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Third-Party Inspection Report – 310 CMR 19.018(8)
Operation & Maintenance
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Instructions
Use this form to record and report the results of a Third-Party Operation and Maintenance
Inspection conducted pursuant to 310 CMR 19.018. Be sure to obtain the most recent version
of this form. All applicable sections of the submitted form must be completed to be accepted by
MassDEP.
Pursuant to 310 CMR 19.018(8)(a), the third-party inspector and facility owner/operator must sign
this Third-Party Inspection Report form and submit the completed report to the appropriate
MassDEP regional office and one copy of each completed report to the board of health of the
municipality in which the facility is located.
In the event that this inspection report contains a recommendation for corrective action(s), the
owner/operator shall also submit the information required by 310 CMR 19.018(8)(c)2.
Forms and instructions are available online:
http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/massdep/recycle/approvals/solid-waste-applications-and-forms.html#8
Note: This form does not identify all of the requirements applicable to each solid waste
management facility; other requirements and/or policies may apply to the operation, maintenance
and monitoring for each facility.
MassDEP Use Only
Rec’d Date:
FMF #:
RO #:
Reviewer:
Comments:
I. Facility Information
Facility Type (check one):
Transfer Station/Handling Facility C&D Waste Processor or C&D Waste Transfer Station Municipal Waste Combustor
Active Landfill Closed Landfill Other:Co-Compost Facility, MSW and Bio-solids
Specify
Facility:
Nantucket Transfer Station
Facility Name
Nantucket
City/Town
MA
State
02554
ZIP Code
(508) 228-4283
Telephone Number
457936
Regulated Object Account Number FMF Number
Operator:
Waste Options Nantucket, LLC
Operator Name (Doing Business As/Company Name)
(508) 228-4283
Telephone Number
nathanwidell@comcast.net
Email Address
188 Madaket Road
Mailing Address
Nantucket
City/Town
MA
State
02554
ZIP Code
Permittee:
Waste Options Nantucket, LLC / Town of Nantucket
Permittee Name (Entity Identified on Facility Permit)
188 Madaket Road
Mailing Address
Nantucket
City/Town
MA
State
02554
ZIP Code
Responsible Official for the Facility:
Nathan Widell, General Manager
Responsible Official Name (Individual)
nathanwidell@comcast.net
Responsible Official Email Address
Waste Options Nantucket, LLC
Responsible Official Company Name
(508) 228-4283
Responsible Official Telephone Number
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II. Third-Party Inspector
Michael Quatromoni
Third-Party Inspector Name
SITEC Environmental, Inc.
Company Name
SW48-0000077
MassDEP Third-Party Inspector Identification Number
06/30/2019
MassDEP Third-Party Inspector Expiration Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
(781) 319-0100
Telephone Number
mquatromoni@sitecenv.com
Email Address
769 Plain Street, Unit C
Mailing Address
Marshfield
City/Town
MA
State
02050
ZIP Code
Construction and Demolition Waste (C&D Waste) Processing Facility or C&D Waste Transfer Station Only:
Identify the qualified individual that conducted the observation of incoming waste loads and collection of samples of suspect asbestos-
containing materials during the inspection [pursuant to 310 CMR 19.018(6)(f)]. If the entire inspection was conducted by the third-party
inspector listed above, then check the box and enter only the Asbestos Inspector Certification Number.
