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Contents:

8 Highlights from 2004 1

Introduction 3

Managing Our Environment 5

The Restoration Project: 2004 14

Monitoring and Measurement 18

Glossary of Terms 25

Cross-Reference to Licence Requirements 26

Hollywood (129-1) AER 2004

8 Highlights from 2004 1. We accepted 173,037 tonnes of inert material for

restoration of the site. 2. We achieved certification to ISO14001, the International

Standard for Environmental Management Systems. 3. In October 2004, planning permission to infill, restore

and reinstate the Hollywood quarry was extended for a further 15 years.

4. We constructed a second engineered cell. 5. We completed the construction of the surface water

management infrastructure, a complex piece of engineering.

6. 5 new weighbridge staff were recruited and fully trained

for Murphy Environmental. 7. All our staff were trained and certified to the “Safepass”

site safety standard. 8. Our Facility Manager and General Manager attained full

accreditation to the FÁS/FETAC Waste Management Training Programme, by successfully completing an on-site assessment.

Hollywood (129-1) AER 2004 1

Environmental Policy Statement Ver.001(Jul04)

our business

Murphy Environmental is the waste management division of Murphy Concrete Manufacturing Ltd., based in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Murphy Environmental operates waste management facilities in Hollywood, Co. Dublin and Gormanston, Co. Meath with a combined maximum intake for landfill and waste recovery of over one million tonnes per annum. These facilities operate under the terms of Waste Licences from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Our sites set new standards for engineered restoration in Ireland, and we are developing a major centre for recovery and recycling of Construction & Demolition-type waste.

our core principles

Our overall objectives are to enhance the environment at our sites by implementing programmes of controlled restoration, and to research, develop and facilitate waste management and recovery options for the construction and related sectors. Murphy Environmental is conscious that waste-related activities have the potential to impact on the environment. We are fully committed and obliged under our EPA licences to manage and operate our facilities to the highest possible standards thus ensuring that our activities do not cause environmental pollution.

our staff and customers

Murphy Environmental facilities are managed by experienced and trained teams, who receive every support from management to fulfil their responsibilities towards environmental management. We are committed to achieving a safe working environment, where our staff are valued and respected. We will work to meet the demands of our customers wherever possible, without compromising company policy or stated environmental objectives and legal requirements.

management of the environment We have established Environmental Management Systems for our facilities. We commit to:

Satisfying and exceeding all legal requirements for waste management and other relevant legislation

Managing our environmental impacts and improving our performance by setting and reviewing environmental objectives and targets

Avoiding nuisance to neighbours by managing traffic, noise, dust and mud

Carrying out regular environmental monitoring and publishing results on our website

Reporting publicly on the operation and management of the facility

Certifying our Environmental Management Systems to ISO14001

This policy will be displayed in our Site Offices, made available to all employees and interested parties and published on www.murphyenvironmental.ie


Introduction

Murphy Environmental holds a Waste Licence (No. 129-1) from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for an inert landfill at Hollywood Great. The site is located at Nag’s Head, Naul, Co. Dublin. Murphy Concrete Manufacturing Ltd. began quarrying at the site in 1975 and this operation continues at the present time, under the management of Murphy Concrete Manufacturing (MCM) Ltd. At the same time, worked-out areas of the quarry are being restored by landfilling with inert waste. Murphy Environmental was established as a trading division of MCM Ltd. in 2003, to serve as the waste management division of the company. Murphy Environmental is responsible for all aspects of the management and operation of the landfill and compliance with the Waste Licence. Planning permission was renewed on the 7th of October 2004 (grant order number 3353) to continue to infill, restore and re-instate the quarry for the next 15 years. Murphy Environmental operates a second inert Waste Licence (Reference 151-1) at Gormanston, Co. Meath.

About the EPA Waste Licence

The Waste Licence reference number for the Hollywood facility is 129-1. The licence was granted on 4th December 2002 for the operation of an inert landfill in an active shale and limestone quarry so as to effect its restoration into the surrounding landscape. The licence sets out in detail the conditions under with Murphy Environmental are required to operate and manage the facility to ensure that the activities do not cause environmental pollution. Murphy Environmental has to carry our regular environmental monitoring and submit all monitoring results, and a wide range of reports on the operation and management of the facility, to the Agency (EPA).

About this Report

This report is the second Annual Environmental Report (AER) for Hollywood Great and contains data for the calendar year 2004. The 2003 AER is available on the company website -

www.murphyenvironmental.ie The AER is required under the Waste Licence and must contain as a minimum the information specified in Schedule F of Waste Licence 129-1 - Content of Annual Environmental Report. A cross-reference to the requirements is available at the back of this report.

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http://www.murphyenvironmental.ie/

Management at Hollywood Great

Murphy Environmental has dedicated management teams at its Hollywood and Gormanston facilities. All staff are trained to work on both sites which allows for flexibility and staff transferability. Patricia Rooney is the General Manager of Murphy Environmental, and also acts as Deputy Facility Manager. The Facility Manager at Hollywood is Colin Lennon, an

experienced and qualified waste manager. Colin is supported by an office team, who have responsibility for operating the weighbridge and office and data management duties, and an operations team, who direct incoming vehicles to waste deposition areas, and manage the development of the cells. The company is further supported by its consultant teams – Patel Tonra Ltd., environmental consultants, Environment & Resource Management Ltd, engineering consultants, and Fingal Planning Consultants.

