Stay up to date with ESMI news. http://esmicompanies.com ESMI of New York, as of January 25th, received approval from the New York State Department of Environmental Protection to receive non-TSCA polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) contaminated soils with concentrations less than 45PPM. Previously ESMI of New York only had the ability to receive soils with PCB concentrations less than 1PPM. This modification will allow ESMI of New York to further serve and support their clientele by providing them with a treatment facility capable of handling most of their treatment and recycling needs. It is important to remember that ESMI of New Hampshire had and still has the ability to receive non-TSCA PCB contaminated media with concentrations up to 50PPM. This modification further expands ESMI's influence on the treatment and recycling market providing alternatives to landfilling soils that could be reclaimed. And as always, low temperature thermal desorption ends generator's legacy liability for material disposed through alternate methods. Should you have any questions on PCB acceptance crieria for either ESMI of New Hampshire or ESMI of New York, or wish to learn more about low temperature thermal desorption, please Contact ESMI or visit the Technology section of our website. http://esmicompanies.com/index.asp?w=news&q=detail&nid=30 The ESMI solid waste permit modification for the acceptance of PCB contaminated soils crossed another hurdle in the movement to completion. The public comment period for the modification closed on December 29th. Be sure to check back for further updates as the information becomes available.If you have questions on the PCB Permit Modification and what the modification will mean to ESMI soil acceptance criteria, please Contact Us for the information. http://esmicompanies.com/index.asp?w=news&q=detail&nid=29 In an effort to support those companies that provide ESMI Companies transportation services and those clients who run their own trucks, ESMI thought linking to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Final Rule on Cell Phone Usage would be an asset to all.Please view the following link: http://www.distraction.gov/content/dot-action/regulations.html The Final Rule provides for and answers those questions you or your drivers’ may have in regard to the meaning of cell phone use and enforcement of the Rule. If you are looking for an eye opener, take note of the fined that can be levied per occurrence.We wish all a Merry Christmas and continued success through 2012. http://esmicompanies.com/index.asp?w=news&q=detail&nid=28 ESMI, in an effort to further support our regulatory compliance and clientele, has recently purchased x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzers for screening metal concentrations in soil. XRF allows ESMI to bolster compliance with soil reuse metals concentrations while assisting in the identification of potential issues before they arise.XRF analysis is also a useful tool in screening soil or media in the field prior to or after laboratory analysis. Quick and accurate results allow site media to be evaluated for treatment options, divided into specific waste streams, and further delineation if soils were sampled in a grid matrix. The units are easily transportable to remediation sites. If you have an interest in XRF technology, or would like to inquire as to how ESMI can assist in field screening soils, please give Us a Call. http://esmicompanies.com/index.asp?w=news&q=detail&nid=27 In 2010, ESMI spent a week in North Dakota evaluating the waste streams generated from oil and gas production activities in the Bakken Formation and whether low temperature thermal desorption may be a viable solution. Through analysis and bench scale testing, ESMI believes that thermal desorption can play an active role in the remediation of oil and gas exploration wastes.ESMI is actively pursuing the treatment of drilling muds and the potential reuse of the material not only as backfill but as reusable product. As always, ESMI is and will continue to be the true option for the treatment of contaminated materials that absolves the generator of future liability. If you are interested in the application of low temperature thermal desorption of drilling muds or oil and gas wastes, please Contact Us. http://esmicompanies.com/index.asp?w=news&q=detail&nid=26 ESMI will be hosting the Air & Waste Management Association Eastern New York Chapter (AWMA) October monthly meeting at our New York facility. ESMI will be providing plant tours to discuss and show the operation of a low temperature thermal desorption unit.The tour will include all aspects of the process from soil receiving to post treatment soil analytical and storage. After the tour, ESMI will have lunch for all in attendance and will hold further discussion and answer sessions. Should you be interested in attending the tour, please view the AWMA website or Contact ESMI. The following link will take you to the current AWMA News and Notices. http://esmicompanies.com/index.asp?w=news&q=detail&nid=25 As you may be aware, low temperature thermal desorption is a proven and effective remediation technology for polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) contaminated soils. Through site specific and project specific testing and data analysis, ESMI Companies has proven that thermal desorption can successfully and reliably treat and remove PCBs from soil, rendering them viable for reuse under State soil cleanup objectives.ESMI of New York has been working diligently with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) to modify the facility's solid waste permit for the acceptance of PCB contaminated soils. That process is one step closer to completion. ESMI and NYS DEC have agreed to final language on the permit modification and that language is being forwarded to the permit writers