ºÝºÝߣ

ºÝºÝߣShare a Scribd company logo

Location of transfer station - Municipal Solid Wastes

•
•
Ezhilkumar, Professor (Asst), Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore.
Ezhilkumar, Professor (Asst), Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore.

Municipal Solid Wastes Handling and Management

1 of 20
Downloaded 10 times
Prof. M.R.Ezhilkumar Assistant Professor Department of Civil Engineering Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology Coimbatore ezhilkumar@skcet.ac.in I only feel angry when I see waste. When I see people throwing away things we could use. – Mother Teresa 1 17CE413 SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT 2.8 – Location of Transfer Stations
SHWM – Module 2 – MUNICIPAL OF SOLID WASTES HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT  Mr.M.R.Ezhilkumar 2 Learning Outcomes ☼ Transfer station design consideration ☼ Site location and design ☼ Building design ☼ Transfer station sizing 2.8 – Location of Transfer Stations
SHWM – Module 2 – MUNICIPAL OF SOLID WASTES HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT  Mr.M.R.Ezhilkumar 3 Video Session Click on the image to watch the video
SHWM – Module 2 – MUNICIPAL OF SOLID WASTES HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT  Mr.M.R.Ezhilkumar Design consideration  The main objective in designing a transfer station should be to facilitate efficient operations.  The operating program should be as simple as possible; waste handling should be minimized and the facility should be sufficiently flexible to be modified as needed.  Equipment and building durability are essential to minimize maintenance costs. 4 Transfer Station
SHWM – Module 2 – MUNICIPAL OF SOLID WASTES HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT  Mr.M.R.Ezhilkumar Site Location and Design  Establishment of a transfer station can be hindered by the NIMBY syndrome.  Local residents are more likely to accept a new transfer station if the site is carefully selected and the buildings are designed appropriately for the site.  Other factors to be addressed when considering a potential site are 5 Transfer Station ♦ Proximity to waste collection area ♦ Accessibility of haul routes to disposal facilities ♦ Traffic ♦ Site zoning and design requirements ♦ Availability of utilities ♦ Visual impacts and aesthetics ♦ Informing the community
SHWM – Module 2 – MUNICIPAL OF SOLID WASTES HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT  Mr.M.R.Ezhilkumar Site Location and Design Proximity to waste collection area  Proximity to the collection area helps to maximize savings from reduced hauling time and distance.  In some cases municipalities may consider the construction of more than one transfer station.  For example, two transfer stations may be economically preferable if travel time from one end of the city to the other are excessive. 6 Transfer Station
SHWM – Module 2 – MUNICIPAL OF SOLID WASTES HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT  Mr.M.R.Ezhilkumar Site Location and Design Accessibility of haul routes to disposal facilities  Transfer trucks should be able to easily enter major truck routes, which reduces haul time and potential impacts on nearby homes and businesses.  Planners may have to determine whether improvements to local roads are necessary.  The availability of rail lines and waterways may allow the use of rail cars or barges for transfer to disposal facilities. 7 Transfer Station
SHWM – Module 2 – MUNICIPAL OF SOLID WASTES HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT  Mr.M.R.Ezhilkumar Site Location and Design Traffic  Transfer stations will generate additional amounts of traffic in its immediate area, which can contribute to increased road congestion, air emissions, noise, and wear on roads.  For this reason, waste transfer stations are often located in industrial areas that have ready access to major roadways.  Travel routes and resulting traffic impacts typically receive significant attention during transfer station siting and design. 8 Transfer Station
SHWM – Module 2 – MUNICIPAL OF SOLID WASTES HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT  Mr.M.R.Ezhilkumar Site Location and Design Site zoning and design requirements  Municipalities must be certain that the proposed use meets site zoning requirements.  In addition, the local site plan ordinance should be reviewed to identify any restrictions that could affect design, such as building height and setback. 9 Transfer Station
SHWM – Module 2 – MUNICIPAL OF SOLID WASTES HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT  Mr.M.R.Ezhilkumar Site Location and Design Availability of utilities  A typical municipal transfer station will probably require full electricity and gas, water (for domestic use and fire fighting), telephones, and sanitary and storm sewers.  Transfer station designers should determine the cost of connecting to these utilities and the regular service charges associated with them. 10 Transfer Station
