We continue to work closely with the towns of Perinton and Macedon, as well as NYSDEC and are committed to operating High Acres in a way that minimizes off-site odors. Based on regular communication with the towns and NYSDEC, ongoing review of surface scan data, well monitoring data, off-site H2S monitoring data and NYSDEC Hotline response data, we are confident that area residents are not exposed to any potential health or safety hazards or interference with the comfortable enjoyment of life or property related to the site.
High Acres Landfill operating procedures go above and beyond regulatory requirements and common industry practices. The following criteria are a list of ongoing operational site enhancements:
- Use of water/vapor based perimeter and mobile odor control systems
- Installation of additional gas well dewatering stations
- Regular communications with DEC/Towns staff of all on-going construction and maintenance activities
- Early and redundant gas system collection installation
- Onsite DEC monitor & daily inspections
- Continuous H2S monitoring/data logging at Northside Dudley School and the facilities perimeters (High Acres recorded more than 500,000 H2S sampling events with no documents exceedances of DEC standards)
- LFG well monitoring 2x regulatory standard
- LFG quarterly surface emission scans with monitoring levels 2x greater detection levels required by NYSDEC and USEPA
- Use of Enviro Daily Cover System
Key site project enhancements
Southside leachate and odor control system upgrades that include: interior relining, new pumps and controls.