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New Mexico Recycling and Solid Waste Conference:

Integrating Solutions

Septage Dewatering Facility

Estancia Valley Solid Waste Authority Joseph Ellis

Gordon Environmental, Inc. Charles W. Fiedler, P.E., LEED AP

Senior Project Director

Mr. Joseph Ellis

� Manager of the Estancia Valley Solid Waste Authority since 2004

� NMED Certifications ◦  Landfill Operator ◦ Transfer Station Operator ◦ Recycling Facility Operator ◦ Compost Facility Operator

� Past-President, NM Recycling Coalition �  State of NM Solid Waste Management

Plan Task Force Member

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Septage Disposal Issue

Site Location Map

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Site Plan

General Operations

� Recordkeeping � Waste Screening and Inspection �  Septage Lagoon Management � Control of litter, vectors, odors � Waste Diversion/Recycling � Contingency Plan � Transportation � Green Waste/Septage Composting

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EV Septage Daily Operating Log

EV Septage Daily Operating Log

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EV Septage Daily Operating Log

Operations

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Operations

Composting

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Mushrooms

Photo Credit: Stamets, P. 2005. Mycelium Running, How Mushrooms Can Help Save the World. New York, Random House, Inc.

Mushrooms

Photo Credit: Stamets, P. 2005. Mycelium Running, How Mushrooms Can Help Save the World. New York, Random House, Inc.

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Mr. Charles W. Fiedler, P.E., LEED AP

�  BSCE Texas A&M University (Civil) � MSCE Texas A&M University (Environmental) � Over 36 years as specialist in solid waste

facility design and permitting �  Registered P.E. in New Mexico & Texas �  Engineer-of-Record for over 20 Solid Waste

Facilities across the southwestern US, including transfer stations, material recovery facilities, special waste facilities, and landfills

�  LEED AP

Cover Sheet and Drawing Index

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Grading Plan

Grading

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Liner Details

Liner

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Liquids Collection

Liquids Collection

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Liquids Collection Riser

Liquids Collection System

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Composite Liner Systems are subject to rigorous Construction Quality Control

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