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Economy Plating Inc. (Chicago)

All POLREP's for this site Economy Plating Inc. (Chicago)
Chicago, IL - EPA Region V
POLREP #8 - FINAL POLREP - Removal Action Complete 		Printer Friendly  |   PDF
 
On-Scene Coordinator - Ramon Mendoza, On-Scene Coordinator 5/13/2011
Time-Critical - Removal Action Pollution Report (POLREP) #8
Start Date: 8/31/2009 Completion Date: 5/9/2011
Pollution Report (POLREP) #8
Site Description
Economy Plating Inc. is a former plating shop which operated for approximately 70 years.  The site was discovered vacant and abandoned by the Chicago Department of the Environment (DOE) in January 2009. Markings on the drums/containers include chromic acid, hydrochloric acid, methyl acetate, and oxidizer. DOE ordered the owner/operator to clean up the site. However, the owner/operator was unable to pay for the cleanup. The site was referred to USEPA for cleanup in May 2009.

USEPA conducted a site assessment on June 5, 2009 and found evidence of break-ins and trespassers, as well as holes in the building where weather can enter the facility. Approximately 195 containers (open and closed, 5 gallons and greater), as well as 12 vats were found containing old chromic acid solutions, other acids, and unknown solids. Several containers were found to be leaking in the basement. Results received on June 12, 2009 indicated open containers of solids contained up to 350,000 mg/kg of total cyanide. An emergency removal action was conducted from June 13-17, 2009 which collected, packaged, and properly disposed two drums of the high level cyanide materials.  In addition, 18 leaking containers were repacked and a drum of nitric acid was repacked.  The building was re-secured and signs put up to discourage trespassing.  

An action memorandum for Time Critical Removal Action was signed on Aug. 4, 2009.  Field activities were initiated on Aug. 31, 2009, and were completed to the extent practicable on November 19, 2009.  The removal work completed during that time in the main plating shop and old plating shop areas included removal and cleaning of metal vats and the removal of solid and hazardous debris and sludge. Accessible windows and doors were boarded up and locked, and the parking lot was fenced to deter trespassers. During this period, the cleanup team made significant progress towards mitigating the threat to human health and the environment presented by the facility, including: 1) recovering, decontaminating, and recycling an additional 16.455 tons of scrap metal; 2) collecting and disposing of 25 cubic yards of hazardous waste; 3) shipping 128 drums of chromium contaminated hazardous waste offsite; 4) disposing of 26 drums of additional hazardous substances, which included cyanide, nitric acid, hydrochloric acid, sodium hydroxide, mercury, PCB light ballast, fluorescent lamps, and flammables; 5) removing 160 cubic yards of solid waste; and 6) sampling the site for additional environmental factors.  As a result of additional environmental sampling, the response team confirmed the presence of chromium contaminated soil beneath the main plating shop pit.  In addition, hexavalent chromium has seeped through the building and is now located on the building’s exterior walls.  Controls to block exposure pathways to surrounding residents have been installed including epoxy sealant, plywood boards, and metal fencing.  Signs have been posted to deter people from touching contaminated walls and to deter trespassers.  However, to eliminate the potential threat to human health and the environment presented by the building itself, removal of this contamination through demolition of the building and disposal of the material is necessary.

A second action memorandum was signed on June 18, 2010 requesting a ceiling increase and exemption from the 1 year statutory limit from the removal action.

In order to gain legal access to demolish the Site’s building and complete the removal action, USEPA worked several months to obtain an Federal Administrative Warrant which was signed on September 28, 2010.  

After acquiring asbestos abatement and demolition subcontractors (Robinette), EPA re-mobilized to the site on November 8, 2010.  Asbestos contractors removed asbestos containing material (window and door seals) from the building.  In addition, ERRS removed universal waste left in building, including mercury thermostats and freon from remaining white goods.

The building was demolished.  During demolition, contaminated surface water runoff was controlled using a vac truck.  Dust was controlled primarily using water from a nearby fire hydrant in coordination with the Chicago Fire Department.  During the Demolition period, the following hazardous substances were removed and properly disposed from the site: 250 tons hazardous soil, 462 tons hazardous debris, 150 cubic yards hazardous debris, 330 kg of PCBs, 45 cubic yards of asbestos containing material, and 1,955 gallons of hazardous liquid.  In addition, about 600 cubic yards of solid debris was removed and disposed from the Site.

