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TRANSFER STATION

OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

FOR THE GREENWICH

TRANSFER STATION

OPERATED BY

CITY CARTING, INC.

Prepared for City Carting, Inc.

May 2008

Prepared by

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90 Crystal Run Road, Suite 201 Middletown, New York l 0941

(845) 294-9070

Project 070324

• TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION .. .... ........ ....... ... ... ... .... ...... ...... .......... ...... .... ............... .......... .... .... .... ........... 1-1

1.1 P URPOSE .... ..... ................. ... .. . . ......... .. ... .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. ..... . .. ... . .. . ................. .. ....... . . ... . . ... .. . .. 1-1

1.2 - GENERAL ......... ... . .. .. .. . .. .. ........... .... .. ... ............ .............. .................... .. .... . ..... .. .. ..... ... . .... 1-1

2 OPERATION ........ ..... ....... ..... .... ..... ... ....... ... ..... ............ .................... ...... ........ ........ ...... ... ..... 2-1

2.1 H OURSOF O PERATION .... . .. .. ... ... .. ... ... .. .. ...... .. ..... ... . ..... ....... .. . . .. ... .... . .... .. .. . ... .... . .. . ......... 2-1

2.2 INSPECTION OF W ASTE .. .. ... ........ ... . ...... ....... .. .... .... ..... . .. . .... .. . . . ... .. ... . . ... ... .. ... ... .. .... . .... ... 2-1

2.3 START-UP OF O PERATIONS ... . .. . .. ......... .. .. .. .. .. . ..... . .. ... . . .. .. ... . ........ . . .. .. . .... . . .. .. .. .. .. ..... .. ..... 2-2

2.4 P ROCESSING OF MUNICIPAL S OLID W ASTE .... .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .... . . .. .. .... . .. .... . ... . ..... ... .. .. .. .. . .. 2-3

2.4.1 Tipping Floor Operation ... .. .... .. ......... .. ...... ..... ... ............. ... .... .. .... ..... .... ...... .............. 2-3

2.4.2 Loading and Weighing of Transfer Vehicles ... ... ... .. .... .... ... ..... ......... .... .. ......... .... .. .. 2-4

2.5 COORDINATION WITH T RANSPORTATION SERVICES ..... .. . .. .. .. .. . .... . ... .... . . ... .... . ..... . ....... .. ... . 2-4

2.6 D ISPOSAL STRATEGY .............. ... ...... .. .......................... ... . ... . .. .. ..... .. . ... ... .... .. .. . ........... .... 2-5

2. 6. 1 Disposal Transportation Routes .. .... ... ...... ... ...... ...... ... ..... ............. .. .. .. .... ............ ... .. 2-5

2.7 TRAFFIC C ONTROL ......... ... . . ......... .. .. . ....... .. ... .. ... . .. ... . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .... . ... .. .. ................. . ..... .. . . 2-6

2.8 O PERATIONS UNDER VARYING WEATHER CONDITIONS ..... ........ ... ... .. ...... ...... . ....... ........... 2-6

2.9 UTILITIES AND SUPPORT S YSTEMS ..... . ... .... .... .......... .. .... ... . ... .... . ... .. .... . ... ... . .. ........... .... . . . 2-6

2.10 EQUIPMENT, V EHICLES AND T OOLS ... . .. .... .. . ... . .. ... . ..... .. ......................... ............ ... . ... . ...... 2-7

2. 10. 1 Fixed Equipment .. ..... .. ... ....... .... ....... .... .............. .. ................... ....... .... .... ........... .. 2-7

• 2. 10. 2 Mobile Equipment and Rolling Stock ......... ....... ........ .... .. ... .... ... ........... ...... .... ..... 2-7

2.10.3 Back-up Equipment ....... ............... ................ ......... .......... ... .................. ..... .. .. ...... 2-7

2.10.4 Washing and Cleaning of Equipment ... ..................... ..... .... ...... .... .. .............. .. ..... 2-7

2.10.5 Computer Systems .. .... ........ ... ........... ... ......... .. ..... .... ...... .. ......................... ... .. ..... 2-8

2. 10. 6 Site Security ............... ...... .......... ...... .... .... ..... .... ................ ... ...... ... ............... .. ..... 2-8

2. 10. 7 Other Services .. ..... ....... ... ......... ....... ..... ................... .. .. .................... ... ........ ... ..... 2-9

3 MAINTENANCE .. ... . , ...... ..... ......... ... ... .... ... .................. ... ........... .. .... ... .... .... ... ............... .. ... .. . 3-1

3.1 TRANSFER STATION MAINTENANCE AND R EPAIR .... .. ... .. .... .. . ... ................... .. .... ..... . ........ . . 3-1

3.2 R EPAIR OR R EPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT .... . ............................... . .. . .. . ..... ............ . .... .. . .. 3-2

3.3 VECTOR C ONTROL ..... .... ...... .... . ... .. ... . ........... .. .... .. ... .... ............................ .. ..... .. ... . ..... .... 3-2

3.4 O DOR AND N OISE CONTROL .. ........ .. .......... . ... .. ... .. . ... . .... . ·• ... . .. .. ·• .. ..... ............ . . .. ... .. .. .. .... 3-2

3.5 G ROUNDSKEEPING AND C LEANING S ERVICES ... .. ... ... . .. .. .. ... . ... ...... . ...... ... ... .. .......... . . .... ... . 3-3

3.6 IMPROVEMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS ......... . ... .. ... . ... .. ... . ... . ...... ........... ...... ... .... .. .. ... ... ..... . 3-4

3.7 S TAFFING ········· ··· ··· ······ ··· ·· ···· ··· ······ ··· ····· ··· ······················• ········· ·· ··· ····················· ·· ·· ··· ···3-4