Seamus MurphyManaging Director, MCM Ltd

Colin LennonFacility Manager, Hollywood

Patricia RooneyGeneral Manager,

Murphy Environmental

Brian CampbellEquipment Operator

John FinneganDriver; General Operative

Rory MurphyAsst. Operations Manager

Tommy HamiltonBanksman; Driver

Lisa MaguireGeorgia Edwards

Weighbridge Operators

Catherine KiernanKeith RooneyErin McGuire

Temp. Weighbridge Operator

Davy NugentGeneral Operative

Pat ByrneGeneral Operative

Gerry BoardmanDriver; General Operative

Consultants:Patel Tonra Ltd.ERML Ltd.Fingal PlanningConsultants

Joe CampbellSite Operative,Gormanston

Gormanston Staff(transferable):

Emma MurphyFacility Manager

Erin McGuireLisa Murphy

Julie-Anne BruntyWeighbridge Operators


Managing Our Environment

Site Development Works

The major site development works completed at Hollywood during 2004 were the construction of Cell 2, the completion of the surface water management infrastructure and the re-drilling of Borehole 11.

Construction of Cell 2

The construction of Cell 2 was completed in May 2004. Although Cell 1 had not been filled to completion, it was necessary to construct and commence filling in the adjacent Cell 2 to maintain stability of fill materials and to generate extra void space to accommodate the increasing volume of waste entering the site. A number of stages were involved in the construction of Cell 2, as follows:

Levelling of the Floor Area

The cell floor was excavated and filled to achieve a level floor of no lower than 104.5 mOD Malin (see Figure 1).

Base Construction

The base, side slope liner and inter-cell berms were constructed with excavated on-site borrow sources (see Figure 2).

Surface Water Runoff

Grading of the land surface at the top of the slopes away from the top edge of the slope will be carried out to control surface water runoff along the top of the western and northern slopes of the quarry. Surface water will be directed to the existing stream at the north of the site or the ditch along the eastern side of the adjoining public road.

Base and Side Wall Liner

The base of the cell was lined with on-site glacial overburden materials (as used for Cell 1), which has a permeability of less than 1x10-10 m/sec. The clay was placed in 4 loose lifts each approximately 300mm; this was compacted by mechanical roller prior to the next lift. Each lift was tested to ensure the mineral barrier met the specified requirements. The side wall layer was placed in stages of approximately 2m (vertical) on the battered quarry slopes to stay ahead of placement of the recovered inert materials, in lifts, across the floor of the cell (see Figure 3 & 4).

Figure 1: Cell 2 subfloor levelled

Figure 2: On-site boulder clay liner rolled and compacted

Figure 3: Each liner lift is tested and validated

Figure 4: Cell 2 ready for waste acceptance


Surface Water Management Infrastructure

The construction of the surface water management infrastructure was completed in September 2004 (see Figures 6 to 8). The system was designed to ensure that all surface water from areas of hardstanding on the site flows through an oil interceptor prior to being emitted. This ensures that substances which could pollute water such as oil, petrol and diesel, are caught in the oil interceptor and pumped for off-site disposal to an appropriate facility. Surface water and rainfall from the upper yard is collected in a cross-drain, which feeds storm-water to a gravity drainage system that falls to the lay-by area situated above Cell 1. A settling tank in the lay-by area with a Class 1 Full Retention Interceptor caters for all upper yard drainage and the drainage from the fuel dispensing/quarantine Area. Roof-water from the maintenance shed is directed to the wheelwash unit and is thus reused. The clean discharge from the full retention interceptor is emitted to the landfill via a sampling chamber. Discharge is controlled by a shut-off valve placed on the downstream side of the sampling chamber. Re-drilling of Borehole 11

It was necessary to reposition Borehole (BH) 11, as it was obstructing quarrying activities in its existing location. Agreement was obtained from the Agency in November 2004 to re-drill the borehole immediately east of its prior location, to a similar depth as previously, i.e. 45.68m (see Figure 5). Figure 5: Redrilling of Borehole 11

Figure 6: Installation of surface water drains

Figure 7: Installation of silt trap

Figure 8: Completed silt trap


Existing site development works (completed 2003)

The development works for 2004 outlined above compliment intensive work which had been completed at the site in the previous year, some of which are shown below.

Figure 8: Site Office & Weighbridge

Figure 9: Wheelwash

Figure 10: Bunded and Roofed Tank and Drum Storage Areas

Environmental Management System

Since receiving the Waste Licence in December 2002, Murphy Environmental began to put in place an Environmental Management System (EMS) at the site to help manage its environmental issues and records. This is required under Condition 2.3 of the Waste Licence, however Murphy Environmental has gone beyond these requirements and has developed the EMS in line with the International Standard, ISO 14001. In the 2003 AER, Murphy Environmental set a target to strive for certification to the ISO14001 standard during 2004. This involved independent auditors visiting the site, checking documentation, examining procedures, interviewing staff and auditing site operations and management of the facility. The certification audit was completed on November 11th, 2004 by NSAI auditors Denis Ryan and Kevin Earley. Murphy Environmental were delighted to be the first private landfill operator in the country to be awarded the standard. An official awards ceremony is expected in early 2005.

