DUST MANAGEMENT PLAN...GP PLANNING LTD DUST MANAGEMENT PLAN J006-05 Dust Management Plan / RK 5 09/05/17 3.1.3 Once the dust is in the air it is termed suspended particulate and carried

DUST MANAGEMENT PLAN

Mr Christian Smith DipTP MRTPI MCMI Miss Maureen Darrie MRTPI

GP Planning Ltd Registered in England Number 6019666

Registered Office Mill House, Long Lane, East Haddon, Northamptonshire, NN6 8DU

INERT WASTE RECYCLING CENTRE

UNIT 6, TWEED ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, NN5 5AJ

J C RECYCLING LIMITED

MAY 2017

V5

DUST MANAGEMENT PLAN GP PLANNING LTD

J006-05 Dust Management Plan / RK 1

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CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................. 2

2 THE SITE – CONTEXT AND OPERATIONS ........................................................................ 2

2.1 Site Context ................................................................................................................................. 2

2.2 Activities on Site .......................................................................................................................... 2

2.3 Waste Types................................................................................................................................ 2

2.4 Environmental Permitting Requirements ...................................................................................... 3

2.5 Complaints .................................................................................................................................. 4

3 DUST – GENERATION AND MITIGATION ........................................................................ 4

3.1 Dust generation ........................................................................................................................... 4

3.2 Dust mitigation methods during normal site operation ................................................................ 5

3.3 Monitoring of dust mitigation methods ........................................................................................ 5

3.4 Triggers for abnormal operational conditions .............................................................................. 5

3.5 Additional mitigation and monitoring measures during abnormal operational conditions ............. 5

APPENDIX 1: Complaints Form ........................................................................................... 10

APPENDIX 2: Meteorological Data procedure and report form .......................................... 12



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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1.1 This Dust Management Plan has been prepared to provide dust abatement techniques for normal and abnormal site operations for an inert waste recycling facility at Unit 6, Tweed Road, Northampton, NN5 5AJ.

1.1.2 An application for to vary a bespoke waste operation environmental permit has been submitted in XXXXX and this Dust Management Plan has been prepared to accompany it.

1.1.3 The objective of this Dust Management Plan is to prevent the migration of dust and particulates beyond the site permit boundary, to control dust within the site to reduce associated potential health risks and the likelihood of off-site migration and ensure the necessary actions are implemented and recorded as required.

2 THE SITE – CONTEXT AND OPERATIONS

2.1 Site Context

2.1.1 The site is approximately 0.5 hectare in size and according to the Environment Agency records is located within an area of flood risk and is a flood defended area. A flood risk assessment has been undertaken by JPP Consulting dated XXX and is included within the accompanying documents for an application for a bespoke waste operation permit.

2.1.2 The site is bordered on the north and east by other waste and industrial operations. To the south and west the land is restored land formerly an excavated gravel pit. The site is approximately 50m from Storton Pits locally designated nature reserve.

2.1.3 The attached plan reference XXX shows the location of activities in relation to receptors of the site within 250m. The site layout plan reference XXX shows where wastes are stored and treated within the boundary of the site.

2.2 Activities on Site

2.2.1 The activities on the site consist of the acceptance of inert waste from the construction and demolition industry to sort, screen, crush, wash, and the resale of suitable material. Waste will enter the site in bulk loads in accordance with the Management Plan.

2.2.2 Crushing of aggregate is undertaken daily as required to crush stockpiled hardcore that will then go for sale.

2.2.3 The inert recycling operations will be carried out under the WRAP protocol for the production of recycled aggregates, which will ensure that a good quality saleable product is produced.

2.2.4 The annual throughput at the site is currently 50,000 tonnes per year, and is proposed to be 100,000 tonnes. Up to 20,000 tonnes of is stored at the site at any one time. Heights of stockpiles will be no higher than 6 metres.

2.3 Waste Types



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2.3.1 The relevant waste codes of the waste accepted at the site are the same as would be permitted by the standard rules permit. They are as follows: 17 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTES (INCLUDING EXCAVATED SOIL FROM CONTAMINATED SITES) 17 01 01 Concrete

17 01 02 Bricks 17 01 03 tiles and ceramics

17 01 07 mixtures of concrete, bricks, tiles and ceramics other than those mentioned in 17 01 06

17 02 02 Glass 17 03 02 bituminous mixtures other than those mentioned in 17 03 01

17 05 04 soil and stones other than those mentioned in 17 05 03 17 05 08 track ballast other than those mentioned in 17 05 07

20 MUNICIPAL WASTES (HOUSEHOLD WASTE AND SIMILAR COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL WASTES) INCLUDING SEPARATELY COLLECTED FRACTIONS 20 02 02 soil and stones

2.4 Environmental Permitting Requirements

2.4.1 The site has planning permission granted by Northamptonshire County Council on 11 June 2012. This permission authorises a waste transfer station and materials recycling facility (part retrospective) at Unit 6, Tweed Road, Northampton, NN5 5AJ.

