Rhode Island DEM Awards C&D License to Vinagro

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has issued solid waste management facility licenses to RI Resource Recovery Corp. (RIRRC) for the Phase VI expansion of its Central Landfill, and to JR Vinagro Corp. to open a construction and demolition debris processing facility and transfer station.

JR Vinagro Corp. submitted a license application for a new construction and demolition debris processing facility and transfer station at its Johnston, R.I., facility. The new facility will accept up to 2,000 tons per day of construction and demolition debris, in addition to up to 500 tons per day of commercial solid waste at the transfer station.

A public hearing was held on JR Vinagro’s application on Oct. 15, 2010. As a result of the review process, the DEM has attached 18 operating conditions to the Vinagro’s license. To view the conditions, click here.

RIRRC applied for a solid waste landfill license to open and operate the 103-acre Phase VI of its central landfill in Johnston, R.I. The proposed Phase VI is located adjacent to RIRRC’s existing solid waste management facility. Phases I through III of the landfill are closed, and Phases IV and V are nearing capacity. The Phase VI area is expected to provide 17.5 years of disposal capacity.

A public hearing was held on the RIRRC application on Oct. 13, 2010. After receiving comments and feedback, the DEM attached 21 operating conditions to the RIRRC license.