3.8 E XTENDED HOURS ... .. . .. ... ... .. .. . .......... ............. .......... . .... . ... ....... . .. ... .............. ..... .. ... .. ..... 3-5

3.9 BACK-UP FACILITI ES ............ .......... .............. .... .. .. .... ... .. ..... .. ...... ..................... : .. ... .......... 3-5

4 REPORTING ..... ...... ...... ......... ..... .... .. .... ... ....... .... ....... ....... ...... ........... ..... .. .. ... .... ............. ..... 4-1

4.1 REPORTING ...... .. .. .. . .... ... .. . ..................................... .... . .. ... . .. . . .. .... ..... . .. . .......... ..... . . .... ... . 4-1

4.2 RECORDKEEPING .. .... . .. ... .... .. . . .. ....... .. .......................................... ...... . ... . .. .. .... ... . ... .... ... . 4-1

4.3 MONTHLY O PERATIONS REPORT ........... .... ........ ........... ............ .... ..... . ....... .. ... ...... .... ..... . 4-2

4.4 ANNUAL O PERATIONS REPORT .... ... ... . .... ... . ... . ........ ... .. . ... .. .. . ... ... . .. .... .. .. . ... .. ....... .. .. .. .. .... 4-3

4.5 INCIDENT R EPORT ....................... ....... ..... ... .. . .. .. . .. .. ... .. . ... .. . .. ...... . ....... ........... . .. .... . .. .... ... 4-3

4.6 BILLING P ROTOCOL ... .. ... ... . ...... . ..... .... . ... .. .. ..... ... ....... ... .............. . ...... ... ... .. .... .... ..... . ....... 4-3

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Transportation and Disposal Fee .. ........ ..... .... .... ..... ... ..... ........... ... .............. ..... ....... 4-3 Monthly Transfer Station O&M Fee ... ..... ... ...... ... ..... ......... .......... ......... ........... .. ..... . .4-4

HEALTH AND SAFETY ......... ....... .... ....... ....... ... ..... ....... .... .................................................. 5-1

5.1 DESCRIPTION OF SAFETY PROGRAM ...... .. .. ............. .... .. .. .............. ...... ..... .............. .. .. .. .. . 5-1

5.2 PERSONNEL SAFETY TRAINING ..... ...... ... ... ....... .. ... .. ..... ... ..... ......... .. ....... ........ .. ... .. .. .. ...... 5-1

5. 2.1 First Aid Procedures ... ...... ... .. .... ... ..................... .............................. .. ...... ....... ......... 5-2

5.3 FACILITY SAFETY PLAN ... ... .. ...... .. .. ... .... ...... .......................... .......... ......... .. .. ... .. .... ..... .... 5-2

5.3.1 Safety Education and Training .. ... ............... ...... .. .... ........ .. ........ .... ....... ..... .. ...... .. .... 5-2

5.3.2 Responsibility ... ........... ..... .... ..... .. ... ...................................... ............ ..... .. ..... ........... 5-2

5.3.2.1 Supervisor Responsibility ... ........... ... ... ..... ... ............................ .. .... ...... ....... .... 5-2

5.3.2.2 Employee Responsibility ........ .......................... ... .. .... .......... ............................ 5-2

5. 3. 3 Health Hazards .................. .............. ........ ...... ......................... ... ...... ...... .... .. ....... ..... 5-3

5.3.4 Safety Equipment and Devices ....................... ..... .. ................................................. 5-3

5.3.4.1 Safety Equipment .......... ............ .. ..... .... .. ... ...... ............................ ................... 5-4

5.3.4.2 Emergency Facilities .. .. ........... .. ................... ....... ....... .. .. ..... ................ ............ 5-4

5.3.4.3 Lockout/Tag out Program ....... ...... ..... .... .... ..... ... ........................... .. ..... .... ....... 5-4

5.3.4.4 Tools ..... ... ...... .. .... .... .. ... .. .............. .. .......... ................ .. .... ....................... ......... 5-4

5.3.4.5 Fire Extinguishers and Fire Hoses .......................... ....... .... .. ............ .............. 5-4

5.3.4.6 Medical Aid ....... ........... ..... ...... ....... .. .......... .............. .... .. .... .. ... ................... ..... 5-4

5.3.5 Protective Clothing ..... .. ......... ... ....... ........ ..... .. .... .... ... ... .................... ...... ..... ..... ....... 5-5

5.3.5.1 Reflective Vests .. .................... .. ......... .. .. .. .. ........ ......... ..... ........... .................... 5-5

5.3.5.2 Safety Helmets/Hard Hats ................. .. ................ .... .... ................................... 5-5

5.3.5.3 Ear Protection ............... .............................. ................ .... ... ............ ..... ... ... .... .. 5-5

5.3.5.4 Goggles/Safety Glasses ...... ... .. .... .. .... .. ............. ... ....... ..... .. .. .... ....... ...... .. .. ..... 5-5

5.3.5.5 Gloves ..... ... ..... ... .. .. ... ....... ....... ... ............ .. .. .... ........ ........ .... ....... ........... .. ......... 5-5

5.3.5.6 Boots .................... .. ....... ..... ... .... ............ ... ..... ..... .......... ... ....................... ......... 5-5

5.3.5.7 Knee Pads ......... ... ........................ .............. ... ....... ... ..... ...... ................ .. .... ..... . 5-5

5.3.6 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ........... ....... .......... ... .... ..... 5-6

5.4 POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARDS ..... ... .. ... ... ......... ............ ... .............. .... ... .......... .... ... ... .. .. ... . 5-6

5.4.1 Moving Vehicles and Equipment with Moving Parts ... ............................................ 5-6

5.4.1.1 Electrical Equipment ............... ........... .... ... ....... .... ... ..... .. .............. .. ........ ......... 5-6

