| Violation ID |
Occurrence Date |
Violation Type |
Violation Description(-) |
Violation Status |
Priority |
Source |
Facility Name |
Violated Reg. Meas. ID |
Violated Reg. Meas. Order No. |
Linked to Enf. |
| 1143592 |
05/13/2025 |
Order Conditions |
A significant amount of windblown waste was observed along and just beyond the eastern downslope extent of FA2/Phase 6, outside the completed, lined extent of Fill Area 2. Violation 1. 1. Prohibition 4 of the WDRs states; The discharge of wastes outside of a Unit or portions of a Unit specifically designed for their containment is prohibited. 2. Prohibition 6 of the WDRs states; The discharge of solid or liquid waste or leachate to surface waters, surface water drainage courses, or groundwater is prohibited. |
Violation |
None |
Inspection |
Altamont/Resource Recovery Class II & III Landfills,Class II Surface Impoundment |
407660 |
R5-2016-0042 |
Y |
| 1143238 |
03/11/2025 |
Order Conditions |
Discharge of hazardous waste into FA1, a Class III WMU, and FA2, a Class II WMU, in violation of Prohibition 2 of the WDRs. In a 22 April 2025 email, the Discharger notified Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board (Central Valley Water Board) staff of the possible disposal of non-RCRA Hazardous Waste at the Facility. Within the 29 April 2025 PG&E Disposal Notification, the Discharger self-reported the acceptance and disposal of 16.62 tons of Hazardous Waste sludge into FA2. The Hazardous Waste originated from a Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) power pole replacement project occurring adjacent to the Potrero MGP Northern Switchyard in San Francisco, CA. Instead of placing onsite spoils in the bin provided for the project, the hydrovac contractor (Discovery Hydro) transported the wet spoils to the PG&E Oakport spoils yard and dumped approximately 200 gallons of untested wet spoils into a non-hazardous wet spoils bin on 11 March 2025. Once at the spoils yard, excess free liquid was decanted, and the remaining sludge was sent to the Altamont Landfill. Samples were collected from the PG&E project site, down to seven feet below ground surface on 10 April 2025, and the results confirmed elevated concentrations of chromium and nickel above established California (non-RCRA) Hazardous Waste levels. Due to the proximity of the sample location to the pole replacement location, and the lack of data associated with the original waste stream, PG&E and the Discharger presume that the disposed sludge is California (non-RCRA) Hazardous Waste. According to PG&E, these elevated detections are the result of naturally occurring serpentinite. The Total Threshold Limit Concentrations (TTLCs) detected for chromium and nickel were 805 mg/kg and 1,160 mg/kg, respectively, which are below RCRA Hazardous Waste levels. However, the Soluble Threshold Limit Concentrations (STLCs) detected for chromium and nickel were 12.5 mg/L and 83 mg/L, respectively, which exceed the California Hazardous Waste levels for these constituents. The California Hazardous Waste limits for chromium and nickel are 5 mg/L and 20 mg/L, respectively. Therefore, the subject PG&E waste the Discharger accepted and disposed in FA2 is a Hazardous Waste, and it must be removed, transported, and disposed of accordingly to return to compliance with the WDRs |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Altamont/Resource Recovery Class II & III Landfills,Class II Surface Impoundment |
407660 |
R5-2016-0042 |
Y |
| 1142322 |
04/16/2025 |
Order Conditions |
The southern portion of the active compost pad, which only contains a soil improved pad, with no asphalt, appeared to be in poor condition with notable undulations that could lead to ponding. |
Violation |
None |
Inspection |
City of Modesto Co-Compost Project |
408069 |
2015-0121-DWQ |
Y |
| 1142321 |
04/16/2025 |
Order Conditions |
3. No visible composting pad was observed under the 10 acre Final Product Storge Area, and significant undulations and depressions, which could lead to extensive ponding, were observed. |
Violation |
None |
Inspection |
City of Modesto Co-Compost Project |
408069 |
2015-0121-DWQ |
Y |
| 1142320 |
04/16/2025 |
Order Conditions |
2. Land application of partially treated compost leachate |
Violation |
None |
Inspection |
