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St. Francis Auto Wreckers

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St. Francis, WI - EPA Region V
POLREP #9 - Continuation of Removal Action
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On-Scene Coordinator - Stavros Emmanouil/Craig Thomas 1/29/2009
Time-Critical - Removal Action Pollution Report (POLREP) #9
Start Date: 10/20/2008
Pollution Report (POLREP) #9
Site Description
See initial PolRep

Current Activities
Continued the on-site treatment of contaminated soils by using quick lime, in order to reduce the TCLP levels of lead.  Approximately 160 cubic yards of materials were treated (approximately 890 total cubic yards).

Continued the air monitoring of both the perimeter and the work area.

Collected one composite sample from the treated soils and one composite sample from pre-treated stockpiled soils for analysis by an outside lab. Analytical test results indicated that the soil treatment was successful.

Continued the excavation of areas of concern.  Approximately 400 cubic yards of contaminated soils (2025 total cubic yards), 40 drums (291 total drums) and 2 paint cans (48 total paint cans) were removed.



Planned Removal Actions
Remove and Sample Drums & Containers

Sample soil stockpiles & generate waste profiles

Perform Hazard Categorization

Overpack/Repack Drums & Impacted Soils

Excavate/Treat Impacted Soils, as necessary

Transport/Dispose Drums & Impacted Soils

Backfill & Grade Excavated Areas

Restore Site, as necessary


Next Steps
Transportation and disposal of treated soils.

Continue the excavationof contaminated soils and buried drums.

Continue the air monitoring and sampling activities.

Continue the treatment of the mixed PCB waste.


Key Issues
Secure funding for the continuation and completion of the project.

 
Disposition Of Wastes


Waste Stream Quantity Manifest # Disposal Facility
PCB Contaminated Soils 1180 Tons Wayne Disposal; Belleville, MI