SHWM – Module 2 – MUNICIPAL OF SOLID WASTES HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT  Mr.M.R.Ezhilkumar Site Location and Design Visual impacts and aesthetics  The transfer station should be oriented so that transfer operations and vehicle traffic are not visible to local residents.  Visibility can be restricted if the site is sufficiently large.  Landscaping, installation of berms, and other site improvements will greatly improve the aesthetic quality of the entire facility. 11 Transfer Station
SHWM – Module 2 – MUNICIPAL OF SOLID WASTES HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT  Mr.M.R.Ezhilkumar Site Location and Design Informing the community  When initiating a siting process, education must be extended beyond the siting committee and include a community-wide outreach initiative.  Components of this type of public outreach typically include, 12 Transfer Station  Public meetings  Interviews with local newspapers, media editorial boards, and broadcast media  News conferences and press releases  Paid advertising  Internet sites  Informational literature and direct mail  City council or county commission presentations  Presentations to civic, environmental, religious, professional, and neighborhood groups  Community education programs and workshops  Files located in public libraries or community centers
SHWM – Module 2 – MUNICIPAL OF SOLID WASTES HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT  Mr.M.R.Ezhilkumar Building Design  Whenever putrescible wastes are being handled, larger transfer stations should be enclosed.  Typically, transfer station buildings are constructed of concrete, masonry, or metal.  Wood is not commonly used because it is difficult to clean, is less durable, and is more susceptible to fire damage.  Major considerations in building design include durability of construction, adequate size for tipping and processing, minimization of overhead obstructions to trucks, and flexibility of layout. 13 Transfer Station
SHWM – Module 2 – MUNICIPAL OF SOLID WASTES HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT  Mr.M.R.Ezhilkumar Transfer Station Sizing  The transfer station should have a sufficiently large capacity to manage the wastes that are expected to be received at the facility throughout its entire operating life.  Factors to be considered in determining the appropriate size of a transfer facility include 14 Transfer Station  Capacity of collection vehicles using the facility  Number of days of storage on tipping floor  Time required to unload collection vehicles  Number of vehicles that will use the station and their expected days and hours of arrival (design to accommodate peak requirements)  Waste sorting or processing to be accomplished at the facility  Transfer trailer capacity  Hours of station operation  Availability of transfer trailers awaiting for loading  Time required to attach and disconnect trailers from tractors or compactors  Time required to load trailers.
SHWM – Module 2 – MUNICIPAL OF SOLID WASTES HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT  Mr.M.R.Ezhilkumar Transfer Station Sizing  Transfer stations are usually designed to have 1/2 to 2 days of storage capacity.  The collection vehicle unloading area is usually the waste storage area and a waste sorting area.  When planning the unloading area, adequate space should be provided for vehicle and equipment maneuvering.  To minimize the space required, the facility should be designed so that collection vehicles back into the unloading position. Adequate space should also be available for offices, employee facilities, and other facility-related activities. 15 Transfer Station
SHWM – Module 2 – MUNICIPAL OF SOLID WASTES HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT  Mr.M.R.Ezhilkumar Stations with Surge Pits  Based on the rate at which wastes can be unloaded from collection vehicles:  Based on the rate at which transfer trailers are loaded: 16 Transfer Station
SHWM – Module 2 – MUNICIPAL OF SOLID WASTES HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT  Mr.M.R.Ezhilkumar Stations with Surge Pits  Direct Dump Stations:  Hopper Compaction Stations: 17 Transfer Station
SHWM – Module 2 – MUNICIPAL OF SOLID WASTES HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT  Mr.M.R.Ezhilkumar Stations with Surge Pits  Push-Pit Compaction Stations: 18 Transfer Station
SHWM – Module 2 – MUNICIPAL OF SOLID WASTES HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT  Mr.M.R.Ezhilkumar 19 Assessment Time Review Question Analyse and Locate three sites in your community that could serve as locations for transfer stations. Justify your choices.
SHWM – Module 2 – MUNICIPAL OF SOLID WASTES HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT  Mr.M.R.Ezhilkumar 20 End of this topic