City of Modesto Co-Compost Project |
408069 |
2015-0121-DWQ |
Y |
| 1142319 |
04/16/2025 |
Order Conditions |
1. The discharge of untreated compost leachate into an unlined pond. |
Violation |
None |
Inspection |
City of Modesto Co-Compost Project |
408069 |
2015-0121-DWQ |
Y |
| 1140945 |
02/18/2025 |
Order Conditions |
Inadequate daily/intermediate cover and exposed waste |
Violation |
None |
Inspection |
Western Regional Sanitary LF |
329292 |
R5-2007-0047 |
Y |
| 1140944 |
02/06/2025 |
Unauthorized Discharge |
6 February 2025 Module 14 leachate pipe break and discharge outside the WMU to a storm water drainage course. |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Western Regional Sanitary LF |
329292 |
R5-2007-0047 |
Y |
| 1140943 |
01/29/2025 |
Unauthorized Discharge |
29 January 2025 Module 1 leachate pipe break and discharge outside the WMU to a storm water drainage course. |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Western Regional Sanitary LF |
329292 |
R5-2007-0047 |
Y |
| 1140942 |
12/15/2024 |
Unauthorized Discharge |
15 December 2024 Module 16 leachate pipe break and discharge outside the WMU to a storm water drainage course. |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Western Regional Sanitary LF |
329292 |
R5-2007-0047 |
Y |
| 1140941 |
12/14/2024 |
Unauthorized Discharge |
14 December 2024 Module 16 leachate seep and discharge outside the Waste Management Unit (WMU) to a storm water drainage course. |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Western Regional Sanitary LF |
329292 |
R5-2007-0047 |
Y |
| 1140577 |
01/30/2025 |
Order Conditions |
1. Sumps 1, 6, and 9 no longer discharge to onsite storage tanks or to the Class II surface impoundment. The Discharger has rerouted these three sumps to discharge into areas that drain to storm water discharge locations. |
Violation |
None |
Inspection |
Thunderbolt Wood Treating Class II Surface Impoundment |
377017 |
R5-2010-0125 |
N |
| 1140553 |
02/18/2025 |
Order Conditions |
Violation 5 ? The discharge of compost leachate outside of the composting containment structure to a storm water drain was reported by the Discharger on 12 February 2025 and is documented in Figures 1, 2, and 3 of the attached 18 February 2025 Inspection Report. |
Violation |
None |
Inspection |
Western Placer Waste Management Authority Materials Recovery Facility |
408196 |
2015-0121-DWQ |
Y |
| 1140552 |
02/18/2025 |
Order Conditions |
Violation 4 ? Compost leachate impacts to the storm water drainage path that runs between the Receiving/Processing Pad and North Compost Pad was observed by Central Valley Water Board staff, as documented in Figures 38 through 46 of the attached 18 February 2025 Inspection Report. |
Violation |
None |
Inspection |
Western Placer Waste Management Authority Materials Recovery Facility |
408196 |
2015-0121-DWQ |
Y |
| 1140551 |
02/18/2025 |
Order Conditions |
Violation 3 ? Discharge of compost and compost leachate outside of the composting containment structure on an unpaved driveway was observed by Central Valley Water Board staff, as documented in Figure 33 of the attached 18 February 2025 Inspection Report. |
Violation |
None |
Inspection |
Western Placer Waste Management Authority Materials Recovery Facility |
408196 |
2015-0121-DWQ |
Y |
| 1140550 |
02/18/2025 |
Order Conditions |
Violation 2 ? Ponding of compost leachate atop the western limit of the Southern Compost Pad was observed by Central Valley Water Board staff, as documented in Figures 21 through 24 of the attached 18 February 2025 Inspection Report. |
Violation |
N |
Inspection |
Western Placer Waste Management Authority Materials Recovery Facility |
408196 |
2015-0121-DWQ |
Y |
| 1140549 |
02/18/2025 |
Order Conditions |
Violation 1 ? Intentional blocking of leachate flow, ponding, and storage of leachate atop the Southern Compost Pond was observed by Central Valley Water Board staff, as documented in Figures 25, 26, and 27 of the attached 18 February 2025 Inspection Report. |
Violation |
None |
Inspection |
Western Placer Waste Management Authority Materials Recovery Facility |
408196 |
2015-0121-DWQ |
Y |
| 1140020 |
01/30/2025 |
Order Conditions |