ContinualImprovement

ManagementReview

Checking

EnvironmentalPolicy

Planning

Implementation& Operation

ISO 140001 Model


Environmental Objectives and Targets

The following is the Objectives and Targets schedule which was included in the 2003

AER. The progress with these targets over the course of year is indicated in the table below.

Objectives & Targets, 2004

Objective / Target

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Feb

Mar

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Jun

Jul

Au

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Oct

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6 monthly surface water monitoring

**

Quarterly groundwater monitoring

**

Leachate monitoring **

Meteorological Monitoring **

Nuisance Monitoring – dust **

Nuisance Monitoring – respirable dust

**

Inspect septic tank **

Inspect silt / oil trap **

Monitor energy use **

Complete AER **

Inspect containment booms and adsorbents

**

Draft environmental policy **

Maintain site security **

Improve staff environmental knowledge

**

Prevent nuisances **

Monitor noise **

Slope stability assessment **

Inspect waste inspection / quarantine area

**

Inspect drum / tank storage area

**

Calibrate weighbridge **

Update legislation **

Achieve certification to ISO140011

**

Planning permission for the infilling and restoration of the quarry

**

Increase retention time of CCTV records

**

KEY: ** = achieved in 2004; * = carried forward to 2005; ! = not achieved; = target date

1 This target was achieved in November 2004


Objectives & Targets, 2005

The Objectives & Targets set for 2005 are given in the table below.

Objective / Target

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Feb

Mar

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May

Jun

Jul

Au

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Oct

No

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Dec

Environmental Dust Monitoring

Respirable Dust Monitoring

Compile and submit AER for 2004

Monitor energy use Record met data Inspect septic and arrange for emptying if required

Inspect silt trap and oil separator

Build archive room to store site records

Inspect site security Inspect oil and drum storage areas

Annual groundwater & leachate monitoring

Quarterly groundwater biannual surface water monitoring

Quarterly groundwater & biannual leachate monitoring

Annual Noise Monitoring Revise the company Health & Safety Statement

Review staff training & awareness

Update website

Inspect containment booms & adsorbents

Inspect waste quarantine area

Conduct Topographical Survey & Slope Stability Assessment

Inspect & repair monitoring infrastructure

Review any complaints received

Calibrate the weighbridge

Management Review of EMS

Review progress on 2005 O&T, prepare register for 2006

KEY: = proposed month for target completion


Procedures Developed for the Operation of the Facility

Waste Placement Procedure [P4.6/WASTE PLACEMENT] This procedure sets out waste placement processes for Murphy Environmental Landfills and to outline the basis by which areas of the landfill site is delineated into cells and phases.

As part of its EMS, and with the aim of achieving greater operational control and efficiency, Murphy Environmental has developed a number of new procedures for the facility in 2004. The table below shows the number of procedures which were developed and amended during 2004.

Environmental Monitoring Procedure [P5.1/ENV MONITORING]

No. new

procedures developed

No. of amendments to

procedures

2003 11 0

2004 11 8

Total 22 8

This procedure outlines the methods used to determine the frequency of environmental monitoring and reporting to the EPA.

Control of Records Procedure [P5.3/RECORD]

This procedure is used to demonstrate conformance to the EMS and outline the requirements for retaining records and updating the records form.

EMS Audit Procedure [P5.4/AUDIT PROCEDURE] 2004 Procedures The EMS Audit Procedure outlines how, when and who will conduct EMS audits, as required by ISO14001.

Aspects and Impacts Procedure [P3.1/ASPECTS] This procedure outlines the methods used to identify environmental aspects and impacts associated with activities at Murphy Environmental which have the potential to impact on the environment.

Management Review Procedure [P6.0/MGT REVIEW]

This procedure explains the requirements for an annual Management Review of the EMS. Environmental Legislation Procedure

[P3.2/LEGAL] 2003 Procedures This procedure outlines the method to keep the Register of Legislation up to date and ensure the inclusion of all legislation relevant to site operations.

The following procedures were developed during 2003, and are detailed in the 2003 AER (available on website):

Training Procedure [P4.2/TRAIN] Objectives & Targets Procedure

[P3.3/O&T] Communications Procedure [P4.3/COMM] This procedure outlines the method to establish and maintain documented environmental Objective & Targets at Murphy Environmental.

EPA Correspondence Procedure [P4.3/CORR]

Document Control Procedure [P4.5/DOC CONTROL]

Waste Acceptance Procedure [P4.6/ACCEP]

Invoicing Procedure [P4.6/INVOICE] This procedure defines the methods of invoicing for the use of disposal facilities.

Waste Assessment Procedure [P4.6/ASSESS]

Level 1 Basic Characterisation Testing

Procedure [P4.6/LEV1] Purchasing Procedure

[P4.6/PURCHASE] Level 2 Compliance Testing Procedure

[P4.6/LEV2] This procedure defines the methods of controlling the purchasing of materials for utilisation in the Site Office

Level 3 On-site Verification Testing Procedure [P4.6/LEV3]

Emergency Response Procedure

[P4.7/ERP] Quarantine Procedure

[P4.6/QUARANTINE] Incidents, Accidents & Corrective Action

Procedure [P5.2/INCID] This outlines the procedure for holding contaminated waste on site.


