2025-02-19 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · evidence · routine
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This is a routine January 2025 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for permit MI0045713 v6.0 covering the treatment pond at Arbor Hills Remediation Area. The report documents daily monitoring of flow, suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, ammonia nitrogen, phosphorus, cyanide, mercury, PFOA/PFOS/PFBS, temperature, pH, and dissolved oxygen. All reported measurements fall within permit limits; most days showed no flow or flagged data (*F or *E codes).
Key data point: Temperature readings on 1/21–1/24 and 1/28–1/30: 39.1–39.9°F (final effluent); all other water quality parameters reported below permit maxima for days with valid data.
2025-02-19 · Arbor Hills Energy · procedural · routine
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This is a daily operational log from Arbor Hills Energy LLC for January 2024 showing landfill gas extraction flow rates, methane content, vacuum levels, and heat input data. The AHE plant did not operate that month; gas quality and vacuum data were provided by Emerald RNG LLC. No temperature exceedances or violations are documented in this routine operational report.
Key data point: No measured temperature readings are present. Document contains only landfill gas extraction parameters (methane %, flow rates, vacuum, heat content) for January 2024 when the AHE plant was offline.
2025-02-19 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable
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Arbor Hills Landfill requests a Higher Operating Value (HOV) of 180°F for well AHW272R4, a vertical gas extraction well. The request includes monthly monitoring data from September 2024 through February 2025 showing temperature readings and compliance with NESHAP requirements. According to the December 2019 HOV approval protocol, wells adjacent to Wells of Interest that exceed 145°F must be added to the WOI list.
Key data point: AHW272R4 measured temperature of 170.8°F on 2/10/2025, approaching the requested HOV ceiling of 180°F (35°F above the MACT limit of 145°F).
2025-02-19 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · Source: EGLE Air Quality Division
2025-02-19 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · Source: Michigan EGLE, Materials Management Division (Solid Waste Section)
2025-02-18 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine
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EGLE Air Quality Division approves Green for Life Environmental's request to abandon landfill gas wells AHW237R2 and AHW237R3 at Arbor Hills Landfill (SRN N2688). The wells, installed in 2013 and 2016 in Cell 3C, exhibited poor gas quality with oxygen exceeding 10% and mutual interference. GFL proposes replacing them with a single new well (AHW237R4) during summer 2025 construction.
Key data point: Wells AHW237R2 and AHW237R3 had oxygen exceeding 10%; approval granted for abandonment and replacement with AHW237R4.
2025-02-18 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine
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EGLE's Air Quality Division approved Green for Life Environmental's request to abandon landfill gas wells AHW237R2 and AHW237R3 at Arbor Hills Landfill (SRN N2688), which were installed in 2013 and 2016 in Cell 3C. GFL cited poor gas quality (oxygen exceeding 10%) and mutual interference between the two wells located within 100 feet of each other, proposing to replace them with a single well (AHW237R4) during summer 2025 construction.
Key data point: Wells AHW237R2 and AHW237R3 had oxygen levels exceeding 10%, indicating poor gas quality; wells to be abandoned and replaced with AHW237R4 in summer 2025.
2025-02-17 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · evidence · notable
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This is a PFAS monitoring report for Arbor Hills Remediation Area (Permit MI0045713) submitted to the State of Michigan on 2025-02-17. The report documents treated wastewater effluent testing from Outfall-001A collected on 2024-12-19, with flow of 0.072806 MGD and analysis of 28 PFAS analytes using EPA Method 1633. Multiple PFAS compounds were detected at low concentrations (ranging from 1.7 to 22 ng/L), with several analytes below quantification limits and three compounds flagged as detected in method blanks.
Key data point: PFAS detected in treated wastewater effluent Outfall-001A: PFBA 22 ng/L, PFOA 11 ng/L, PFHxA 14 ng/L, PFPeA 8.8 ng/L, PFHpA 8.3 ng/L (all measured 12/19/2024).
