Ohio EPA Cites Carbon Limestone Landfill for Stormwater and Leachate Violations
MONTREAL (RecyclingMonster): The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) has issued new violation notices to Carbon Limestone Landfill in Poland Township. The latest findings relate to stormwater management practices and follow earlier incidents involving leachate spills.
The case underscores how regulators are tightening oversight of landfill environmental controls, a trend covered across the RecyclingMonster recycling and waste management platform. [Editor’s note: homepage URL provided by site owner.]
Leachate Releases Prompt Ongoing EPA Scrutiny
According to the agency, the landfill had previously been cited after leachate escaped into an on-site pond connected to nearby state waters. Investigators linked the releases to a slope failure within the landfill.
A separate incident during May had resulted in overflow of approximately 61,000 gallons of wastewater from a leachate storage tank.
Heavy Rainfall Leads to Stormwater Pond Leachate Spill
The failure of soil barriers designed to contain leachate, due to a heavy rainfall event in early July, resulted in an estimated 15,000 gallons of the liquid entering a stormwater pond.
According to officials, this spill remained within the facility and did not reach surrounding waterways.
Quarterly Stormwater Inspections Found Lacking
The regulators have now identified an additional compliance issue, stating that the landfill failed to perform required quarterly visual inspections of stormwater discharge points.
These inspections are intended to verify that stormwater leaving landfill systems is properly managed and free from leachate contamination.
Republic Services Ordered to Document Corrective Measures
Republic Services has until August 30 to submit documentation outlining corrective measures.
The company said it has already begun remediation efforts and is working closely with regulators to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who issued the latest violation notices?
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) issued the new violation notices.
Which landfill is involved in these violations?
The violations involve Carbon Limestone Landfill in Poland Township.
What past leachate incidents did the EPA reference?
Ohio EPA cited previous leachate releases into an on-site pond linked to nearby state waters and an overflow of about 61,000 gallons from a leachate storage tank in May.
What happened during the early July rainfall event?
Heavy rainfall caused soil barriers to fail, leading to an estimated 15,000 gallons of leachate entering a stormwater pond within the facility.
What compliance issue did regulators identify with stormwater inspections?
Regulators found that the landfill failed to perform required quarterly visual inspections of stormwater discharge points.
Market Relevance
The Ohio EPA’s latest notices highlight the growing importance of rigorous stormwater and leachate controls at landfills, reinforcing how regulatory oversight and timely remediation are shaping operational standards across the waste and recycling sector.