III. Inspection Details
A. FREQUENCY
Indicate the scheduled inspection frequency for this facility as required by 310 CMR 19.018(6)(b), or a more frequent schedule set forth
in the Facility Permit/Other Approval:
Bi-Monthly Quarterly Semi-Annual Annual Biennial
Other (include permit/approval type and date of issuance):
B. DATE, TIME & PERSONNEL
Inspection Date (MM/DD/YYYY):4/16/2019
Inspection Start Time:12:45 AM PM
Facility Representatives in Attendance During Inspection: J.P. Caron II, Facility Manager
C. CONDITIONS
Air Temperature:Approximately 53 degrees F.Wind Direction (direction from which the wind is blowing):
Weather:Clear Partly Cloudy Cloudy N W N N E
Dry Rain Snow W W ind E
Wind Speed:Calm Breeze Moderate Strong SW S SE
Same as above.Provide Asbestos Certification Number ►MA Dept. of Labor Standards Asbestos Inspector Certification Number
Asbestos Inspector Name Company Name
Telephone Number Email Address
Mailing Address
City/Town State ZIP Code
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IV. Pre-Inspection Preparation
A. FACILITY-SPECIFIC O&M REQUIREMENTS
During each third-party inspection, the third-party inspector shall examine and evaluate the facility’s solid waste activities, equipment,
operations, practices, procedures, and records relevant to the type of third-party inspection being conducted in order to determine the
facility’s compliance with all applicable requirements as set forth in 310 CMR 19.018(6)(a)1.
Therefore, pursuant to 310 CMR 19.018(6)(a)1, prior to conducting a third-party facility operation and maintenance
inspection, the third-party inspector shall, without limitation, complete all of the following:
Review and become familiar with the regulations set forth at 310 CMR 19.000 –Massachusetts Solid Waste Regulations.
Identify, review and become familiar with all solid waste permits, plans, approvals, and orders (or other enforcement documents
issued to the facility by the Department), and the solid waste requirements applicable to the operation and maintenance of the
facility.
Relevant requirements may include, without limitation, specific practices and procedures for the operation, maintenance and
monitoring of the facility, waste acceptance/storage limits, and other requirements related to the facility’s solid waste activities.
Without limitation, these facility-specific requirements may be contained in the Facility Permit, Authorization to Construct,
Authorization to Operate, Operation and Maintenance Plan, Closure/Post-Closure Plans and Approvals, Facility Modification
Approvals, Beneficial Use Determinations, Administrative Consent Orders, and other determinations, authorizations or
enforcement actions issued by the Department.
I,Michael Quatromoni, have identified, reviewed and understand all of the aforementioned requirements
that are applicable to this facility and the following are my observations and recommendations related to
the facility-specific requirements.
►MQ
Inspector Initials
B. SOLID WASTE PERMITS, PLANS, APPROVALS & ORDERS
List all relevant solid waste permits, plans, approvals, orders or other enforcement actions issued to the facility by the Department that
contain specific practices, procedures and other requirements still in effect for the operation, maintenance and monitoring or
closure/post-closure of the facility. Where applicable, provide the plan or issue date for each item. For enforcement actions, include
the document number, effective date, and status of implementation by the facility.
Discussion:
1.Authorization to Operate a Large Handling Facilty (ATO)
MSW/Biosolids Co-Composting Facility
Date: Nobember 21, 2005
2.Approval of Suitability - Land Application of Sludge
Type I Approval (Renewal)
Date: September 30, 2010
3.Waste Ban Compliance Plan
Nantucket Co-Composting Facility, Nantucket Landfill
Date: April, 2015
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V. Performance Standards
Examine and evaluate the facility’s solid waste activities, equipment, operations, practices, procedures and records relevant to the type
of solid waste facility.
Using the tables below, identify all areas evaluated by the inspector during the inspection by checking the box in the first column.
Describe all deviations noted during the inspection in the third column. Provide recommendations for corrective action to return to
compliance with the applicable performance standard in the fourth column.
Facility Type Performance Standards
Transfer Station/Handling Facility
(Including C&D Facility)
Complete Section A.
If C&D Handling/ Processing Facility, then also complete Section B.
Municipal Waste Combustor Complete Section A.
Active Landfill Complete Sections C. and F.
If active ash landfill, then also complete Section D.
Closed Landfill Complete Sections E. and F.
A. TRANSFER STATION, HANDLING FACILITY, OR MUNICIPAL WASTE COMBUSTOR (INCLUDING C&D FACILITY)
Evaluated Performance Standard Deviation(s)
Comments/Observations and
Recommended Corrective
Action(s)
19.205(1)
Storm Water Controls.N one O perationconductedinside
building.Facilityhasstiewide
controls.
19.205(2)
Equipment.N one Suitable for operation.
