Materials management for a sustainable future

 

The District has developed an integrated solid waste management program for the member communities of Dartmouth and New Bedford: recycling, composting and landfill disposal. The keystone is the Crapo Hill Landfill, a state-of-the-art lined facility that opened in 1995, and a 3.4 megawatt power plant fueled by landfill gas. The staff at Crapo Hill always welcomes tour groups; please download the request form if you are interested.

EXAMPLES OF WHAT TO BRING FOR THE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP-OFF DAY:

Paint Strippers Thinners Solvents Oil-based Paints Stains Varnishes
Lighter Fluid Kerosene Gas Antifreeze Engine Degreaser Carburetor Cleaner
Brake Fluid Transmission Fluid Pool Chemicals Rodent Poison Photo Chemicals Furniture Stripper

 

EXAMPLES OF WHAT NOT TO BRING TO THE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP-OFF DAY:

Ammunition, Fireworks, Explosives Infectious & Biological Waste
Empty Aerosol Cans (throw in the trash) Dried out latex paint (throw in the trash)
   

 

REGIONAL PAINT SHED AT THE SHAWMUT AVENUE (NEW BEDFORD) TRANSFER STATION:

 
New Bedford and Dartmouth residents can drop off usable oil and latex paint at the Shawmut Ave Transfer Station @ 1103 Shawmut Ave. Hours are Monday through Friday 7:30am to 3:30pm and on Saturday from 8am to 2pm. This paint is offered free of charge to residents and non-profit groups. Usable paint must be in cans that are almost full, with the original label and in good condition (no rusting).
 
Unusable oil-based paint must be held until the next Household Hazardous Waste Day.
Unusable latex paint can be dried out and placed in the trash. Simply take off the lid and let it dry. Adding kitty litter or dirt will speed up the process. Set out in your regular trash.
 
For more information, contact Marissa Perez-Dormitzer, District Recycling Coordinator, at (508) 979-1493 or recycling@newbedford-ma.gov. 

 

 

ODOR INFORMATION

One of the goals of the District is to be a good neighbor by limiting our impact on those who live and work closest to us. Ocasionally, the District experiences odor issues associated with landfill operations.  The odors can be a result of a combination of factors, including excessive rainfall, climate, wind direction as well as other factors.

The District is constantly working to reduce odors.  Certain activities might cause temporary odors.  For example, installing gas pipe requires trenches to be excavated in the landfill, which can produce temporary odors.   

Below you will find updates on activities.  You can also send us your email address at  lferreira@gnbrrmdistrict.org .  We will email you updates as they are available.

Download the February 2012 Crapo Hill Landfill Odor Update (link to brochure)

ODOR CONTROL ACTIVITIES (updated on May 20, 2013)

During the week ending May 25, 2013 the District will conduct routine activities to control landfill odors.

  • Continue normal operation of the 3.2 megawatt power plant, which is fueled by landfill gas.
  • Minimize the size of the "active area", or the area in the landfill where solid waste is disposed.

  • Install daily cover material over solid waste at the end of each working day.

  • Continue to use "Posi-Shell", a spray applied coating containing a mixture of bentonite and cement.

  • Monitor odor conditions during normal operating hours to determine whether odors are present.

  • On slopes where no landfill activities will occur, additional intermediate cover has been installed and seeded to establish a vegetative layer; the vegetative layer reduces the potential for erosion, creates more stable intermediate cover, and reduces the potential for gas to be released.

  • Immediately cover any odorous loads that might be received.

  • Lease a nearby residential property to the landfill gas-to-energy plant operator.  The location of the residence provides more thorough round-the-clock coverage for the operation of the plant and reduces the potential for landfill gas odors.

 

 HOW TO REPORT AN ODOR

If you detect odors you suspect are from the landfill, please report it by calling our 24 hour ODOR HOTLINE at (508) 763-2423 .  The hotline helps us gather information that is important to resolving odor issues.  When calling, please be prepared to provide the following information:

 

·         the address or specific location the odor was detected;

·         the time the odor was detected;

·         a description of the odor (gas; earthy; rotten eggs; etc.);

·         your preferred method of contact‐email or phone

 

It’s helpful if you provide your name, but this information is optional.