EPA v. Municipality of Arroyo - Arroyo Municipal Solid Waste Landfill

Case summary

EPA entered into an RCRA Administrative Order on Consent (Order) with the Municipality regarding the operation and closure of its solid waste landfill in Arroyo, Puerto Rico. The Order includes a determination by the EPA Regional Administrator that, based on receipt of evidence and information, the past and present handling and disposal of solid wastes at the Facility may present an imminent and substantial endangerment to health and the environment and that issuance of this Order is necessary to protect public health and the environment. Among other requirements, the Order mandates: i) immediate and ongoing operational requirements such as the placement of daily cover, reduction of fugitive dust, ensuring adequate security to restrict unauthorized access, and inspecting incoming loads to ensure that prohibited waste streams (i.e., hazardous waste, liquid waste and recyclable materials) are not disposed of in the Landfill; ii) the implementation of an EPA approved plan to remediate (safely grade) the existing steep slopes; iii) the implementation of a comprehensive Municipality wide recycling and composting program which will have the effect of reducing the amount of waste being disposed of in the Landfill.

Defendants (1)

• Municipality of ArroyoNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ARROYO MUNICIPAL LANDFILL

  CARR 755 KM1.0 BARRIO ANCONES, ARROYO, PR, 00714

  Registry ID: 110024438492

Statutes cited

• RCRA 7003 — Imminent Order: Solid or Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Municipality of Arroyo - Arroyo Municipal Solid Waste Landfillentered 2016-09-19

  Primary law: RCRA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2016-09-19Enforcement Action Closed
• 2016-09-19Final Order Issued
• 2016-09-29Enforcement Action Data Entered