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Major Sanitary Landfill Requirements (SW02)
Requirement Description	Compliance Status	Compliance Comments
MAJOR SANITARY LANDFILL REQUIREMENTS.
Did operator not engage or continue to engage in disposal of solid waste in this State in a manner which does not meet all the conditions, restrictions, requirements or any other provisions set forth in its SWF permit? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2.8(j)]
Does facility confine working face to the smallest practical area to minimize the area of waste material exposed during the operating day, specifically i. Sanitary landfills receiving 400 or less truck loads of waste per day, shall have a working face no grater than 150 feet; ii. Sanitary landfills receiving more than 400 truck loads of waste per day may submit a request for a working face greater than 150 feet or another 150 foot working face in a separate location. Note: The size and number of the working faces approved by the Department will be based on the sanitary landfill equipment and cover material available on-site and the on-site traffic flow patterns. [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(b)1]
Is all waste thoroughly compacted throughout the operational day to yield the smallest practical volume? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(b)2]
Is solid waste compacted in shallow layers less than two feet in thickness and compacted with a minimum of four passes of the compaction equipment, except over leachate collection pipes where compacting shall be performed in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.7(d)3xiv? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(b)3]
Does the lift height of the daily cell not exceed 12 feet? Note: This height is measured vertically from the previous days' cover surface. [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(b)4]
Is working face slope maintained so as to maximize compaction of the solid waste and minimize infiltration into the solid waste? Is the slope no steeper than three horizontal to one vertical (3:1)? Note: For balefill operations, a vertical working face will be allowed at the disposal area where continued bale placement will take place within 24 hours. [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(b)5]
Does facility only store demolition waste or recyclable materials in areas approved by Department? Are these wastes free of putrescible material and not cause or result in a public health or environmental nuisance or impose a safety hazard? Was a schedule submitted to and approved by the Department or identifying time frame for reuse of the material in a timely fashion? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(b)6]
All exposed surfaces of solid waste shall be covered at the close of each operating day with daily cover consisting of six inches of compacted clean soil or alternate cover material subject to the approval of the Department. [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(b)7]
Did operator comply with exemption criteria for daily cover, i.e.: uncovered waste poses no environmental or public health nuisance or safety hazard, is clean fill, or inert material? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(b)8]
Is the daily covering of solid waste a progressive operation so that no greater than 15,000 square feet of solid waste is exposed at any time throughout the operating day for each 150 feet of working face? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(b)9]
Did operator maintain at least 12" of intermediate cover on waste exposed greater than 24 hours? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(b)10]
Did operator maintain grade and thickness of the intermediate and final cover on all surfaces until stabilized? Are all cracks, erosion swales, rills and uneven areas maintained to prevent extrusion of solid waste and to minimize infiltration and ponded water? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(b)11]
Are all areas with intermediate cover graded so as to facilitate drainage of run-off to the surface drainage system and minimize infiltration and ponded water? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(b)12]
Is daily/intermediate cover material of sufficient quality to be manageable under all weather conditions? (Heavy clays and very fine grain materials, such as fly ash, are prohibited). Is there sufficient cover material on site to adequately meet the requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:26-2(b)7 through 10? (Landfills without on-site supplies of cover material must maintain on site a standby supply equal to 25 percent of the volume of waste received and compacted at the landfill in 10 normal disposal days? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(b)13]
Are there sufficient types/quantities of equipment for digging, spreading, compacting or covering waste or applying cover material to meet requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(b)7 through 10, to ensure a smooth flow of traffic at the working face and to achieve the maximum compaction efficiencies? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(b)20]
Did the permittee repair required equipment or obtain replacement equipment within 24 hours after breakdown? Did permittee submit a copy of written maintenance contracts with the O & M plan to verify compliance with this requirement? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(b)23]
Is the sanitary landfill adequately secured with a six-foot high chain link fence with a lockable entrance gate and posted with the operating hours? (Fencing may be exempted, as approved by the Department, in areas where topographic features restrict vehicular access to the landfill). [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(b)25]
Is an all-weather road provided to the working face? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(b)27]
Is litter policed daily and controlled through the use of moveable fences of sufficient height or by equivalent means? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(b)28]
Is dust controlled as needed by spraying water, calcium chloride or other DEP-approved means? (Spraying of waste oil is prohibited). [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(b)29]
Are malodorous emissions controlled by the use of daily cover? In the event that this was not satisfactory, was a suitable deodorant used. Are malodorous solid waste covered immediately after unloading with a minimum of six inches of cover material or approved alternative material? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(b)30]