Overview of Training Received by Murphy Environmental Staff in 2004

Training of staff is a top priority for General Manager, Patricia Rooney. Training of new staff and ongoing training for existing staff is emphasised at each stage of an employee’s career. On 8th May 2004, all Murphy Environmental and Murphy Concrete staff completed the FÁS Construction Skills Certification Programme in (Safe Pass). The purpose of the FÁS Safe Pass Health and Safety Awareness Training Programme is to ensure that all construction site personnel, will have a basic knowledge of Health and Safety, and be able to work on site without being a risk to themselves or others who might be affected by their acts or omissions. Both the General Manager of Murphy Environmental, Patricia Rooney, and the Facility Manager at Hollywood, Colin Lennon, attained full accreditation to the FÁS/FETAC Waste Management Training Programme, by successfully completing an on-site assessment in September 2004. The Gormanston Facility Manager, Ms. Emma Murphy and Deputy Facility Manager Ms. Laura McCormack completed the FÁS/FETAC Waste Management Training Programme during 2004. The General Manager completed the first 2 of 4 modules of the FÁS/CIF Construction & Demolition Waste Management Training Programme and a 5-day, NIOSH-approved Health & Safety Management Course. The Hollywood Facility Manager successfully completed an I.L.M. (Institute of Leadership and Management) Course, following a series of training events during Quarter 1 of 2004. In addition to management qualifications obtained from external organisations, a strong emphasis is placed on internal training at all levels in the company, and records of all such training events are retained on site. New weighbridge operatives are given intensive training on the Waste Acceptance Procedures and weighbridge software. This is backed up by Waste Licence training, and training on specific parts of the EMS, as required.

Public Information

Murphy Environmental has developed a communications procedure to allow public access to facility information. The main methods are: The company website:

www.murphyenvironmental.ie

Site noticeboard

Complaints are recorded and tracked

An information pack is available to customers and interested parties

Site documentation is available for inspection at the site office

Tours of the facility can be organised by contacting the Facility Manager

Home Page:GeneralInformationEnvironmentalPolicyPreviousYear's AER

Monitor:Summary of MonitoringResultsDownload full Execsummaries

Contact:Names and addressesPhone numbersEmail addresses

Location:Location maps

EPA Licence:Download licenceWaste types acceptedOpening hours

Gormanston:Link to Gormanston(151-1) website

www.murphyenvironmental.ie


http://www.murphyenvironmental.ie/

Environmental Incidents and Complaints

Murphy Environmental logs all complaints or comments relating to the site. Any incident that occurs on site must be reported to the EPA as soon as possible after its occurrence. Incidents and complaints arising during 2004 are summarised in the table below. An incident is defined by the Waste Licence as: • An emergency • Any emissions which does not comply

with the requirements of the licence • Any trigger level specified in the licence

which is attained or exceeded • Any indication that environmental

pollution has, or may have, taken place • The non-acceptance or rejection of any

waste load at the facility

Incident/Complaint/Query

16/01/04 - Groundwater monitoring Non-conformances for manganese and ammoniacal nitrogen for Q4, 2003.

See Groundwater Monitoring Section of AER 2003

24/03/04 - Groundwater monitoring Non-conformances for arsenic, manganese, coliforms, cadmium and Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate.

See Groundwater Monitoring Section

02/04/04 - Oil Spill (ca. 100 litres) Tap on oil tank in the garage was left slightly open overnight. Spill pallet underneath the taps overflowed, causing oil spill within the garage and a small area (ca. 1m2) outside of the garage.

Corrective action: Taps will be checked each evening before closure of the site.

01/06/04 - Groundwater monitoring Non-conformances for manganese.


Incident/Complaint/Query

15/06/04 - Dust monitoring Non-conformance with the environmental dust limit.

See Environmental Dust Monitoring

24/05/04 - Neighbour Query Neighbour expressed concern regarding crop growth in two of his fields adjacent to the quarry and requested that a number of samples be taken. A number of samples were taken and a letter report was issued. No association with the quarry/landfill was detected.

25/06/04 - Noise Monitoring Non conformance with the noise emission limits.

See Noise Monitoring section

23/09/04 – Anonymous Complaint

Complaint received by EPA regarding waste entering the site between 06.30 and 07.30 on the 23rd of September 2004. This complaint was proved by CCTV records to be unfounded.

01/11/04 - Groundwater monitoring Non conformances for manganese, ammoniacal nitrogen and pH.


11/01/05 – Groundwater Monitoring Non conformances for manganese and ammoniacal nitrogen.


Tank, pipeline and bund testing Bunds were verified as adequate to contain fuel in the event of a spill. A report was submitted to the Agency in December 2003 and is due to be submitted again in December 2006.

Financial Provision

Murphy Environmental has established a Liabilities and Restoration Fund for Hollywood Great, following consultation with the Agency.


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Waste activities carried out at the facility

Under the Waste Management Act (1996), waste activities may be classified as waste disposal or waste recovery, within which there are a number of classes of activity. The Waste Licence (Ref. 129-1) lists the activities which Murphy Environmental are licensed to carry out at Hollywood Great: Class 1. Deposit on, in or under land (including landfill) Class 13. Storage prior to submission to any activity referred to in a preceding paragraph of this Schedule, other than temporary storage, pending collection, on the premises where the waste concerned is produced. Class 3. Recycling or reclamation of metals and metal compounds Class 4. Recycling or reclamation of other inorganic materials Class 13. Storage of waste intended for submission to any activity referred to in a preceding paragraph of this Schedule, other than temporary storage, pending collection, on the premises where such waste is produced.

