2016-07-25 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · routine
An Air Quality Division inspector visited the Consumer's Energy Northville Compressor Station on July 25, 2016 to investigate potential odor sources contributing to ongoing complaints from Arbor Hills Landfill residents. The facility operates natural gas odorizers, blow-down systems, and pipeline equipment that emit mercaptan-based odorants. Follow-up correspondence in September 2016 identified an excavation incident that released odorant from a 25–40 year old buried line, confirming a localized odor source unrelated to the landfill.
Key data point: On September 7, 2016 between 10:30 AM–noon, Consumer's Energy excavation activities at 7120 Orchard Lake Road released mercaptan odorant from a buried 25–40 year old pipeline, confirmed as a source of complaints received September 9–13, 2016.
2016-07-18 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
This is a facility map legend and technical drawing of Arbor Hills Landfill showing property boundaries, water features, slurry wall infrastructure, monitoring well locations (MPB-xx designation), and remediation pump stations. The map dates to 2002 Google Earth imagery and was filed in 2016. No specific measurements or violations are documented.
Key data point: No specific factual reading; this is a schematic facility map with legend only.
2016-07-18 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
A schematic diagram showing the groundwater treatment system flow path for the Arbor Hills Remediation System, including lined aeration ditches and two treatment ponds, submitted as part of a wastewater discharge permit application (NPDES MI0045713) in July 2016.
Key data point: No specific factual readings or measurements provided; document is a flow schematic diagram only.
2016-07-18 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
This document describes Arbor Hills Landfill's NPDES-permitted groundwater remediation and discharge system, which includes gradient control wells, treatment ponds, and aeration infrastructure. Water is treated to increase dissolved oxygen and discharged seasonally (December–April) through Outfall 001. The remediation pumping well field was shut down in 2011.
Key data point: No specific measured readings or violations stated. Document is a system design description.
2016-07-18 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
This document is a CAD drawing file dated March 28, 2006, showing a topographic map reference for the Salem, Michigan area. It includes location markers and references the U.S. Geological Survey 7.5-minute Salem, MI topographic quadrangle map from 1980.
Key data point: No specific factual readings or regulatory claims present; this is a reference drawing with geographic/map data only.
2016-07-18 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
A technical site map legend and notes from 2016 showing property boundaries, water features, slurry wall locations, remediation infrastructure (pump stations, gradient control), and source attribution to Google Earth 2002 imagery. No specific measurements or violation data are provided.
Key data point: No specific factual readings or violations stated; document is a map legend and reference notation.
2016-07-18 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
This document is a remediation schematic diagram dated July 2016, appears to contain technical engineering drawings related to water treatment or site remediation infrastructure at or near Arbor Hills Landfill, but the text is heavily corrupted and largely unreadable.
Key data point: No specific factual claims or quantitative data are legible in this document.
2016-07-11 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
This is a June 2016 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the Arbor Hills Remediation Area's wastewater discharge permit (MI0045713 v4.0). The report documents permit requirements and monitoring parameters for flow, suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, ammonia nitrogen, phosphorus, metals (arsenic, mercury, nickel, selenium), temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, and vinyl chloride. All actual sample measurement data fields are redacted (marked with asterisks), so no specific measured values are disclosed in this version.
Key data point: No specific measured readings are provided; all sample measurement data are redacted with asterisks.
2016-07-11 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · evidence · routine
This is a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the Arbor Hills Remediation Area covering June 2016, submitted by Advanced Disposal Services under NPDES permit MI0045713 v4.0. The report documents daily monitoring parameters including flow, suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, ammonia nitrogen, phosphorus, heavy metals (arsenic, mercury, nickel, selenium), pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, and vinyl chloride for the final effluent. The document indicates "No Discharge: Y" across all parameter sets, meaning no measured values are provided in the actual data rows.
Key data point: No specific factual readings are provided; document structure shows parameters and limits but actual daily measurement values are not visible in the submitted pages.