Did operator prevent the tracking of mud, soil, and other materials onto any public road by exiting vehicles? Note: A rumble rack or wheel washing station may be used to control the off site tracking of mud, soil, and other material. [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(b)31]
Does the landfill operator minimize the propagation and harborage of insects, rodents, and birds? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(b)32]
Is the landfill operated in a manner which will protect all monitoring devices and environmental systems from damage? Was any damage immediately reported to the Bureau of Solid Waste Compliance and Enforcement at (609) 584-4180? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(b)33]
Did operator reconstruct any damaged monitoring device or environmental control system in accordance with the following: i. The operator shall repair the monitoring device or environmental system in accordance with the plans and schedule approved by the Department; and ii. The Department may require immediate remedial action for repair of the damaged monitoring device or environmental control system should such damage endanger human health or the environment? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(b)34]
Did operator have a supervisor at the landfill during all operating hours to ensure proper operation of the sanitary landfill, evaluate the monitoring data and inspection reports, determine the performance of the sanitary landfill and direct and implement all operational decisions to ensure the facility's compliance with the requirements of the Solid Waste Management Act, N.J.S.A. 13:1 E-1 et seq., this chapter, and the conditions of the SWF permit? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(b)37]
Does facility train all landfill personnel who are involved in waste management activities or who operate, service or monitor any facility equipment, machinery or system, in (as a minimum) the following areas: the operation and maintenance of all on-site equipment, machinery and systems; compliance with the requirements of the Solid Waste Management Act, N.J.S.A. 13:1E-1 et seq., this chapter, and the conditions of the SWF permit; response to any equipment malfunction or emergency situation that may arise; safety and emergency equipment and the use of communication or alarm systems; emergency response for fires, explosions, gas leaks, leachate treatment system failure or leaks, detention basin breaches and other emergencies, including procedures to shut down operations? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(b)38]
Did sanitary landfill facility personnel complete the initial training program required by N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A8(b)38 within six months after the date of their employment? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(b)39]
Did landfill operator have personnel take part in an annual update of the initial training program? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(b)40]
Were training records that document the type and amount of training received by current facility personnel kept until closure of the sanitary landfill? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(b)41]
In the case of an emergency, did the supervisor or emergency coordinator immediately identify the character, exact source, amount and extent of any discharged materials and notify appropriate State or local agencies with designated response roles if their help was needed? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(b)42i]
In the case of an emergency, did the supervisor or emergency coordinator assess possible hazards to public health or the environment that may result from the discharge, fire or explosion? Note: This assessment shall consider both direct and indirect effects. [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(b)42ii]
If facility had an uncontrolled discharge, a discharge above standard levels permitted by the Department, a fire or explosion, did the supervisor or emergency coordinator do the following: (1) Immediately notify appropriate local authorities if the assessment indicates that evacuation of local areas may be advisable: (2) Immediately notify the Department at 1-877-WARNDEP; and (3) When notifying the Department, report the type of substance and the estimated quantity discharged, if known, the location of the discharge, actions the person reporting the discharge is currently taking or proposing to take in order to mitigate the discharge and any other information concerning the incident which the Department may request at the time of notification? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(b)42iii]
Did the supervisor take all reasonable measures to ensure that fires, explosion and discharges did not recur or spread to other areas of the facility? These measure include, where applicable, the cessation of operations and the collection and containment of released waste. [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(b)42iv]
Immediately after an emergency, did the supervisor or emergency coordinator provide for treating, storing or disposing of waste, contaminated soil or water or any other material contaminated as a result of the discharge, fire or explosion? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(b)42v]
Did the supervisor or emergency coordinator ensure that no waste was processed until cleanup procedures were completed and all emergency equipment listed in the contingency plan was again fit for its intended use? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(b)42vi]
Did the supervisor or emergency coordinator notify the Department and appropriate local authorities when operations in the affected area of the facility returned to normal? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(b)42vii]
Did the supervisor or emergency coordinator submit, within 15 days after the incident, a written report on the incident to the Department which included the following: (1) The name, address, and telephone number of the facility; (2) The date, time and description of the incident; (3) The extent of injuries, if applicable, with names and responsibilities indicated; (4) An assessment of actual damage to the environment, if applicable; (5) An assessment of the scope and magnitude of the incident; (6) A description of the immediate actions that have been initiated to clean up the affected area and prevent a recurrence of a similar incident; and (7) An implementation schedule for undertaking longer term measures to effect cleanup and avoid recurrence of the incident, if applicable? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(b)42viii]