Waste Types Accepted

Only inert waste is acceptable at Hollywood. Inert waste means waste that does not undergo any significant physical, chemical or biological transformations. Inert waste will not dissolve, burn or otherwise physically or chemically react, biodegrade or adversely affect other matter with which it comes into contact in a way likely to give rise to environmental pollution or harm human health. The total leachability and pollutant content of the waste and the ecotoxicity of the leachate must be insignificant, and in particular not endanger the quality of surface water and/or groundwater.

In other words, inert waste is NOT hazardous and it is NOT similar to “black bag” domestic refuse. The majority of the material accepted at Hollywood is comprised of soils and stones and other construction or demolition type material.

Controlling Incoming Waste

Murphy Environmental has developed detailed Waste Acceptance Procedures for Hollywood Landfill, in accordance with Waste Licence 129-1 and EU Council Decision Establishing Criteria and Procedures for the Acceptance of Waste at Landfills. The procedures were designed to ensure that we accept only “clean” waste. If we are in any doubt as to whether or not the waste is acceptable, it must be sent for extensive laboratory analysis to prove that it meets our requirements. Each and every load arriving at Hollywood Landfill is inspected visually for non-conforming waste. We also randomly sample material coming over the weighbridge and send it for laboratory checking. We use an independent, accredited laboratory for all our testing requirements. All hauliers delivering waste to site must hold a valid Waste Collection Permit.

Methods of deposition of waste The landfill facility is used only for the disposal and recovery of inert waste. Inert waste material is brought to the site in trucks from construction/ demolition or soil removal sites. The trucks deposit the material at the tipping area. Waste is deposited directly into the landfill cell as directed by the banksman.


Waste Accepted 2004

Murphy Environmental operates specially-designed computer software to manage waste records. A summary of waste accepted, classified by EWC code, is presented in the chart below.

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Monthly Tonnage of Material Entering Hollywood 2004

5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

25,000

30,000

35,000

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep Oct

Nov

Dec

Was

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tity

(Tons) 170504

191209

170904

100101

101006

190899

OTHER

EWC Code

Note: “OTHER” = 170107, 170501, 170202, 170604, 170302, 170101 & 010409 (detailed in table below)

Type of Waste EWC Code Tonnes (2003) Tonnes (2004)

Soil and Stones 17 05 04 14,655.31 134,874.51

Mixed Construction and Demolition Waste

17 09 04 4,625.38 8,799.19

Mixture of Concrete, Bricks, Tiles and Ceramics

17 01 07 485.66 925.26

Clay 17 05 01 432.14 -

Glass 17 02 02 - 16.46

Insulation Materials 17 06 04 - 79.80

Bituminous Mixtures 17 03 02 - 368.24

Waste from castings of non ferrous pieces

10 10 06 - 1,326.24

Minerals (Sand & Stones) 19 12 09 - 19,191.07

Waste Water Sludge 19 08 99 - 1,095.42

Spent Activated Carbon 19 09 04 - 2.42

Bottom Ash and Boiler Ash 10 01 01 301.86 5,618.72

Concrete 17 01 01 162.5 739.64

Sand 01 04 09 86.66 -

Total Tonnage of Inert Waste Entering Hollywood Landfill

20,750 173,037

TOTAL, 2003 + 2004 193,787 tonnes


Calculated remaining capacity of the site

The estimated void space of the quarry in the AER 2003 was 2.7 million m3. During the calendar year 2004, 228,277 tons of quarried material was removed from the site. At a bulk density of 1.8 tonnes/m3 for quarried material, this is estimated to have generated a void space of 126,821m3 in 2004. Therefore the total void space as at year-end 2004 is estimated to be 2,826,821m3. An average density of incoming Construction and Demolition waste, and allowing for subsequent settlement, is estimated at 1.5 tonnes/m3. During 2004, 173,037 tonnes of material was deposited in the landfill. At 1.5 tonnes/m3, this is estimated at 115,358m3 of waste deposited (including allowance for settlement). In 2003, 20,750 tonnes of material was deposited in the landfill. At 1.5 tonnes/m3, this is estimated at 13,833m3 of waste deposited (including allowance for settlement).

tonnes tonnes/

m3 m3

2004 173,037 1.5 115,358

2003 20,750 1.5 13,833

TOTAL DEPOSITED TO DATE

193,786 1.5 129,191

Therefore the total amount of C&D materials deposited at the site to-date is estimated at 129,191m3. The remaining void space then, is: 2,826,821m3 - 129,191m3 = 2,697,630m3

Year in which final capacity is expected to be reached

Based on 2004 incoming material figures, it would take approximately 23 years to fill the total existing void space.

Proposed restoration of the site and timescale of such development

The restoration and aftercare of the facility shall be carried out in accordance with the Restoration Plan and the Aftercare Management Plan approved by the EPA but final restoration of phases is not yet applicable to the landfill at this stage of development. Progress on restoration of completed phases

To date, only Cells 1 and 2 have been constructed. It is estimated that approximately 40% of the combined void space of Cells 1 and 2 was filled as at year-end 2004. Site survey showing existing levels of the site

An updated topographical survey for the active areas within the site was completed during 2004 and is available in the Site Office.


