215.1General Description
This work includes excavating, removing, and disposing of solid waste discovered during construction or shown on the Plans. Remove materials according to this Specification, Plan details, and as directed by the Engineer. 215.1.01 Definitions Solid Waste: Discarded putrescible (i.e. liable to rot) and non- putrescible wastes such as trash, garbage, animal carcasses, debris, and materials not natural to the area. 215.1.02 Related References A.StandardS pecifications
B.Referenced Documents QPL 64 215.1.03 Submittals Submit a report of disposal from the municipal sol id waste landfill to the Engineer for each load of solid waste removed from the project.
215.2Materials
Handle hazardous materials according to Subsection 107.22, Hazardous and/or Toxic Waste . A.Soil Cover Materials Soil materials used to cover exposed areas of a removal site may be any noncontaminated earth materialapproved by the Engineer. B.Odor Control Chemicals Acceptable odor control chemicals used for solid waste removal are listed on the Georgia Department o f Tra nsportation QPL 64. Similar or equal chemicals may be substituted when approved by the Engineer. 215.2.01 Delivery, Storage, and Handling General Provisions 101 through 150.
215.3Construction Requirements
215.3.01 Personnel General Provisions 101 through 150. 215.3.02 Equipment General Provisions 101 through 150. 215.3.03 Preparation General Provisions 101 through 150. 236 236 236 236 236 236 236 236 236 236
215.3.04 Fabrication General Provisions 101 through 150. 215.3.05 Construction A.Worker Protection Provide effective engineering and work practice controls to protect employee health and safety. B.Applicable Specifications Perform this work according to this Specification and strictly comply with federal, state, or local codes or o rdinances per taining to removing solid waste. Verify the accuracy and existence of applicable codes, ordinances, or other regulations by obtaining and interpreting state, county, city, or local municipality by -laws for solid waste disposal. C.Site Information The Department will make available existing boring logs of sites shown on the Plans. Prospective bidders can obt ain this information by contacting the Geotechnical Engineering Bureau of the Office of Materials and Resear ch at
D.Site Categories Solid waste removal sites are designated as “Shown on the Plans” or “Discovered during Construction” for the pu rpose of this Specification. E.Removal and Disposal Procedures Remove and dispose of solid waste using these requirements: 1.Sites Shown on the plans Work with solid waste sites shown on the Plans according to these requirements: a.Give the Engineer two weeks’ notice before removing solid waste.The Engineer will notify the local governing authority of the proposed work and tentative time schedules. b.After beginning to excavate solid waste, give the work constant attention.Excavate the material to the full depth and width of the cut in one continuous operation, leaving mini mum exp osed surface. c.Leave working faces of the cut as near vertical as possible. However, slope them enough to safely place a l ayer of soil over the exposed areas. d.Transport solid waste to a permitted municipal solid waste landfill. Obtain a listing of permitted municipal solid waste landfills by contacting the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, Land Protectio n C ompliance Program at (404) 362-2696. e.Obtain permission for disposal from the landfill. You must have the Engineer’s approval of the d isposal site . f .Fill trucks hauling material from the removal site to less than full capacity to prevent spills. Completely cover the truck body with a waterproof tarpaulin, large enough to extend over the sides and end of the bed to secure the material in transit. Fasten the tarpaulin securely. g.At the end of each day’s work, cover exposed areas of the removal site with a 6 in. (150 mm) layer o f cl ean earth. Include the cost of this work in the overall bid submitted. h.Spray odor control chemicals on the exposed solid waste and on hauling vehicles as outlined i n S ubsection 215.3.05.F, Odor Control . i.W hen directed by the Engineer, over excavate the area based o n the conditions of the solid waste site during removal. Over excavation is measured and paid for according to Subsection 215.4, Measurement and Subsection 215.5, Payment. 237 237 237 237 237 237 237 237 237 237