Contaminated soil underlying the pit in the main plating shop and the basement below the old plating shop area was excavated to approximately 8 feet below the sidewalk level. Soil samples were field screened using the XRF instrument and submitted for laboratory analysis to confirm that the soil was non-hazardous and below the TACO tier 1 remediation objectives for commercial properties.  Clean demolition debris was used to backfill the excavation.  Clean backfill materials were also used to fill in the excavation.  

During demolition activities, ambient air monitoring was conducted daily for particulates.  In addition, air samples for asbestos and total metals including chromium, lead, and arsenic analyses were collected for 4 days in the work zone, upwind, and downwind when hazardous substances were most likely be released.  Results of the air monitoring and sampling indicated that all contaminants of concern were below NIOSH and OSHA criteria.  

Freezing temperatures onsite prevents the use of asphalt and concrete to replace about 20 feet of contaminated wall on the north side of the Site, small portion of the sidewalk and alley. OSC has decided to return to the Site in the Spring 2011 to complete the cleanup.

Current Activities
On February 4, 2011, U.S EPA and ERRS mobilized to the Site to repair the temporary fence which had been destroyed by the Blizzard and to clear out the sidewalks around the site.

• On April 25, 2011, U.S. EPA, WESTON START, and ERRS re-mobilized to the Site to remove the remaining contaminated wall, repair the concrete sidewalk along Winchester Street, and install permanent fencing around the perimeter of the Site.  The removal activities summarized below were conducted from April 25 through May 5, 2011.

• The remaining portion of the contaminated brick wall on the west side of the site and fill material along the wall was removed.  Approximately 15 yd3 of chromium solids (hazardous soil) were removed from the Site (Manifest No. 008261352JJK) and transported to Envirite, Inc. of Harvey, Illinois for stabilization and disposal.

• On April 26, 2011, U.S. EPA and WESTON START collected one confirmatory soil sample under the sidewalk of the gangway on the west side of the Site.  The soil sample was submitted for laboratory analysis of total metals and TCLP metals.  Analytical results indicated total metals concentrations below the TACO values.  The TCLP metals results were below the TCLP regulatory criteria.  

• A new concrete wall was installed along the gangway on the west side of the Site.

• The damaged concrete sidewalk along Winchester Avenue was removed and a new sidewalk was installed.

• Permanent security fencing was installed along the perimeter of the Site to restrict access to the Site.  The fencing was equipped with a gate along the alley (southwest) side of the Site that has been secured with a padlock.  

•  Fresh gravel was brought on to the Site to fill in any exposed soil and regrade the ground to ensure proper drainage.

On May 9, 2011, the U.S. EPA OSC conducted a final walk through of the Site to ensure completion of field work.

Next Steps
None.  Site work is complete.



Key Issues
None.
 
