ACCAN Camera Blog

April 17, 2024 - Complaint #2

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised on site at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H393976-041924)

Description: During the afternoon hours of Metalico’s operations I took note of several heavy clouds of dust raised by machinery and wind generated on Metalico’s site. In the three pieces of camera evidence below dust can be seen crossing Metalico’s property line.

April 17, 2024 - Complaint #1

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 7:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke emissions on site at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H394036-041924)

Description: As I watched Metalico’s operations on camera at accancamera.com I noted several bursts of smoke coming from the shredder on site and crossing Metalico’ property line in the morning and into the early afternoon. Smoke can be seen separating from the plume and floating in the air above the property line in the camera evidence below.

April 9, 2024

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 3:05 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised on site at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H393370-041324)

Description: While I watched Metalico’s operations I noted several dust clouds raised by machinery in the afternoon hours which are visible in the air crossing Metlaico’s property line. In the piece of camera evidence below dust emissions are visible in the air above the Ohio River coming from machinery on Metlaico’s site.

April 4, 2024

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 3:13 p.m.

Observation: In person across the river in Emsworth

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H392606-040424)

Description: In the words of the Emsworth resident, “HEAVY and THICK odor of melting plastic, burnt rubber/metal coming from the shredder. It’s been smelling like this all day but it was so bad and heavy at 3:13pm that when I  opened my door to go on my porch, I was hit with such a strong wall of stench that instantly gave me a headache and left a horrible taste in my nose/throat.”

ACHD Response: “...just to follow-up with your "Odor" complaint, with the recent weather this week and the with the weather conditions today, this may have something to do with the odors you’re experiencing this afternoon. ACHD representatives will continue to monitor both sides of the river, if the odors continue, please continue to use GovQA, and file another complaint, thank you.”

March 20, 2024 - Complaint #2

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised on site at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H391449-032124)

Description: As I watched Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I noticed dust clouds raised fairly consistently in the afternoon from barge loading, other activity by machinery and the wind. In the camera evidence below dust can be seen generated on Metalico’s property and raised in the air beyond Metalio’s property line.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your three (3) attachments from the ACCAN camera taken from the Emsworth side of the river. ACHD reviewed your 03/21/24 “dust" complaint, H391449-032124, and reviewed the time stamp on the three (3) attachments dated 03/20/24. Your complaint and attachments were discussed Metalico, thank you for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

March 20, 2024 - Complaint #1

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 8:55 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised on site at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H391448-032124)

Description: When watching Metalico’s operations on camera at accancamera.com there were dust clouds raised almost constantly through the morning hours primarily from barge loading but also other machinery operations on site. In the three pieces of camera evidence below dust can be seen crossing Metalico’s property line despite the use of water to temper emissions at times.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your three (3) attachments from the ACCAN camera taken from the Emsworth side of the river. ACHD reviewed your 03/21/24 “dust" complaint, H391448-032124, and reviewed the time stamp on the three (3) attachments dated 03/20/24. Your complaint and attachments were discussed Metalico, thank you for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

March 19, 2024 - Complaint #2

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 12:50 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised on site at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H391447-032124)

Description: Through the afternoon hours of operation at Metalico I noted dust raised by various sources on site, primarily a combination of machinery and the wind, and often the dust can be seen crossing Metalico’s property line such as in the camera evidence below.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your two (2) attachments from the ACCAN camera taken from the Emsworth side of the river. ACHD reviewed your 03/21/24 “dust" complaint, H391447-032124, and reviewed the time stamp on the two (2) attachments dated 03/19/24. Your complaint and attachments were discussed with Metalico, thank you for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.

March 19, 2024 - Complaint #1

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 9:10 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised on site at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H391446-032124)

Description: While I watched Metalico’s operations on camera at accancamera.com there were dust clouds raised that were fairly heavy from truck loading, other machinery activity and the wind. In the two pieces of camera evidence below dust is visible crossing Metalico’s property line from varying activities on site.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your two (2) attachments from the ACCAN camera taken from the Emsworth side of the river. ACHD reviewed your 03/21/24 “dust" complaint, H391446-032124, and reviewed the time stamp on the two (2) attachments dated 03/19/24. Your complaint and attachments were discussed with Metalico, thank you for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

March 18, 2024 - Complaint #2

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 12:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised on site at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H391445-032124)

Description: When watching Metalico’s operations on camera at accancamera.com I noted dust clouds raised primarily during barge loading operations. Dust can be seen crossing Metalico’s property line above the Ohio River in the camera evidence below despite the use of water to temper the dust.

March 18, 2024 - Complaint #1

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 8:50 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised on site at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H391444-032124)

Description: As I watched Metalico’s operations on camera at accancamera.com barge loading occurred throughout the morning hours of operation and even when water was used to quell the dust, clouds can still be seen in the air crossing Metalico’s property line as noted in the three pieces of camera evidence below.

March 5, 2024

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 2:20 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H390246-030724)

Description: When watching Metalico’s operations on camera at accancamera.com I noticed two heavier bursts of smoke suddenly came from the shredder in the afternoon. Though the sun was not in a convenient position, smoke can still be seen separating from the plume and crossing Metalico’s property line in the camera evidence below.

February 29, 2024 - Complaint #2

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 10:29 a.m.

Observation: In person across the river in Emsworth

Type of Complaint: Explosion from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H389596-022924)

Description: In the words of the Emsworth resident “Yet another massive, house-jarring explosion at the shredder. Very forceful impact and scared the hell out of me. My sister is working from home today and was completely interrupted by the shock of the explosion. Her quote:  “thank god it didn’t happen when I was on a phone or zoom meeting”. This is absolutely outrageous! ACHD does NOTHING to curb Metalico’s disruptive nuisance operations. They’re allowed to freely disrupt the lively-hoods of Allegheny county residents  without repercussions.”

