Superfund: former paper mill on Kalamazoo River; Plainwell, Michigan

Summary
Complex two-phase Superfund project required removal of 120,000 cubic yards of compacted sediment containing PCBs. Clearing, excavation, transportation to landfill and restoration of riverbank. Special actions: diversion of river current, and construction of coffer dam. Click to view full PDF

Keywords: CERCLA; clearing & grubbing; coffer dam construction; contaminated sediment, soil & groundwater remediation; decontamination services; earth moving & site development; emergency pumping, dewatering & bypassing; environmental contracting; environmental remediation; equipment decontamination & removal; erosion control; government work: DEQ / DEP; government work: EPA; hazardous waste transportation & disposal; on site water treatment & maintenance; PCB removal; road construction; sediment remediation; sheet piling & shoring; site restoration; site services: fugitive dust, emissions, street maintenance, snow removal; superfund site; transportation; waste disposal; waste management; water or shoreline work; water treatment

 

Superfund: former paper mill on Kalamazoo River; Plainwell, Michigan

Summary
Continued excavation of PCB-contaminated soils form north and south banks upstream from dam site. Excavation of approximately 4,000 yards of river to a depth of one foot removing 8,000 yards of contaminated soil. Special actions: construction of a bridge to remove an island; excavation in a swampy wetland area. Click to view full PDF

Keywords: bridge installation; bypass pumping; CERCLA; clearing & grubbing; contaminated sediment, soil & groundwater remediation; decontamination services; earth moving & site development; environmental contracting; environmental remediation; equipment decontamination & removal; erosion control; government work: DEQ / DEP; government work: EPA; groundwater treatment system installation & operation; hazardous waste transportation & disposal; non-hazardous waste transportation & disposal; on site water treatment & maintenance; PCB removal; pugmill operations; road construction; sediment remediation; sheet piling & shoring; site restoration; site services: fugitive dust, emissions, street maintenance, snow removal; soil stabilization; superfund site; transportation; waste disposal; waste management; water or shoreline work; water treatment; wetland construction

 

 

Former paper mill; Kalamazoo, Michigan

Summary
Extension of a municipal walkway along steep riverbank of the Kalamazoo River. Clearing; installation of turbidity curtains; soil stabilization; demolition of old walls and pilings; excavation of underground vaults; re-sloping. Click to view full PDF

Keywords: abandoned site cleanup & restoration; asbestos abatement; clearing & grubbing; decontamination services; demolition services; earth moving & site development; environmental contracting; environmental remediation; equipment decontamination & removal; erosion control; hydro-excavation; road construction; sheet piling & shoring; site restoration; subsurface piping removal; transportation; waste management; water or shoreline work

 

 

Former MGP; Noblesville, Indiana

Summary
Excavation and removal of contaminated soil resulting from former MGP operations. Special actions: developing excavation tactics to facilitate work within confines of 25 residential properties; working under close scrutiny of residential property owners. Click to view full PDF

Keywords: bridge installation; clearing & grubbing; contaminated sediment, soil & groundwater remediation; decontamination services; earth moving & site development; environmental contracting; environmental remediation; equipment decontamination & removal; erosion control; government work: DEQ / DEP; PCB removal; residential area; road construction; sediment remediation; site restoration; transportation; waste management; water or shoreline work

 

Former paper mill; Milford, New Jersey

Summary
Engineering survey indicated wide range of contaminants including PCBs. heavy metals, VOCs and other substances in more than 1700 drums buried at mill disposal site. First phase required test pitting followed by excavation of drums. Special actions: design of economical disposal strategies for managing multiple contaminants; excavation within proximity to Delaware River. Click to view full PDF

Keywords: clearing & grubbing; cold weather & frozen ground operations; contaminated sediment, soil & groundwater remediation; decontamination services; drum removal; earth moving & site development; environmental contracting; environmental remediation; equipment decontamination & removal; erosion control; hazardous waste transportation & disposal; level B operations; non-hazardous waste transportation & disposal; PCB removal; RCRA removal; remediation system installation, operations & maintenance; site restoration; transportation; TSCA compliance; VOC volatile organic compound removal; waste management; waste neutralization and re-packaging

 

 