5.4.1 .2 Mechanical Equipment Hazards ............ .. ....... .... .... ...... ..... ............................. 5-7

5.4.2 Handling of Unprocessed Waste ...... .......... ....... ... ..................... ... .. ..... ..... .. ... .. ... ..... 5-9

5.4.3 Falling Debris .... .. .... ..... ....... ... ..... .. ... .. ........ ... ..... ... ... ................. .... .. .... ........... ... .. ..... 5-9

5.4.4 Noise .... ... .... ................. .. ......... .. .... .. ..... .. ...... ... ... .... ....... ...... ........... ......................... 5-9

5.4.5 Respiratory Hazards ..... .. .. .... ... ........ ........ ...... ....... .... .. .......... ......... ......... ....... ... ....... 5-9

5.4.6 Vermin Control ....... ....... .. ...... .. ..... ...... .................................... ... ......... .... .. .... ... .. ..... 5-10

5.4.7 LitterControl ........... ..... .................. ... ... .......... ... ... ....... ..... .. ........ ......... ...... ............. 5-10

5.5 FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM ... ..... .. .... ...................... ........ .......... ..... .... .............. .... ......... ..... 5-10

5. 5. 1 Hazards from Overheating Equipment. ......................... ...... .... .... ... ........ ... .. .......... 5-10

5. 5. 2 Fire Protection ........ ....... ...... ... .................... ..... .... .......... .. .... .... ..... ... .. ............ .. ... .. . 5-10

5.5.2.1 Sources of Fire .............................. ........ ...... .......... .... .... ............ ................... 5-10

5.5.2.2 Explosion and Fire Hazards ................... ....... ...... ....... ........ .......................... 5-11

5.5.2.3 Fire Classes .. .. ...... ..... ............. .... ...... ...... .. .... ....... ....... ....... .... .... .. ...... .... ....... 5-11

5.5.2.4 Fire Prevention Rules .. .... ....... .............. ....... ..... ... .. ... .... ... .. ...... .. ................... 5-12

5.5.2.5 Fire Procedu res ....... .. ... ............. .... .... ............................. ....... .. .... ... .... ... ... ... . 5-12

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5.5.3 Storage of Flammable Materials ..... ... ......... ...... .. .. ...... ..... ...... ....... ....... ... .............. 5-13

6 CONTINGENCY PLAN ..... ..... .......... ......... ... ... ........ .... ..... ... ............ .... .. .... ..... .. ... .. ...... ...... ... 6-1

6.1 EMERGENCY C ONTINGENCY P LAN ......... .. . ... ... . .. .... .. .... ... .... .. . .. ........ ... .. ....... .. .. . ... . ....... . .. 6-1

6.1 .1 Fires ... ...... ...... .... .... .. ... .. ......... ........................ ....... .... ......... .................................. ... . 6-1

6.1.2 Smoldering or Burning Waste Loads .. .......... .. .. ... .... ...... .... ....... ........ .......... ...... ..... . 6-1

6.1.3 Dust Accumulation .. ... .. .................... ... ..... ." .... ..... ... ... ... .......... ..... ......... .......... .. .... .... 6-1

6.1.4 Spills ....... .... ....... ... ... ................... ...... .... ..... .. ..... ......... ...... ........ .................... .... ..... ... 6-2

6. 1. 5 Staff Emergency Training ...... ..... .. ...... ..... ...... ........... .. ..... .. ..... .. ................ .... .... ... .... 6-2

7 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN .. . , ... .... ... .. ........ ......... .. .... .... ... ..... .... ...... .. ...... .. ........ ....... 7-1

7.1 R ESPONSE TO EMERGENCY SITUATION .................... ........................................... ... ..... .... 7-1

7.2 EMERGENCY COORDINATORS AND CHAIN-OF-COMMAND .............. ................. ................. . 7-2 7 .3 R ESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EMERGENCY COORDINATOR ......................................... ....... ... 7-3

7.3.1 Implementation of Contingency Plan .. ..... .. ..... ................................................... .... . 7-3

7.3.1.1 Fire or Explosion ................................. .. .. ... ..... ..... ...... .. ..... ....... .... ... .. .. .. ... ....... 7-3

7.3.1.2 Material Release or Spill .............. .......... ... ... ..... ... ........... ........ ... ............ .. ....... 7-3

7.3.1.3 Threats to Human Health and Safety or the Environment ...... ........ ... ... .......... 7-3

7.3.2 Notification of Proper Persons ..... ............. .... ...... ...... ................ .. ...... ............ ... ....... . 7-3

7.3.3 Identification of Threat ........ ..... .... ....... ....... ... ... ............. .................... .... ... .... .... ... ..... 7-4

7.3.4 Assessment of Situation ................. ... .......... .. .. ................. ............ ............. ..... ... ...... 7-4

7.3.5 Establishment and Evaluation of Control Procedures ..... ............................. ........... 7-4 • 7.3.6 Remediation of Effected Area .. ................ ...... .. ....... .............. .. ............ ......... ... ........ 7-4

7.4 PREPAREDNESS AND PREVENTION .......... ..... . ... . .. .. .. .. . .. . .. ..... ..... . .. .. ... .. ..... .. ..... . ..... . ... . ..... 7-5

7.4.1 Fires ....... ......... ........ ...... ... ..... .... .... ...... ...... ... ...... ... ................................. ..... ........ ..... 7-5

7.4.1.1 Smoking .. .................................. ..... ... .. ...... .... .......... ..... ... .... ........... ...... ........... 7-5

7.4.1.2 Fire on Tipping Floor ............ ..... .......... ...... ...... ...... .. ....... .. ... .. ... .. ..... ................ 7-5

