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Riverstone South EAW <br />January 2021 <br />uses eight licensed waste haulers. The City has a contract for residential curbside recycling of paper, <br />plastics, glass, and metals, but has an open hauling system for garbage service. Participation in the <br />recycling program by future residents of the project area is expected to reduce the volume of solid <br />waste generated by the project. Residents can also enroll in the City's organics recycling program to <br />further reduce solid waste. Solid waste generated in the City of Ramsey that is not recycled or <br />hazardous is trucked to a nearby landfill such as the Elk River Landfill. <br />Table 8. Estimated Solid Waste Composition <br />Waste Type <br />Estimated % <br />Organic <br />31.0 <br />Paper <br />24.5 <br />Other <br />18.3 <br />Plastic <br />17.9 <br />Hazardous <br />0.4 <br />Metal <br />4.5 <br />Glass <br />2.2 <br />Electronics <br />1.2 <br />Total <br />100.0 <br />Source: 2013 Statewide Waste Characterization <br />(Burns & McDonnell for MPCA 2013). <br />c. Project related use/storage of hazardous materials - Describe chemicals/hazardous materials used/stored <br />during construction and/or operation of the project including method of storage. Indicate the number, <br />location and size of any above or below ground tanks to store petroleum or other materials. Discuss <br />potential environmental effects from accidental spill or release of hazardous materials. Identify measures <br />to avoid, minimize or mitigate adverse effects from the use/storage of chemicals/hazardous materials <br />including source reduction and recycling. Include development of a spill prevention plan. <br />Development of the project area is not expected to generate or require storage of substantial amounts <br />of hazardous wastes or materials. Future residential development is expected to result in the storage <br />or generation of small amounts of typical household cleaners, paints, lubricants, and small engine <br />fuels over time. Petroleum storage tanks and commercial petroleum -based businesses are not <br />proposed in the project area. <br />d. Project related generation/storage of hazardous wastes - Describe hazardous wastes generated/stored <br />during construction and/or operation of the project. Indicate method of disposal. Discuss potential <br />environmental effects from hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal. Identify measures to avoid, <br />minimize or mitigate adverse effects from the generation/storage of hazardous waste including source <br />reduction and recycling. <br />Normal construction and household hazardous wastes are anticipated. Toxic or hazardous materials <br />such as fuel for construction equipment and materials used in the construction of homes (paint, <br />adhesives, stains, contaminated rags, acids, bases, herbicides, and pesticides) will likely be used <br />during site preparation and home construction. Spills of these materials are not likely to occur, but a <br />substantial spill could require notification of the Minnesota Duty Officer. Contractors and builders <br />will be responsible for proper management and disposal of wastes generated during construction. <br />21 <br />