2025-02-16 · MITC corridor (RIDE location 82008712) · evidence · Source: EGLE RRD, RIDE public file listing
2025-02-13 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · evidence · notable
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This is a Certificate of Analysis from Trace Analytical Laboratories reporting wastewater quality testing results for GFL Environmental's Arbor Hills Landfill NPDES Outfall 001A, collected on April 4, 2024. The report includes results for conventional wastewater parameters (ammonia, suspended solids, BOD, mercury) and a comprehensive 34-analyte PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) scan. Multiple PFAS compounds were detected at low levels (PFBA 28 ng/L, PFPeA 13 ng/L, PFHxA 20 ng/L, PFOA 8.2 ng/L, PFOS 3.3 ng/L, and others), while most were not detected.
Key data point: Outfall 001A wastewater contained detectable PFAS: PFBA 28 ng/L, PFHxA 20 ng/L, PFPeA 13 ng/L, PFHpA 12 ng/L, PFOA 8.2 ng/L, PFOS 3.3 ng/L, collected 04/04/2024.
2025-02-13 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · evidence · notable
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This is a laboratory analytical report for wastewater samples collected from Outfall 001A at Arbor Hills Landfill on March 6, 2024. The samples were analyzed for conventional water-quality parameters (ammonia, suspended solids, phosphorus, biochemical oxygen demand, cyanide) and a comprehensive suite of 34 PFAS compounds. Most analytes were either non-detected or present at very low levels.
Key data point: PFBA detected at 33 ng/L; PFOA at 9.4 ng/L; PFOS at 3.2 ng/L; and total suspended solids at 11 mg/L in Outfall 001A grab sample, March 6, 2024.
2025-02-13 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · evidence · notable
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Arbor Hills Remediation Area submitted PFAS monitoring data for treated wastewater effluent at Outfall-001A, covering samples collected from January through December 2024. The report includes laboratory results for 28 required PFAS analytes analyzed under EPA Method 1633, with quantified detections for PFOS, PFOA, PFHxS, PFBS, and PFHxA.
Key data point: PFOA detected at 18 ng/L (ppt), PFOS at 4.4 ng/L, PFHxA at 32 ng/L in Outfall-001A effluent samples (01/30/2024–12/19/2024). Specific regulatory limits or exceedances not stated in submission.
2025-02-13 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · evidence · notable
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This is a laboratory analytical report from Trace Analytical Laboratories and Metiri Group - Holt dated January 13–14, 2025, documenting PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) testing of a wastewater sample (Outfall-001A) collected on December 19, 2024 from GFL Environmental's Arbor Hills Landfill (NPDES #5092). The report presents detailed results for 34 PFAS analytes using EPA Method 537M, with quality control documentation including blanks, laboratory control samples, and duplicates.
Key data point: Wastewater outfall sample (Outfall-001A, collected 2024-12-19) detected multiple PFAS compounds including PFBA 22 ng/L, PFOA 11 ng/L, PFHxA 14 ng/L, PFOS 2.2 ng/L, and 6:2FTS 6.9 ng/L; analytical date 2025-01-09.
2025-02-13 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · evidence · notable
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This is an analytical laboratory report from Merit Laboratories dated February 23, 2024, analyzing a wastewater sample collected from Outfall 001A at Arbor Hills Landfill on January 30, 2024. The report documents the presence of multiple PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in the sample, with 13 of 34 analytes detected, including PFBA (45 ng/L), PFPeA (21 ng/L), PFHxA (32 ng/L), and PFOA (18 ng/L).
Key data point: PFAS detected in Outfall 001A wastewater: PFBA 45 ng/L, PFHxA 32 ng/L, PFPeA 21 ng/L, PFOA 18 ng/L, collected 01/30/2024.
2025-02-11 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · notable
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Arbor Hills Landfill, Inc. requests EGLE approval for a Higher Operating Value (HOV) of 180°F for gas extraction well AHW272R4, which is located within 250 feet of an active Wells of Interest (WOI) site. The request includes monthly monitoring data from September 2024 through February 2025, with the most recent reading on 2/10/2025 showing a temperature of 170.7°F.
Key data point: AHW272R4 measured 170.7°F on 2/10/2025 (current), with HOV request of 180°F; well is adjacent to WOI AHW285R3; EGLE guidance requires wells exceeding 145°F within 250-foot radius be added to WOI list.
