New Edge-of-Waste Marker Requirements in NC
The Solid Waste Section (SWS) of the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources has recently issued a memorandum (http://www.wastenotnc.org/swhome/
NewsPostings/Property_Line_Waste_Markers_Memo_052909.pdf) stating that landfill owners are required to install and maintain permanent edge-of-waste markers for all landfill units by January 1, 2010.
For newer lined landfill units that do not already have markers in place (typically for edge-of-liner) this is a relatively straight-forward requirement since an as-built survey of the edge of the landfill liner is typically available. However, for some older unlined landfill units, the edge of waste can be difficult to determine without the performance of some investigation. The SWS has found sites where waste is not within permitted areas, within buffers, and in a few case not within the property line. Thus, they are placing a priority on knowing where these waste limits exist.
It is our opinion, that the SWS’s ultimate goal of this effort is to both have visual field markers and an accurate public record that waste exists within the property. We have seen several cases where these older landfills were purchased unknowingly by landowners that in some cases proceeded to locate residential developments over these areas. Therefore, the reaction of the DENR has been to supplement this information to help further safegaurd the public at-large.
We are aware that this effort results in unexpected costs for the owner. For sites where the edge of waste is not clearly known, investigative techniques to determine this limit can include a review of available drawings; performance of test pits or borings; and/or performance of a non-intrusive geophysical survey. Additionally, in the case of older sites, a survey of the determined limits of waste would accompany a deed recording for future reference.
The section has also published a follow up memo to provide more insight into the background of there decision to require these markers. A copy can be found at http://www.wastenotnc.org/swhome/NewsPostings/EOWMarkerMemo.pdf
RSG would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss how we can help you meet this new compliance requirement. Please contact Mrs. Joan Smyth, P.G. for any questions at joan@rsgengineers.com.
NewsPostings/Property_Line_Waste_Markers_Memo_052909.pdf) stating that landfill owners are required to install and maintain permanent edge-of-waste markers for all landfill units by January 1, 2010.
For newer lined landfill units that do not already have markers in place (typically for edge-of-liner) this is a relatively straight-forward requirement since an as-built survey of the edge of the landfill liner is typically available. However, for some older unlined landfill units, the edge of waste can be difficult to determine without the performance of some investigation. The SWS has found sites where waste is not within permitted areas, within buffers, and in a few case not within the property line. Thus, they are placing a priority on knowing where these waste limits exist.
It is our opinion, that the SWS’s ultimate goal of this effort is to both have visual field markers and an accurate public record that waste exists within the property. We have seen several cases where these older landfills were purchased unknowingly by landowners that in some cases proceeded to locate residential developments over these areas. Therefore, the reaction of the DENR has been to supplement this information to help further safegaurd the public at-large.
We are aware that this effort results in unexpected costs for the owner. For sites where the edge of waste is not clearly known, investigative techniques to determine this limit can include a review of available drawings; performance of test pits or borings; and/or performance of a non-intrusive geophysical survey. Additionally, in the case of older sites, a survey of the determined limits of waste would accompany a deed recording for future reference.
The section has also published a follow up memo to provide more insight into the background of there decision to require these markers. A copy can be found at http://www.wastenotnc.org/swhome/NewsPostings/EOWMarkerMemo.pdf
RSG would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss how we can help you meet this new compliance requirement. Please contact Mrs. Joan Smyth, P.G. for any questions at joan@rsgengineers.com.
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