are found in the MSW , IC&S or C&D waste, such materials will be immediately relocated to a temporary storage area until they can be processed and managed as per Site requirements.
Should unauthorized waste be disposed of at the landfill, notably including unauthorized hazardous waste, the owner of these materials these materials will be contacted to remove the materials. 6.4 Spill Prevention Spill prevention planning and control should be used to: Prevent the occurrence of spills of petroleum products and other regulated liquids (liquids) by the use of sound maintenance and management controls where spills may occur; Prevent the unauthorized discharge of liquids into surface waters, the sewers system and to prevent contamination of the environment by those liquids; and Prevent exposure of personnel, the public, and the community to liquids. 6.5 Fire Maintenance There is a burn pit located at the landfill used for cardboard, untreated lumber, lawn clippings and trees. These materials are burnt to reduce waste volume. Controlled burns occur once per two to three weeks as required
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during the burning season (Sept - May). Burn permits are issued by ENR. The following practices should be adhered to when burning: Reuse or recycle wood residues if feasible; Only burn when conditions permit and keep fire under control at all times; Measures should be taken to ensure the fires do not become deeply seated, making extinguishment difficult, Open and deep seated fires may be extinguished by smothering with cover material, A separate area is provided for the burning away from the fill area, complete with fire breaks (to prevent the spread of fire to the rest of the landfill or the adjacent forest or other surrounding land use) as deemed appropriate and necessary by the fire marshal; Adequate fire fighting equipment shall be available on-site; Brush and wood is stacked in a series of separate piles to facilitate fire control and to enhance a hot burn for the minimization of smoke and to prevent spread to nearby areas; Atmospheric conditions are suitable so that there is no threat to public health and safety and no nuisance or hazard is caused by smoke or odour; The duration of any burning is less than 24 hours; and Full time supervision is provided until the burning activity is complete (i.e. until there is no smoke and until no danger of fire exists). Open fires should not be left unattended.
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7.0 MONITORING 7.1.1 Surface Water Monitoring Under the Water Licence MV2003L3-0011, run-off from the landfill is to be monitored at station number 463-4, located at the upstream side of the culvert crossing Hwy 1 immediately north of the landfill access road (N61 51’ 39.4”, W121 25’ 2.4”) as shown in Figure 4: SNP Location. Water at this location is to be inspected monthly during periods of flow for the presence of an oily sheen. If a sheen is detected, then a sample is to be collected and analyzed for the presence of oil and grease. As well, water at this location is to be sampled monthly during periods of flow and analysed for the following parameters:
1) pH
2) Total Calcium
3) Total Cobalt
4) Total Copper
5) Total Nickel
6) Total Iron
7) Total Suspended Solids
8) Total Chromium
9) Total Manganese
10) Total Zinc
11) Total Lead
12) Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons
NOTE: More frequent sample collection may be required at the request of an inspector.
All sampling, sampling preservation and analysis shall be conducted in accordance with methods prescribed in the 2012 of the Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater Volume 4 or by such other methods approved by an Analyst designated by the Minister under section 35(1) of the Northwest Territories Waters Act. All analyses shall be performed by a laboratory approved under the Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation Inc..
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Figure 4: SNP Location
7.1.2 Runoff and Drainage The objective of runoff control is to control the discharge of water from the site to the receiving environment. The water leaving the site will be comprised of meltwater from the spring freshet, runoff from precipitation, and leachate seeping from the waste mass. A berm has been constructed along the back (west) side of the facility to provide containment of surface water that has been exposed to the waste in the Facility. A berm surrounding the active area prevents direct runoff from the waste full area to surface water.
The “Surveillance Network Program” for the site is used to monitor the parameters specified in the Water Licence. If the analytical results of these samples indicates an exceedance of the criteria, the situation shall be reviewed by the SAO along with representatives from the MVLWB and evaluated based on the specific conditions including likely receptor (i.e., environmental impact), sample collection location, flow volume, and which parameters have exceeded the specified criteria. Additional sampling, further monitoring or remedial action may be required.
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8.0 CUSTOMER SERVICE The landfill is a service provided to Village residents. In an effort to provide customers with a positive outlook towards the landfill and its operations the Landfill Operator should follow the below principles in their day to day operations: Show respect for the customer; Keep the site facilities, and equipment in a clean and orderly fashion; Be open-minded to compromises and ideas; Assist the customer within reasonable limits; Communicate and educate the customer; Provide effective and efficient service; Have consideration for public safety, financial considerations, and landfill operations. 8.1 Assisting Customers with Vehicle Problems In the event that a customer experiences problems with their vehicle, the Landfill Operator should provide assistance so that the vehicle and driver are in a safe and out of the way of other customers.
Assistance for vehicle problems may include assisting a driver to change a flat tire or assisting a driver who has become stuck in the loose sandy soils characteristic of the site.
Vehicle drivers must be informed of any risks or liabilities that may be involved in providing assistance, such as towing vehicles. Any actions taken are to be at the discretion of the Landfill Operator, with customer satisfaction and the safe operation of the landfill in mind. 8.2 Public Inquiries The public, regulating agencies, or the media may ask questions to the Landfill Operator. Inquiries received from regulatory agencies or the media should be referred to the SAO.
If questions from the public are of a general nature (i.e. hours of operation), the employee should provide these answers. Inquiries should be referred to the SAO if the questions are related to technical, regulatory or financial issues.
If a question from the public is asked that you do not know the answer to refer the person to the SAO.
