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)
   

 

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. In the last few months, the District has experienced odor issues.  The odors are 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 7, 2012)

During the week ending May 12, 2012, the District will conduct routine activities to control landfill odors.  These are routine activities which should not cause odors.

  • Continue normal operation of the 3.2 megawatt power plant which is fueled by landfill gas.
  • Continue to use flares to burn excess 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.

 

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.

In addition to these activities, the District will conduct other routine activities to control landfill odors.  These are routine activities which should not cause odors.