Agency of Natural Resources

Department of Environmental Conservation
Waste Management & Prevention Division
1 National Life Drive, Davis 1
Montpelier, VT 05620-33704

NOTICE OF ALLEGED VIOLATION (“NOAV”)
10 V.S.A. § 8006(b)

Alleged Violator (Respondent):

Chittenden Solid Waste District
CERTIFIED MAIL#
Sarah Reeves, General Manager
7015 3010 0001 4961 0435
1021 Redmond Rd
Williston VT 05495
You are hereby put on notice that the Agency of Natural Resources believes that you are in violation of the
Vermont Statutes, Regulations, and Permits noted below:
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Vermont Solid Waste Management Rules §6-302(d) - Disposal outside a certified facility
Vermont Solid Waste Management Rules §6-1208 (a) – Failure to accurately report on the destination of waste.

Description of Alleged Violations:
On 4/3/18, Agency staff observed fill areas containing thousands of cubic yards of discarded crushed glass at two locations on
Redmond Road owned by Chittenden Solid Waste District (adjacent to the closed landfill and the compost facility). District
staff stated that the glass was non-marketable recycled glass from the MRF (materials recovery facility) owned by the District
and located at 357 Avenue C in Williston. Review of Department records found that no approvals have been issued for the
storage or disposal of glass at these locations. Review of quarterly reports submitted by the District found that the destination
for the glass has been incorrectly reported as “local projects”.
Compliance Directives:
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Immediately cease the storage or disposal of glass outside of certified facilities and provide accurate quarterly reports.
Within 14 days of receipt of this notice, submit all records related to the material, including dates of delivery, volume,
gradation analyses, and percent deleterious content analyses.
Within 120 days of receipt of this notice, either:
a. Remove all glass from the two locations to a certified recycling or disposal facility(ies) permitted to accept the material.
Disposal at any location requires prior written approval of the Secretary in accordance with Condition #11 of the
MRF certification (SWF ID#CH954); or
b. Obtain solid waste certification for the disposal area and comply with all conditions of the certification. If a
certification is not issued, removal (per 3a) is required.
If the material is removed as described in 3a above, notify the Agency upon the start and the completion of the cleanup,
and allow Agency staff to inspect the site.
If the material is removed as described in 3a above, within 14 days of delivery of the glass, submit tipping receipts from
the receiving facility(ies) to the Agency.

In response to the alleged violation(s), the Agency may issue a Civil Complaint pursuant to 10 V.S.A. Section 8019 which would
assess a penalty. The Agency may also issue an Administrative Order pursuant to 10 V.S.A. Section 8008 which would require
full compliance with all applicable statutes, rules, and/or permits; assess penalties; and if necessary, require corrective/restorative
action and any other measures deemed appropriate. Prompt correction of the alleged violation(s) may lessen the possibility or
severity of any enforcement action taken by the Agency. We request a written response within 14 days of receipt of this NOAV,
which sets forth the reasons for the existence of the alleged violation and your intentions with respect to prompt correction.
If you have any questions about this notice, call Barb Schwendtner, Solid Waste Compliance Chief, at 802-249-5904.
This NOAV was served on the above-designated Respondent by certified mail.
Dated: April 12, 2018

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Cathy Jamieson Solid Waste Program Manager
Waste Management & Prevention Division