j.When removal is complete, backfill solid waste areas according to the embankment constructio n r equirements in Section 208. Include the cost of this work in the applicable bid prices for unclassified and borrow. 2.Solid Waste Sites Discovered During Construction Control solid waste sites discovered during construction by following these requirements:a.Report solid waste sites discovered during construction to the Engineer, immediately. Stop work in the vicinity until the Engineer determines an appropriate Plan for removal and payment. b.Conduct Work approved by the Engineer under the provisions of Subsection 109.05, Extra Work . c .Remove, dispose of, and backfill according to this Specification andSubsection 107.22, Hazardous and/or Toxic Waste. F.Odor Control Control objectionable odors from the exposed solid waste at the removal site and on haul trucks in transi t a s follows: 1.U se an effective odor control chemical selected from QPL 64, or an approved equivalent. The Engineer will cooperate with the local governing authority to determine the acceptability of the odorcontrol chemical, the application concentration, and the application frequency in the removal area and on the hauling vehicles. 2.Keep available a minimum three- day supply of odor control chemical to treat the solid waste during removal operations. During the last three days of removal, the Engineer may allow the odor chemical inventory b e r educed to save expenses. Include the cost of spray material, labor, and equipment necessary to control objectionable odors in the ov erall bid submitted. 215.3.06 Quality Acceptance General Provisions 101 through 150. 215.3.07 Contractor Warranty and Maintenance General Provisions 101 through 150.
215.4Measurement
The work performed under this item is measured as follows:
Removing solid waste from sites shown on the plans is measured by the cubic yard (meter). The volume of material measured for payment will be based on cross -section measurements using the averag e end area method. Excavating outside the neat lines shown on the Plans is not measured for payment unless the work is directed andauthorized by the Engineer. B.Sites Discovered during Construction Work for solid waste removal sites discovered during construction is measured according toSubsection 109.05, Extra Work. C.Overexcavation of Solid Waste Over excavating solid waste to depths below those shown on the Plans is measured by the cubic yard (meter).Volume calculations are described in Subsection 215.4.A, Sites Shown on the Plans . 238 238 238 238 238 238 238 238 238 238
215.5Payment
Work performed under this Item will be paid for as follows: A.Sites Shown on the Plans Removing solid waste from sites shown on the Plans will be paid for at the Contract Unit Price bid per cubic yard (meter). This is full compensation for excavating the solid waste material; hauling and properly disposing of the hazar dous materials; closing the remaining landfill site; constructing necessary haul roads; furnishing chemicals and spraying the removal site, trucks, and contents as required; disposing at a permitted municipal solid was te l andfill; and providing fencing, labor, equipment, tools, direction, and incidentals necessary to complete the Item. B.Sites Discovered during Construction Removing solid waste from sites discovered during construction will be paid for according to Subsection 109.05 .
When the Engineer requires removal of solid waste beyond the limits shown on the plans, payment for removal and disposal will be as follows: 1.Solid waste removed from within the neat cross sections shown on the plans, and to the depth of 3 ft . (1 m) below those cross sections, will be paid for at the Unit Price bid per cubic yard (meter) for removingsolid waste. 2.Solid waste removed to depths below the 3 ft. (1 m) specified above will be paid for as follows: a.Over 3 ft . (1 m) but not over 10 ft. (3 m) deep: This material will be paid for at the rate of 110 percent of the Unit Price bid per cubic yard (meter) for that portion of the material over 3 ft. (1 m) but not over 10 ft. (3 m) of extra depth. b.More than 10 ft. (3 m) deep: If the extra depth exceeds 10 ft. (3 m), stop work in that area. The Engineer will request an investigatio n b y the Office of Materials and Research. If necessary, to excavate below the 10 ft. (3 m) level, do not resume work until a satisfactory plan f or p ayment has been established. Payment will be made under: Item No. 215 Removal of solid waste Per cubic yard (meter) 215.5.01 Adjustments General Provisions 101 through 150. 239 239 239 239 239 239 239 239 239 239