7.4.1.3 Loaded Vehicle Smoldering or Burning Waste Loads ..... ... ..... .. ........ ......... .... 7-5

7.4.2 Protection of Groundwater .... .................................................................. ....... ..... .. .. 7-6

7.4.2.1 Spi ll Control Equipment ... ...... .. .. .. .... ... ........................ ........... ... .. ... ..... ... ...... ... 7-6

7.4.3 Staff Emergency Training .......................... ........ ... ....... ........ ... .... ... .... .......... ..... .. ..... 7-6

7.5 P ROVISION FOR EQUIPMENT BREAKDOWN OR POWER FAILURE ......... ...... .. ... ... .. ... .. .. .. . .... .7-6 7 .6 MEDICAL EMERGENCIES/FIRST AID ....................... .. .. ......... ......... ...... ........ .. .......... ....... . . . 7-7

7.7 SEVERE WEATHER ........... .... ... ..... .. .. .. ... .. ..... ................... ................................ .... .... .. ..... 7-7

7. 7.1 Snow, Sleet and Hail ... .... ... ....................... ......... .. ... .. ............... .. ........ ........ ...... ... .... 7-7

7.7. 2 Rain ................................................... .... .... ......... .. .......... ... .............. .. ..... ..... ..... ....... 7-7

7. 7.3 Wind ............. ... ................ ... .... ........ ................... ... ..... ..... .... ........ .. ... ... .. ................ ... 7-8

7. 7.4 Extreme Heat .......... ..... .... ............... .................... .. ... ........ .. ........ ....... .... .. ... .......... ... . 7-8

7. 7.5 Extreme Cold .............. .. .... ....... .... .. ..... .... .................................... .. ........... ....... ......... 7-8

8 SPILL RESPONSE PLAN AND CONTAINMENT PLAN ............ ...... ......... ... .. .. ... ....... .... .... 8-1

8.1 GENERAL .... .. .... .. .. ....... ... .. .. ... .. .. ... . ................ .. ................. ............. ........ .... ... ....... . .. . . ..... 8-1

8.2 D ISCOVERY OF A R ELEASE ... .. . .. ... . ... .. .... .. . ........................ .... ..... ........................ .. .. .. . ..... 8-1

8.3 R ELEASE REPORTING ....... .. ......................................................................... .. .. .. .. .. ... . ..... 8-2

8. 3. 1 Releases/spills to Land, Air, Navigable or Other Waters ........ .... ...... ........... .... ....... 8-2

8.3.2 Reporting Procedures ........ ....... .. ....................................................... .... ................. 8-3

8.4 CONTAINMENT OF A RELEASE .... ..................... .... . .... .. . ............................... . ........... . ........ 8-3

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8.5 COMMUNICATIONS .......... ... ... . .. . .. .. . ... .. . .. .. .... .... . ..... . ... ..... .. . .. . .. ... .. ...... . ... . ... .. ... .. . .. . .. .. .. ... 8-4

8.6 SPILL, FIRE , AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT .. ... . .. .. . .. ... ..... . ..... .. ......... . ..... . ...... . ..... . .. ........ .. ... . ... 8-4

8.7 SPILL CLEANUP .... . .. .. ... ... . .. .. . ... . ......... .... .. ... .. . .. ... ... .. .. .. ... . . ... . ..... . .... .. .. .. .. ... . ... . .... . ... .... .. . 8-4

8.8 LIAISON WITH LOCAL AUTHORITIES ....... .. . ... .. .. ... . . ..... . . .. ....... . . ... .. ........ ... . ....... .. ...... .. .. .. .. . 8-5

8.9 POST-CLEANUP PROCEDURES ..... . .. .. .. ... . .. . . .. .. .. . .. .. .. ... . .. .. .. . .. .... .. ..... .. . ...... . .... .. .. .. .. . .... . ... 8-5

8.10 INTERNAL REPORT ...... ... ... .. .. ............ . . .. .. .... .. . .. .. . ... . .. ... . ... .. . .. ... .... ... .. . ... . ... . ... . ... .... ... . . .... 8-6

8.11 EMERGENCY P ERSONNEL AND D UTIES ....... . .. ..... . ... . .... .. .. . .. .. .. . ... . .... . . ... . ... . ... ... .. ... . .... . ... . . 8-6

9 ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND CLEAN-UP PLAN .... ...... ............ ... ... .. ...... .... ...... ... .... ...... 9-1

9.1 S TORAGE OF T OOLS AND EQUI PMENT ....... .. . .. .. ... ... . ... ... .... .... ... .. . .... .. ... ... .. ... . ... . .. .. ... .. . .. .. 9-1

9.2 MINOR SPILL C LEANUP ..... .... .. .. . ... . ..... . ... .. . .. .. .. ... ..... .. . .. .. .. .. ... .. ..... .. ..... . .. .. . .. ... . .... ... ... ..... 9-1

9.3 S LIP P REVENTION .... .. ........ .. . .. . . .. .. . ...... ... . . .. .. .. ... .. . ... . .. ... ··· ··· ·· · .... ... ·· ·· ······· · · ...... .. .. .. . ... .. . 9-2

9.4 CONFINED SPACES ...... ...... .. . . ......... .. .... . .... . . ..... .. . . .. .. .. .. ... .. .. . .. .. ... .. ..... ... .. . ..... .. .... .. .. .. .. .. 9-2

9.5 T RAINING AND NOTICES ..... ...... .... .. ... . . .. .. . ... . .. .. .. . .. . .... . .. ... . .. .. ... . ... . .. ... ............. .. ... .. ... . . .... 9-3

10 RECYCLABLES HANDLING AND MARKETING PLAN ..... .... .............. ......... .... ........ ... ... 10-1

10.1 IDENTIFICATION OF MARKETS ... .. ... . . ..... .. . . .. .. . .. ... .. .. ... . .. .. ...... ...... .. .. .. . ... .... . ... ... .. ... .. . .... .. 10-1