Sumps 1, 6, and 9 no longer discharge to onsite storage tanks or to the Class II surface impoundment. The Discharger has intentionally rerouted these three sumps to discharge into areas that drain to storm water discharge locations |
Violation |
None |
Inspection |
Thunderbolt Wood Treating Class II Surface Impoundment |
377017 |
R5-2010-0125 |
N |
| 1140019 |
01/30/2025 |
Order Conditions |
Violation 1. The concrete curb of the expanded CCA/ACZA diversionary structure has been intentionally cut so leachate can flow out of the diversionary structure and into Sump 5 in violation of: Discharge Specifications B.22, which states: The CCA/ACZA diversionary structure shall be inspected for cracks, leaks, or damage to the pavement surface or concrete curbs at least annually, and shall be maintained and repaired to prevent leakage. Design And Construction Specifications C.5, which states: The CAA/ACZA diversionary structure shall be paved with asphaltic concrete and have a 12 to 18 inch concrete curb or berm around it as described in the August 2010 ROWD and in Finding 22 of this Order. Provision F.9, which states: The Discharger shall immediately notify the Central Valley Water Board of any flooding, equipment failure, slope failure, or other change in site conditions which could impair the integrity of waste or leachate containment facilities or precipitation and drainage control structures. |
Violation |
None |
Inspection |
Thunderbolt Wood Treating Class II Surface Impoundment |
377017 |
R5-2010-0125 |
N |
| 1139173 |
11/20/2024 |
Order Conditions |
Violation 1 ? Blockage and damage to the curbed drainage channel along the southern limit of the South Pad to the South Pond caused the release noted in Violation 1 above, as well as ponding of compost leachate at numerous locations along the southern limit of the South Pad. Design, Construction, And Operation Requirements ? All Tiers 1.a, 1.b, 1.c, 3, 10, and 11 of the Compost General Order 1. Prohibition 1 of the Compost General Order states: Any feedstock, additive, amendment, or compost (active, curing, or final product) stored, processed, or composted outside of the designated composting operation areas, as those boundaries are specified in an NOI and/or a technical report, and approved by the Regional Water Board, is prohibited. 2. Prohibition 7 of the Compost General Order states: Discharge of wastes including overflow, wastewater, or bypass from transport, treatment, storage, or disposal systems to adjacent drainages or adjacent properties is prohibited. |
Violation |
None |
Inspection |
Western Placer Waste Management Authority Materials Recovery Facility |
408196 |
2015-0121-DWQ |
Y |
| 1139172 |
11/20/2024 |
Order Conditions |
Violation 1 ? Compost and compost leachate were observed south off the South Pad at multiple locations along the southern limit of the South Pad. 1. Prohibition 1 of the Compost General Order states: Any feedstock, additive, amendment, or compost (active, curing, or final product) stored, processed, or composted outside of the designated composting operation areas, as those boundaries are specified in an NOI and/or a technical report, and approved by the Regional Water Board, is prohibited. 2. Prohibition 7 of the Compost General Order states: Discharge of wastes including overflow, wastewater, or bypass from transport, treatment, storage, or disposal systems to adjacent drainages or adjacent properties is prohibited. |
Violation |
None |
Inspection |
Western Placer Waste Management Authority Materials Recovery Facility |
408196 |
2015-0121-DWQ |
Y |
| 1136036 |
11/18/2024 |
Order Conditions |
Discharge of waste outside the Facility?s Class III landfills to the unsaturated zone and groundwater beneath the Facility and beyond the Point of Compliance. WDRs Prohibitions A.2, A.8, and A.9, and Facility Specifications C.7, and Detection Monitoring Specifications F.6. Current Status ? ? VOCs are detected outside the units both in groundwater and landfill gas. ? No corrective action has been initiated to address the groundwater impacts. ? The previously landfill gas system has be covered over by the unpermitted placement of soil removed from the Module 6 project. ? The Discharger is not in compliance with the existing WDRs, and Title 27. Section 20430(j) of Title 27 states: RWQCB-Initiated CAP Changes -Any time the RWQCB determines that the corrective action program does not satisfy the requirements of this section, the discharger shall, within 90 days of receiving written notification of such determination by the RWQCB, submit an amended report of waste discharge to make appropriate changes to the program. |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Western Regional Sanitary LF |
