Proposed Regional Landfill Questions and Answers - Randolph ...
Proposed Regional Landfill Questions and Answers - Randolph ...
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What about trash blowing off the trucks on the way to the l<strong>and</strong>fill?<br />
The law requires that all trucks are covered. If trash (usually paper or plastic bags) does come off the truck,<br />
it will be cleaned up within two hours of being reported.<br />
Will a regional l<strong>and</strong>fill lower my property value if I live close to it?<br />
The l<strong>and</strong>fill is required to have a 300‐foot buffer zone around the entire area of almost 700 acres.<br />
Regarding the idea that l<strong>and</strong>fills have a negative effect upon adjoining property values, there are numerous<br />
examples of new upscale subdivisions, parks <strong>and</strong> other recreational facilities that have been built directly<br />
adjacent to modern day regional l<strong>and</strong>fills. Prime local examples can be found in Wake County <strong>and</strong> Sampson<br />
County. In fact, there is a new daycare center adjacent to the Sampson County regional l<strong>and</strong>fill.<br />
Will this regional l<strong>and</strong>fill cause more traffic?<br />
Yes, it will. The increase will be during regular business hours, normally 8AM‐5PM, Monday‐Friday. The<br />
trucks will, by contract, have to take specific routes that have the least impact upon citizens <strong>and</strong> follow<br />
strict speed limits <strong>and</strong> hours.<br />
What about all the dirt <strong>and</strong> mud that the trucks will bring onto the highways?<br />
The roads in the l<strong>and</strong>fill will be graded, graveled, <strong>and</strong> some will be paved. Special‐built washers will be<br />
available to remove excess dirt <strong>and</strong> mud from the tires <strong>and</strong> wheels of trucks.<br />
Will re‐cycling be a part of this l<strong>and</strong>fill also?<br />
Re‐cycling will play a large part in the operation. Re‐cycling only makes sense; it is profitable; <strong>and</strong> it means<br />
less trash is going into the l<strong>and</strong>fill’s cells.<br />
What about the methane gas produced by trash?<br />
The methane gas will be captured <strong>and</strong> used to run generators to produce electricity. Utility companies are<br />
required by law to purchase the power that is produced.<br />
I have seen l<strong>and</strong>fills that have large ponds of run‐off water called leachate. Surely these are an<br />
environmental problem?<br />
The proposed regional l<strong>and</strong>fill in R<strong>and</strong>olph County will not use ponds for leachate storage. Leachate will be<br />
drained <strong>and</strong> stored in above‐ground tanks <strong>and</strong> then, it will go to a city sewer system for treatment.<br />
Why does it cost so much to get the permit from the state?<br />
A modern day regional l<strong>and</strong>fill is not permitted until every regulation required by the NC Department of<br />
Environment <strong>and</strong> Natural Resources is met. The very strict laws <strong>and</strong> regulations require testing that can<br />
only be done by engineers <strong>and</strong> specialists. Each step in the process is monitored <strong>and</strong> reviewed by the<br />
state. Contracting the specialists to do the numerous tests is expensive. Fortunately, the County saved<br />
monies from the operation of the former l<strong>and</strong>fill; these funds, <strong>and</strong> not general fund tax dollars, are being<br />
used to pay for the studies required for the proposed new l<strong>and</strong>fill.<br />
As a citizen, when can I say what I think about this whole idea?<br />
After the County receives all the information needed to adequately answer our citizens’ questions, public<br />
information meetings for citizens will be held, beginning in the fall of this year. These will be announced<br />
beforeh<strong>and</strong>. Additionally, there will be several public hearings on the proposed regional l<strong>and</strong>fill that will be<br />
advertised well in advance. As always, at the beginning of every Board of County Commissioners’ meeting<br />
is a public comment period in which any citizen can speak.