DSHW-2024-007817

August15, 2024
Orlanda John, Refuge Manager
Ouray Wildlife Refuge Landfill
19001 E. Wildlife Refuge Road
Randlett, UT 84063
RE:Final Closure Approval for the Ouray Wildlife Refuge LandfillSW256
Dear Ms. John:
On August 15, 2024, the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control (Division) received aLandfill Post-Closure Certification(report) (DSHW-2024-007809) for the Ouray Wildlife
Refuge (Refuge) Landfill (landfill). The report addressed the location and extent of the landfill site, future use of the property, post-closure final cleanup activities, site performance
standards, surface stability, and vegetative regrowth. Per the request of the Division the report also includes photos of cleanup activities for remaining surface debris comprised primarily
of construction and demolition material. The final site visit conducted by the engineer on March 13, 2024 summarized the following onsite conditions:
Absence of items placing ground and surface waters at risk.
Absence of any leachate.
Absence of gas producing items.
Absence of items requiring future maintenance.
Absence of threat to human health and environment.
The report satisfies the requirements of Utah Administrative Code R315-302-3(7) by providing signatures from both the Refuge manager and professional engineer certifying the landfill
is stable, does not pose a risk to human health or environment, and requires no further maintenance or monitoring.
Accordingly, the landfill is now considered closed by the Division and no longer subject to the solid waste rules found in Utah Administrative Code R315-301 through R315-320.
If you have any questions, please contact Bryan Wattat [e-mail] by phone at
[phone].
Sincerely,
Douglas J. Hansen, Director
Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control
DJH/BCW/???
c:Kirk Benge, Health Officer, Tri-County Health Department
Darrin Brown, LEHS, Environmental Health Director, Tri-County Health Department
Joe Hadlock, Deputy Environmental Health Director, Tri-County Health Department