for completion, which will lead into the public comment period.ESMI has successfully treated over 200,000-tons of soil contaminated with PCB’s through our ESMI of New Hampshire facility (currently permitted to receive PCB<50ppm) and the Onsite Portable Unit. If you are interested in learning more about the thermal desorption of PCB contaminated soils, please visit the Technical Documents section of our website and view the ITRC document; Technical Requirements for Onsite Thermal Desorption of Soil Media Contaminated with Hazardous Chlorinated Organics. As always, you can Contact ESMI to discuss any of this information or to discuss the application of low temperature thermal desorption to your specific project site. http://esmicompanies.com/index.asp?w=news&q=detail&nid=24 ESMI, besides being known as the leader in the application of low temperature thermal desorption technology, can also perform treatability studies on your behalf. Through the process of treating more than 5-milion tons of soil, ESMI has developed several models that accurately predict how materials will be handled within a thermal desorption unit. Such items as treatment temperatures, throughput rates, energy usage (fuel, electricity), and potential emissions can be evaluated and reported to our clients. In addition to the treatability of the material, with the relationships ESMI has developed with our lab service providers, ESMI can provide relevant cost effective analytical results from an NELAP approved laboratory to support our modeling claims.So, whether you have contaminated materials that require remediation or material that needs to be dried and are wondering if thermal desorption is a potential option, please Contact ESMI for the answers and your treatability study needs. http://esmicompanies.com/index.asp?w=news&q=detail&nid=23 ESMI Companies has signed on as a Gold Sponsor for the MGP 2012 Conference in Chicago, Illinois. The focus of the conference is the treatment and redevelopment of manufactured gas plant (MGP) sites where historical gasification of coal has left the soil and groundwater impacted. ESMI Companies utilizing low temperature thermal desorption technology has treated more than one million tons of MGP contaminated soil and dredge material. Such experience has provided ESMI with the ability to evaluate projects and the waste stream for their clients and provide them with a knowledge base that allows for increased site production and efficiency.For larger projects, ESMI has the ability to mobilize a portable thermal desorption unit to the project site. The portable thermal unit has similar rated capacities as our fixed facilities in New Hampshire and New York so there is no loss due to the production rate of the unit. Of course, there is the additional benefit of having the treated materials available as clean, recycled backfill for the project minimizing backfill costs and preserving our natural resources. If you would like more information on low temperature thermal desorption, MGP sites or waste, or would like to inquire about ESMI services, please view the ESMI Companies Technology Page for additional information or Contact Us and we will be happy to assist you or answer any questions you may have on thermal treatment and treatment of MGP wastes. http://esmicompanies.com/index.asp?w=news&q=detail&nid=22 ESMI Companies is one step closer to receiving a solid waste permit modification for the acceptance of non-TSCA polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) contaminated soils at our New York facility. ESMI is working closely with NYS DEC to finalize the permit conditions and set the facility procedures in-place to insure the safe and consistent processing of the waste stream. Low temperature thermal desorption is a well-proven technology for the removal of PCB’s from soil and other non-combustible media. Just ask us. ESMI has treated over 150,000-tons of soil contaminated with PCB’s with our portable thermal desorption unit and through our New Hampshire facility. If you would like to keep up-to-date with this process, connect with ESMI through any of the following; our RSS Feed, our Linked-In page, or our Facebook page. As always, should you have any questions on thermal desorption of contaminated soil or media and how low temperature thermal desorption can help you meet your site remediation goals, please Contact Us. http://esmicompanies.com/index.asp?w=news&q=detail&nid=21 ESMI's LTTD equipment is not limited to treating and recycling contaminated soils and media. The rotary dryer system has the ability to dry various materials with high moisture contents. A further benefit of the ESMI system is that various components of the air pollution control (APC) system on the LTTD unit can be implemented to significantly reduces emissions below that of typical rotary dryer operations. SHould you have any questions on our material drying capabilities, please Contact Us. http://esmicompanies.com/index.asp?w=news&q=detail&nid=20 On October 12, 2011 ESMI will be hosting the monthly Air & Waste Management Association Eastern New York Chapter (http://www.mass-awma.net/ENY.html) meeting at our New York facility. During this meeting ESMI will be providing tours of the facility and holding open discussions on the technology, process flow, and benefits associated with low temperature thermal desorption. If you are interested in attending, please contact the Air & Waste Management Association or ESMI. If you are interested in a site tour but cannot make the October date, please Contact Us to schedule an appointment. http://esmicompanies.com/index.asp?w=news&q=detail&nid=19 ESMI has recently launched company profiles on Facebook and Linked In. These sites provide ESMI with the ability to keep our customers informed of current company news and will allow more indidivuals to learn about ESMI and the services we can