2016-06-28 · evidence · routine
EGLE air quality staff observed a performance test of a Republic Utility Flare (open flare) at Arbor Hills Landfill on June 28, 2016, conducted under NSPS Subpart WWW requirements. During the test, staff detected distinct landfill gas odors and garbage-type odors periodically throughout the site, including "fish-like" odors noted by both observers. A potential flowmeter accuracy issue was also communicated during testing.
Key data point: Flare temperature reading 1068°F at 12:00 PM during Run #2; distinct and definite landfill gas and garbage odors detected on-site and at gate on Napier Road during NNW winds on June 28, 2016.
2016-06-28 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · routine
This is a compliance test report for the new utility (open) flare at Arbor Hills Landfill, conducted on June 28, 2016. The test demonstrates that the flare meets EPA performance requirements under 40 CFR 60.18 for visible emissions, net heating value, and exhaust gas exit velocity. The flare was installed in March 2016 as a backup/ancillary control device for the landfill gas-to-energy plant.
Key data point: Flare exhaust gas exit velocity 61.2 ft/s, within limits (60 ft/s or 77.6 ft/s maximum permitted); zero minutes of visible emissions in 2-hour period; net heating value 14.76 MJ/scm (requirement >7.45 MJ/scm); all parameters compliant as of June 28, 2016.
2016-06-23 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
This is a completed NPDES permit reissuance application review checklist for Arbor Hills Remediation Area, filed June 23, 2016. The document is an administrative form documenting whether the applicant submitted required information for industrial/commercial wastewater discharge permitting, with checkmarks and notes on completeness of various sections.
Key data point: No specific factual readings or violations are stated; this is a procedural completeness checklist with no quantitative environmental data.
2016-06-15 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · evidence · routine
This is a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the Arbor Hills Remediation Area covering May 2016. The facility reported on water-quality parameters including suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, nutrients, metals, and temperature under NPDES permit MI0045713. All data fields are marked with asterisks, indicating no actual discharge occurred during the reporting period ('No Discharge: Y').
Key data point: No discharge occurred in May 2016; all monitoring data fields are redacted or blank.
2016-06-15 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
This is a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the Arbor Hills Remediation Area covering May 2016, filed by Advanced Disposal Services under NPDES permit MI0045713 v4.0. The report documents daily monitoring of parameters including flow, suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, ammonia nitrogen, phosphorus, metals (arsenic, mercury, nickel, selenium), temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, and vinyl chloride at the final effluent outfall. The document indicates 'No Discharge' for the monitoring period.
Key data point: The document contains no reported numerical measurements; all data rows are blank. This is a template filing indicating no discharge occurred during May 2016.
2016-06-14 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine
EGLE Air Quality Division documented receipt of voluntary perimeter air monitoring data from Advanced Disposal Services at Arbor Hills Landfill, installed in response to ongoing residential odor complaints since January 2016. Three ambient monitors at the landfill perimeter measure methane, hydrogen sulfide, oxygen, and carbon monoxide every 30 minutes; data was submitted on 5/23/16 and 6/13/16 with some initial calibration issues that were corrected.
Key data point: No significant air quality exceedances reported in first two data submittals (5/23/16, 6/13/16); calibration issues on methane and oxygen monitors have been corrected.
2016-06-08 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · routine
BFI Waste Services conducted an emissions test of the McGill enclosed flare at Arbor Hills Landfill on June 8, 2016, measuring concentrations of non-methane organic compounds (NMOC), nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO2), hydrogen chloride (HCl), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). All measured pollutant emission rates passed their respective permit limits under Michigan PTI No. 179-13 and federal 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart WWW standards.
Key data point: NMOC exhaust concentration 1.1 ppmv (limit 20.0 ppmv); CO emission rate 2.29 lb/hr (limit 27.6 lb/hr); NOx emission rate 2.62 lb/hr (limit 20.0 lb/hr); all tests on McGill enclosed flare (EUENCLOSEDFLARE2-S2) June 8, 2016.
2016-06-08 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · routine
EGLE Air Quality Division conducted an observation of EUENCLOSEDFLARE2-S2 performance testing at Arbor Hills Landfill on June 8, 2016, as required by ROP permit and federal NSPS standards. The inspector documented landfill gas odors in the area, operational issues with EUENCLOSEDFLARE1, and concurrent operation of a Utility Flare during testing. The facility's complex piping configuration and vacuum management challenges were noted for further review.
