ARCHIVED REPORTS_SITE INVESTIGATION 2003 FINAL RPT

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Reported waste materials accepted and landfilled included concrete pieces, concrete (asbestos containing) pipe, metal items, scrap lumber, wallboard, asphalt, and landscape cuttings. A review of records provided indicated that batteries, tires, mattresses, garbage, and automobiles had also been observed in the fill. Records also indicated 55 -gallon drums and other containers have been buried on the property. In addition, reportedly, the owner routinely burned waste on the property in the early 1990's and a fire occurred in the fill that lasted approximately one month. Based on the June 1998 site inspection, an estimated 20 tons of old abandoned farm equipment and an estimated 200 cubic yards of concrete manholes and appliances had been discard primarily along the northern and eastern sides of the property. A large landscaping/wood waste pile measuring roughly 50'x 20'x 12' (approx. 450 yd3) had accumulated in a central portion of the property. Landfill disposal activities reportedly primarily occurred along the western side of the property against the BNSF railroad line. An estimated 5,000 yd3 of miscellaneous trash reportedly was scattered over the surface of the property. The estimated fill area was reported to be a triangular prism and roughly measured 600'x 90'x 30' (approx, 30,000 yd3). The following information regarding the Bill Land IDS was obtained from a document entitled "Public Health Services San Joaquin County EHD," dated October 29, 1999. The Bill Lane IDS has a street address of 23201 South Santa Fe Road. Information obtained in this report indicated that the property had recently been used as a disposal site for household solid waste as well as construction and demolition debris. Reportedly, the history of the site indicated hazardous wastes had been disposed of at the site. Prior to 1960, the site was operated as the SSDS. The site was closed in 1960 when the owner, Chester Snyder was placed in jail for operating the dump in an unsanitary method. The site is a certified CIA site in accordance with applicable portions of CCR Title 27. Recent dumping was being conducted by the current landowner, Mr. Bill F. Lane. As indicated in the October 1999 EHD inspection form, recent dumping, excavation, and other dirt moving activities were observed. It was determined that the observed waste accumulation violated disposal and storage regulations and codes. The following information was obtained from documents pertaining to the site: October 1977, the EHD was informed of the issuance of a Cease and Desist letter mailed to Bill Lane from the CDD. The letter cited violations being committed on the subject property. November 2, 1977, the EHD confirmed the violations observed by CDD and indicated that construction debris, asphalt, concrete, and lumber was being stored on the property. November 1977 through December 1977, it was noted that construction debris was being covered, and re -inspection of the subject property indicated compliance had been met on all violations. The lot had been leveled and debris burned. May 14, 1990, the EHD inspected the subject property and observed household garbage, furniture, appliances, construction and demolition debris, carpeting and miscellaneous material. December 4, 1990, the EHD and the CDD performed an investigation. A large area of landfilled wastes was found measuring approximately 145 feet by 600 feet, and approximately 15 feet deep. Four loads of refuse were dumped at the bottom of the covered fill. Metal, garden refuse, oil cans, pesticide cans, paper and concrete were exposed at the rim of the landfilled area. 1-14