19.205(3)
Weighing Facilities.N one S caleinuse.N ew scaleinstallation
inprogress.
19.207(1)
General.Discuss in Section VI.Discuss in Section VI.
19.207(2)
Supervision of Operation.N one Operations manager on-site daily.
19.207(3)
Access to Facilities.N one Restricted with fencing and gates at
the site perimeter.
19.207(4)
Security.None Facility fully secured.
19.207(5)
Posting of Handling Facility.N one S ignspostedatentrance.
19.207(6)
Unloading of Refuse.N one S upervisedinsidebuildingby
operationspersonnel.
19.207(7)
Special Wastes.N one Bio-solidsacceptedfrom T own
W W T P forco-composting.
19.207(8)
Banned/Restricted Wastes.N one In accordance to Waste Ban Plan.
19.207(9)
Hazardous Waste.N one None accepted or observed.
19.207(10)
Household Hazardous Waste
and Waste Oil Collections.
N one Town of Nantucket periodically hosts
household hazardous waste and waste
oil collection days.
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Evaluated Performance Standard Deviation(s)
Comments/Observations and
Recommended Corrective
Action(s)
19.207(11)
Bulky Waste.N one M aterialnotaccepted.
19.207(12)
Liquid Wastes.N one Liquids not accepted.
19.207(13)
Bird Hazards.N one O perationsconductedwithinthe
building.Few birdspresent.
19.207(14)
Dust Control.N one No dust propagation.
19.207(15)
Vector Control.N one N ovectorsobserved.Baitboxes
inuse.
19.207(16)
Control of Wind-blown Litter.N one Alloperationsaredoneinthe
building.N oblownlitterobserved.
19.207(17)
Staffing.N one S taffingadequateforoperations.
19.207(18)
Employee Facilities.N one Availableon-site.
19.207(19)
Accident Prevention/Safety.N one S afetyprogram inplace.
19.207(20)
Fire Protection.N one Fire suppression within building.
19.207(21)
Recycling Operations.N one Availableon-siteM R F.
19.207(22)
Records for Operational and
Plan Execution.
N one Maintained at office trailer.
19.207(23)
Screening and/or Fencing.N one There is chain link fencing at the site
perimeter and gates at all site entry
points.
19.207(24)
Open Burning.N one O penburningisnotallowed.
19.207(25)
Inspections.None Inspections to be done Bi-monthly
19.207(26)
End-of-Life Mercury-added
Products.
N one N oneobserved.
B. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (C&D) WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY OR C&D WASTE TRANSFER STATION
Evaluated Performance Standard Deviation(s)
Comments/Observations and
Recommended Corrective
Action(s)
19.206(1)
Enclosed Operations.N one All operations are conducted inside
building.
19.206(2)
Storage.N one.There is no material storage.
19.206(3)N one N otapplicable.
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Evaluated Performance Standard Deviation(s)
Comments/Observations and
Recommended Corrective
Action(s)
Contact Water.
Suspect Asbestos-Containing
Material (ACM) Inspection and
Management Protocol.
N one None observed in MSW
Sample collection of suspect
ACM from incoming loads.Discuss sample results:
► Attach analytical reports.
Not applicable.
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C. ACTIVE LANDFILL
Evaluated Performance Standard Deviation(s)Comments/Observations and
Recommended Corrective Action(s)
19.130(1)
General.Discuss in Section VI.Discuss in Section VI.
19.130(2)
Operator Supervision.
19.130(3)
Special Wastes.
19.130(4)
Banned/Restricted Wastes.
19.130(5)
Hazardous Waste.
19.130(6)
Bulky Wastes.
19.130(7)
Liquid Wastes.
19.130(8)
Solid Waste Handling.
19.130(9)
Bird Hazards.
19.130(10)
Equipment and Shelter.
19.130(11)
Staffing.
19.130(12)
Employee Facilities.
19.130(13)
Accident Prevention/Safety.
19.130(14)
Spreading and Compacting of
Solid Waste.
19.130(15)
Cover Material.
19.130(16)
Vector, Dust and Odor Control.
19.130(17)
Litter Control.
