Clean Construction or Demolition Debris

uncontaminated broken concrete without protruding metal bars, bricks, rock, stone, or reclaimed asphalt pavement generated from construction or demolition activities – Source: IEPA

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When uncontaminated soil is mixed with any of these materials, the uncontaminated soil is also considered CCDD.

Uncontaminated soil that is NOT mixed with other CCDD materials is NOT CCDD – Source : IEPA Image: http://www.flickr.com/photos/hitchster/

Clean Construction or Demolition Debris

Soil generated during construction, remodeling, repair or demolition of utilities, structures and roads that does not contain contaminants in concentrations that pose a threat to human health and safety and the environment

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CCDD or Not?

Clean Construction or Demolition DebrisCCDD or Not?

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CCDD or Not?

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So now I know what

CCDD is -

What’s the big deal?

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In the past, CCDD was dumped at unregulated sites and

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there was concern for

contamination of

groundwater and other

health hazards

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Eventually regulations were imposed, but some did not think they went far enough

And several other unsubstantiated factors seem to have come into play

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The end result was the Illinois Legislature passingPublic Act 96-1416 effective July 30, 2010

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Let’s look at what this means for CCDD and those who handle it. . .

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First, dump sites got a new name!

They are now either

Uncontaminated soil fill operationsformally defined as

a current or former quarry, mine, or other excavation where uncontaminated soil is

used as fill material but does not include a CCDD fill operation

or

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CCDD fill operationsformally defined as

a current or former quarry, mine, or other excavation where CCDD or uncontaminated

soil is used as fill

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UncontaminatedSoil

CCDD

Uncontaminated Soil Fill Operation

CCDD Fill Operation

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Next, all owners and operators of CCDD fill operations are now required

to pay fees based on the volume of CCDD or uncontaminated soils

accepted for fill

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Finally, the owner of any soil taken to a CCDD fill

operation must certify it is uncontaminated

But how do we know if it’s

contaminated & how do we

provide certification?

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First we need to figure out if the soil is near a

or

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property on which a historical or current use, or contaminant

migration from a proximate (nearby or adjoining) site, increases the

presence or potential presence of contamination.

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If you are near a PIP, you must test!

If you are near a PIP, and testing shows soil is NOT contaminated, certification is provided by filling out form LPC-663 and having a

PE/PG sign it!

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If you are near a PIP, and testing shows soil IS contaminated, you must dispose of the material in a

landfill

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If you are NOT near a PIP, you can fill out form LPC-662 and have

the owner sign

You must still test the material for pH and attach documentation affirming that the property is not a PIP

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Painted CCDD cannot be used at a CCDD fill operation without certification from a PE or PG that the material meets 35 Ill. Adm. Code Section 1100.212

So, if the paints meets IDOT specifications, fill out LPC-667 and dispose of in a CCDD fill operation – if not, take to a landfill

Clean Construction or Demolition Debris

No

Test for pH

Form LPC-663

PIP?

Test for pH

Form LPC-662

CCDD Fill Operations

Yes

Contaminated?

No No Yes

Yes

Test for appropriate parameters

Contaminated?

Landfill Landfill

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So what does this all mean to me?

Before digging, determine if you are near a PIP (consult map)

If placing dirt back into the excavation, nothing else must be done

If removing dirt to be dumped, place dirt at East Side Storage into PIP and non-PIP piles – arrange for testing

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For non-PIP piles and passing pH, get form LPC-662 and take to CCDD fill operation

For PIP pile and passing pH and testing, get form LPC-663 and take to CCDD fill operation

For piles determined to be contaminated by testing, take to landfill

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If material appears to be contaminated, place in a pile away from the PIP and non-PIP piles

Place dirt back into excavation if possible

Fill out CCDD form for each excavation

Remember Form LPC-667 for painted CCDD

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http://www.epa.state.il.us/land/ccdd/index.html

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