More Related Content

Location of transfer station - Municipal Solid Wastes

  • 1. Prof. M.R.Ezhilkumar Assistant Professor Department of Civil Engineering Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology Coimbatore ezhilkumar@skcet.ac.in I only feel angry when I see waste. When I see people throwing away things we could use. – Mother Teresa 1 17CE413 SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT 2.8 – Location of Transfer Stations
  • 2. SHWM – Module 2 – MUNICIPAL OF SOLID WASTES HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT ï‚— Mr.M.R.Ezhilkumar 2 Learning Outcomes ☼ Transfer station design consideration ☼ Site location and design ☼ Building design ☼ Transfer station sizing 2.8 – Location of Transfer Stations
  • 3. SHWM – Module 2 – MUNICIPAL OF SOLID WASTES HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT ï‚— Mr.M.R.Ezhilkumar 3 Video Session Click on the image to watch the video
  • 4. SHWM – Module 2 – MUNICIPAL OF SOLID WASTES HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT ï‚— Mr.M.R.Ezhilkumar Design consideration  The main objective in designing a transfer station should be to facilitate efficient operations.  The operating program should be as simple as possible; waste handling should be minimized and the facility should be sufficiently flexible to be modified as needed.  Equipment and building durability are essential to minimize maintenance costs. 4 Transfer Station
  • 5. SHWM – Module 2 – MUNICIPAL OF SOLID WASTES HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT ï‚— Mr.M.R.Ezhilkumar Site Location and Design  Establishment of a transfer station can be hindered by the NIMBY syndrome.  Local residents are more likely to accept a new transfer station if the site is carefully selected and the buildings are designed appropriately for the site.  Other factors to be addressed when considering a potential site are 5 Transfer Station ♦ Proximity to waste collection area ♦ Accessibility of haul routes to disposal facilities ♦ Traffic ♦ Site zoning and design requirements ♦ Availability of utilities ♦ Visual impacts and aesthetics ♦ Informing the community
  • 6. SHWM – Module 2 – MUNICIPAL OF SOLID WASTES HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT ï‚— Mr.M.R.Ezhilkumar Site Location and Design Proximity to waste collection area  Proximity to the collection area helps to maximize savings from reduced hauling time and distance.  In some cases municipalities may consider the construction of more than one transfer station.  For example, two transfer stations may be economically preferable if travel time from one end of the city to the other are excessive. 6 Transfer Station
  • 7. SHWM – Module 2 – MUNICIPAL OF SOLID WASTES HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT ï‚— Mr.M.R.Ezhilkumar Site Location and Design Accessibility of haul routes to disposal facilities  Transfer trucks should be able to easily enter major truck routes, which reduces haul time and potential impacts on nearby homes and businesses.  Planners may have to determine whether improvements to local roads are necessary.  The availability of rail lines and waterways may allow the use of rail cars or barges for transfer to disposal facilities. 7 Transfer Station
  • 8. SHWM – Module 2 – MUNICIPAL OF SOLID WASTES HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT ï‚— Mr.M.R.Ezhilkumar Site Location and Design Traffic  Transfer stations will generate additional amounts of traffic in its immediate area, which can contribute to increased road congestion, air emissions, noise, and wear on roads.  For this reason, waste transfer stations are often located in industrial areas that have ready access to major roadways.  Travel routes and resulting traffic impacts typically receive significant attention during transfer station siting and design. 8 Transfer Station
  • 9. SHWM – Module 2 – MUNICIPAL OF SOLID WASTES HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT ï‚— Mr.M.R.Ezhilkumar Site Location and Design Site zoning and design requirements  Municipalities must be certain that the proposed use meets site zoning requirements.  In addition, the local site plan ordinance should be reviewed to identify any restrictions that could affect design, such as building height and setback. 9 Transfer Station
  • 10. SHWM – Module 2 – MUNICIPAL OF SOLID WASTES HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT ï‚— Mr.M.R.Ezhilkumar Site Location and Design Availability of utilities  A typical municipal transfer station will probably require full electricity and gas, water (for domestic use and fire fighting), telephones, and sanitary and storm sewers.  Transfer station designers should determine the cost of connecting to these utilities and the regular service charges associated with them. 10 Transfer Station