2025-02-10 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine
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Tetra Tech conducted a Q4 2024 quarterly engineering inspection of Arbor Hills Landfill's leachate minimization systems as required by the 2022 Consent Judgment. The inspection found cover systems in good condition, adequate stormwater diversion, no significant erosion, and minimal settlement risk. The report recommends routine maintenance items including vegetation monitoring and erosion protection for one downchute area.
Key data point: No quantitative readings or violation findings; inspection-based assessment only. Recommendation for spring 2025 vegetation evaluation and riprap protection for North Enhanced Interim Cover downchute.
2025-02-06 · Arbor Hills Energy · procedural · routine
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EPA approves Corteva Agriscience's request to conduct NOx performance testing of two gas turbines at Harbor Beach, MI at peak load only (97% capacity) rather than at four evenly-spaced load points, based on historical data showing the turbines operate within a narrow 95–100% capacity window. The approval is conditional on triplicate testing, load-data record-keeping, and reporting of any operating deviations outside 95–105% capacity for 6+ hours.
Key data point: Corteva turbines operate at 95–100% capacity; EPA approves single peak-load test point at 97% capacity instead of four evenly-spaced load points under 40 C.F.R. § 60.335(b)(2).
2025-02-05 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine
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Arbor Hills Landfill requests permission to abandon two adjacent gas extraction wells (AHW237R2 and AHW237R3) and replace them with a single new well (AHW237R4) in Cell 3C. The operator cites poor gas quality with high balance-gas concentrations exceeding 10% and proximity interference between the two existing wells; the replacement is expected to improve gas collection efficiency during a summer 2025 construction event.
Key data point: AHW237R3 reached 112.8°F on 11/25/2024; AHW237R2 reached 91.9°F on 10/17/2024. Balance gas concentrations in both wells frequently exceeded 10%, with AHW237R3 showing 77.3% balance gas on 8/12/2024.
2025-02-05 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine
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GFL submitted the 2024 Annual Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) Report on February 5, 2025, as part of the ongoing compliance schedule under Consent Judgment CJ No. 2020-0593-CE. The document is a procedural filing responding to Michigan environmental enforcement requirements.
Key data point: No specific factual readings or measurements are disclosed in this cover sheet; the substantive 2024 SEP report content is in the attached PDF.
2025-01-30 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable
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This is the Fourth Quarter 2024 Consent Judgment (CJ 2020-0593-CE) quarterly report filed by Arbor Hills Landfill on January 30, 2025. The document contains leachate summaries for October, November, and December 2024, along with PFAS analytical results from a DAF (Dissolved Air Flotation) effluent sample collected in September 2024. The report fulfills mandatory reporting requirements under the Consent Judgment's Section 6.2.
Key data point: PFAS compounds detected in leachate: PFBA 11,000 ng/L, PFBS 12,000 ng/L, 6:2 FTSA 18,000 ng/L, PFHxA 8,400 ng/L, PFOA 2,200 ng/L, PFOS 520 ng/L (sample collected 09/25/2024, reported 10/17/2024).
2025-01-30 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine
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Arbor Hills Landfill filed its 2024 annual Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEP) report under Consent Judgment No. 2020-0593-CE, documenting compliance with three mandated mitigation programs: perimeter emissions monitoring for H₂S and methane, a household hazardous waste facility, and vegetative buffer plantings. In 2024 alone, the facility spent approximately $827,000 across these three SEP components, with cumulative expenditures exceeding $2.15 million since their inception.
Key data point: No measured temperature, CO, or air-quality readings provided in the excerpted pages. The document reports programmatic compliance and spending ($547,000 for perimeter monitoring in 2024) but contains no quantitative emissions data or wells-of-interest temperature measurements.
2025-01-29 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · notable
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EGLE's Air Quality Division approved Green for Life Environmental's request for a 120-day extension (until May 24, 2025) to install vacuum lines to caisson wells in Cell 6B at Arbor Hills Landfill, following frequent methane exceedances (>40 ppm) at perimeter monitors MS-2, MS-3, and MS-7. The extension allows AHL time to design, procure contractors, and complete the corrective action required under Consent Judgment 2020-0593-CE.