Disposition Of Wastes


Waste Stream Quantity Manifest # Disposal Facility
RQ, Waste Cyanides, Inorganic, Solid, n.o.s., (sodium cyanide), 6.1, UN1588, PGII (F008) 2 drum overpacks, 110 gallons 001344657FLE Envirite of Illinois, Harley, IL
Class A non-hazardous waste Empty containers 20 cubic yards 006038438JJK Countryside Landfill
Grayslake, IL
Class A non-hazardous waste Empty containers 30 cubic yards 006038462JJK Countryside Landfill
Grayslake, IL
Class A non-hazardous waste Empty containers 30 cubic yards 006038461JJK Countryside Landfill
Grayslake, IL
Class A non-hazardous waste Empty containers 30 Cubic yards 006038460JJK Countryside Landfill
Grayslake, IL
RQ, Hazardous Waste Solid n.o.s. (Chromium). 9, NA3077, D007 30 cubic yards 002500713FLE Envirite of Illinois
Harvey, IL
Chromium Waste Solids, D007 3 Drums 002500727FLE Envirite of Illinois
Harvey, IL
Chromic acid solution, D002,D004, D006, D007, D008, D010 21 Drums 002500727FLE Envirite of Illinois
Harvey, IL
Chromic acid Solution,D002, D004, D006, D007, D008, D010 18 Drums 002500728FLE Envirite of Illinois
Harvey, IL
Chromium Waste Solids, D007 12 Drums 002500728FLE Envirite of Illinois
Harvey, IL
Chromic acid Solution,D002, D004, D006, D007, D008, D010 27 Drums 002500729FLE Envirite of Illinois
Harvey, IL
Chromium Waste Solids, D007 14 Drums 002500729FLE Envirite of Illinois
Harvey, IL
Class A non-hazardous waste Empty containers 20 cubic yards 006038459JJK Countryside Landfill
Grayslake, IL
RQ,Waste Chromic acid solution, 23 Drums 002500730FLE Envirite of Illinois,  Harley, IL
RQ, Hazardous waste, solid, n.o.s.
(Chromium), (D007)		 2 Drums overpack 002500730FLE Envirite of Illinois,  Harley, IL
RQ, Hazardous waste, solid, n.o.s.
(Chromium), 9, NA3077, PG III (D007)		 16 Drums 002500730FLE Envirite of Illinois,  Harley, IL
RQ, Waste Nitric acid (other than red fuming with not more than 70% Nitric Acid), 8, UN2031, PG II 1 Drum Overpack 002828221FLE Envirite of Illinois,  Harley, IL
RQ, Waste Corrosive Liquid, Acidic,
Inorganic, n.o.s. (Hydrochloric, Sulfuric), 8,
UN3264, PG III (D002)		 1 Drum Overpack 002828221FLE Envirite of Illinois,  Harley, IL
RQ, Waste Corrosive Liquid, Basic, Inorganic,(Sodium Hydroxide), 8, UN3266, PG III (D002) 2 Drums overpack 002828221FLE Envirite of Illinois,  Harley, IL
RQ, Waste Chromic acid solution, 8,
UN1755, PG II (Chromium)		 20 Drums 002828222FLE Envirite of Illinois,  Harley, IL
RQ, Hazardous waste, solid, n.o.s.
(Chromium), 9, NA3077, PG III (D007)		 11 Drums 002828222FLE Envirite of Illinois,  Harley, IL
RQ, Hazardous waste, solid, n.o.s.
(Chromium), 9, NA3077, PG III (D007)		 1 drum overpack 002828222FLE Envirite of Illinois,  Harley, IL
RQ, Hazardous waste, solid, n.o.s.
(Chromium), 9, NA3077, D007		 25 cubic yards 002500897FLE Envirite of Illinois,  Harley, IL
RQ, Waste Chromic acid solution, 8,
UN1755, PG II (Chromium		 27 Drums 002828224FLE Envirite of Illinois,  Harley, IL
RQ, Hazardous waste, solid, n.o.s.
(Chromium), 9, NA3077, PG III (D007)		 10 Drums 002828224FLE Envirite of Illinois,  Harley, IL
RQ, Hazardous waste, solid, n.o.s.
(Chromium), 9, NA3077, PG III (D007)		 2 Drums Overpack, 400 pounds 002828224FLE Envirite of Illinois,  Harley, IL