Construction, Development and Filling of Cells 1 and 2 over an 18-month period


June2003

May 2004

Cell 1

Cell 1

Cell 2

Area forCell 2

Dec 2004

Cell 1
Cell 2
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Monitoring and Measurement

Murphy Environmental are required to conduct regular monitoring of a range of parameters to ensure that no environmental impact is occurring as a result of site operations. All monitoring reports are submitted to the Agency. Monitoring of the following is conducted:

Dust Noise Surface Water

Groundwater Leachate Meteorology

The location of monitoring points is shown on the drawing below (the perimeter of the site is outlined in red).

(not to scale)


Dust Monitoring

Dust Monitoring Requirements at Hollywood

Murphy Environmental must monitor dust levels at 4 locations (D1, D2, D3 and D4) once per quarter [Schedule D.2]. Dust emission limits are set in the licence [Schedule C.2]. We are also required to monitor respirable dust at 5 locations (D1 to D4 and N6) once per quarter. Dust Monitoring Methodology

Environmental dust is measured using a Bergerhoff dust gauge. This is exposed over a 30-day period to collect bulk dust deposition. The gauge consists of a gauge bottle supported on a stand of approximately 1.5 metres high. The samples collected are

then transferred to a laboratory for gravimetric (weight) analysis to determine the concentration of deposit material in each gauge bottle. SKC Universal Air Sampling Pumps are used to take TWA (Time Weighted Average) samples for respirable dusts. Pumps are calibrated to recommended flow rates for respirable dusts. The pumps are fitted with cyclone filter heads containing a pre-weighed 0.8µm pore size, 25mm diameter mixed cellulose ester filters. TWA samples for respirable dusts are run for a ca. 8-hour period. Following sampling, media are individually bagged, labelled and dispatched to a laboratory for gravimetric analysis.

Environmental Dust Monitoring Results Quarterly dust deposition surveys were carried out at the site. Results from the surveys showed that there was only one instance of non-conformance with the emission limit for dust deposition of 350 mg/m2/day as prescribed in the Waste Licence. This non-conformance of 433 mg/m2/day was measured at D1 during Quarter 2, 2004. Increased levels of environmental dust at this point were associated with the dry weather during this monitoring period (this is very evident from the rainfall graph shown on page 22). In order to control the generation of dust Murphy Environmental employed more frequent dampening of roads and hardstand areas using the water bowser during periods of dry weather.

Level of Environmental Dust Deposition Measured at Hollywood during 2004

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Respirable Dust Monitoring Results Respirable dusts measured at Hollywood Landfill are compared to the NAOSH (National Authority for Occupational Safety and Health) Code of Practice exposure limits and international Health & Safety limits for respirable dusts. Results for quarterly respirable dust monitoring during 2004 have been well within these limits.

Levels of Respirable Dust Measured at Hollywood during 2004

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Noise Monitoring

Noise Monitoring at Hollywood

Murphy Environmental must monitor noise levels at 3 locations (N4, N5 and N6) once per annum [Schedule D.3]. Noise emission limits are set in the licence [Schedule C.1]. Noise Monitoring Methodology

Noise is measured using specialist noise monitoring equipment.

Noise Monitoring Results The annual noise survey was conducted in June 2004. The results from the noise survey indicated that noise levels at the site slightly exceeded the EPA limit of 55 dB(A) at two points, namely 60.1 dB(A) at N5 and 62.5 dB(A) at N6. Road traffic and quarrying activities were cited as the main contributors to noise during the monitoring period.

Location Level

dB(A) EPA Limit

dB(A)

N4 53 55

N5 60 55

N6 62.5 55

Surface Water Monitoring, 2004

Surface water monitoring was carried out during Quarters 2 and 4, 2004. The results obtained for surface water indicated that it was in compliance with class A3 waters set by the Surface Water Regulations, 1989 and the Salmonid Water Regulations, 1988. The water quality downstream of the site is comparable with that measured upstream. This would indicate that the site does not impact upon the water quality in the stream.

Leachate Monitoring, 2004

Leachate monitoring was conducted during Quarter 3, 2004 in LC–1. A sample could not be obtained during Quarters 1 and 2, 2004 as the leachate borehole was found to be dry. Leachate analytical results showed slightly elevated levels of sulphate, chloride, conductivity and ammoniacal nitrogen, largely associated with natural characteristics of incoming materials.

Groundwater Monitoring

Murphy Environmental must monitor groundwater at 7 locations (BH4, BH5, BH6, BH8, BH9, BH10 and BH11) on a quarterly basis [Schedule D.4] and leachate at 1 location (LC1) twice per annum. The water level in each borehole is recorded using a “dip meter”. A water sample is extracted by using an inertial pump, which feeds a column of water upwards through a length of sampling tubing. The pumping operation requires separate tubing, and flushing of the pump after each borehole is sampled, to eliminate the possibility of cross-contamination.


Groundwater Monitoring Results, 2004

Groundwater monitoring was conducted during Quarters 1, 2, 3 and 4 of 2004. Results were compared against EU Drinking Water Regulations. Non-conformances with these Regulations are explained below.

Manganese Results in Comparison to the Drinking Water Limit, 2004

0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

Q4, 2003 Q1, 2004 Q2, 2004 Q3, 2004 Q4, 2004

Manganese

(m

g/l

) BH - 4 BH - 5 BH - 6 BH - 8 BH - 9 BH - 11 DW Limit

Manganese Manganese occurs naturally in soils, and levels at Hollywood are high in the context of Drinking Water Limits. Native rock, clay and shale from the quarry were analysed and found to contain naturally high levels of manganese. There is no indication that the operation of the facility is increasing the manganese concentration locally.