10.2 EQUIPMENT/B UILDING R EQUIREMENTS .. ... . ... .. ..... . . ... ....... . .. . ... .. ..... . .. . . ..... .. . .. ..... . .. .... .... 10-1

10.3 TRANSPORTATION OF MATERIALS ... ... . . .. . . ... .. ... .... .. .. . .... . .. ... .. .. .... .. . ... . .. ..... . . ... .. .. ... ... . .... 10-2

10.4 O N-SITE M ATERIALS HANDLING AND S ORTING ... . ......... .. ... . .. .... ... ... .... . .. ... .. . .. . .... . .. . ... .. ... 10-2

10.5 R ECORDKEEPING .... . . .......... .... . .... .. .. . .. .. . .. ... .. ... .. .. . . .. .. .. .. ... ..... ... .... ... . .. .. .. .. .. .. ... . ... .... .. .. 10-2

LIMITATIONS ... ..... .... ....... .... .......... ... ... ....... ............... .... ........ ........ .... ..... .. ... ... ........ ... .... .. .. ........ 10-1

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A SAMPLE INVOICE AND SCALE TICKET

APPENDIX B INSPECTION FORMS

APPENDIX C DISPOSAL/FACILITY SERVICES PLAN

APPENDIX D TRANSPORTATION PLAN

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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Purpose

This Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Plan has been prepared to create operational guidelines for City Carting, Inc. to be enacted upon the execution of a contract for operation of the Greenwich Transfer Station.

A finalized copy of this report will be maintained at the facility and be made available, upon request, for inspection and review by site personnel, the respective Town, and other agencies having jurisdiction over the facility or aspects of its operation. In general and at a minimum, operations at the transfer stations will adhere to the applicable operating requirements as established by OSHA, Federal, State, and local laws, permits and regulations.

1.2 General

This Operation and Maintenance Plan for the Greenwich Transfer Station will describe the following items:

• Approach to operate and maintain the Transfer Station

• Proposed modifications to the Transfer Station and how such modification relate to the approach

• Equipment identification to be used

• Maintenance and repair of equipment

• Coordination with the transportation services

• Staging, sequencing and transfening waste for transport to a Disposal Facility

• Expected waste quantity variations

• Emergency and spill containment plans

• Backup plans in the event of an unavailable Transfer Station

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• Commitment to Subcontractors • • Approach to meeting the planned date for the start-up of operations

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2 OPERATION

2.1 Hours of Operation

Any desired alterations to the below listed hours of operation wi ll be requested from the respective town in written correspondence prior to variance. The fo llowing activities will take place prior to the opening of the transfer station, and after the closing of the facility:

Prior to opening for the receipt of materials, the following will take place daily:

• Equipment wi ll be inspected before operation.

• Appropriate health and safety equipment will be inspected and made avai lable as required.

After closing, the fo llowing will take place daily:

• All waste material not processed wi ll be secured safely in the building.

• All areas outside the building will be swept and policed of litter and blown materials.

The Greenwich Transfer Station operating hours are as follows:

Mondays - Fridays Saturdays Incoming Trucks 7 am to 3 pm 7 am to 12 pm Contractor 5 am to 4 pm 5 am to 3 pm

Residents 7 am to 3 pm 7 am to 12 pm

No waste shall be accepted at the Transfer Station on holidays or Sundays in accordance with the provisions of the Permits.

2.2 Inspection of Waste

City Carting, Inc. will inspect incoming municipal solid waste and other waste streams to determine whether such waste is Acceptable Waste. City Carting wi ll monitor and control incoming materials to the Transfer Station, to assure compliance with Applicable Laws for the Transfer Station and Disposal Facility and to properly dispose of all Prohibited Waste inappropriately delivered to the Transfer Station.

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City Carting, Inc. will take all due precautions to protect the health of workers and prevent contamination of the Transfer Station, equipment, or other municipal solid waste.

When detected, vehicles carrying Prohibited Waste shall be turned away at the weigh station. City Carting, Inc. shall be responsible for the handling and disposal of all Prohibited Waste received at the Transfer Station in accordance with Applicable Laws

At the Greenwich Transfer Station, all Prohibited Waste will be segregated from Acceptable Waste and temporarily stockpiled on the transfer station floor out of the way of operations. If the Prohibited Waste is determined to be a health hazard to the workers or a contamination hazard, the waste will immediately placed in a roll-off container. The waste will be removed from the facility as soon as possible.

As soon as Prohibited Waste is discovered, City Carting will immediately report verbally to the City of Greenwich, and with a fo llow-up written report to the City within twenty four (24) hours of the receipt thereof. The report shall include all details known regarding said waste, such as origin, time of delivery, volume, weight, and any information known concerning its composition. The City of Greenwich ' s Authorized Representative shall then notify the CTDEP in accordance with Applicable Laws.

2.3 Start-up of Operations

City Carting wi ll take over the operations of the site on January 1, 2009. Prior to thi s date, City Carting will coordinate the repair of the existing scales, train personnel on site specific operations, and transfer all necessary equipment to the site. The following table is a detailed list of activities with estimated start and completion dates:

Start-up Activity Start Date Completion Date Detailed Site Inspection to identify 6/2008 6/2008 any outstanding issues to be corrected prior to start-up of operations Scale Repair Inspection - To fu lly 7/2008 7/2008 evaluate the scale damage and any resulting repair, a scale manufacture representative wi ll be brought to the site to help outline the work to be done to bring the scale back into full working order.

Scale Repair - Although the detailed 11/2008 12/2008 scope of the scale repair is unknown

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2-2 at this time, the scale will be repaired prior to the beginning of operations. This activity will be coordinated with the existing operator as not to inten-upt the on-going transfer station activities.