UN1993, Waste Flammable Liquids, n.o.s., 3, II 1 drum overpack , 120 pounds 001594315FLE Chemtron Corp;  Avon, OH
UN1950, Waste Aerosols, Flammable, 2.1 1 drum overpack, 50 pounds 001594315FLE Chemtron Corp;  Avon, OH
UN281, Waste Toxic Liquid, Organic, n.o.s., 6.1, III 1 drum overpack, 55 pounds 001594315FLE Chemtron Corp;  Avon, OH
Non‐hazardous Liquid (Latex) 1 drum overpack, 90 pounds 001594315FLE Chemtron Corp;  Avon, OH
UN2789, Waste acetic acid, Glacial, 8 (3), II 1 drum overpack, 35 pounds 001594315FLE Chemtron Corp;  Avon, OH
UN1823, Waste sodium hydroxide, Solid, 8, III 1 overpack drum, 50 pounds 001594315FLE Chemtron Corp;  Avon, OH
UN3139, Waste Oxidizing Liquid, n.o.s., 5.1, II 1 drum overpack, 8 pounds 001594315FLE Chemtron Corp;  Avon, OH
UN2364, Waste corrosive liquid, acidic,
inorganic, n.o.s., 8, II		 1 drum overpack, 10 pounds 001594315FLE Chemtron Corp;  Avon, OH
UN2478, Waste isocyanate solution,
flammable, n.o.s., 3 (6.1), II		 1 drum overpack, 5 pounds 001594315FLE Chemtron Corp;  Avon, OH
UN2735, Waste amines, liquid, corrosive,
n.o.s., 8, III		 1 drum overpack, 5 pounds 001594315FLE Chemtron Corp;  Avon, OH
Mercury contained in manufactured articles, 8, UN2809, PGIII, Universal Waste Electrical Devices 1 drum overpack, 5 pounds 20026 Clean Lites; Mason,
MI
Non‐RCRA, Non‐DOT Regulated Material Per 40 CFR 761.b.2(i) (PCB) Light Ballast 1 drum overpack, 50 pounds 20026 Clean Lites; Mason,
MI
Universal Waste Electric Lamps (85 4‐ft
fluorescent, 127 8‐ft fluorescent, 7 HID)		 5 drum overpacks, 220 pounds 20026 Clean Lites; Mason,
MI
RQ, Waste flammable liquids, n.o.s.,
(Mineral spirits, kerosene, gasoline), 3,
UN1993, PGII (D001)		 3 drum overpacks, 165 gallons 002828235FLE Safety Kleen Systems, Inc.;  Dolton, IL
RQ, Waste Chromic acid solution, 8,
UN1755, PG II (Chromium)		 6 drum overpacks, 330 gallons 002828237FLE Envirite of Illinois,  Harley, IL
RQ, Hazardous waste, solid, n.o.s.
(Chromium), 9, NA3077, PG III (D007)		 8 drums, 3200 pounds 002828237FLE Envirite of Illinois,  Harley, IL
RQ, Hazardous waste, solid, n.o.s.
(Chromium), 9, NA3077, PG III (D007)		 2 drum overpacks, 800 pounds 002828237FLE Envirite of Illinois,  Harley, IL
Class A non‐hazardous special waste Profile # 107827IL, Empty Containers 1 container, 30 cubic yards 006038439JJK Countryside Landfill, Grayslake, IL
RQ, Asbestos, Class 9, NA2212, PGIII, special waste profile # 108896IL 129 cubic yards 229337 Countryside Landfill, Grayslake, IL
Non-friable asbestos, Cat II, special waste profile # 108896IL 441 cubic yards 229337 Countryside Landfill, Grayslake, IL
Asbestos, special waste, Profile # 108896IL 30 cubic yards 05777 Countryside Landfill, Grayslake, IL
NA3077, Haz Waste, solid, n.o.s. (Chromium), 9, PGIII, ERG #171 30 cubic yards 007797686JJK MI Disposal Waste Treatment, Belleville, MI
NA3077, Haz Waste, solid, n.o.s. (Chromium), 9, PGIII, ERG #171 30 cubic yards 007797687JJK MI Disposal Waste Treatment, Belleville, MI
NA3077, Haz Waste, solid, n.o.s. (Chromium), 9, PGIII, ERG #171 30 cubic yards 007797688JJK MI Disposal Waste Treatment, Belleville, MI
NA3077, Haz Waste, solid, n.o.s. (Chromium), 9, PGIII, ERG #171 30 cubic yards 007797689JJK MI Disposal Waste Treatment, Belleville, MI
NA3077, Haz Waste, solid, n.o.s. (Chromium), 9, PGIII, ERG #171 30 cubic yards 007797690JJK MI Disposal Waste Treatment, Belleville, MI
