Cumberland County Landfill
Advanced Disposal Installs FODS on Cumberland County Landfill to Maintain SWPPP Compliance
Cumberland County Landfill Aerial Photograph
The Cumberland County Landfill was opened in the 1970s and is a municipal solid waste landfill that contracts with residual waste generators in Pennsylvania and surrounding states.
Cumberland County Landfill can currently accept a maximum of 2900 tons of waste daily, and currently receives 2300 tons of waste. In addition to municipal solid waste, the site processes construction and demolition debris, municipal and industrial sewage sludges, asbestos, and residual wastes for disposal daily. The site has continued to serve the region for over 50 years, and the landfill airspace at this location is expected to be depleted by 2024.
Heavy equipment used to move debris at Cumberland County Landfill.
Industrial Stormwater COMPLIANCE
Hundreds of commercial and transfer trucks proceed to the landfill tipping face to dump their loads via haul roads. Sediment dislodged from tires, can be transported directly to nearby rivers, lakes, and coastal waters or indirectly via storm sewer and degrade water quality.
Permitted by the Department of Environmental Protection, this industrial site is regulated under the Clean Water Act and the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) which requires protections to be established to reduce sedimentation and pollution of surface waters. Industrial point sources of pollution such as municipal waste facilities are required to have a SWPPP plan that outlines techniques used to contain contaminated material and pollutants within the site. Landfill operators face controlling erosion of landfill slopes as a result of material and storage, expansion and other activities at landfill facilities culminating in changes to surface runoff and increased pollutant loading into receiving waters.
In order to minimize sediment tracking and maintain stormwater compliance, operators must install a Best Management Practice (BMP) to clean the tires of transfer trucks before they leave the site. In addition to tracked sediment causing water pollution, debris from the landfill that is tracked onto roadways can also create driving hazards. Landfill operators ensure the safety of local residents and water quality by maintaining effective construction entrances at each point of access.
Truck Exiting Over FODS Stabilized Construction Entrance At Cumberland County Landfill.
FODS Stabilized Construction Entrance
A modern BMP for sediment control called the FODS Trackout Control Mat system was deployed at this site for effective trackout control. The FODS mats are a reusable construction entrance system composed of HDPE sheets which are formed into pyramids on the mats’ surface. These pyramids deform vehicle tires and dislodge and trap debris and sediment from tires. Advanced Disposal Services installed a 1x6 mat configuration near their scale to create a stabilized construction entrance to the landfill and provide effective tracking control. The FODS system can help industrial and municipal waste facility operators minimize mud and debris tracking and can enable greater compliance width stormwater permit requirements.
Each FODS mat measures 12’ wide and 7’ in the direction of travel and can be connected together to create a configuration that meets the needs of each deployment. A commonly configuration for the system is a ‘T’ shape which allows for a wide turn radius for larger vehicles exiting the site. Minimal labor and time is required to complete the 30 minutes installation. The FODS Trackout Control Mats can be anchored to any substrate and configured to any municipal landfill waste facility entrance requirements.
FODS Reusable Construction Entrances save long term operating costs compared to traditional aggregate based systems. Mats are easy to maintain with a broom attachment connected to a skid steer or a specially designed FODS shovel that fits between the rows of pyramids. Unlike traditional aggregate systems, maintenance is quick and does not consume aggregate or other materials during operation. In addition, the system does not require sources of water or power enabling versatile deployments at low operating costs.
ABOUT FODS, LLC.
Based in Englewood Colorado, FODS Trackout Control System replace ineffective and costly traditional rock stabilized construction entrances, saving you valuable time and money. Our proprietary mat design works to effectively remove mud and sediment from your vehicle tires without damaging the tire or the ground’s surface. We provide the only durable, reusable, and environmentally friendly trackout control system currently available on the market. FODS Trackout Control Mats are 100% Made in the USA and are reusable and recyclable.
To find out more information on how we can help your project stay on schedule and in compliance contact 844-200-3637 or email us at info@getfods.com.