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� � Minnesota Pollution Control Agency "'� Site Remediation many old dumps still generate landfill gas that can migrate . Record a notarized affidavit with a detailed into enclosed buildings too close to a dump and build up description of the dump with the county recorder to explosive and possibly toxic levels. of deeds.This document should include a legal description of the boundaries of the filled area,the • Close or limit access to the site and prohibit refuse size of the filled area in acres,the depth of fill and disposal.This can be accomplished by blocking �ything that is known about the types of waste access roads with a gate, fencing or earth berms.This buried.The affidavit should also reference any will discourage future dumping as well as reduce potential risk to the public in terms of contact with investigation reports. contaminated soils or physical hazards on site. • Contact your county solid waste officer or the Signage, such as"no trespassing", and "no dumping" MPCA for additional guidance in implementing may also help in discouraging unwanted activity at a these Best Management Practices. At the MPCA, site. contact John Curry,(651)296-9435 or toll-free/TDD • Remove dangerous physical hazards and surface (g00) 657-3864. Also, seek guidance if you plan to debris.Reduce the chance of injury by removing conduct any excavation or change the slope and water scrap metal,barrels or other containers (full or empty), �off at the dump. asbestos-containing materials and appliances from the site. Proposed Development or Land-Use • Ensure that whenever workers are at the dump site Change at or Near Old Dump Sites they use personal protective equipment If the dump is near developed land or may undergo appropriate to the activity that they are development in the future, the developer should contact undertaking. Particular caution should be taken,as local zoning authorities and the MPCA and retain the workers may be exposed to hazardous substances, expertise of an environmental consultant. Assistance from contaminated soil or unexpected chemical and the MPCA Voluntary Investigation and Cleanup(VIC) � physical hazards. Program is available to dump owners or operators who • The entire surface of the dump should be covered �'ish to receive project oversight and formal liability with clean fill that supports vegetation. In areas of assurances from the MPCA for site closure or the dump that have not been previously covered,or redevelopment. show bare soil,add two feet of clean fill. Local and To leam more about the VIC Program and investigation county public works departments may be good and cleanup of dumps, see VIC Guidance Document#19: resources for finding appropriate sources of cover Approach to Investigating and Remediating Abandoned material. Cover soil will minimize surface contact Dumps, at http://www.pca.state.mn.us/cleanup/vic.html or with possible hazardous materials in the dump and contact Jerry Stahnke of the VIC program at(651)297- reduce surface water seepage into the dump materials 1459 for more information. and groundwater. The soil must be able to support vegetation. Old Dumps with Agricultural Chemical • Vegetate the surface soil. Vegetation reduces runoff Containers and erosion,provides habitat, and improves the appearance of the property. Seed mixtures for For information on dumps that may contain large vegetating sites are commonly available from local quantities of pesticide containers,contact the Minnesota nurseries or agricultural outlets. Using native prairie Department of Agriculture(MDA)at(651)297-4981. grass mixtures or certain Minnesota Deparhnent of To learn more about MDA's Empty Pesticide Container Transportation mixtures(such as seed mix#5)can Collection and Recvclin�Program,contact Steve Poncin also improve site aesthetics. at�651)296-5136. Best Management Practices for Minnesota's Old Dumps Page 2