2.4.2 There is currently a planning application being determined by Northamptonshire County Council which was submitted March 2017 by GP Planning on behalf of JC Recycling. The application seeks to gain planning permission for the extension of the site and the installation of a washing plant

2.4.3 As required by the Environmental Permit, the site will be operated by a technically competent person who is required to maintain compliance with a relevant competence scheme. To accompany an application for a variation of a bespoke environmental permit an Environmental Risk Assessment and Management Plan have also been submitted to the Environment Agency. These documents identify potential risks, pathways and receptors of activities undertaken at the site and the mitigation measures to put in place during normal site operation and additional measures during periods of abnormal site operations.

2.4.4 The Environmental Risk Assessment identifies the main source of risk to the environment is dust from the site activities including waste reception; screening; crushing; and stockpiling during spells of dry weather and carried off site in windy conditions. The addition of the wash plant will reduce the likelihood of dust due to much of the material being handled wet. Section 5.1 of the Management Plan requires, during dry spells, the yard and waste stockpiles to be sprayed with water until damp to prevent dust becoming airborne.

2.4.5 There may be abnormal operational circumstances that may require additional monitoring and additional dust mitigation methods. Triggers for abnormal conditions could be due to: Inclement weather conditions



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Areas of concern identified in routine checks

Dust complaints received Failure of equipment Accidents

2.5 Complaints

2.5.1 All neighbouring sites have been visited by the site operator and given business cards with a contact name and number for the business and asked to call the site if they experience any problems with the facility.

2.5.2 If a complainant telephones or comes to the site they are asked to complete a Complaints Form (from appendix 1) to ensure a thorough investigation can be made. If the complainant is on the telephone a form will be completed on their behalf whilst on the telephone.

2.5.3 Any incidents resulting in complaints during non-operational hours should be made via the emergency contact number as detailed on the site identification board at the site entrance. As mentioned in 2.1.4 above neighbouring sites have contact details for the site operator which includes a mobile number.

2.5.4 Any complaints received in writing will be investigated by and responded to by the Site Manager within 5 working days of receipt.

2.5.5 The investigation will include recalling information from the site diary with regard to routine site inspections, details of abnormal working conditions and measures taken, breakdown of machinery, accidents, incidents and non-conformances, to determine if there were any activities being undertaken on site that could have caused a dust nuisance to the complainant.

2.5.6 Receipt of a complaint will trigger abnormal conditions which will require additional dust mitigation methods.

2.5.7 If the complaint is received at the time of the dust problem from another trigger situation, for example high winds, the complainant will be informed of the measures being taken to address the complaint and the outcome of the investigation.

2.5.8 A record of the complaint, investigation and response will be recorded and filed and made available to the Environment Agency for inspection.

3 DUST – GENERATION AND MITIGATION

3.1 Dust generation

3.1.1 Dust is generated by processes on the site and released to the air when dry and scattered beyond the site boundary by the wind.

3.1.2 Dust generation can be from: the tipping of waste from a lorry or skip during the waste reception process; vehicle movements around the site; uncovered stockpiles and vehicles containing loose and dusty waste; crushing and screening the waste and moving stockpiled material.



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3.1.3 Once the dust is in the air it is termed suspended particulate and carried by the wind

(pathway).

3.2 Dust mitigation methods during normal site operation

3.2.1 Dust prevention measures are required to keep the potential levels of dust to a minimum to prevent dust becoming airborne and migrating from the site boundary. During normal operations the generation of dust is prevented by the measures identified in section 5.1 of the Management Plan.

The most important control measure is the yard and waste stockpiles are sprayed with water, until the area is damp, from the hose reel attached to the mains or secondary water storage, to prevent dust becoming airborne during dry weather;

The crusher used for the waste processing is fitted with a dust suppression system which includes a double hose and is used during normal site operation;

The site layout locates particulate emitting activities at a greater distance and downwind from sensitive receptors;

Vehicle movements on site are controlled by a site speed limit of 10mph; Incoming and outgoing vehicle loads are sheeted;

Dust suppression netting, 6m in heigh. Yard area is swept to avoid a build up of dusts.