Are all environmental control systems maintained in a proper functioning manner and inspected to ensure compliance with the operational and construction\requirements and the design and performance standards? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(c)]
Are inspections performed weekly and after storm events to detect evidence or deterioration, malfunction or improper operation? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(d)]
Does the owner and/or operator record the results of the inspections in a log book or by means of an electronic records storage system approved by the Department? Are these inspection records maintained at the sanitary landfill office and accessible, at all times, for inspection by the Department? Do these records include the date and time of the inspection, the name of the inspector, a notation of observations and recommendations and the date and nature of any repairs or other remedial action? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(e)]
If deterioration which would result in failure, malfunction or improper operation is evident during inspection, did the operator make repairs in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(b)34 and as listed in the approval final O and M manual? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(f)]
Does the facility maintain the buffer zone free from litter by policing the entire area on a daily basis, weather permitting? Is the collected litter properly disposed of at the working face? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(g)1]
Is an all weather road maintained as necessary to provide access to the working face? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(g)2]
Are the public roads providing access to the sanitary landfill maintained free of mud, dirt, and litter? Is the entrance properly policed on a daily basis, weather permitting? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(g)3]
Does facility use a licensed Land Surveyor to maintain the vertical and horizontal control monuments as required by the regulations? The vertical and horizontal control monuments are to be maintained and resurveyed by a licensed New Jersey Land Surveyor and certified for accuracy biennially. [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(g)4]
Is all emergency equipment maintained in a proper functioning manner and tested on an annual basis? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(g)5]
Is the cap on the cut-off wall (required by N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.7(c) 10xvi) maintained at a three foot thickness to prevent the erosion of the cut-off-wall? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(g)6]
Are the leachate collection pipes maintained to ensure a free flow of leachate? Were these pipes cleared by water jet flushing or an equivalent method when inspections revealed blockage and clogging of the system? Were the mains tested annually to ensure a free flow of leachate? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(g)7]
Is the structural integrity of the manholes or clean-out risers maintained to ensure a free flow of leachate? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(g)8]
Is the structural integrity of the sumps maintained to ensure water tightness of the sump? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(g)9]
Is the structural integrity of the leachate pump station and gas pump station, and the electrical, venting and alarm systems of the leachate pump station and the gas pump station maintained to ensure a free flow of leachate and gas? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(g)10]
Is the leachate pumping system and gas pumping system maintained as necessary? Were they completely overhauled at least biennially and inspected on a daily basis to ensure a free flow of leachate or gas? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(g)11]
Is the leachate treatment and disposal systems inspected daily and maintained in a manner which will prevent anaerobic and malodorous conditions from developing? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(g)12]
Is the structural integrity of the storage tanks maintained to ensure containment of leachate? Are the storage tanks inspected annually for leaks? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(g)13]
Does the operator inspect and maintain the structural integrity and erosion protection on all areas of the surface impoundments to ensure stability of the dike and emergency spillways and containment of the leachate and run-off? Is the surface impoundment inspected daily to ensure that the minimum depth of freeboard is maintained? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(g)14]
Does facility dredge the leachate treatment and disposal system units, storage tanks, surface impoundments, and detention/retention ponds to maintain the design capacity? Does this dredging not result in or cause damage to the containment system? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(g)15]
Does the operator inspect and maintain the structural integrity of the vents, manifolds and piping of the gas venting system to insure a free flow of gas? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(g)16]
Does the operator inspect and maintain the structural integrity of the gas flaring or recovery/combustion systems? Is the system inspected daily and maintained to ensure proper disposal or use of the collect gas? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(g)17]
Is the structural integrity of all monitoring devices maintained to ensure their workability and reliability? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(g)18]
Does the operator inspect and maintain the structural integrity and erosion protection of the surface run-on/run-off structures on all areas of the capping system to ensure the stability of the slope and prevent excess erosion? Are the top grades maintained at their proper slopes to minimize ponding? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(g)19]
Was written approval obtained prior to disruption of the landfill? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(j)1]
Is excavation consistent in size with the amount of equipment used for digging/haulage and kept to the smallest practical area? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(j)3]
Are adequate measures taken during excavation to control dust, odors, fires, rodents, insects, blowing litter, surface water run-off and erosion?. [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(j)4]