Key data point: Temperature reading 1701°F and 1704°F from EUENCLOSEDFLARE2 control panel (June 8, 2016, 10:00 AM and 12:45 PM); Inspector observed distinct landfill gas odor in sporadic locations on-site; EUENCLOSEDFLARE1 non-operational due to failed startup attempt.
2016-05-17 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · evidence · routine
This is a routine Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the Arbor Hills Remediation Area covering April 1–30, 2016, submitted by Republic Services on behalf of Advanced Disposal Services. The report documents monitoring of final effluent parameters including flow, suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, ammonia nitrogen, phosphorus, metals (arsenic, mercury, nickel, selenium), pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, and vinyl chloride under permit MI0045713 v4.0. The facility reported "No Discharge" (Y) for all monitoring locations during this period.
Key data point: No discharge reported for April 2016; actual daily parameter readings not legible in document provided.
2016-05-17 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
This is a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the Arbor Hills Remediation Area for April 2016, covering water quality parameters for the facility's permitted discharge under permit MI0045713 v4.0. The report documents permit requirements and monitoring frequency for various water-quality parameters including suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, ammonia, phosphorus, heavy metals, and other contaminants. All actual measurement data fields in the report are redacted (marked with asterisks).
Key data point: No specific factual readings are disclosed; all measurement data are redacted in this summary form.
2016-05-05 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
This is a procedural submission filing for the 2016 Pollutant Minimization Program (PMP) Annual Report, specifically a Schedule of Compliance for Total Mercury. The filing documents were submitted to MDEQ on February 9, 2016, and formally registered in the system on May 5, 2016.
Key data point: No specific factual readings or measurements provided; this is a filing acknowledgment and administrative record.
2016-05-05 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · evidence · routine
BFI Waste Systems submitted its 2015 Annual Mercury Pollutant Minimization Plan (PMP) status report for the Arbor Hills Remediation Area. Quarterly monitoring of the wastewater treatment system (Gradient Control Well GC-1) yielded mercury concentrations of 0.844 and 1.01 ng/L in September and December 2015, respectively, both well below the permitted limit of 10.0 ng/L. The 12-month rolling average mercury concentration was 0.93 ng/L, continuing a three-year downward trend, and the operator recommended eliminating the PMP given the consistently compliant results.
Key data point: Mercury influent 12-month rolling average 0.93 ng/L (permitted limit 10.0 ng/L), measured September–December 2015; effluent discharge 2–3× higher due to atmospheric deposition.
2016-05-03 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable
EGLE conducted a May 3, 2016 unannounced on-site inspection of Arbor Hills Landfill using an infrared FLIR camera to detect methane and volatile organic compound emissions. The inspection covered five locations including Cell 4, Cell 5, and the south side, and identified methane bubbling near one header and a recent well fire on the south side that had been contained with soil cover and suppressant.
Key data point: No areas of significant emission identified by FLIR camera during inspection; recent well fire on south side required gas extraction reduction and temporary gas plant shutdown (May 2, 2016) created excess fugitive gas emission conditions.
2016-04-29 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality issued a violation notice on April 29, 2016, for Arbor Hills West Expanded Sanitary Landfill, citing a continuing violation of Part 115 rules for landfill gas odors observed in the nearby neighborhood west of the facility. The notice required remediation of the gas collection system to eliminate nuisance odors, correction of a leachate runoff issue on the western side of Cell 2, and submission of a permanent remediation plan for landfill gas escaping from the southern face interim cover by May 28, 2016.
Key data point: DEQ observed landfill gas odors west of the facility on April 11, 2016, constituting a continuing violation of Part 115 Rule 433(1)(c) prohibiting nuisance gas odors at the property boundary.
2016-04-24 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable
Advanced Disposal received a Notice of Violation on April 29, 2016 for failing to control landfill gas odors at the property boundary, violating Rule 433(I). The violation required the gas collection and control system to be adjusted and improved to resolve the odor nuisance. Advanced reported that Republic Services was installing new extraction wells, re-drilling existing wells, and updating condensate management systems to address the violation.