19.130(18)
Top Slope and Side Slopes.
19.130(19)
Storm Water Drainage.
19.130(20)
Erosion Control.
19.130(21)
Boundary/Elevation Markers.
19.130(22)
Access Roads.
19.130(23)
Security.
19.130(24)
Posting of the Landfill.
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Evaluated Performance Standard Deviation(s)Comments/Observations and
Recommended Corrective Action(s)
19.130(25)
Open Burning.
19.130(26)
Fire Protection and Control.
19.130(27)
Convenience and Recycling
Drop-off Areas at Landfills.
19.130(28)
Waste Oil Collections at
Landfills.
19.130(29)
Household Hazardous Waste
Collections at Landfills.
19.130(30)
Leachate Collection,
Treatment and Disposal.
19.130(31)
Phase Completion of the
Landfill.
19.130(32)
Disruption of Landfilled Areas.
19.130(33)
Construction of Buildings.
19.130(34)
Records for Operational and
Plan Execution.
19.130(35)
Inspections.
19.130(36)
Re-circulation of Leachate.
19.130(37) End-of-Life
Mercury-added Products.
D. ASH LANDFILL
Evaluated Performance Standard Deviation(s)Comments/Observations and
Recommended Corrective Action(s)
19.131(1)
General.Discuss in Section VI.Discuss in Section VI.
19.131(2)
Fugitive Emissions.
19.131(3)
Ash Moisture Content.
19.131(4)
Spreading/Compacting of Ash.
19.131(5)
Vehicle Washdown /
Wheelwash / Other Measures.
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E. CLOSED LANDFILL
Evaluated Performance Standard Deviation(s)Comments/Observations and
Recommended Corrective Action(s)
19.016
Post-closure Use.
19.142(1)
General.Discuss in Section VI.Discuss in Section VI.
19.142(2)
Post-closure Period.
19.142(3)
Post-closure Period Waiver.
19.142(4)
Post-closure Period Extension.
19.142(5)
Post-closure Requirements.
19.142(6)
Inspection Requirements.
19.142(7)
Additional Measures.
19.142(8)
Termination of the Post-
Closure Period.
19.143(1)
Applicability.
19.143(2)
Submission of Post-closure
Use Plans.
19.143(3)
Criteria for Approval of Post-
closure Use.
19.143(4)
Post-closure Construction.
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F. ADDITIONAL LANDFILL REQUIREMENTS
Evaluated Performance Standard Comments/Observations and
Recommended Corrective Action(s)
19.132
Environmental Monitoring Requirements.
Is the monitoring of surface water, ground water, landfill
gas and any other media as determined by the
Department, including without limitation, soil and
sediment, being conducted on the schedule established in
the permit or as otherwise required by the Department?
YES NO
Are the analytical results of the environmental monitoring
submitted to the Department within 60 days after the date
of sample collection or as otherwise specified by the
Department?
YES NO
19.133
Maintenance of Environmental Control and Monitoring
Systems.
Are the facility operations conducted in a manner which
protects all environmental control systems as approved in
the Operation and Maintenance plan and monitoring
systems as approved in the Operation and Maintenance
plan or permit?
YES NO
Is regular maintenance of all landfill environmental control
systems performed as approved in the Operation and
Maintenance plan or permit?
YES NO
Has the Department been notified of the existence and
extent of damaged or destroyed environmental control
systems, monitoring devices, or surface water sampling
location markers in accordance with 310 CMR
19.133(1)(c) and/or 19.133(1)(e)?
N/A (if no damage to report)YES NO
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F.ADDITIONAL LANDFILL REQUIREMENTS – Continued
Evaluated Performance Standard Comments/Observations and
Recommended Corrective Action(s)
19.121(4)
Landfill Gas Recovery Operation and Maintenance
Requirements.
Is condensate generation kept to a minimum and
condensate recirculation, if proposed, performed in
accordance with the permit?
YES NO
Are the sampling and analysis of condensate conducted
on the schedule established in the permit or as otherwise
required by the Department?
YES NO
Are the analytical results of condensate monitoring
reported to the Department as established in the permit or
as otherwise required by the Department?