Did operator control burning landfill and notify Department in accordance with procedures in this regulation? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(k)]
Does the owner and/or operator of a sanitary landfill only accept and dispose of asbestos and asbestos-containing waste materials which have been managed in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:26-2.12(a)? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(l)1]
Did the landfill owner and/or operator develop a separate area of the landfill, apart from other waste disposal areas, for disposal of asbestos and asbestos-containing waste materials? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(l)2I]
Upon acceptance of the waste, was the asbestos disposal area immediately be prepared? After unloading, was the asbestos and asbestos containing waste materials immediately covered with daily cover? To prevent disturbance of the buried asbestos and asbestos containing waste, was truck traffic excluded from the active asbestos disposal area? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(l)2I]
In areas in which asbestos and asbestos-containing waste materials has been previously deposited..., the current working face may be prepared by removal of cover material; however, no previously deposited asbestos and asbestos-containing waste materials shall be exposed and a minimum of six inches of cover material shall be maintained between the cells. After unloading, the asbestos and asbestos-containing waste materials shall be immediately covered with a minimum of three feet of daily cover. [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(l)2I]
Was the final cover of the asbestos disposal area include at least three feet of soil and be sufficient to minimize infiltration into the asbestos and asbestos-containing waste materials? Were the final slopes graded to facilitate run-off away from the asbestos disposal area? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(l)2I]
Is the final cover seeded and maintained to prevent erosion and exposure of the asbestos and asbestos-containing waste materials? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(l)2I]
For disposal of asbestos and asbestos-containing waste materials, does facility use one of the following options? (1) The owner or operator of the landfill may develop a separate area of the landfill for asbestos and asbestos-containing waste disposal, prepared and operated as required by N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(I)(1)2i; or (2) A separate excavation may be prepared in the working face of the landfill. The excavation shall be of sufficient width and depth so as to allow the asbestos and asbestos-containing waste materials to be deposited such that a minimum of three feet of earth or other cover material may be placed between the top of the waste deposited and the top surface of the working face. A written notice must be recorded along with the deed for the landfill property, for all landfilled areas, with the appropriate county recording office, notifying future owners of the property that asbestos has been disposed in the landfill and that disruption or excavation is expressly prohibited under N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(I)(1)2v. [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(l)2ii]
Is the asbestos and asbestos-containing waste materials deposited in the disposal areas immediately covered with three feet of earth or other approved cover material in a manner that prevents the rupture of the containers during the burying operation? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(l)2iii]
For disposal areas identified in N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(I)(1)2i and (l)2ii(1), did owner and/or operator record a detailed metes-and-bounds description of the asbestos disposal area, along with the deed for the landfill property, with the appropriate county recording office, notifying future owners of the property that disruption or excavation is expressly prohibited pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(I)(1)? This asbestos and asbestos-containing waste materials and cover material and shall remain in the record in perpetuity. [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(l)2iv]
Was the intermediate and/or final landfill cover disrupted at asbestos disposal areas identified in N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(I)(1)2i and ii? (Exception: Disruption allowed if it required for pollution control or remedial action, in which case such disruption must be managed in compliance with State regulations and 40 C.F.R. Part 61 governing the removal, disposal or other handling of asbestos or asbestos-containing waste materials). [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(l)2v]
Did the owner and/or operator of Department approved secured drop-off and/or transfer area for the acceptance of asbestos and asbestos containing waste materials (ACWM) separate and apart from the disposal area ensure that the container used for drop-off and/or transfer was fully enclosed and located on an impermeable surface? Were no person other than facility personnel or a licensed commercial asbestos removal contractor allowed to load the asbestos or asbestos-containing waste materials into the container used for drop-off and/or transfer? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(l)2vii]
Were there no visible air emissions (blowing dust) to the outside air from any landfill where asbestos waste material has been deposited, or has the area where the asbestos waste had been deposited covered with at least six inches of compacted non-asbestos-containing material; or was it covered with a resinous or petroleum-based dust suppression agent that effectively binds dust and controls wind erosion? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2A.8(l)3]
Does permittee maintain a daily record of wastes received which includes: 1. Identification of the facility by name and ID number; 2. Identification of the transporter by registration number assigned and decal number; 3. The cubic yard, tonnage or gallon capacity of the vehicle or container; 4. Date and time of delivery; 5. The license plate no. and State initials of the vehicle; and 6. The origin of the waste identified by municipal., county and State? For waste transferred from another facility, the facility ID number shall also be listed. [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2.13(a)]
Does the operator comply with daily records requirements for asbestos containing material? [N.J.A.C. 7:26-2.13(a)]