NA3077, Haz Waste, solid, n.o.s. (Chromium), 9, PGIII, ERG #171 22 tons 007797691JJK MI Disposal Waste Treatment, Belleville, MI
NA3077, Haz Waste, solid, n.o.s. (Chromium), 9, PGIII, ERG #171 22 tons 007797668JJK MI Disposal Waste Treatment, Belleville, MI
NA3077, Haz Waste, solid, n.o.s. (Chromium), 9, PGIII, ERG #171 22 tons 007797669JJK MI Disposal Waste Treatment, Belleville, MI
NA3077, Haz Waste, solid, n.o.s. (Chromium), 9, PGIII, ERG #171 22 tons 007797670JJK MI Disposal Waste Treatment, Belleville, MI
NA3077, Haz Waste, solid, n.o.s. (Chromium), 9, PGIII, ERG #171 22 tons 007797671JJK MI Disposal Waste Treatment, Belleville, MI
NA3077, Haz Waste, solid, n.o.s. (Chromium), 9, PGIII, ERG #171 22 tons 007797672JJK MI Disposal Waste Treatment, Belleville, MI
NA3077, Haz Waste, solid, n.o.s. (Chromium), 9, PGIII, ERG #171 22 tons 007797692JJK MI Disposal Waste Treatment, Belleville, MI
RQ, Polychlorinated Biphenyls, 9, UN2315, PGIII 117 pounds 002828270FLE WM-Mercury Waste Inc., Union Grove, WI
Non-PCB ballasts 157 pounds 002828270FLE WM-Mercury Waste Inc., Union Grove, WI
Mercury-containing devices 6 pounds 002828270FLE WM-Mercury Waste Inc., Union Grove, WI
RQ, Hazardous Waste Liquid, (Chromium), 9, NA3082, PGIII 785 gallons 002828273FLE Envirite of Illinois, Harley, IL
NA3077, Haz Waste, solid, n.o.s. (Chromium), 9, PGIII, ERG #171 22 tons 007797673JJK MI Disposal Waste Treatment, Belleville, MI
NA3077, Haz Waste, solid, n.o.s. (Chromium), 9, PGIII, ERG #171 22 tons 007797674JJK MI Disposal Waste Treatment, Belleville, MI
NA3077, Haz Waste, solid, n.o.s. (Chromium), 9, PGIII, ERG #171 22 tons 007797675JJK MI Disposal Waste Treatment, Belleville, MI
NA3077, Haz Waste, solid, n.o.s. (Chromium), 9, PGIII, ERG #171 22 tons 007797676JJK MI Disposal Waste Treatment, Belleville, MI
NA3077, Haz Waste, solid, n.o.s. (Chromium), 9, PGIII, ERG #171 22 tons 007797677JJK MI Disposal Waste Treatment, Belleville, MI
NA3077, Haz Waste, solid, n.o.s. (Chromium), 9, PGIII, ERG #171 22 tons 007797678JJK MI Disposal Waste Treatment, Belleville, MI
NA3077, Haz Waste, solid, n.o.s. (Chromium), 9, PGIII, ERG #171 22 tons 007797679JJK MI Disposal Waste Treatment, Belleville, MI
NA3077, Haz Waste, solid, n.o.s. (Chromium), 9, PGIII, ERG #171 22 tons 007797680JJK MI Disposal Waste Treatment, Belleville, MI
RQ, Hazardous Substance, n.o.s., (D007), NA3077, 9, PGIII 17 tons 002828275FLE Envirite of Illinois, Harley, IL
RQ, Hazardous Substance, n.o.s., (D007), NA3077, 9, PGIII 11 cubic yards 002828276FLE Envirite of Illinois, Harley, IL
RQ, Hazardous Substance, n.o.s., (D007), NA3077, 9, PGIII 18 tons 002828277FLE Envirite of Illinois, Harley, IL
RQ, Hazardous Waste Liquid, (Chromium), 9, NA3082, PGIII 1,170 gallons 002828278FLE Envirite of Illinois, Harley, IL
RQ, Hazardous Substance, n.o.s., (D007), NA3077, 9, PGIII 17 tons 002828279FLE Envirite of Illinois, Harley, IL
RQ, Hazardous Substance, n.o.s., (D007), NA3077, 9, PGIII 18 tons 002828287FLE Envirite of Illinois, Harley, IL
RQ, Hazardous Substance, n.o.s., (D007), NA3077, 9, PGIII 18 tons 002828288FLE Envirite of Illinois, Harley, IL
Demolition Debris, Profile # 108842IL 20 cubic yards Load # 33 Countryside, Grayslake, IL
