THERMAL SOIL TREATMENT PROCESS DESCRIPTION

Permit Numbers
Solid Waste (Petroleum) 0123943-001-SO
Solid Waste (Coal Tar)  SO41-267846
Air Quality Permit 0810067-010-AO

The following is a description of the procedures and processes used in the handling of hydrocarbon contaminated soils at our Thermal Treatment Center at Port Manatee, Fl.  This facility will not handle or process any materials classified as Hazardous Waste.

Prior to receiving a shipment of soil, a certified analysis of the contaminated soil will be  required from the customer.  In addition, a certification and general data sheet will also be obtained from the customer, attesting to the source of the contamination.

Upon approval of this data, the shipment will be scheduled into the facility.  In cases of emergency spill clean-up, soil will be accepted and segregated until analyticals are received and approved.  Soils may be shipped in bulk or drum quantities, by either truck, rail or barge.  When the soil arrives at the plant, it will be weighed on Certified Scales and placed in an enclosed storage area for untreated soils.  All pretreatment processing of the soil, such as screening, crushing, etc. will be performed in this covered area to prevent exposure to the environment.

The soil will be loaded into the 450 foot long tunnel kiln and processed at temperatures in excess of 1400 degrees F., in accordance with the operating conditions of one or more of the above permit numbers.  Following processing, samples will be collected and composited for analysis.  All soils will be treated to meet F.D.E.P. standards (as set forth in Chapter 62-775, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.).)  The treated soils will be stockpiled while awaiting confirmation from an independent laboratory.  A copy of the analysis and a "Certificate of Remediation" will be made available upon request and payment of all invoices.

We hope this information is both adequate and useful, and appreciate the opportunity to be of service to your company.  If you have any additional questions or would like information about your specific project, please call our toll-free number listed below.