Proper operation of Nghi Yen Solid Waste Treatment Complex

(Baonghean.vn) - Voters of Nghi Yen commune, Nghi Loc district proposed that the Provincial People's Committee direct the Nghi Yen Solid Waste Treatment Complex to properly carry out waste treatment steps as initially committed, to avoid affecting people's lives.

Regarding this content, the Provincial People's Committee requested the Department of Natural Resources and Environment to inspect, the results are as follows:

Nghi Yen Solid Waste Treatment Complex (KLH) in Hamlet 4, Nghi Yen Commune, Nghi Loc District, Nghe An Province has an area of ​​46 hectares, including 02 projects:

- Nghi Yen solid waste landfill: Nghe An Urban Environment and Construction Joint Stock Company is responsible for management and operation, officially operating since December 28, 2012; with 08 landfill cells. Currently, landfill is being carried out in cells 1A, 1B and construction is underway for 02 landfill cells 2A, 2B.

Construction of a new landfill at the Solid Waste Treatment Complex in Nghi Yen Commune (Nghi Loc). Photo: Document

- Ecovi Solid Waste Treatment and Recycling Plant: With a capacity of 300 tons of domestic waste + 03 tons of medical waste/day and night, invested by Galax Joint Stock Company Branch in Nghe An. The project has been approved by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment for its EIA report in Decision No. 263/QD-BTNMT dated February 4, 2015; Hazardous waste management practice license code QLCTNH: 4088.VX dated January 12, 2016 issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

Nghi Yen Solid Waste Treatment Complex is regularly inspected and monitored for its operations and environmental protection.

- Nghi Yen solid waste landfill has implemented:

+ Bury domestic waste in accordance with approved operating procedures. Spray insecticides to kill flies and mosquitoes, deodorize to ensure hygiene and odor, plant more trees to increase density, limit odor, and improve the landscape around the complex; Temporarily stop supplying waste to Ecovi Solid Waste Treatment and Recycling Plant; speed up the construction progress of landfill cells 2A and 2B.

-Ecovi solid waste treatment and recycling plant has implemented:

+ Renovate and rebuild the entire ditch system, especially the leachate collection ditch and manhole are all covered to limit the spread of odors and prevent rainwater from entering; pump the generated leachate to the wastewater storage tank with a volume of 120 m3. In the coming time, the Factory will pump out the leachate for treatment. Build an additional leachate storage tank (volume of 200 m3) as a backup. The tank is built of reinforced concrete, with a waterproof layer and a roof.

+ Regarding the domestic solid waste incinerator system (capacity 130 tons/day and night) which was severely damaged; the factory has dismantled the system and installed an additional incinerator with a capacity of 130 tons/day with many improvements in treatment technology. The construction has been completed and will be put into operation in the near future when approved by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment;

+ Domestic waste treatment system (capacity 50 tons/day and night): The factory has installed an additional exhaust hood system to collect the generated smoke and lead it to the general exhaust treatment system of the incinerator; Installed a temperature display device to check the temperature in the combustion chambers; Replaced the dust suppression water pump with a larger capacity; Re-instructed the workers on the operating process;

+ Regarding the amount of ash and slag from the incinerator system: The unit has signed a contract with the Nghe An Center for Monitoring, Resources and Environment to classify and classify hazardous waste to have management measures in accordance with regulations.

+ Spray insecticide to kill flies and deodorize the factory premises every 3 days; plant more trees in the factory premises; clean the entire working area, workshops, drainage system, and internal roads.

Currently, Ecovi Solid Waste Treatment and Recycling Plant has completed the environmental improvement items, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment has instructed the Company to prepare a report to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to request permission for trial operation. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is currently reviewing and processing the documents.

Gia Huy

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