provide. So when you get a chance, please visit our Facebook and Linked In pages. There are links to these pages at the top of our website page. Should you have any questions about ESMI, please Contact us. http://esmicompanies.com/index.asp?w=news&q=detail&nid=17 When planning your trip around the Brownfields 2011 Conference be sure to add the ESMI Companies booth to your list. ESMI Companies will be at Booth #805. Stop in to discuss the benefits of low temperature thermal desorption and our onsite capabilities. Don't forget about all of that clean backfill that is generated by our thermal desorption units.We look forward to seeing you there. http://esmicompanies.com/index.asp?w=news&q=detail&nid=16 Plan on being in Canada next week for the Americana 2011 Conference? If so, take a moment and look for ESMI Companies while you are walking the floor. If you would like to schedule to meet with ESMI at the conference, please Contact Us to set up an appointment. http://esmicompanies.com/index.asp?w=news&q=detail&nid=15 Are you pre-characterization sampling a large site ? Digging around tight spaces and don’t want to tie up a truck and spend hundreds of dollars in demurage time or ? Are you dismantling a structure or cleaning up a yard? In an effort to expand our transportation service options, the ESMI Companies are now offering the services of roll-off dumpsters which are sized to handle soil, construction debris, scrap steel, and refuse. The rolloffs are not only permitted into ESMI facilities but many other facilities as well. ESMI can assist in facilitating delivery of your roll off containers to other permitted solid waste and hazardous waste facilities, as well as construction and demolition debris transfer stations throughout the Northeast. Please Contact Us today for a quotation. http://esmicompanies.com/index.asp?w=news&q=detail&nid=14 ESMI Companies will be exhibiting at the Brownfields 2011 convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The event will be held between Sunday, April 3rd and Tuesday, April 5th. Be sure to stop by to discuss how ESMI can help in saving time and money on your next remediaiton project. For more information on ESMI Companies or our low temperature thermal desorption technology, please Contact Us. http://esmicompanies.com/index.asp?w=news&q=detail&nid=13 ESMI Companies will be speaking at the Capital District Environmental Breakfast Club Meeting this Friday, January 7th at the Wolf Road Holiday Inn, Albany New York. ESMI will be discussing the low temperature thermal desorption process, the elimination of future generator liability, reduction in site traffic and equipment, and an evaluation of costs associated with disposal options. For additional information on the event, including the meeting location and attendance, please visit the Young/Sommer LLC Breakfast Club Website at http://www.youngsommer.com/CM/EnvironmentalBreakfastClub/EnvironmentalBreakfastClub22.asp . If you are unable to attend and think a presentation would be beneficial to your company, ESMI is willing and has performed similar presentations at our clients’ facilities. To inquire about our availability, or to gather further information, please Contact Us. http://esmicompanies.com/index.asp?w=news&q=detail&nid=12 ESMI Companies will be exhibiting at the Sixth International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments in New Orleans, Louisiana, February 7-10, 2011. The show is being held at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel. The ESMI Companies exhibit can be viewed at Booth #415. Stop by and discuss how low temperature thermal desorption can help meet the cleanup objectives at your impacted sediment project. For more information on the Remediation of Contaminated Sediments Conference, and to view the booth floor plan, please visit www.battelle.org/sedimentscon Should you have any further questions, please Contact Us. http://esmicompanies.com/index.asp?w=news&q=detail&nid=11 ESMI of New York (ESMI), in conjunction with our energy provider(s), has committed to our second year of supporting renewable energy sources by purchasing renewable energy certificates through the EPA Green Power Partnership, http://www.epa.gov/greenpower/index.htm . To date, ESMI has purchased 270 megawatt hours of renewable energy. Having the opportunity to further our stance as a steward to the environment and assist in the development of additional renewable energy resources makes the program easy to enroll in. To learn more about ESMI’s involvement with the Green Power Partnership, Click Here or Contact Us. Stay tuned, ESMI is also getting closer to the design phase of a renewable energy source for firing our low temperature thermal desorption unit(s). http://esmicompanies.com/index.asp?w=news&q=detail&nid=10 The Fort Edward Community Health Center construction has reached full swing, and the importance of community involvement in such projects is pointed out in the linked article from PostStar.com. ESMI’s donation of recycled soils has assisted the community in moving the project from the design to construction phase. To learn more about the benefits of recycled soils and their beneficial reuse please Contact Us. http://poststar.com/news/local/article_9aabb704-bc29-11df-ae75-001cc4c002e0.html http://esmicompanies.com/index.asp?w=news&q=detail&nid=9 As was discussed in the “ESMI provides fill material to Community Health Center” (12 July 2010), ESMI donated over 11,000-tons of beneficial use soil(s) to be utilized as sub-base at a site being developed for a Community Health Center in Fort Edward, New York. When ESMI asked Darlene Davoe, Village Trustee and Town Grant Coordinator for Fort Edward, about using beneficial use soils from ESMI she said “The extra benefit of its amazing compaction made the elevation increase of 20' and the retaining wall a much easier process than had been expected. I