Key data point: Perimeter monitors MS-2, MS-3, MS-7 exceeded 40 ppm CH4 frequently; corrective action deadline extended to May 24, 2025; root cause identified as Cell 6B.
2025-01-28 · Arbor Hills Energy · procedural · routine
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EGLE's Air Quality Division approved the emissions testing protocol for Arbor Hills Energy's gas turbines and landfill gas extraction equipment, scheduled to begin February 18, 2025. The testing will measure nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and other pollutants under federal (40 CFR Part 60, Subpart GG) and state permit requirements.
Key data point: No measured readings in this document. This is a procedural approval of a test plan with permitted limits: NOx 11.3 pph (normal operation with duct burner) and 17.4 pph, SO2 0.5 pph.
2025-01-28 · Emerald RNG · evidence · routine
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This is a December 2024 operating report for the EURNGPLANT gas-to-energy facility at Arbor Hills Landfill, showing daily methane content (48–53%), vacuum levels, LFG flows, and heat content across 31 days. The document appears to be a required PTI (Permit to Install) monthly compliance submission tied to the Consent Decree.
Key data point: No specific violation or exceedance is stated; all methane readings (48–53%) and operating parameters appear within normal ranges for the month of December 2024.
2025-01-24 · MITC corridor (RIDE location 82008712) · procedural · Source: EGLE RRD, RIDE public file listing
2025-01-23 · procedural · Source: EGLE RRD, RIDE public file listing
2025-01-21 · Arbor Hills Energy · evidence · routine
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December 2024 landfill gas (LFG) operational report for Arbor Hills Energy LLC, filed under PTI No. 68-23A and Consent Decree Civil No. 5:21-cv-12098-SDD-EAS. Daily LFG flow, methane content, heat input, and vacuum readings are provided for all 31 days of the month. One note indicates FGPROJECT23 and EURNGPLANT did not operate simultaneously on December 4, 2024.
Key data point: No specific violations or exceedances reported; routine daily operational data showing methane ranging 48.7%–53.3%, vacuum ranging −65 to −55 in H₂O, LFG flow ranging 491–538 scf/day, and zero CO exceedances for the month.
2025-01-21 · Emerald RNG · procedural · routine
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December 2024 operational data for the Emerald RNG landfill-gas-to-energy plant at Arbor Hills, filed under PTI No. 67-23A and the Consent Decree. The report shows daily methane percentages, vacuum, heat content, and flow rates across GFL flares, Emerald RNG inlet, and FGPROJECT23 operations. No temperature exceedances or violations are reported.
Key data point: No factual violations or anomalies stated; report is operational log data only.
2025-01-20 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · evidence · routine
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This is a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for December 2024 from Arbor Hills Remediation Area (permit MI0045713 v6.0), documenting daily monitoring of treatment pond discharge. The facility discharged water on only 5 days in the month (12/16–12/20), with most parameters either below detection limits or not flowing. All reported effluent measurements—including suspended solids, CBOD5, ammonia, mercury, PFOS, PFBS, PFOA, and pH—remained within permitted limits.
Key data point: Flow occurred only 12/16–12/20; all measured effluent parameters (TSS, CBOD5, ammonia, mercury, PFOS, PFBS, PFOA) remained below or within permit limits; temperature readings 37.7–40.4°F (final effluent, 12/16–12/20).
2025-01-17 · Arbor Hills Energy · procedural · routine
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This is a Stack Test Protocol filed by Impact Compliance & Testing, Inc. on behalf of Arbor Hills Energy, LLC (SRN N2688) for three EGT-Typhoon gas-fired turbines at the Arbor Hills Landfill. The protocol describes the planned testing methodology for February 18, 2025, to verify NOx and SO2 emissions compliance under 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart GG, using landfill gas as fuel. The testing will consist of 36 runs (12 per turbine, at four different temperature set points) measuring NOx concentrations, oxygen content, and fuel sulfur content.
Key data point: Testing scheduled for February 18, 2025; turbines fired exclusively with treated landfill gas; NOx compliance under 40 CFR 60.332(a)(2); SO2 limit 0.5 lb/hr; estimated flue gas temperature 500°F at 15.9% O2.