Key data point: Rule 433(I) violation for gases creating a nuisance at property boundary; NOV issued April 29, 2016; gas collection system required adjustment to resolve odor nuisance.
2016-04-20 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · evidence · notable
Discharge Monitoring Report for Arbor Hills Remediation Area covering March 2016. The facility reported effluent quality measurements for flow, suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, nutrients, metals, and other parameters. One exceedance noted: ammonia nitrogen at 7.1 mg/L exceeded the permit limit of 6.4 mg/L.
Key data point: Ammonia Nitrogen measured at 7.1 mg/L, exceeding permit maximum monthly average limit of 6.4 mg/L, March 2016.
2016-04-20 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · evidence · routine
This is a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the Arbor Hills Remediation Area covering March 2016, filed by Advanced Disposal Services (now Republic Services) under permit MI0045713. The report documents daily monitoring of final effluent parameters including flow, suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, ammonia nitrogen, phosphorus, metals (arsenic, mercury, nickel, selenium), temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, and vinyl chloride. Most days showed zero or near-zero flow with sparse analytical data; measurable readings appeared only on select dates mid- to late-March.
Key data point: No specific factual violation or exceedance identified in this routine monitoring report. Temperature readings (8.0–11.0°F) and pH (8.43–8.53 SU) fall within permit ranges; dissolved oxygen ranged 9.06–19.99 mg/L (above 7.0 mg/L limit); metals and organics either not detected or reported at trace levels.
2016-04-14 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · notable
Advanced Disposal disputes Republic Services' adequacy in managing landfill gas collection and control at Arbor Hills, arguing that despite installation of 55 new wells, odor complaints persist due to insufficient compressor infrastructure, poor liquid management, and inadequate backup capacity. Advanced filed a motion in Washtenaw Circuit Court seeking court-ordered corrective measures, including independent third-party engineering review and specific upgrades to gas handling systems.
Key data point: Current collection volume is 7,000 SCFM; backup capacity would be reduced to approximately 4,500 SCFM if the Fortistar plant shuts down, causing odor problems within hours.
2016-03-29 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine
Republic Services' response to a March 2015 MDEQ Violation Notice for off-site odors at Arbor Hills West Landfill. The company describes 53 gas extraction wells installed and tuned, surface scans conducted, and additional infrastructure improvements implemented between January and March 2016 to address odor migration and collection deficiencies. Republic reports a 25% increase in gas collection rate since January and proposes a sampling strategy for ambient air monitoring.
Key data point: 53 new and replacement gas extraction wells installed and completed by March 22, 2016; 25% increase in gas collection rate since January 2016.
2016-03-28 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · evidence · routine
This is a routine Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the Arbor Hills Remediation Area covering February 2016. It documents daily measurements of treated effluent parameters including flow, suspended solids, nutrients, metals, and water quality indicators at the final effluent monitoring location. All reported values appear within typical operational ranges with no flagged exceedances noted.
Key data point: Effluent temperatures ranged from 34.9°F to 41.4°F during reporting days in February 2016; no permit violation or exceedance indicated.
2016-03-28 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · evidence · routine
This is a February 2016 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the Arbor Hills Remediation Area (Permit MI0045713 v4.0) documenting routine water-quality monitoring of treated effluent. The report shows measurements of flow, suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, nutrients, metals, temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, and vinyl chloride across multiple sampling events. All reported values appear to be within permit limits.
Key data point: No permit violations or exceedances noted in February 2016 DMR data; all parameters remained within permitted thresholds.
2016-03-23 · procedural · routine
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality issued Permit to Install 179-13 to BFI Waste Services of North America, LLC on March 24, 2014, authorizing installation and operation of two enclosed flares (2,600 CFM and 4,600 CFM) for controlling excess landfill gas at the Arbor Hills Landfill (SRN N2688). The permit sets emission limits for NMOC, NOx, CO, SO2, HCl, and VOC, and requires continuous temperature monitoring, periodic performance testing, and semi-annual reporting of exceedances.
