30 August 2021

The Odour Reduction Action Plan was submitted to the NSW EPA on 28 May 2021, as required and was reported to Council at the 29 June 2021 Meeting. You can read the full report here: https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/documents/2021-06-29-council-meeting-business-paper

Please see in the table below a summary of the progress made to date in delivering the odour reduction projects.

Action Plan Projects	Notes of progress / outcomes	Status
Project 1 - Address fugitive gas escape from the landfill	Increased gas sampling grid and frequency completed (now monthly) Recycling stockpiles removed/reduced Added more cover material to the top of the platform to repair intermediate cover thickness and possible gas escape Improved operating practice to re-cap surface every time a stockpile is cleared	Completed Completed Completed Completed
Project 2 – Adopt the use of a bio cover	Identify sustainable and appropriate types of bio-cover that can be used by Council at the facility that will effectively filter potential fugitive gas escape from the landfill Once a viable and approved bio cover is identified, write a bio cover management Safe Operating Procedure that can be integrated within the Blaxland Environmental Management Plan and daily operational practice going forward	Completed In Progress
Action Plan Projects	Notes of progress / outcomes	Status
	Apply to the NSW EPA to vary EPL 10039 to allow the use of bio cover materials for the management of fugitive gas	Extension requested
Project 3 – Improve the aeration of the leachate system	Procurement and installation of new leachate aeration system Ammonia levels are being monitored with improvements expected to be seen after 2 months of operation	Completed Completed
Project 4 – Cease the processing of green waste	All green waste is sent offside for processing at a licenced facility	Completed
Project 5 – Assess the efficacy of the landfill gas capture system	Due for completion October 2021 · Likely to be delayed by COVID as consultants are not willing to come to the site	Extension Requested
Project 6 – Update site management plans	Due for completion October 2021 Likely to be delayed by COVID as consultants are not willing to come to the site	Extension Requested
Project 7 – Undertake and acoustic environmental assessment	Engage a suitably qualified contractor to assess the acoustic levels of operations conducted at the Blaxland facility and surrounding residential areas Conduct the acoustic testing and assessment Table report at the June Council meeting	Completed Completed Completed

Blue Mountains City Council is committed to being a good neighbour and addressing any issues that arise at the waste facility. The Blaxland Waste Management Facility provides the community with convenient access to waste disposal, recycling and re-use, local employment, lower cost waste disposal, reduced truck movements across the mountains and flexibility to provide tailored service levels to meet community needs.

30 August 2021

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