Facility Personnel Training - prior to 12/2008 12/2008 beginning operations, all key personal will be brought to the site and be trained on site specific operations and well as Health and Safety issues.

Equipment - All required site 12/2008 12/2008 equipment will be brought on site and be fully functional prior to taking over operations.

2.4 Processing of Municipal Solid Waste

2.4.1 Tipping Floor Operation

City Carting, Inc. will process all municipal solid waste received during the day before the end of the permitted operating hours for that same day. No municipal solid waste to remain on the tipping floor or in any other portion of the Transfer Station overnight and all trailers containing waste will be covered.

City Carting will operate the Greenwich Transfer Station with no major modifications besides the installation of the new scale. Vehicles enter the site off Holly Hill Road on the northern side of the property and proceed south along the main drive. Residents with recyclables are directed to the drop-off area in the northwest quadrant of the property.

Residents with other waste continue past the scale house to the Transfer Station or other drop-off points. Residents with large loads for the Transfer Station (trucks or larger vehicles) may be directed to the tipping floor by site workers.

Commercial vehicles enter the site through the main gate and weigh in at the scale house before proceeding to the Transfer Station or other drop-off point. At the Transfer Station, hauling vehicles back up into the building to drop their load on the tipping floor and exit the building through the same doors. Tare weights are maintained on all vehicles

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2-3 entering the tipping floor, so weighing upon exiting is generally not required. For those vehicles for which there is no tare weight on record, the vehicle must exit the site along Muskrat Pond Road after dumping its load and re-enter the site by the main entrance for reweighing.

The vehicles will be directed by the Loader Operator on where to tip the MSW. Once the waste is deposited on the tipping floor, it will be visually inspected prior to loading into the compactor. The operator will accommodate inspection and enforcement monitoring by the Town. Large items and hazardous materials are segregated from the waste and · handled separately. A front end loader is used to pick up the waste and drop it into the chute leading to the transfer trailer. Two chutes are located along the east wall of the building.

A scale is located under each loading station to allow the operator to monitor the weight of material placed in each trailer as it is being loaded. When the transfer trailer is at capacity, it is connected to a truck cab for haul to the disposal facility. The transfer station scale will be remotely read by the Town Scale operator and a weigh slip issued to the driver. Upon approval by the scale operator, the driver shall proceed to St. Lawrence Road to exit the facility.

2.4.2 Loading and Weighing of Transfer Vehicles

• City will coordinate the availability of empty transport vehicles for municipal solid waste loading so that there are always a sufficient number of transfer trailers in the staging area and a sufficient number of transfer tractors to accommodate waste flow . A loading schedule will be implemented so that the municipal solid waste received at the Transfer Station can be loaded and transported within the time limits established by the Permits, but in no event shall this time be exceeded by twenty four (24) hours.

After Acceptable Waste is loaded in the transfer trailer, the site weighing device will be used to ensure that the transport vehicles are not loaded beyond the capacity allowed by Applicable Laws. All trailers will be sealed after loading. Once transfer trailers are loaded, empty transport vehicles will be moved into the facility to be loaded .

2.5 Coordination with Transportation Services

City Carting, Inc. will continuously coordinate with the transportation service to ensure adequate trailers are on-site for loading. The Transfer Station Manager will be in constant touch with City Carting and any subcontractors di spatch personnel to ensure a

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2-4 constant flow of empty and loaded trailers. At no time will fewer than eight (8) or more than ten (10) trailers be on-site.

2.6 Disposal Strategy

Please note that the Disposal Strategy is described in further detail in Appendix C Disposal/Facility Services Plan. The disposal of the PCMSW that is transfe1Ted at the Greenwich Transfer Station will be taken to the following primary facilities:

• Keystone Landfill

• Commonwealth Landfill

Furthermore in the event that the primary disposal sites are temporary unavailable for disposal, City Carting will notify the Town of the contingency disposal methods that will be put into place.

City Carting has disposal contracts with the following secondary disposal facilities:

• Carbon Limestone Landfill

• Sunny Farms Landfill

• Central Waste Inc .

Furthermore, City Carting has a significant presence in the Fairfield County area and will be able to divert waste to alternative transfer stations as well. Thus, City Carting will evaluate each contingency situation on a case by case basis to determine the best course of action for contingency disposal. The Town will immediately be notified of the disposal alternative, and City Carting will work closely with the Town to ensure that the alternative is satisfactory for all parties.

2.6.1 Disposal Transportation Routes

As stated previously, the primary disposal of the PCMSW processed through the Greenwich Transfer Station will be at the Keystone Landfill and the Commonwealth Landfill. Please note that the transportation of the PCMSW is further described in Appendix D - Transportation Plan.

City Carting will use routes as approved by the DOT, and will comply with transportation routes requested by the Town from traveling through the Town of Greenwich. The following table contains the general route information to the disposal facilities :

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Disposal Site Transport Distance Time for One Time for Method (miles) Way Round Trip

Keystone Transfer Trailer 139 2 hrs and 23 5 hours and 26 Landfill minutes minutes Commonwealth Transfer Trailer 432 7 hours and 7 15 hours and 7 Landfill minutes minutes

2.7 Traffic Control

City Carting, Inc. shall direct and control all traffic at the Gteenwich Transfer Station.

The site entrance for all vehicles is off Holly Hill Road. The egress from the site for transfer trailers is on St. Lawrence Road, and all other vehicles will use Holly Hill Road.

The access to St. Lawrence Road is through an annual lease agreement with the property owner. City Carting, Inc. is responsible for maintaining the condition of St. Lawrence Road in a clean, litter free condition and for controlling truck traffic on that road. In the event that the access agreement to the St. Lawrence Road is terminated, a new access route will be provided by the Town .

