Mendocino County Grand Jury • 2012-2013

A Landfill That Refused to Die May 1, 2013

Published: May 01, 2013 5 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 6 findings

F1
The City of Ukiah ceased accepting refuse in September 2001 and is twelve years out of compliance. By not adhering to the March 13, 2012 directive from CalRecycle, the city is exposing itself to penalties of an undetermined amount and potential litigation.
Related Recommendations (2)
R2
The City of Ukiah meet the requirements of the regulatory agencies and develop an acceptable Final Closure Plan including engineering, plans and permits, (F1, F3-
R3
The City of Ukiah develops and submits an acceptable Post-Closure Plan. (F1-F6) 4
F2
After twelve years, the City of Ukiah and the Regulatory Agencies have not yet determined the appropriate type of cap for the Ukiah landfill.
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R1
The City of Ukiah obtain resolution regarding which cap will be used, (F2 )
R3
The City of Ukiah develops and submits an acceptable Post-Closure Plan. (F1-F6) 4
F3
The city staff has no plan, no schedule, and shows no motivation to close the landfill.
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R2
The City of Ukiah meet the requirements of the regulatory agencies and develop an acceptable Final Closure Plan including engineering, plans and permits, (F1, F3-
R3
The City of Ukiah develops and submits an acceptable Post-Closure Plan. (F1-F6) 4
F4
A final closure plan and post closure plan are required by the LEA, CalRecycle and the Water Board.
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R3
The City of Ukiah develops and submits an acceptable Post-Closure Plan. (F1-F6) 4
F5
The City of Ukiah continues to set money aside for closure and post-closure costs, until there is a final closure plan, their estimates are arbitrary. The city has a reserve of $5,081,411; however, the exact cost is unknown.
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R3
The City of Ukiah develops and submits an acceptable Post-Closure Plan. (F1-F6) 4
F6
The longer this construction project is delayed, the greater the costs will be. The closure costs are subject to changes in the regulatory process which were not contemplated in the original Closure Plan. (Closure Reserve Fund 664).
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R3
The City of Ukiah develops and submits an acceptable Post-Closure Plan. (F1-F6) 4