Ammoniacal Nitrogen Results in Comparison to the Drinking Water Limit, 2004

0

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1

Q4, 2003 Q1, 2004 Q2, 2004 Q3, 2004 Q4, 2004

Am

monia

cal N

itro

gen (

mg/l

)

BH - 4 BH - 5 BH - 6 BH - 8 BH - 9 BH - 11 DW Limit

Ammoniacal Nitrogen Ammoniacal nitrogen has been found at levels slightly above drinking water regulation limits and is thought to have been associated with agricultural or sewage sources in the vicinity of the site. There is no indication that the operation of the facility is increasing the ammoniacal nitrogen concentration locally.

Borehole Level

(cfus per 100ml) DW Limit

(cfus per 100ml)

BH-4 2 0

BH-5 1 0

BH-6 0 0

BH-8 13 0

BH-9 60 0

BH-11 0 0

Total Coliforms Microbiological monitoring of the groundwater is required annually; this was carried out at the site during Q1, 2004. Total Coliforms found at levels above drinking water regulation limits is thought to have been associated with agricultural or sewage sources in the vicinity of the site. BH-9, where the highest level of total coliforms was detected, is located adjacent to a farm. There is no indication that the operation of the facility is increasing total coliform levels locally.


The following additional non-conformances with the Drinking Water Regulations were

observed during 2004 groundwater monitoring:

Location

Parameter Concen-tration

Limit Possible Causes

BH-9 Faecal Coliforms

5 cfus/

100ml

0 cfus/

100ml

Microbiological monitoring of the groundwater is required annually; this was carried out at the site during Q1, 2004. Faecal Coliforms found at levels above drinking water regulation limits in BH-9 is thought to have been associated with agricultural or sewage sources in the vicinity of the site. BH-9 is located adjacent to a farm.

BH – 11 Cadmium 0.0092 mg/l

0.005 mg/l

Cadmium may be associated with zinc ore which is naturally found in the blue clay in close proximity to this borehole.

BH – 4 Bis(2ethylhexyl) phthalate

0.002 mg/l

Ground-water

List 1*

Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate is a plasticizer and may be linked to the breakdown of plastics in the general area of BH-4. This borehole is located outside the site boundary, therefore this area is not controlled by Murphy Environmental.

BH – 8 pH 6.43

pH units

6.5<pH

<9

The level of pH recorded in BH – 8 has been found to be consistently below 6.5, there is no obvious reason for this observation and no negative impacts have been recorded in the vicinity.

BH – 4

Arsenic 0.025 mg/l

0.01 mg/l Native rock, clay and shale from the quarry were analysed and found to contain naturally high levels of arsenic, therefore it is considered that arsenic levels detected at BH-4 are naturally-occurring.

Key: * = List I substance (Groundwater Directive – (80/68/EEC)

Meteorological Data Meteorological data was obtained from the meteorological station situated at Dublin Airport, the parameters obtained were: precipitation, temperature (average), wind speed and direction, relative humidity and atmospheric pressure (as per Schedule D.5 of the Waste Licence). The following charts represent temperature, precipitation, atmospheric pressure and wind direction throughout the reporting period. The wind rose for 2004 indicates that winds were mainly from a west south-westerly to south south-westerly direction. Daily wind data and all meteorological data required under the licence are retained on site.

Rainfall and Relative Humidity, 2004

Rainfall and Relative Humidity, Dublin Airport Met Station, 2004

0

30

60

90

120

150

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Rain

fall

(m

m)

68

72

76

80

84

88

Rel

Hu

mid

ity (

%)Rainfall mm

R.H. %


Wind Rose, Jan-Dec 2004

0

10

20

30

40

50N

NNE

NE

ENE

E

ESE

SE

SSE

S

SSW

SW

WSW

W

WNW

NW

NNW

Minimum and Maximum Temperatures, 2004

Temperatures (Max and Min), Dublin Airport Met Station, 2004

0

5

10

15

20

25

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep Oct

Nov

Dec

Tem

pera

ture

(d

eg

Celc

ius) max

min

Mean Sea Level Pressure, 2004

Mean Sea Level Pressure, 2004

990

995

1000

1005

1010

1015

1020

1025

Nov

Dec

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

DecM

ean

Sea L

evel

Pre

ssu

re

(hp

a)


Resource and Energy Consumption, 2004

Electricity

Based on ESB bills, the energy consumption from the 27th November 2003 to 29th November 2004 was 84,480kWh. This is a combined total for landfill and quarry activities. It is difficult to apportion electricity usage for landfill activities only, however we expect that usage for the quarry much exceeds that for landfill activities only. Water

Accurate water meter readings from Fingal County Council for 2004 are not available. It is estimated that water use was similar to 2003, i.e. approximately 4,640 litres (based on readings for 3-month period July to September 2003). Diesel

During 2004, an estimated total of 140,940 litres of diesel was used for trucks, cars and plant associated with landfill activities at Murphy Environmental Hollywood. Composition of Wastes Removed off site

General waste, from the site canteen, etc. is removed off site by permitted waste collectors to an approved waste facility. Waste paper is collected and removed off site by permitted waste collectors for recycling. Also 1 skip-load of waste was removed off-site, composed of waste removed from incoming C&D materials to be deposited in the landfill cells. The quantity of waste removed during 2004 was: Waste Type Approx.