YES NO
Is an annual report on the operation of the landfill gas
recovery facility submitted to the Department as specified
in the permit?
YES NO
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VI. Inspection Observations
A. FACILITY CONDITION AND OPERATIONS
Examine and evaluate the facility condition and operations as observed during the inspection, including the following:
Describe any evidence of the following conditions observed at the time of the inspection:
Unpermitted discharges to air, water, land or other natural resources of the Commonwealth; and
Dust, odors, litter, and/or other nuisance conditions.
Document and discuss all deviations from any specific requirements for the facility that are not addressed in the previous section
(Section V.–Performance Standards), including without limitation, the requirements set forth in the facility’s operation and
maintenance plan, orders or other enforcement documents, and other solid waste permits, approvals, and authorizations issued to
the facility by MassDEP.
List the types and estimated quantities of all waste and materials stored at the facility at the time of the inspection.
Provide a narrative that describes the overall status of the general condition, operation and performance of the facility as
observed at the time of the inspection.
Attach photographs taken during the inspection that depict the general condition and operation of the facility. At a minimum, include
photographs, as applicable, of the waste unloading (tipping) area, waste storage areas, recyclable material storage and, for transfer
stations, the waste reloading activity.
Discussion: Photographs are included of the tipping floor area within the building.
B. RECORD REVIEW
Examine and evaluate the facility’s record-keeping. Without limitation, document the status of the facility’s compliance with, and any
deviations from, the record-keeping required by 310 MCR 19.000; the facility’s operation and maintenance plan; orders or other
enforcement documents issued to the facility; and other solid waste permits, approvals, determinations and authorizations issued to the
facility by the Department, including the following:
Discuss the evaluation of the Facility’s “daily log” such as, daily tonnage records.
List and discuss any special incidents that have occurred since the previous inspection such as exceedances of the facility’s
permitted waste acceptance limits, nature and outcome of complaints reported to the facility operator (including the identity of the
complainant, if known), fires, emergencies, or other disruptions to the routine operation of the facility.
Discussion:
Waste Options Nantucket, LLC maintains accurate records at the office of the Facility Manager. All incoming loads of material are
weighed upon arrival and daily tonnages are recorded. There were no exceedances to the approved daily tonnage limit of 100
tons per day. There were no known complaints received at the facility and there were no occurrences of fire or other
emergency.
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VII. Summary and Recommendations
Pursuant to 310 CMR 19.018(6)(a)4., where a third-party inspector observes that the operation or maintenance of the facility deviates
from the aforementioned applicable requirements, he or she shall document all such deviations and recommend corrective actions for
the facility to take to return to compliance.
A. INSPECTION RESULTS
Based on the examinations and evaluations conducted in Sections V. and VI., please summarize the inspection results by checking one
of the following determinations:
No deviations from the applicable performance standards or additional requirements listed at 310 CMR 19.018(6)
were identified during this inspection.
If no deviations were identified during the inspection, check this box and proceed to Section VII.B.
Deviations from the applicable performance standards or additional requirements listed at 310 CMR 19.018(6) were
identified during this inspection and are discussed further in this report.
If deviations were identified during the inspection, check this box and ensure that each deviation and the recommended
corrective actions are discussed in the applicable section(s) below.
B. STATUS OF PREVIOUS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION
If a previous inspection report identified deviations with recommendations for corrective action, please describe the action(s) taken
since the last inspection to return the facility to compliance with the applicable requirements.
Discussion: N/A
C. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION
Based on the results of this inspection, please list all deviations noted during the inspection and provide recommendations for corrective
action to return to compliance with the applicable requirement.
Recommendations: None
D. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Comments: N/A
VIII. Additional Information Checklist
Attach the following additional information, as applicable, to complete the inspection report.*
Attach photographs taken during the inspection that depict the general condition and operation of the facility, as required in
Section VI.A.
For C&D Waste facilities only, attach the analytical results, as required in Section V.B.
*Note: Pursuant to 310 CMR 19.018(8), MassDEP may request additional information.
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