2025-01-16 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable
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EGLE conducted an odor inspection on January 9, 2025 following numerous complaints near Arbor Hills Landfill. Inspector observed medium-to-strong landfill gas (LFG) odors at multiple locations, with intensity ranging from light (1) to strong (3), particularly on Napier Road and along the weigh scales. Site management indicated ongoing waste excavation for a new cell and committed to investigating the cause by morning.
Key data point: Strong LFG odor (3) next to weigh scales on 6 Mile Road, Jan 9, 2025, 8:10 pm; medium-to-strong LFG odors (2.5–3) on Napier Road from gate northward.
2025-01-16 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable
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Arbor Hills conducted a root cause analysis following perimeter monitor alarms on January 8–10, 2025, that detected methane at multiple monitoring stations. Staff identified a frozen and water-logged condensate sump in Cell 6A that reduced vacuum to gas collection wells, allowing odors to escape to neighboring areas. The facility implemented immediate corrective actions including sump evacuation and plans for additional insulation.
Key data point: Frozen Cell 6A condensate sump reduced gas collection vacuum, permitting odors detected at SW corner of Briar Ridge Ln and landfill entrance on January 9, 2025, evening; staff reported odor was much stronger 10 minutes before response.
2025-01-16 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine
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Arbor Hills management has scheduled utility work on Napier Road during the reporting period. This is a routine operational notification.
Key data point: No specific quantitative claims; this is a scheduling notice for utility work on Napier Road.
2025-01-16 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · notable
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On January 9, 2025, EGLE received approximately 38 odor complaints from the Arbor Hills Landfill area between 5:30–10:00 PM, accompanied by perimeter monitor exceedances. GFL investigation identified a frozen and water-logged condensate sump in Cell 6A that had minimized vacuum to gas-extraction wells; the sump was cleared and additional insulation planned. GFL committed to submitting a complete root-cause analysis including perimeter alarm data by January 15, 2025.
Key data point: 38 odor complaints received 1/9/2025, 5:30–10:00 PM; perimeter monitor exceedances during same window; frozen Cell 6A condensate sump identified as cause, minimizing vacuum to gas-extraction wells.
2025-01-16 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable
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EGLE inspector conducted an odor evaluation on January 10, 2025, documenting Level 3–4 gas odors from the compost area extending to Napier/Six Mile Road, along with elevated methane readings (40 ppm) measured in-vehicle with a portable monitor. The elevated methane was attributed to a frozen sump cutting vacuum to certain Cell 6 wells, though unusual midday readings and concurrent excavation activities in the north Subcell were also noted.
Key data point: 40 ppm methane measured near flag at Napier/Six Mile Road, January 10, 2025, 11:34 am—described as extremely uncommon for middle of day.
2025-01-10 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine
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EGLE document regarding utility work on 6-Mile Road near Arbor Hills Landfill. The document is brief and contains no specific factual findings, measurements, or regulatory content.
Key data point: No specific factual readings or claims present in document text provided.
2025-01-09 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
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GFL submitted a certification on January 9, 2025, stating that all Additional Monitoring Requirements under permit MI0045713 for the Arbor Hills Remediation Area have been conducted in compliance with permit conditions and using acceptable analytical methods. The document certifies that samples collected on December 19, 2024, met quantification and methodology standards, though the analytical report had not yet been received at the time of submission.
Key data point: No specific factual readings or measurements are provided; this is a procedural certification form stating that monitoring was conducted in compliance, with samples collected December 19, 2024.
2025-01-07 · MITC corridor (RIDE location 82008712) · procedural · Source: EGLE RRD, RIDE public file listing
2025-01-07 · procedural · Source: EGLE RRD, RIDE public file listing
2025-01-06 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · Source: GFL / Arbor Hills Landfill, Inc. to EGLE (Jackson District)
2024-12-19 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
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EGLE issued an advisory analysis letter to Arbor Hills Landfill on November 19, 2024, regarding GFL's proposed expansion. The letter outlines the regulatory requirements and procedural steps for a construction permit application, including demonstration of consistency with the Washtenaw County Materials Management Plan, hydrogeological studies, and compliance with air quality standards.