2.8 Operations Under Varying Weather Conditions

City Carting, Inc. will continue to operate the Transfer Station during most types of weather. However, if severe weather conditions are predicted or the weather begins to impact vehicular travel , City Carting will make a determination on whether to continue operations. This decision will be based on worker safety. The determination will be made on a case by case basis. The Town will be notified immediately of the determination to cease operations.

2.9 Utilities and Support Systems

City Carting shall operate, as appropriate, and maintain all Transfer Station support systems, including, but not limited to potable water, storm drainage, wastewater collection and conveyance, and Contractor's gaso line and/or diesel fueling for Contractor vehicles. As of the Commencement Date, City Carting shall be responsible for supplying and paying for all utilities necessary for the operation of the MSW portion of the Transfer Station including, but not limited to electrical, natural gas, fuel oi l, telephone, and water.

City Carting shall arrange for service and maintenance of the utilities and payment of all utility bills .

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City Carting will install separate telephone lines for their use at the Transfer Station and be responsible for all costs in connection with the installation and use thereof. City Carting shall make provisions fo r fue ling of on-site equipment.

2.10 Equipment, Vehicles and Tools

2.10.1 Fixed Equipment

City Carting will take possession of all fixed equipment, with the exception of the truck scales and scale house currently fixed in place at the Transfer Station for use in the operation of the Transfer Station.

City Carting will operate and maintain this equipment in a proper state of repair such that it performs the purpose for which it was intended throughoJ.It the Contract Term and, upon the conclusion, is returned to the Transfer Station in as good condition as when delivered to City Carting at the beginning of the Contract Term, excepting reasonable wear and tear from normal use or modifications and upgrades to the system.

2.10.2 Mobile Equipment and Rolling Stock

City Carting will provide all the necessary mobile equipment and rolling stock to operate the Greenwich Transfer Station. The fol lowing equipment will be used:

• (1) CAT 938 Pay loader

• (I) CAT 416 Backhoe or equivalent as required

• (1) Yard Horse

2.10.3 Back-up Equipment

The City Carting, Inc. main office and equipment yard is located in Stamford, Connecticut, and is within minutes of the Greenwich Transfer Station. Thus, back-up equipment will be readily available if any problems occur with the on-site equipment.

2.10.4 Washing and Cleaning of Equipment

All washing of any equipment or vehicle shall be done on the tipping floor of the Transfer Station so all run-off from wash ing operations is channeled into appropriate

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2-7 wastewater collection systems. At the Greenwich Transfer Station, City Carting will perfo1m the following items:

• Clean the tipping floor and other areas of the Transfer Station on a daily basis.

• Clean the drains of the tipping floor and trailer pass-through area on a regular basis so that the drains remain free of clogging.

• Maintain the oil/water separator as required but not less than monthly

• Wash and clean all other equipment and vehicles associated with the Transfer Station operations monthly or more frequently as needed to minimize vectors and odors.

2.10.5 Computer Systems

City Carting shall furnish, utilize and maintain a computerized maintenance management system for the operation, maintenance, repair and replacement of equipment. The computer system utilized will be compatible with the Town's computer system.

2.1 0.6 Site Security

City Carting shall maintain the site security system at the Transfer Station, scale house, and interconnecting structures and perimeter security up to and including fence lines surrounding the Transfer Station, as well as any staging areas located along the access road to the Transfer Station.

At the Greenwich Transfer Station, the following security items will be completed:

• Perform any necessary maintenance and repairs to the system.

• City Carting shall cooperate with the Town of Greenwich and its Police Department in developing and implementing a site security plan.

• If City Carting, Inc. detennines it necessary, security personnel will be provided, and they will patrol the facility as required.

• Maintain the perimeter security up to and including the fence lines surrounding the Transfer Station. These areas shall be kept in neat order and their structural integrity shall be maintained .

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• Close and lock all gates, access points, and doors and windows to the Transfer Station site during non-operating hours. City Carting, Inc. is responsible for damages resulting from vandalism.

2.10.7 Other Services

City Carting' s operation responsibilities include, without limitation, the following:

• Cooperate with the City' s staff in the use of space at the Transfer Station. The Contractor's personnel shall share common areas of the Facility with the municipal personnel.

• Display professional conduct at all times including proper attire and language use.

• Provide proper training in accordance with the requirements of the Permits.

• Perform all other operational duties connected with the Transfer Station as may be required to conform to Applicable Law .

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3 MAINTENANCE

3.1 Transfer Station Maintenance and Repair

City Carting, Inc. shall keep the facility in working order at all times. The following items shall be completed by City Carting, Inc. at the Greenwich Transfer Station:

• Maintain the tipping floor including performing structural repairs and • other activities as required to preserve the tipping floor. The Contractor acknowledges that the tipping floor condition is provided on an "as is" basis.

• Maintain the trailer loading area including truck scales. At a minimum, perform the tasks listed in the truck scale manufacturer's recommended preventative maintenance schedule and the Transfer Station Operations and Maintenance Manual.

• Maintain the truck and trailer staging areas and recycling areas in a clean and litter-free condition .

• Control litter throughout the site and on entrance and egress routes including St.

Lawrence Road. All areas will be litter free at the end of each day.

• Maintain all process related equipment within the Transfer Station including, without limitation, truck scales, electrical system, heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, water quality control structures, etc. Perfom1 routine maintenance and repairs as necessary, all in accordance with the manufacturer ' s recommendations and requirements . Only first class parts and lubricants meeting the manufacturer's specifications shall be used. Keep written logs of all maintenance and repair procedures undertaken and provide copies of these logs to the Town of Greenwich on a weekly basis within one week following the perfonnance of the activities noted therein.