329292 |
R5-2007-0047 |
Y |
| 1131979 |
08/02/2024 |
Order Conditions |
5. The Discharger failed to complete GeoTracker uploads as outlined below: a. For 2023, no GEO_Well data (groundwater elevation data) was submitted. Additionally, only Surface Impoundment analytical data for September and December were uploaded. No groundwater monitoring data was uploaded, and Surface Impoundment samples are to be collected quarterly. b. For 2022, only September groundwater monitoring data was uploaded. Groundwater samples are to be collected semi-annual and Surface Impoundment samples are to be collected quarterly. c. For 2021, only December Surface Impoundment, and September groundwater monitoring data was uploaded. Groundwater samples are to be collected semi-annual and Surface Impoundment samples are to be collected quarterly. d. For 2020, while simi-annual groundwater data was uploaded, only semi annual Surface Impoundment samples were uploaded for March and August. Surface Impoundment samples are to be collected quarterly. e. For 2019, while simi-annual groundwater data was uploaded, only semi annual Surface Impoundment samples were uploaded for March and September. Surface Impoundment samples are to be collected quarterly. |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Thunderbolt Wood Treating Class II Surface Impoundment |
377017 |
R5-2010-0125 |
Y |
| 1131978 |
08/02/2024 |
Order Conditions |
No Financial Assurance updates, as required by Section E of the WDRs, have been submitted since 2021, and the last submittal expired on 4 February 2022. |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Thunderbolt Wood Treating Class II Surface Impoundment |
377017 |
R5-2010-0125 |
Y |
| 1130369 |
07/16/2024 |
Order Conditions |
Standard Provisions and Reporting Requirements, December 2015, Section D.1 states: ?The Discharger is responsible for accurate characterization of wastes, including a determination of whether or not wastes will be compatible with containment features and other wastes at the waste management unit and whether or not the wastes are required to be managed as a hazardous waste [Title 27, § 20200(c)] or designated waste [Title 27, § 20210].? Prohibitions 1 of the WDRs states in part: ?The discharge of ?hazardous waste? or ?designated waste? into Fill Area 1, Unit 1, a Class III landfill WMU is prohibited except Fill Area 1, Unit 1 may accept asbestos in the designated area shown in Attachment C. ?? Prohibitions 2 of the WDRs states: ?The discharge of ?hazardous waste? into any Class II WMU is prohibited except for asbestos in designated areas documented by the Discharger. For the purposes of this Order, the term ?hazardous waste? is as defined in California Code of Regulations, Title 23, section 2510 et seq. Any violation of Prohibitions 1 and 2 shall be reported in accordance with the Discharger?s MRP R5-2016-0042? Facility Specification C.2 of the WDRs states: ?The Discharger shall immediately remove and relocate any hazardous wastes discharged at this facility in violation of this Order. For the unauthorized discharge of hazardous waste (e.g., waste that has not been granted a variance from hazardous waste management requirements pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 25143), the Discharger upon discovery shall immediately notify Central Valley Water Board staff and DTSC of any violations and provide a schedule for the hazardous waste?s removal.? Standard Provisions and Reporting Requirements, December 2015, Section K.5 states: ?The fact that it would have been necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with this Order shall not be regarded as a defense for the Discharger?s violations of this Order.? |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Altamont/Resource Recovery Class II & III Landfills,Class II Surface Impoundment |
407660 |
R5-2016-0042 |
Y |
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