Weight (tonnes)

General Waste 2.00

Paper 0.45

Waste removed from incoming materials to be deposited (1 skip)

3.00

Total Waste Removed off Site (Tonnes)

5.45

It is expected that the volume of waste paper produced on-site will be reduced in the coming year, thanks to a new paper-saving strategy introduced by Murphy Environmental in late 2004. Two scanners were purchased so that documents could be electronically transferred rather than faxing or posting hard copies. Water Balance Equation

The water balance equation is estimated as follows: - Annual Rainfall, 2004 = 698mm - Annual Evapotranspiration, 2004 =

333.5mm It is assumed that water losses during operations will be numerically approximately 50% of evapotranspiration from vegetated surfaces, i.e. 167 mm/year. Therefore during operations the amount of recharge within Cell 1 is estimated as: - Effective Rainfall = 698mm – 167mm

= 531 mm/year - Approx. Total Area of Cells 1 & 2 =

11,600m2 - 11,600m2 x 0.531m/year =

6,160m3/year Estimated Indirect Emissions to Groundwater

Groundwater emissions during 2004 are estimated to be negligible due to the very low permeability of the landfill cell liner.


Glossary of Terms AER: Annual Environmental Report

Approved facility: An authorised and technically suitable waste management facility which has been agreed by the EPA for the removal of waste.

Borehole: groundwater monitoring infrastructure

Condition: A condition of the Waste Licence

Construction and Demolition Waste: All waste materials which arise from construction, renovation and demolition activities

EMS: Environmental Management System – Documented system to facilitate continuous environmental improvement

Environmental impact: any change to the environment, whether adverse or beneficial, wholly or partially resulting from an organisation’s environmental aspects

Environmental objective: overall environmental goad that an organization sets itself to achieve

Environmental policy: overall intentions and direction of an organization related to its environmental performance as formally expressed by top management

EPA: Environmental Protection Agency

European Waste Catalogue (EWC): A classification system for waste materials. It categorises wastes based on a combination of what they are and the process or activity which produced them

Inert waste: Waste material that does not undergo any significant physical, chemical or biological transformations. Inert waste will not dissolve, burn or otherwise physically or chemically react, biodegrade or adversely affect other matter with which it comes into contact in a way likely to give rise to environmental pollution or harm human health. The total leachability and pollutant content of the waste and the ecotoxicity of the leachate must be insignificant, and in particular not endanger the quality of surface water and/or groundwater.

Landfill: Refers to the area of the facility where the material is disposed of by placement on the ground or on other waste

List I/II Organics: Substances classified pursuant to EC Directives 76/464/EEC and 80/68/EEC

Leachate: any liquid percolating through or emitted from a landfill

Permeability: The ability, or measurement of a material's ability, to transmit fluids. Permeable materials allow fluid to pass through readily

Procedure: specified way to carry out an activity or a process

Quarantine Area: area for temporary storage of rejected loads or other materials which are deemed unsuitable

Surface Water: Streams, rivers, canals, ditches (flowing freshwater systems), lakes, reservoirs and lagoons (static freshwater systems), wetlands, estuaries and coastal waters

Trigger Level: A parameter value specified in the licence, the achievement or exceedance of which requires certain actions to be taken by the licensee

Weighbridge: Device for accurate weighing of incoming waste


Contents of Annual Environmental Report – Requirements of Waste Licence 129-1: Cross Reference

Page No.

- Reporting Period 3

- Waste activities carried out at the facility 14

- Quantity and Composition of waste received, disposed of and recovered during the reporting period and each previous year

15

- Summary report on emissions 19-23

- Summary of results and interpretation of environmental monitoring 18

- Resource and energy consumption summary 24

- Proposed development of the facility and timescale of such development 16

- Calculated remaining capacity of the facility and year in which final capacity is expected to be reached

16

- Methods of deposition of waste 14

- Report on development works undertaken during the reporting period, and a timescale for those proposed during the coming year

5

- Report on restoration of completed phases 16

- Site survey showing existing levels of the facility at the end of the reporting period

16

- Estimated annual and cumulative quantity of indirect emissions to groundwater

24

- Annual water balance calculation and interpretation 24

- Report on the progress towards achievement of the Environmental Objectives and Targets contained in previous year’s report

9

- Schedule of Environmental Objectives and Targets for the forthcoming year 10

- Full title and a written summary of any procedures developed by the licensee in the year which relates to the facility operation

11

- Tank, pipeline and bund testing and inspection report 13

- Reported incidents and Complaints summaries 13

- Review of Nuisance Controls 9

- Reports on financial provision made under this licence 2; 13

- Management and staffing structure of the facility 4

- A programme for public information 12

- Report on training of staff 12


Report prepared by Environmental Consultants to Murphy Environmental: Patel Tonra Ltd., Environmental Solutions, Unit 1, IDA Industrial Estate, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin Tel: +353 1 8020520 Fax: +353 1 8020525 Web: www.pateltonra.com © 2005


For further information please contact: Mr Colin Lennon, Facility Manager, Murphy Environmental Hollywood Great, Nag’s Head, Naul, Co. Dublin Tel: 01 8433744 Fax: 01 8433747 Web: www.murphyenvironmental.ie Email: [email protected]


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