Key data point: No specific measured readings provided; document establishes permitted emission limits and operational standards for enclosed flares, including requirement for continuous temperature monitoring with ±1% accuracy or ±0.5°C minimum.
2016-03-23 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · routine
Air Quality Specialist, Inc. conducted a pollutant emissions test on the Zink enclosed flare exhaust stack at Arbor Hills Landfill on March 23, 2016, measuring NMOC, NOx, CO, SO2, HCl, and VOC concentrations to verify compliance with Michigan permit PTI No. 179-13 and federal regulations. All measured pollutant emission rates met their respective permitted limits, with notably low concentrations across all parameters.
Key data point: NMOC exhaust concentration 1.1 ppm (limit 20.0 ppm); NOx 2.15 lb/hr (limit 20.0 lb/hr); CO 0.08 lb/hr (limit 15.6 lb/hr); SO2 3.95 lb/hr (limit 14.0 lb/hr); HCl 0.16 lb/hr (limit 6.0 lb/hr); VOC 0.14 lb/hr (limit 7.1 lb/hr) — all compliant on March 23, 2016.
2016-03-23 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine
EGLE Air Quality Division staff observed a scheduled performance test of the enclosed flare (EUENCLOSEDFLARE#1) at Arbor Hills Landfill on March 23, 2016. The test was required by the ROP and PTI No. 179-13, with EUENCLOSEDFLARE#2 decommissioned prior to testing. Testing had not yet commenced at the time of the inspector's departure due to probe setup issues.
Key data point: Thermocouple readings at 9:30 AM: 1822F (probe 1), 1767F (probe 2), 1620F (probe 3); permitted set-point temperature range 1550–1625°F for EUENCLOSEDFLARE#1.
2016-03-15 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · urgent
MDEQ issued a Violation Notice on March 15, 2016 citing Arbor Hills Landfill for Rule 433(1) violations due to ongoing odor nuisance detected off-site. Despite a corrective action plan submitted in February 2016, odors persisted through early March with close to 150 community complaints received. MDEQ required Republic Services to conduct well evaluations, daily surface monitoring, and perimeter air monitoring for hydrogen sulfide, methane, and VOCs.
Key data point: 150+ odor complaints from nearby residential areas; odors detected off-site on 8 separate inspection dates (Feb 16–Mar 8, 2016) in violation of Rule 433(1) (gases must not create nuisance at property boundary).
2016-03-07 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable
EGLE conducted a complaint/compliance inspection on March 7, 2016 in response to significant residential odor complaints since early January 2016 at Arbor Hills Landfill. Republic Services and Advanced Disposal Services described ongoing gas well expansion and corrective actions across multiple cells, with plans to add 17 new wells in Cell 4 and additional wells in Cells 1, 2, and 5 to improve gas collection efficiency. AQD observed distinct odors near Cell 5 Well 262 and the east end of Cell 4, and stressed the need for more frequent surface monitoring and expedited construction improvements.
Key data point: Gas flow to gas plant measured at 6,800 cfm (lower than operator's earlier estimate of 8,400–9,000 cfm and below the facility's goal of 7,500+ cfm); distinct, strong odor observed on north end of Cell 5 near Well 262, March 7, 2016.
2016-02-19 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
This is a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the Arbor Hills Remediation Area covering January 2016, filed by Advanced Disposal Services under NPDES permit MI0045713 v4.0. The report documents permitted limits and monitoring requirements for various water-quality parameters including suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, ammonia nitrogen, phosphorus, metals (arsenic, mercury, nickel, selenium), temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, and vinyl chloride. All data fields in the actual measurements section are redacted or marked with asterisks, so no actual readings are reported.
Key data point: No specific measured readings are disclosed; the document contains only permit requirement limits and monitoring schedules, not actual January 2016 analytical results.
2016-02-19 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
This is a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the Arbor Hills Remediation Area covering January 2016, filed by Advanced Disposal Services under NPDES Permit MI0045713. The report indicates "No Discharge" for the monitoring period and includes parameter tables for flow, suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, ammonia nitrogen, phosphorus, metals (arsenic, mercury, nickel, selenium), temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, and vinyl chloride at the final effluent monitoring location.