3.3 Monitoring of dust mitigation methods

3.3.1 The effectiveness of normal site operation dust mitigation measures is monitored by the site manager:

on-going routine visual site checks to ensure dust from waste inert material do not, or have the potential to, migrate from the boundary of the site;

record of actions taken in the site diary.

3.4 Triggers for abnormal operational conditions

3.4.1 On occasions, circumstances may trigger the requirement for additional prevention and suppression measures and additional monitoring. Triggers can include:

Areas of concern identified in routine checks (e.g. high stock pile of dry, fine material) Dust complaints received (e.g. from neighbours or site inspectors) Failure of equipment (e.g. meaning stockpiles will increase) Accidents (e.g. a spilt load of dry, dusty waste)

3.5 Additional mitigation and monitoring measures during abnormal operational conditions

3.5.1 In the event the site is operating under abnormal conditions, additional mitigation measures are employed. Measures may include:

limits on the quantities of wastes received; changes to the way the waste is received; minimising drop heights for waste; sheeting stockpiles of loose, dry material; minimise height at which waste is handled;



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installation of a wheel wash or hosing down the vehicles as they enter the site.

3.5.2 Monitoring throughout the duration of the abnormal period increases. This includes:

more routine visual monitoring (hourly monitoring; constant visual inspection dependant on trigger);

reviewing short term weather forecasts and wind direction;

raising of a wind sock or flag on site to determine the prevalent wind direction; investigation and reporting methods in response to a complaint.

3.5.3 The following trouble-shooting action plans in response to each identified trigger will be employed during occasions of abnormal conditions:



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Trigger Actions Info to record No triggers – normal site

operations

Normal operations mitigation measures

Daily inspections.

Ensure site surfaces are free from build up of dry, loose material as much as possible.

Ensure all site surfaces are dampened down. Ensure dusty stock piles are dampened down.

Ensure stockpiles are not higher than a 6m

stockpile limit. Dust sreening fence to be used as a guide.

Ensure all vehicles entering and moving around the site are within the agreed speed

limit. Ensure all vehicles entering and leaving the

site are sheeted.

Record times of all site inspections

in the Site Diary.

Inclement weather conditions

Additional measures/Actions Ensure all normal operations mitigation

measures have been completed.

Ensure all vehicles entering the site are hosed down where necessary to ensure dust is not

brought into the site. Where incoming and outgoing loads are

particularly dusty these shall be hosed down before being unloaded or loaded.

Vehicles will be loaded or unloaded as close to

the ground as possible to avoid particulate matter becoming airborne.

As necessary or as and when required loading and unloading vehicles will not take place

during bouts of very strong winds.

Additional monitoring Increase routine site inspections hourly

depending on the severity of the wind and the

dryness of waste. Daily before waste activities commence review

and record weather reports for the area from the Meteorological Office website using the

local 5 day forecast. Daily before waste activities commence ensure

a wind sock or flag is in place on the site to

easily identify the prevelant wind direction to ensure activities that have the potential to

generate dust that has the potential to migrate from the boundary of the site are not

going to take place.

Record times of all site inspections in the Site Diary.

Record times of all site inspections

in the Site Diary.

Record relevant meteorological data using the form in Appendix 2



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Problems identified in routine site checks i.e.

build up of dust on site surface, stockpiles

becoming dry and may be

dusty

Additional measures/Actions Ensure all normal operations mitigation

measures have been completed. Ensure build of up dusts on site surfaces are

swept/vacuumed.

Ensure stockpiles are dampened down.

Additional monitoring Increase number of routine site checks to

hourly or continuous.

Record all actions in the site diary.

Record times of all site checks in

site diary.

Dust complaints received Additional measures/Action

Ensure all normal operations mitigation measures have been completed.

Ensure complaint form is completed.

Check site diary for evidence of abnormal operating conditions for the date and time of

the complaint. If complaint relates to current operations

on site ensure all measures/actions in

the ‘inclement weather conditions’ section are completed and recorded in

the site diary. Complete the investigation section of the

complaint form. Complete the notification form in the

environmental permit and send to the

Environment Agency within 24 hours of the complaint being notified.

Additional monitoring

Increase routine site inspections up to hourly

or continuously depending on the severity of the wind and the dryness of waste.