Key data point: No specific factual readings or violations stated; this is a procedural guidance letter outlining requirements for expansion permit application.
2024-12-16 · Arbor Hills Landfill, Inc. · procedural · routine
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GFL Environmental submitted a notification to EGLE and Michigan LEO of intent to perform asbestos removal and renovation at Arbor Hills Landfill from February 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. The project involves removal of asbestos-containing materials (identified as gas construction-related) from portions of the 11-million-square-foot landfill site, with work scheduled Monday–Friday 6am–8pm and Saturday 7am–5pm.
Key data point: No specific quantitative data provided. Asbestos presence confirmed but quantities and specific material types not detailed in the notification form fields.
2024-12-13 · Arbor Hills Landfill · opinion · notable
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This May 31, 2016 response from Republic Services (GCCS owner) to a DEQ Violation Notice addresses odor complaints at Arbor Hills Landfill by arguing that Advanced Disposal Services' operational failures—not the gas collection system—are the primary source. The document details inadequate daily cover, massive leachate pooling, erosion, and haphazard waste placement as root causes, while describing Republic's aggressive corrective actions including 31 new wells, 22 replaced wells, expedited repairs, and daily odor monitoring.
Key data point: No specific quantitative readings of temperature, CO, oxygen, or other environmental parameters are provided. The document contains operational narrative and photographs of problems but no measured data points.
2024-12-03 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine
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This document appears to be a file header or metadata label for a photograph or image taken on 2024-12-03, showing a view of the Emerald RNG waste gas flare from the south. No substantive text, measurements, or regulatory content is provided in the submission.
Key data point: No specific factual reading or claim provided; document is a file/image label only.
2024-12-03 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
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This is a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the Arbor Hills Remediation Area covering November 2024, submitted under permit MI0045713 v6.0. The report documents treatment pond discharge monitoring for parameters including suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, ammonia nitrogen, phosphorus, cyanide, mercury, PFOS/PFBS/PFOA, temperature, pH, and dissolved oxygen. The facility reported 'No Discharge' for the monitoring period.
Key data point: Document contains no specific measured readings—all data fields are blank or marked with asterisks ('*****'). The report is a template with permit limits and monitoring requirements but no actual November 2024 effluent data.
2024-12-03 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine
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This document appears to be a filing or notice related to a scale relocation at the Arbor Hills Landfill, submitted to EGLE on December 3, 2024. No substantive regulatory or operational details are provided in the text excerpt.
Key data point: No specific factual reading or claim is present in the document excerpt provided.
2024-12-03 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · routine
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This document is a photograph or visual record filed by EGLE showing the waste gas flare at the Emerald RNG facility as viewed from the west. It appears to be part of EGLE's monitoring or inspection documentation for the site.
Key data point: No specific factual reading or measurement is provided; this is a visual record only.
2024-12-03 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · routine
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An EGLE inspector conducted a drive-by observation on December 3, 2024, following four odor complaints received on December 2. The report notes both the RNG plant flare and GFL open flare were operating, moderate MSW odors on Napier Road's northern section, dust from the haul road, and ongoing track-out; the active waste area is positioned high and toward the western side of Cell 6.
Key data point: Four odor complaints received 12/2/2024; moderate MSW odors observed 12/3/2024 on northern Napier section; both RNG and GFL flares operating.
2024-12-03 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine
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This document is a photograph or visual record filed with EGLE showing the scale relocation and entrance point off Napier at Cell 6 of the Arbor Hills Landfill, viewed from the east. No operational data, measurements, or violation information are provided in the image caption alone.
Key data point: No specific factual reading or claim; this is a visual reference document.
2024-11-27 · Arbor Hills Landfill (Land & Water Interface) · procedural · routine
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EGLE issued a five-year wetland-impact permit (WRP043450) to GFL Environmental for temporary placement of timber matting to create a construction access road at Arbor Hills Landfill, impacting approximately 0.032 acres of wetland in Salem Township, Washtenaw County.
Key data point: Temporary wetland impact of 0.032 acres via timber matting access road; permit expires November 27, 2029.