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9.0 EMERGENCY RESPONSE Due to the nature of the facility, uncontrolled fires and spills of unknown materials should be treated with extreme caution. The Landfill Operator staff responsible for the Facility management should be trained in Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHIMS), Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG), Emergency First Aid, and Bear Safety. It is also important to ensure that appropriate vaccinations are kept current. 9.1 Fire A contingency plan should be developed by the Village Fire Department for responding to a fire at the solid waste management facility. Special precautions should be implemented as burning waste can produce poisonous emissions. The following procedures should be used in case of an uncontrolled fire: Evacuate area around landfill immediately Keep all personnel up-wind of site Notify the Village Fire Department at (867) 695-2222 9.2 Emergency Spills Response Spills are defined as releases of pollutants into the natural environment originating from a structure, vehicle, or other container, and that are abnormal in light of all circumstances. Spill containment equipment is available both at the solid waste facility and within the collection vehicles. Solid Waste Facility - A supply of shovels and sorbents are maintained at the Solid Waste Facility. In addition, shovels, rubber gloves, rubber boots, sorbent pads and a boom are maintained at the Village Public Works Shop and are made available to the Solid Waste Management Facility. Collection Vehicles - Each collection vehicle shall be supplied with an emergency spill containment kit, which contains a drip pan, absorbent material such as cat litter bags and small absorbent booms designed to prevent liquids from entering drains.
The following procedures represent the approach that staff will take when responding to a spill of a liquid or petroleum product. Prompt response to a spill is the best means of minimizing any impact to the environment and in particular, preventing a discharge reaching surface water. For additional information please consult the Village of Fort Simpson Spill Contingency Plan. Immediate Notification and Response Procedure In the event of a spill, the employee first becoming aware of the spill will assume the role of temporary spill coordinator until he/she can notify the Public Works Foreman. If the temporary spill coordinator is unable to notify either the Public Works Foreman or a back-up, then he/she will assume the responsibility of implementing the response procedures to ensure public and environmental safety is preserved until back-up arrives. The following immediate response and notification procedure will be followed: Spills Occurring at the Solid Waste Facility: The Operator staff will:
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Disconnect or shut off any mechanical equipment connected with or causing the spill that can be done without jeopardizing his or her personal safety; Temporarily secure area to minimize environmental impact by, for example, plugging drains to prevent uncontrolled liquid discharge into surface water; and, Contact the Public Works Foreman for further instructions. Spills Occurring on Public or Private Property: The employee will: Disconnect or shut off any equipment connected with or causing the spill that can be done without compromising his or her safety; Marshal any public or individuals away from the spill area;. Temporarily secure area to minimize environmental impact by covering drains to prevent uncontrolled liquid discharge into sewers or into surface water; and, Contact the Public Works Foreman for further instructions. Assessment of Hazard Upon notification of a spill, the SAO and the Public Works Foreman will determine the hazard potential of a spill response by determining at least the following factors: Details regarding the spill location and any public or environmental impact; The substance spilled and its hazard potential; The amount of the spill and the extent of spreading; The source of the leakage/spill; and, The action taken to minimize impact. If a spill is determined to be of such a magnitude that it cannot be safely and effectively controlled by facility personnel, then the SAO and the Public Works Foreman shall promptly notify outside emergency response companies to implement control and cleanup. Reporting of Spill Spills must be reported immediately to the NWT 24-hour Spill Line (867) 920-8130. Where the owner and/or the person in control of the spilled material (such as the Manager of ABC Chemicals) are not already aware of the spill, the incident must also be reported to them. The size of a reportable spill varies depending on the type and consequence of the spill and must be reported if the release is regarded as abnormal. Dripping and leaks such as would normally be associated with vehicle maintenance and operation are not defined as reportable spills.
Minimum reportable quantities by type of contaminant are listed in the Village Spill Contingency Plan. Although this legislation prescribes quantities under which spills are not reportable, accurate determination of spill quantities is difficult and often underestimated. (Table A-1 at the end of this section identifies reportable
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quantities for all types of dangerous goods.) It is a policy of Environment Canada that ALL abnormal spills are to be reported to the territorial and regional authorities regardless of quantity. A spill history record is kept for all reported spills as part of the GNWT Hazardous Materials Spill Database. Directing Spill Response The SAO and the Public Works Foreman shall direct those responding to the spill to obtain the appropriate response equipment and personal protective equipment. The SAO and the Public Works Foreman will liaise with any Territorial Environment Officer present on the scene.
Environment Canada’s Emergency Contact number is (867) 920-5131. This number contacts to a 24-hour emergency pager that is monitored by Emergency and Enforcement Officers. Throughout the spill response, personnel should place their personal safety as the highest priority.
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10.0 REFERENCES Dillon Consulting Limited, 2006, Fort Simpson, NT Solid Waste Facility, Operation and Maintenance Manual.
Kent, R., Marshal P.,Hawke L. 2003, Guidelines for the Planning, Design Operations and Maintenance of Modified Solid Waste Sites in the Northwest Territories. Produced for MACA.
Heinke, G.W. and Wong, J., 1990, Guidelines for the Planning, Design, Operation and Maintenance of Solid Waste Modified Landfill Sites in the Northwest Territories, Volume I - Planning and Design, Volume II - Operation and Maintenance Produced for MACA.
Village of Fort Simpson, 2015. Spill Contingency Plan.
MVLWB, 2011. Guidelines for Developing a waste Management Plan.
GWNT, 2009. Safety in Grizzly and Black Bear Country.
GNWT, 1998. Guideline for the General Management of Hazardous Waste in the Northwest Territories.
GNWT, 1998. Guideline on Waste Batteries.
GNWT 1998. Guideline on Waste Antifreeze.
GNWT 2004. Guideline for the Management of Waste Asbestos
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