Daily before waste activities commence review and record weather reports for the area from

the Meteorological Office website using the local 5 day forecast.

Daily before waste activities commence ensure

a wind sock or flag is in place on the site to easily identify wind direction to ensure

activities that have the potential to generate dust that has the potential to migrate from

the boundary of the site are not going to take

place.

Appendix 1 – Complaint form

Record actions taken in the site

diary.

Environment Agency notification

form to EA site inspector and general ‘enquiries’ email address

within 24 hours.

Record times of all site inspections in the Site Diary.

Record relevant meteorological

data using the form in Appendix 2.

Failure of equipment e.g.

breakdown of loader meaning stockpiles

increase.

Additional measures/actions

Ensure all normal operations mitigation measures have been completed.

Ensure stock piles do not exceed 6m.

Record breakdown of equipment and machinery in site diary.

Arrange to have equipment/machinery repaired and record in site diary.

If necessary temporarily limit the amount of

incoming waste.

Record breakdown and date of repair in site diary.

Ensure measures taken are

recorded in site diary.



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Additional monitoring

Increase routine site inspections up to hourly depending on the severity of the wind and the

dryness of waste.

Record in site diary.

Accidents e.g. spilt loads/split bags

Additional measures/actions Ensure all normal operations mitigation

measures have been completed. Ensure spillage is recorded in site diary.

Ensure spillage is swept/vacuumed up

immediately. Ensure area is hosed down.

Record all actions taken in site diary. Complete EA notification form if appropriate.

Additional monitoring None required after immediate clean up.

Ensure spill and remedial action is recorded in site diary.

Depending on severity of the spill and potential to cause dust

migration from the site boundary, complete the Environment Agency

notification form in the

environmental permit and submit to the Environment Agency (site

inspector or national enquiries email address) within 24 hours.



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APPENDIX 1: Complaints Form

Complaint Report Form

Date of making complaint:

Name and address of complainant:

Telephone number of complainant:

Form completed by:

Nature of complaint *delete as necessary Noise / Vibration / Pests / Odour / Dust / Litter *

Date of complaint:

Time of complaint:

Location of where the complaint was detected, if not at above address:

Weather conditions on date of complaint (i.e., dry, rain, fog, snow):

Temperature on date of complaint (very warm, warm, mild, cold or degrees if known):

Wind strength on date of complaint (none, light, steady, strong, gusting):

Wind direction on date of complaint (eg from NE):

Complainant's description of complaint: e.g. o What does it smell like? o What does it sound like? o What pests? o Level of dust?

o Intensity (see below for odour):

o Duration (length of time):

o Constant or intermittent in this period:

o Does the complainant have any other comments about the complaint?

Are there any other complaints relating to the facility, or to that location? (either previously or relating to the same exposure):

Any other relevant information:

INVESTIGATION - TO BE COMPLETED BY PERMIT HOLDER

What was happening on site at the time the odour occurred? Check site diary regarding routine site inspections, details of



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abnormal working procedures, breakdown of machinery, accidents, incidents and non-conformances.

What remedial measures have been undertaken to alleviate the complaint? Check site diary regarding actions taken to remediate the abnormal working conditions.

Are mitigation procedures for abnormal operating conditions still in place?: For how long will abnormal mitigation procedures be in use?:

Has the complaint been resolved?

Date of investigation: Investigation undertaken by:

Actions taken: Ensure investigation undertaken within 5 days of receipt Send copy of investigation to complainant EA notification completed?

Form completed by:

Date Signed

Intensity 0 No odour 3 Distinct odour 5 Very strong odour 1 Very faint odour 4 Strong odour 6 Extremely strong odour 2 Faint odour



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APPENDIX 2: Meteorological Data procedure and report form

In the event of predicted inclement weather conditions for example during expected long dry spells or periods of high winds or gusts the weather forecasts will be obtained in order to plan the site operations for a few days in advance. During periods of inclement weather conditions the Site Manager will be responsible for obtaining a local 5 day forecast from the www.metoffice.gov.uk website using the post code for the site, NN5 5AJ.

During periods of inclement weather conditions, which will trigger abnormal operating conditions, relevant data will be recorded from the Meteorological Office website in the format of the table as below:

Date Weather Temperature oC

Wind speed /

direction mph

Notes

23 Oct 2013

Cloudy 10 15 / from SW Normal operating conditons

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/



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Meteorological records will be retained for a minimum of 2 years and will be made available to the Environment Agency upon request.

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