recommend that anyone in need of clean fill come to you first and I know that they won't be sorry.” “… I think it's important for people to know that this Health Care Facility would not be happening without all of the fill, trucking and support that you all have given to this community.”, Darlene added. ESMI believes that the advocacy of such community efforts is an important business function because without the community, there is no business. To learn more about the beneficial reuse of recycled contaminated soils, please Contact ESMI Companies for information. http://esmicompanies.com/index.asp?w=news&q=detail&nid=8 ESMI Companies have eclipsed 4.6 million tons of contaminated soil treatment and recycling. ESMI has treated soils contaminated with everything from conventional fuels to unexploded ordnance. With the gathered experience from treating such volumes of contaminated soils, ESMI is a proven industry leader in thermal desorption treatment and application. ESMI is continually looking to optimize the treatment of traditional waste streams in addition to identifying non-traditional waste streams to demonstrate the widespread applicability of low temperature thermal desorption. If your project requires the treatment or disposal of contaminated soils, or perhaps you may be interested in evaluating the application of low temperature thermal desorption on other materials or media, ESMI is willing to answer and provide guidance on all of your thermal treatment questions. Click Here to contact ESMI. http://esmicompanies.com/index.asp?w=news&q=detail&nid=7 ESMI of New York provided over 11,000 tons of fill material to the installation of a new Community Health Center in Fort Edward, New York. The Health Center is a not-for-profit system providing care to the residents and visitors of the region. The fill material was utilized in several applications at the site; everything from parking lot sub-base to foundation backfill. ESMI’s recycled materials saved the Health Care Provider in excess of $100,000 dollars. Learn how ESMI can save you money on your next project. Contact ESMI for your fill material needs. http://esmicompanies.com/index.asp?w=news&q=detail&nid=6 ESMI of New York has successfully modified their Beneficial Use Determination (BUD) opening additional opportunities for the reuse of recycled soils. In accordance with current New York State regulations, ESMI can now offer to our clients and customers soil products that can be used on sites ranging from Residential to Industrial uses. If you are looking for fill material, do not forget to Contact ESMI for pricing and availability. Remember, we also have the capability to provide for your trucking needs. http://esmicompanies.com/index.asp?w=news&q=detail&nid=5 In an effort to be greener, ESMI Companies (ESMI) is evaluating firing their low temperature thermal desorption (LTTD) units on Biofuels. Biofuels are a wide array of fuels derived from biomass. Some examples of such biomass are wood, grass, charcoal, agricultural wastes, and non-food energy crops.By looking to move to biofuel, ESMI would reduce their carbon footprint and utilize a sustainable alternative energy source. Recently, ESMI has been working with burner manufacturers and energy consultants to evaluate present equipment designs and technology to ensure that the company is moving in an economical and environmentally sound direction.ESMI will keep the news forthcoming. Subscribe to our RSS Feed for the most up to date information. http://esmicompanies.com/index.asp?w=news&q=detail&nid=4 Operating permits require ESMI to comply with strict particulate emissions limits. For many similar operations performing periodic visual opacity monitoring (USEPA method 9) is often the only way to verify baghouse performance. Unfortunately, filter failures are progressive; one tear will result in the erosion of neighboring bags until several failures result in a visible dust plume, when it is usually too late to avoid emergency plant shutdown to locate and repair the damage. In 1999, ESMI installed an Auburn Triboelectric Bag Leak Detector to assure early indication of fabric filter leakage and to pinpoint fault loca-tions within the dust collector. The original system was recently up-graded to Auburn’s newest genera-tion, TRIBO.dsp U3600 Bag Leak Monitor. To learn more about this acticle, Click Here. http://esmicompanies.com/index.asp?w=news&q=detail&nid=3 ESMI Companies, an industry leader in contaminated soil remediation by means of low temperature thermal desorption, has successfully completed the remediation of 64,000 tons of soil contaminated with Non-TSCA PCB’s at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Luzerne Road Class II Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Site in Queensbury, New York. All soils thermally treated by ESMI Companies were recycled as backfill on-site. Total project time from set-up to tear-down of the ESMI portable treatment unit was seven months. Soil treatment was concluded within six months of initiating thermal treatment with a majority of the soil treatment occurring within a 4 month timeframe. Soils designated for thermal treatment met all site treatment standards maximizing on-site reuse. ESMI Companies, with offices in Fort Edward, New York and Loudon, New Hampshire, have successfully treated over 4 million tons of contaminated soil since 1992. Soil contaminants have ranged from conventional fuels to manufactured gas plant waste, polychlorinated biphenyls, chlorinated solvents, energetics, and explosive residuals. ESMI Companies can offer on-site thermal treatment technology in addition to treatment offered at fixed facility locations. For further information on ESMI Companies, please contact Rich Trudeau or Rob Martin at 518.747.5500, or via email: rtrudeau@esmiofny.com rmartin@esmiofny.com http://esmicompanies.com/index.asp?w=news&q=detail&nid=2