EPA v. Toa Baja Municipal Solid Waste Landfill

Case summary

This represents a parallel order - associated injunctive relief recorded in related action - reference case #02-2008-7301. The Unilateral Administrative Order requires Land Authority of Puerto Rico to participate and cooperate with the parties of case #02-2008-7301. Based on EPA inspections findings of improper design and operation, location within karst topography, adjacent to a residential community, and uncontrolled stormwater, landfill gas, and leachate releases, EPA determined that the Toa Baja MSWLF Facility may present an imminent and substantial endangerment to human heath and the environment. Respondent Puerto Rico Land Authority as past owner of the Toa Baja MSWLF Facility has in the past contributed to the handling and disposal of solid waste at the Facility. EPA orders the landfill to be capped and closed, including a gas collection and control system (GCCS), with post-closure care of at least 30 years.

Defendants (1)

• Land Authority Of Puerto RicoNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• TOA BAJA LANDFILL

  PR-865 AT RTE 22 CANDELARIA, TOA BAJA, PR, 00951

  Registry ID: 110043806646

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3008H — Interim Status Corrective Action Order
• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste
• CAA 111 — New Source Performance Standards
• RCRA 7003 — Imminent Order: Solid or Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Toa Baja Municipal Solid Waste Landfillentered 2008-09-29

  Primary law: RCRA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2008-09-29Final Order Issued
• 2008-09-29Enforcement Action Closed
• 2008-10-06Enforcement Action Data Entered