Demolition Debris, Profile # 108842IL 20 cubic yards Load # 34 Countryside, Grayslake, IL
Demolition Debris, Profile # 108842IL 40 cubic yards Load # 35 Countryside, Grayslake, IL
Demolition Debris, Profile # 108842IL 40 cubic yards Load # 36 Countryside, Grayslake, IL
Demolition Debris, Profile # 108842IL 40 cubic yards Load # 37 Countryside, Grayslake, IL
Demolition Debris, Profile # 108842IL 40 cubic yards Load # 38 Countryside, Grayslake, IL
Demolition Debris, Profile # 108842IL 40 cubic yards Load # 39 Countryside, Grayslake, IL
Demolition Debris, Profile # 108842IL 40 cubic yards Load # 40 Countryside, Grayslake, IL
Demolition Debris, Profile # 108842IL 40 cubic yards Load # 41 Countryside, Grayslake, IL
Demolition Debris, Profile # 108842IL 40 cubic yards Load # 42 Countryside, Grayslake, IL
Demolition Debris, Profile # 108842IL 40 cubic yards Load # 43 Countryside, Grayslake, IL
Demolition Debris, Profile # 108842IL 40 cubic yards Load # 44 Countryside, Grayslake, IL
Demolition Debris, Profile # 108842IL 40 cubic yards Load # 49 Countryside, Grayslake, IL
Demolition Debris, Profile # 108842IL 40 cubic yards Load # 50 Countryside, Grayslake, IL
Demolition Debris, Profile # 108842IL 40 cubic yards Load # 51 Countryside, Grayslake, IL
Demolition Debris, Profile # 108842IL 40 cubic yards Load # 52 Countryside, Grayslake, IL
NA3077, Haz Waste, solid, n.o.s. (Chromium), 9, PGIII, ERG #171 22 tons 007797681JJK MI Disposal Waste Treatment, Belleville, MI
NA3077, Haz Waste, solid, n.o.s. (Chromium), 9, PGIII, ERG #171 22 tons 007797683JJK MI Disposal Waste Treatment, Belleville, MI
NA3077, Haz Waste, solid, n.o.s. (Chromium), 9, PGIII, ERG #171 22 tons 007797684JJK MI Disposal Waste Treatment, Belleville, MI
NA3077, Haz Waste, solid, n.o.s. (Chromium), 9, PGIII, ERG #171 22 tons 007797685JJK MI Disposal Waste Treatment, Belleville, MI
RQ, Hazardous Substance, n.o.s., (D007), NA3077, 9, PGIII 18 tons 002828280FLE Envirite of Illinois, Harley, IL
RQ, Hazardous Substance, n.o.s., (D007), NA3077, 9, PGIII 18 tons 002828281FLE Envirite of Illinois, Harley, IL
RQ, Hazardous Substance, n.o.s., (D007), NA3077, 9, PGIII 18 tons 002828282FLE Envirite of Illinois, Harley, IL
RQ, Hazardous Substance, n.o.s., (D007), NA3077, 9, PGIII 18 tons 002828283FLE Envirite of Illinois, Harley, IL
NA3077, Haz Waste, solid, n.o.s. (Chromium), 9, PGIII, ERG #171 22 tons 002828286FLE MI Disposal Waste Treatment, Belleville, MI
RQ, Hazardous Substance, n.o.s., (D007), NA3077, 9, PGIII 18 tons 002828289FLE Envirite of Illinois, Harley, IL
RQ, Hazardous Substance, n.o.s., (D007), NA3077, 9, PGIII 18 tons 002828290FLE Envirite of Illinois, Harley, IL
RQ, Hazardous Substance, n.o.s., (D007), NA3077, 9, PGIII 18 tons 002828291FLE Envirite of Illinois, Harley, IL
NA3077, Haz Waste, solid, n.o.s. (Chromium), 9, PGIII, ERG #171 22 tons 007797682JJK MI Disposal Waste Treatment, Belleville, MI
RQ, Hazardous Substance, n.o.s., (D007), NA3077, 9, PGIII 18 tons 002828284FLE Envirite of Illinois, Harley, IL
RQ, Hazardous Substance, n.o.s., (D007), NA3077, 9, PGIII 18 tons 002828285FLE Envirite of Illinois, Harley, IL
NA3077, Haz Waste, solid, n.o.s. (Chromium), 9, PGIII, ERG #171 15 cubic yards 008261352JJK Envirite of Illinois, Harley, IL