Environmental Compliance
The solid waste industry is heavily regulated by multiple agencies. Waste Management is committed to meeting and or exceeding all regulatory requirements. Each facility is maintained carefully with a goal to meet or exceed federal, state and local regulations. Fairless Landfill is required to maintain and satisfy a number of environmental permits.
Environmental Monitoring Program
In accordance with the PADEP permit, Fairless Landfill monitors groundwater, surface water and the air at the facility.
- Groundwater monitoring is completed quarterly through a network of perimeter monitoring wells
- Landfill gas is monitored in accordance with the Title V permit
- Leachate is collected and treated at the Fairless WWTP and is monitored daily
- Stormwater is sampled and analyzed annually
Fairless Landfill continues to operate in 100% compliance with all regulations.
Pennsylvania State Department of Environmental Protection Oversight
A PADEP staff person is assigned to the Fairless Landfill to ensure that all operations and construction activities are conducted in accordance with environmental regulations. Duties include the following:
- Observation of the construction and operation at the landfill to ensure that it is in accordance with the Solid Waste Permit, approved engineering plans and reports and applicable regulations
- Visual inspection of the incoming waste as needed
- Providing guidance to the landfill personnel on operational procedures that work successfully at other landfills
- Monitoring the site on a daily basis