Key data point: No specific measured readings provided; document states "No Discharge: Y" for all parameter sets during 01/01/2016–01/31/2016.
2016-02-16 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable
An EGLE Air Quality Division inspection on 2/16/2016 found Arbor Hills Landfill in non-compliance status. The facility experienced a spike in odor complaints (38 in January, 91 in February 2016) attributed to excess landfill gas emissions. US EPA became involved in February 2016 and issued 114 Information requests; Fortistar's failed SO2 testing and off-site odor non-compliance were documented.
Key data point: 91 odor complaints received in February 2016 and 38 in January 2016; facility non-compliance status determined; excess landfill gas emissions identified as cause; Fortistar failed SO2 testing.
2016-02-16 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable
This Full Compliance Evaluation (FCE) report covers Arbor Hills Landfill's air quality compliance for the period 2/16/2015–2/16/2016. The document primarily details an intensive investigation into widespread odor complaints that began in early January 2016, involving multiple odor evaluations, an unannounced EPA Region 5 inspection, and coordination with federal and state monitoring teams. Semi-annual and annual ROP (Renewable Operating Permit) certifications are also reviewed, with most compliance items marked acceptable despite some deviations related to well-field exceedances, control-system downtime, and a prior CO emissions violation.
Key data point: Distinct and definite landfill gas odor detected on 6 Mile Road near landfill NW corner on multiple dates (01/06/2016, 01/29/2016, 02/05/2016, 02/12/2016, 02/14/2016); ongoing complaint investigation spanning 01/04/2016–02/16/2016.
2016-02-16 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable
On February 16, 2016, the US EPA Region V conducted an unannounced compliance inspection of Arbor Hills Landfill accompanied by Michigan AQD and OWMRP staff. The inspection focused on ongoing odor complaints from nearby residential areas, particularly in Cell 4 (newly constructed in 2014), and included geospatial air monitoring for methane and hydrogen sulfide in downwind and residential areas. AQD and EPA staff detected landfill gas odors at multiple locations on and off-site, though no Rule 901 violation had been formally verified at the time of inspection.
Key data point: Cell 4 (waste accepted May 2014, ~2 years old at inspection) identified as primary LFG odor source; 11 of 15 newly installed wells were online; ongoing odor complaints from east, northeast, and southeast residential subdivisions; no FLIR-detected gas leaks observed.
2016-02-15 · procedural · routine
Advanced Disposal and Republic Services responded to a February 2, 2016 violation notice for off-site odor and nuisance conditions at Arbor Hills West. The companies attributed odors to Cell 4 waste overlaying older cells with incomplete gas collection infrastructure, and outlined a remediation plan including replacement of 9 wells in December 2015, installation of 20 replacement and 6 new extraction wells beginning February 5, 2016, deployment of a 2,000 SCFM flare by March 31, 2016, and weekly surface scans during construction.
Key data point: Violation Notice issued February 2, 2016 for Rule 433(1)(c) off-site odor and nuisance conditions; primary source identified as north end of Cell 4, with odors migrating from older waste in Cells 1, 2, and 5 through incomplete gas collection areas.
2016-02-02 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable
On January 28, 2016, the Michigan DEQ conducted an inspection of Arbor Hills West Expanded Sanitary Landfill and issued a violation notice for odor emissions detected offsite at sufficient frequency and intensity to violate Part 115, Rule 433(1) of Michigan's solid waste rules. The operator was directed to submit a compliance response and action plan by February 15, 2016, addressing the cause and corrective measures for the gas odor condition.
Key data point: Odors detected offsite at sufficient frequency and intensity in violation of Part 115, Rule 433(1) — property boundary nuisance violation, January 28, 2016 inspection.
2016-01-20 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
GFL submitted a Schedule of Compliance form on January 20, 2016 indicating that no discharge occurred from the holding ponds during December 2015, and therefore sampling for additional monitoring requirements was not performed as specified in the permit.
Key data point: No discharge from holding ponds in December 2015; sampling for additional monitoring requirements not performed.
