The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) proposes to amend the current Solid Waste Disposal Permit No. SW3A092-17, to the City of Fort Yukon, to include the operation of a centralized transfer site and baler facility in addition to the operation of a Class III Community Municipal Solid Waste Landfill. The current permit only applies to the Class III Municipal Solid Waste Landfill so an amendment is required to include the proposed transfer site and baler facility.

Applicant Information:

Location:  Fort Yukon is located at the confluence of the Yukon and Porcupine Rivers. The legal description of the landfill is: Section 15, Township 20 North, Range 12 East, Fairbanks Meridian.

Landowner: City of Fort Yukon

Landfill Operator: City of Fort Yukon

Project Description:

This public notice is for modifications to permit #SW3A092-17 made necessary by the construction of a central transfer site and baler facility in Ft. Yukon, Alaska. The original design for this project called for the construction of the baler facility at the new landfill.  The City of Ft. Yukon is proposing to amend the design to move the baler to a centralized transfer site in town that will include recycling facilities and allow for a heated baler facility. This new design will allow the City of Ft. Yukon to restrict public access at the new landfill and will also provide increased separation of wastes and increased recycling capacity.

The location of the new landfill is 2 miles east of Ft. Yukon directly across from the existing sewage lagoon. The landfill will serve the 519 residents of Ft. Yukon.  It is estimated that the community produces 473 tons of solid waste per year. The 40 acre site will be developed in 10 acre sections. The landfill site includes a gravel pad, a solid waste disposal cell, an enhanced burn unit, a stockpile of cover materials, and drainage controls, within a fenced area. The baler facility will be located in the old FAA building near the airport.

Additional Information:

For information regarding this Solid Waste Disposal Permit, please contact Trisha Bower at (907) 451-2174 or by e-mail at trisha.bower@alaska.gov. 

Opportunity for Public Participation:

ADEC is only seeking comment regarding the proposed revision to the Permit.  Notice is given that any person interested may present written comments relevant to the proposed permit revision to ADEC.  Written comments will be included in the record if received before 5:00 p.m. on July 31, 2014.    Submit written comments regarding the proposed revision to Trisha Bower, ADEC Division of Environmental Health, Solid Waste Program, 610 University Avenue, Fairbanks, Alaska 99709, Fax: (907) 451-2188, email: trisha.bower@alaska.gov.

The State of Alaska, Department of Environmental Conservation complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  If you are a person with a disability who may need a special accommodation in order to participate in this process, please contact Eric Hotchkiss at (907) 465-6171 or TDD Relay Service 1-800-770-8973/TTY or dial 711 within 30 days of publication of this notice to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.