  • 11. SHWM – Module 2 – MUNICIPAL OF SOLID WASTES HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT ï‚— Mr.M.R.Ezhilkumar Site Location and Design Visual impacts and aesthetics  The transfer station should be oriented so that transfer operations and vehicle traffic are not visible to local residents.  Visibility can be restricted if the site is sufficiently large.  Landscaping, installation of berms, and other site improvements will greatly improve the aesthetic quality of the entire facility. 11 Transfer Station
  • 12. SHWM – Module 2 – MUNICIPAL OF SOLID WASTES HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT ï‚— Mr.M.R.Ezhilkumar Site Location and Design Informing the community  When initiating a siting process, education must be extended beyond the siting committee and include a community-wide outreach initiative.  Components of this type of public outreach typically include, 12 Transfer Station  Public meetings  Interviews with local newspapers, media editorial boards, and broadcast media  News conferences and press releases  Paid advertising  Internet sites  Informational literature and direct mail  City council or county commission presentations  Presentations to civic, environmental, religious, professional, and neighborhood groups  Community education programs and workshops  Files located in public libraries or community centers
  • 13. SHWM – Module 2 – MUNICIPAL OF SOLID WASTES HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT ï‚— Mr.M.R.Ezhilkumar Building Design  Whenever putrescible wastes are being handled, larger transfer stations should be enclosed.  Typically, transfer station buildings are constructed of concrete, masonry, or metal.  Wood is not commonly used because it is difficult to clean, is less durable, and is more susceptible to fire damage.  Major considerations in building design include durability of construction, adequate size for tipping and processing, minimization of overhead obstructions to trucks, and flexibility of layout. 13 Transfer Station
  • 14. SHWM – Module 2 – MUNICIPAL OF SOLID WASTES HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT ï‚— Mr.M.R.Ezhilkumar Transfer Station Sizing  The transfer station should have a sufficiently large capacity to manage the wastes that are expected to be received at the facility throughout its entire operating life.  Factors to be considered in determining the appropriate size of a transfer facility include 14 Transfer Station  Capacity of collection vehicles using the facility  Number of days of storage on tipping floor  Time required to unload collection vehicles  Number of vehicles that will use the station and their expected days and hours of arrival (design to accommodate peak requirements)  Waste sorting or processing to be accomplished at the facility  Transfer trailer capacity  Hours of station operation  Availability of transfer trailers awaiting for loading  Time required to attach and disconnect trailers from tractors or compactors  Time required to load trailers.
  • 15. SHWM – Module 2 – MUNICIPAL OF SOLID WASTES HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT ï‚— Mr.M.R.Ezhilkumar Transfer Station Sizing  Transfer stations are usually designed to have 1/2 to 2 days of storage capacity.  The collection vehicle unloading area is usually the waste storage area and a waste sorting area.  When planning the unloading area, adequate space should be provided for vehicle and equipment maneuvering.  To minimize the space required, the facility should be designed so that collection vehicles back into the unloading position. Adequate space should also be available for offices, employee facilities, and other facility-related activities. 15 Transfer Station
  • 16. SHWM – Module 2 – MUNICIPAL OF SOLID WASTES HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT ï‚— Mr.M.R.Ezhilkumar Stations with Surge Pits  Based on the rate at which wastes can be unloaded from collection vehicles:  Based on the rate at which transfer trailers are loaded: 16 Transfer Station
  • 17. SHWM – Module 2 – MUNICIPAL OF SOLID WASTES HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT ï‚— Mr.M.R.Ezhilkumar Stations with Surge Pits  Direct Dump Stations:  Hopper Compaction Stations: 17 Transfer Station
  • 18. SHWM – Module 2 – MUNICIPAL OF SOLID WASTES HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT ï‚— Mr.M.R.Ezhilkumar Stations with Surge Pits  Push-Pit Compaction Stations: 18 Transfer Station
  • 19. SHWM – Module 2 – MUNICIPAL OF SOLID WASTES HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT ï‚— Mr.M.R.Ezhilkumar 19 Assessment Time Review Question Analyse and Locate three sites in your community that could serve as locations for transfer stations. Justify your choices.
  • 20. SHWM – Module 2 – MUNICIPAL OF SOLID WASTES HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT ï‚— Mr.M.R.Ezhilkumar 20 End of this topic