2016-01-20 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
This is a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for Arbor Hills Remediation Area for December 2015, covering water-quality parameters including suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, ammonia nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, mercury, nickel, selenium, temperature, pH, and dissolved oxygen. The report shows permit requirements and monitoring frequencies but contains no actual measured values—all data cells are blank or marked with asterisks. This is a procedural filing certifying compliance monitoring under NPDES permit MI0045713 v4.0.
Key data point: No actual measured discharge data reported; document shows permit requirement structure only (e.g., TSS limit 30 mg/L monthly average, 45 mg/L daily maximum).
2016-01-20 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · evidence · routine
This is a December 2015 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for Arbor Hills Remediation Area under NPDES Permit MI0045713. The report shows water-quality parameters for the final effluent at the facility during the month, filed on 2016-01-20. The document indicates 'No Discharge: Y' for all monitoring sets, meaning no reportable discharge occurred during the period.
Key data point: No discharge reported for December 2015; document contains no specific quantitative readings—only permit limit columns and date rows with no data entries visible.
2016-01-09 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
Advanced Disposal Services submitted their 2015 Annual Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) review report for the Arbor Hills Landfill on January 9, 2016. The submission confirms that facility information, site mapping, exposure documentation, spill records, employee training, maintenance records, comprehensive inspections, and corrective actions are all current and compliant with permit requirements.
Key data point: No specific factual readings or violations reported; this is a compliance certification checklist with all items marked 'Yes'.
2015-12-07 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
This is a November 2015 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the Arbor Hills Remediation Area submitted under NPDES permit MI0045713. The report documents wastewater monitoring parameters including suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, ammonia nitrogen, phosphorus, heavy metals (arsenic, mercury, nickel, selenium), and vinyl chloride, with permit limits specified for each parameter. All reported data fields are redacted (marked with asterisks), so no actual measured values are disclosed in this submission.
Key data point: No measured data disclosed; all sample measurement fields are redacted with asterisks.
2015-12-07 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
This is a routine Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the Arbor Hills Remediation Area covering November 2015. The report documents daily monitoring of effluent parameters including flow, suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, ammonia nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, mercury, nickel, selenium, temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, and vinyl chloride. The document indicates "No Discharge: Y" for all monitoring sets, meaning there was no effluent discharge during the reporting period.
Key data point: No quantitative discharge data provided; document shows 'No Discharge: Y' for all parameters during 11/1/2015–11/30/2015, with monitoring limits established but no actual readings recorded.
2015-11-12 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable
MDEQ issued a Violation Notice on November 6, 2015, citing Arbor Hills Energy LLC for exceeding sulfur dioxide (SO₂) emission limits on two turbines and associated ductburners at the facility (SRN N2688). The company contested the violation in a November 10 response, arguing that fuel gas analysis is more accurate than the Method 6C test data MDEQ used to calculate the exceedance, and that Michigan DEQ had previously accepted fuel analysis for compliance demonstration.
Key data point: EUTURBINE1-S3 exceeded SO₂ limit of 12.5 TPY as of June 2015; EUTURBINE3-S3 exceeded SO₂ limit of 12.5 TPY as of April 2015; EUDUCTBURNER1-S3 exceeded SO₂ limit of 1.5 TPY as of March 2015; EUDUCTBURNER3-S3 exceeded SO₂ limit of 1.5 TPY as of April 2015 (per Method 6C test data from March 10–11, 2015).
2015-11-10 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
This is a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the Arbor Hills Remediation Area covering October 1-31, 2015, filed by Advanced Disposal Services under permit MI0045713 v4.0. The report lists monitoring parameters for final effluent at the facility, including flow, suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, ammonia nitrogen, phosphorus, metals (arsenic, mercury, nickel, selenium), pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, and vinyl chloride. The document indicates "No Discharge: Y" for all monitoring sets, meaning no discharge occurred during the reporting period.
Key data point: No discharge reported for October 2015; document structure shows monitored parameters (temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, metals, vinyl chloride) and their permitted limits, but no specific measured values are populated in the provided excerpt.