Community Update

Installation of additional geomembrane cover and a wind defender on the south and east slopes of Cell 11 is complete.

We are finalizing waste placement in the areas of Cells 10 and 11 and applying intermediate cover.

The temporary utility flare installed along the northeast portion of Cell 12A is installed and fully operational. This utility flare, due to its ability to manage landfill gas with lower methane and higher oxygen content, allows additional vacuum to be applied to the areas of newly placed waste and reduce the potential for offsite odors. The NYSDEC authorized this technology to be used as a temporary measure while additional, permanent vacuum options are being evaluated.

The results of weekly H2S monitoring through May 1st have been submitted to the Towns and DEC.

There has been a significant reduction in landfill gas related odors as a result of the mitigation efforts. We remain committed to providing the resources and effort to ensure that this facility returns to the standard of excellence that the NYSDEC and the community have come to expect for over 40 years.

The team at High Acres Landfill would like to notify Perinton and Macedon residents that we are nearly finished with the installation of a temporary utility flare and testing will begin this week. The flare utilizes an open flame to help manage landfill gas, the glow of which may be visible at night along Perinton Parkway.

The utility flare helps manage landfill gas and will enable additional vacuum to be applied to targeted areas, reducing the potential for offsite odors. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has authorized the flare to be used as a temporary measure while additional, permanent vacuum options are being evaluated.

The mitigation efforts proposed by WM in the December 20, 2017 letter to NYSDEC as well as those required by the Department in their Notice dated February 2, 2018 have been completed and ongoing monitoring and maintenance activities are being performed.

Temporary Utility Flare
The construction of a 3,000 standard cubic feet per minute (scfm) utility flare along the northeast portion of Cell 12A is nearly complete and it is anticipated that this will be in startup/testing phase next week. This utility flare, due to its ability to manage landfill gas with lower methane and higher oxygen content, will allow additional vacuum to be applied to the areas of newly placed waste and reduce the potential for offsite odors. The NYSDEC authorized this technology to be used as a temporary measure while additional, permanent vacuum options are being evaluated. This utility flare utilizes an open flame to manage landfill gas. Due to its location while in operation, the glow from this flame may be visible at night along Perinton Parkway. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us at 585-223-6132. To reach the NYSDEC Reporting Hotline, call 585-453-2416

NYSDEC has established a formal and comprehensive response process to address issues and concerns of residents living near the High Acres Landfill. The system allows DEC to respond directly to complaints, evaluate the situation, and talk directly to residents. This system provides an effective method for DEC to address community concerns. The agency will use the information generated to evaluate the effectiveness of required mitigation steps taken by WM, and to determine if further steps are necessary. The data DEC has received from concerned residents to date has been valuable in helping to understand the extent of the concerns.

We believe that there has been a significant reduction in landfill gas related odors as a result of the mitigation efforts. We remain committed to providing the resources and effort to ensure that this facility returns to the standard of excellence that the NYSDEC and the community have come to expect for over 40 years.