• Maintain all structural components, architectural features, and finishes in accordance with the Agreement, manufacturer' s recommendations, the Transfer Station Operation and Maintenance Manual and good industry practices.

• Keep computerized logs of all maintenance and repair procedures undertaken and provide copies of these logs to the Town of Greenwich on a weekly basis within one week following the performance of the activities .

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• Repair any damage to the Transfer Station equipment, surfaces, or finishes during operation and maintenance of the Transfer Station within 30 days of the damage unless otherwise approved by the Town.

• Check all truck scales (including those operated by the Town of Greenwich) for accuracy on an annual basis. Perform routine maintenance in conformance with the manufacturer' s recommendation and maintain all required operational certifications.

3.2 Repair or Replacement of Equipment

In the event that the City Carting, Inc. damages any equipment or facilities at the Transfer Station, the Town shall be notified immediately. All damage caused by operations will be repaired immediately.

Furthermore, City Carting will notify the Town if any equipment reaches a condition that it is not feasible to continue operation without being replaced. A replacement wi ll be chosen by City Carting, and will be purchased upon approval from the Town.

3.3 Vector Control

City Carting, Inc. shall take all measures to control disease vectors (such as insects, rodents, and birds) in accordance with Permit requirements and Applicable Laws. This will include a regular vennin control program directed by a qualified applicator of pesticides licensed by the State of Connecticut, appropriate housekeeping, litter control , and odor control. Housekeeping and litter control shall include the cleanup of litter and debris on a daily basis or more frequently as required. In addition, the Contractor shall use traps and/or pesticides on an as needed basis in accordance with Applicable Laws.

3.4 Odor and Noise Control

City Carting, Inc. will perform the following tasks to control Transfer Station odor and noise:

• The Transfer Station will be operated so that odors, dust and noise associated with municipal solid waste and the operation of the Transfer Station are not detected off-site in any area of human occupancy and in accordance with Applicable Laws and Permits .

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• In the event that City Carting is notified of a complaint regarding odor, dust or noise, the situation will be evaluated and remedied as quickly as possible. The Town and the CTDEP will be notified as required.

• City Carting will make arrangements with the owner of any non-Town property for the use of such property in performing work relating to odor, dust or noise control systems.

• Report any complaints to the Town including the time of the complaint, and the nature and disposition of the complaint in the monthly report

3.5 Groundskeeping and Cleaning Services

City Carting, Inc. shall maintain the cleanliness of the streets and lands adjacent to and in close proximity to the Transfer Station. At the Greenwich Transfer Station, the following groundskeeping and cleaning services will be provided:

• Collecting litter caused by the existence of the Transfer Station on access roads within ½ mile of the Transfer Station. St. Lawrence Road shall be maintained in a clean litter free condition .

• All turf shall be maintained in a healthy thriving condition appropriate to the season, and shall be mowed weekly during the growing season. All trees and plants will be maintained consistent with standard practices and will trim all dead and dying foliage on a regular basis.

• Maintaining pavements, including all on-site roads and parking areas as well as Holly Hill Road. Maintain all paved areas in good condition and free of potholes.

• Maintaining adequate site lighting, utilities, security system, and drainage facilities and structures.

In addition, City Carting shall provide cleaning services for all on-site facilities, including, but without limitation, those offices occupied by the Town of Greenwich personnel. Such cleaning services shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Washing all windows at a minimum once per year or more frequently on an as needed basis.

• Washing down wall tiles and other wall surfaces in office and any locker room areas at least twice per year or more frequently on an as-needed basis .

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• Applying paint as necessary and appropriate, but at a mm1mum all painted surfaces shall be repainted once during the Contract Term.

• Cleaning all offices, common spaces, and restrooms on a daily basis.

• Cleaning the floors on a weekly basis, shampooing all rugs/carpeted areas once per year or more frequently on an as-needed basis.

• Remove and dispose of waste generated at the scale house and other Transfer Station operations in an appropriate manner.

3.6 Improvements and Modifications

City Carting, Inc. will coordinate the repair and modification of the existing transfer station scales as proposed by the manufacturer.

3.7 Staffing

City Carting, Inc. will staff the Transfer Station with qualified and experienced personnel. A CTDEP-certified Transfer Station Operator shall be on site at all times during operating hours. All employees shall dress appropriately and shall not use derogatory language. City Carting shall establish a dress code and conduct code subject to approval by the Town.

A fully trained and qualified manager, foremen or supervisor who is designated and authorized by the City Carting to direct and implement all operational decisions and who shall also serve as the designated emergency coordinator shall be present at the Transfer Station during all operating hours. The Transfer Station Manager will be on-site for a minimum of 40 hours per week.

For all employees working at the Transfer Station, City Carting will have a drug testing program. All results of the screening program will be provided to the Town in the Monthly Repo1i.

The Greenwich Transfer Station will have the following staffing:

• ( 1) Operations Manager

• (1) CTDEP Certified Station Manager/Machine Operator

• (1) Yard Horse Operator (switcher)

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• (1) Laborer/Cleaner

3.8 Extended Hours

At the request of the Town, City Carting shall provide staffing for work at the Transfer Station beyond normal operating hours. The Town shall compensate City Carting on a Cost Substantiation basis.

In the event that City Carting must continue work beyond the normal operating hours due to the Contractor' s fault , the Contractor shall pay the Town of Greenwich for every hour beyond the designated operating hour at a rate of $250.00 per hour.

3.9 Back-up Facilities

In the event that the Greenwich Transfer Station is out of service, the waste will be re directed to the City Recycling Taylor Reed Facility located in Stamford, Connecticut or to the City of Norwalk facility .

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4 REPORTING

4.1 Reporting

City Carting, Inc. will support the Town in the maintenance and submission of records and reports required by the Governmental Bodies in…