Refinery; Martinez, California

Summary
Decades of accumulated waste in drainage canals required excavation of sludge up to 14 feet in depth followed by disposal. Special actions: unknown underwater hazards including utilities; strict California air regulations required use of Terra’s patented Sed-Vac® technology to suppress odor and prevent canal walls from collapsing. Click to view full PDF

Keywords: contaminated sediment & submerged oil removal; contaminated sediment, soil & groundwater remediation; decontamination services; environmental contracting; environmental remediation; equipment decontamination & removal; hazardous waste transportation & disposal; industrial services; odor control; on site water treatment & maintenance; RCRA removal; safe exposure of "unknown" utilities; sediment remediation; Sed-Vac®; SVE soil vapor extraction; thermal oxidation; transportation; vacuum services; VOC volatile organic compound removal; waste management; water or shoreline work; water treatment

 

 

Former MGP; Marshall, Michigan

Summary
Excavation; installation of sheet piling to funnel 800,000 gallons of groundwater to carbon treatment cells; reconstruction of storm sewer outfall. Special actions: removal of hardened coal tar pocket using water blasting technology combined with patented Sed-Vac® technology to minimize turbidity. Click to view full PDF

Keywords: bridge installation; bypass pumping; clearing & grubbing; coffer dam construction; contaminated sediment, soil & groundwater remediation; earth moving & site development; environmental contracting; environmental remediation; erosion control; FRAC tank services; french drain installation; government work: DEQ / DEP; groundwater treatment system installation & operation; hydroblasting; industrial services; MGP site; non-hazardous waste transportation & disposal; remediation system installation, operations & maintenance; residential area; road construction; sediment remediation; Sed-Vac®; sheet piling & shoring; site restoration; site services: fugitive dust, emissions, street maintenance, snow removal; transportation; unique solution / special action; waste management; water & sewer line repair; water or shoreline work

Former paper manufacturer; Lake Placid, Florida

Summary
Excavation and segregation of contaminated soil stabilized with Portland cement, then returned to excavated area. Special actions: Installation of Jersey wall to prevent possible erosion caused by vibrations from nearby rail. Click to view full PDF

Keywords: contaminated sediment, soil & groundwater remediation; decontamination services; earth moving & site development; environmental contracting; environmental remediation; erosion control; ex situ treatment; government work: DEQ / DEP; industrial services; jersey wall construction; site restoration; soil stabilization; unique solution / special action; vacuum services; waste management

Utility; Aberdeen, South Dakota

Summary
Excavation and transportation of approximately 2,000 feet of river to depths up to 5 feet removing 12,000 tons of contaminated sediment caused by runoff from former refinery operations. Special actions: set-up of storm-water bypass and onsite water treatment; tight schedule. Click to view full PDF

Keywords: bypass pumping; clearing & grubbing; contaminated sediment & submerged oil removal; contaminated sediment, soil & groundwater remediation; decontamination services; earth moving & site development; environmental contracting; environmental remediation; equipment decontamination & removal; erosion control; FRAC tank services; government work: DEQ / DEP; groundwater treatment system installation & operation; MGP site; non-hazardous waste transportation & disposal; on site water treatment & maintenance; RCRA removal; remediation system installation, operations & maintenance; road construction; sediment remediation; sheet piling & shoring; site restoration; soil stabilization; waste disposal; waste management; water or shoreline work; water treatment

Former paper mill; Kalamazoo, Michigan

Summary
Extensive, complex project in proximity to river requiring demolition of mill and related structures; excavation and transporting of 21,000 cubic yards of residuals; excavation of sludge refuse area including drum removal; asbestos abatement; decommissioning of motors, light bulbs and mercury switches. Special actions: creation of wetland area. Click to view full PDF

Keywords: 24-hour environmental response; asbestos abatement; building decommissioning & demolition; CERCLA; clearing & grubbing; contaminated sediment, soil & groundwater remediation; decontamination services; demolition services; drum removal; earth moving & site development; environmental contracting; environmental remediation; equipment decontamination & removal; erosion control; hazardous waste transportation & disposal; level B operations; light & ballast removal; non-hazardous waste transportation & disposal; on site water treatment & maintenance; PCB removal; pipe & sewer line point repair; plant decontamination & decommissioning; RCRA removal; road construction; sediment remediation; site restoration; transportation; TSCA compliance; waste disposal; waste management; waste neutralization and re-packaging; water & sewer line repair; water or shoreline work; water treatment; wetland construction