February 29, 2024 - Complaint #1

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 7:34 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Explosion from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H390164-030624)

Description: As I watched Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I noticed a sudden heavy burst of smoke come from the shredder on site at 8:48 a.m. In the camera evidence below smoke can be seen in the air separating from the plume and crossing Metalico’s property line.

February 19, 2024

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 7:34 a.m.

Observation: In person across the river in Emsworth

Type of Complaint: Explosion from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H388557-021924)

Description: In the words of the Emsworth resident “Another massive explosion at the shredder that violently shook my home and windows and scared the hell out of me. This is ridiculous. The explosions have steadily been increasing again to be a multiple times per week occurrence just like before. What they are doing to “mitigate” them IS NOT WORKING!

They also had an open fire going in a barrel behind the shredder this morning. Their history of causing multiple major fire events makes this extremely troubling. I thought they were fined before for having open burning??”

ACHD Response: “thank you for using GovQA, your Emsworth complaint (H388557-021924) was reviewed and shared. ACHD is aware of the incident that you reported and shared in your complaint, Metalico self-reported the incident as it happened, your complaint was submitted shortly after ACHD received Metalico’s self-report (SRI) incident. SRI numbers are issued for tracking as they investigate the incident for a root cause, very similar to breakdowns. The February 19, 2024, incident was discussed with Metalico regarding their investigation and root cause, a corrective action followed shortly after their investigation. ACHD representatives followed-up and visited your site Wednesday, February 21, 2024, you were not home when they stopped, please let us know if you have any questions. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

February 15, 2024

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika Minteer

Time of Day: 1:20 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised from operations at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H388542-021724)

Description: While I watched Metalico’s operations at accancamera.com wind and operations on site raise dust in the afternoon hours on several occasions. Dust clearly crosses the property line and even when water is used to quell the dust it does little to stop it from being raised throughout the entire site as seen in the camera evidence below. Though emissions can also be seen coming from other sites and unknown sources, dust is also visibly coming directly from Metlaico’s site.

February 14, 2024

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika Minteer

Time of Day: 11:25 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised from operations at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H388541-021724)

Description: When watching Metalico’s operations on camera at accancamera.com I watched machinery participating in barge loading operations raise dust clouds on site which crossed Metalico’s property line, as can be seen in the camera evidence below.

February 9, 2024

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika Minteer

Time of Day: 7:00 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H387993-021024)

Description: As I watched Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I noted smoke separate from the plume as the metal shredder operated through the morning. In the three pieces of camera evidence below smoke can be seen crossing Metalico’s property line.

February 8, 2024

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 7:10 a.m.

Observation: In person across the river in Emsworth

Type of Complaint: Explosion from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H387832-020824)

Description: In the words of the Emsworth resident ”Another Huge explosion at the shredder this morning. The percussion from this explosion shook my bed and woke me up at 7:10am. This is ridiculous. Metalico has been saying for years that they would take care of this problem and they haven’t. It still keeps happening on a regular basis and the force of these explosions continues to damage my home.”

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, your Emsworth complaint (H387832-020824) was reviewed and shared. ACHD is aware of the incident that you reported and shared in your complaint, Metalico self-reported the incident shortly after it happened, your complaint was submitted approximately the same time that ACHD received Metalico’s self-report (SRI) incident. SRI numbers are issued for tracking as they investigate the incident for a root cause, very similar to breakdowns. The February 08, 2024, incident was discussed with Metalico regarding their investigation and root cause. The shredder was brought back online shortly after they found the cause and after they reinspected the unit and material. ACHD representatives followed-up and visited your site Friday, February 09, 2024, you were not home when they stopped, please let us know if you have any questions. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

February 6, 2024 - Complaint #2

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 8:55 a.m.

Observation: In person across the river in Emsworth

Type of Complaint: Explosion from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H387560-020624)

Description: In the words of the Emsworth resident, “Massive Explosion at the shredder. This was a huge one that shook my entire home and scared the hell out of me and my cat. My windows literally rattled in their frames.”

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, your Emsworth complaint (H387560-020624)was reviewed and shared. ACHD is aware of the incidents that you reported andshared in your complaint, Metalico self-reported the incidents as theyhappened, your complaint(s) were submitted shortly after ACHD receivedMetalico’s self-report (SRI) incidents. SRI numbers are issued for tracking asthey investigate the incident for a root cause, very similar to breakdowns. Therecent incidents were discussed with Metalico regarding their investigation androot cause. ACHD representatives followed-up and visited your site earlyFriday, February 09, 2024, you were not home when they stopped, please let usknow if you have any questions. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

February 6, 2024 - Complaint #1

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika Minteer

Time of Day: 7:12 a.m. - 7:20 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H387992-021024)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I noted a few heavy bursts of smoke come from the shredder between 7:12 a.m. and 7:20 a.m. Two bursts of smoke are followed by a more sudden burst and the smoke can be seen in the air above Metalico’s property line in the camera evidence below.

February 1, 2024

Entered by: Angelo Taranto

Time of Day: 9:42 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Observation: In person across the river in Emsworth

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number:H387174-020124)

Description: I observed Metalico from across the river in Emsworth from about 9:42 - 10:00 a.m this morning.  The sky was overcast at that time and the shredder was operating.  During that time the shredder frequently produced excessive smoke emissions as shown in the attached photos.  At times those emissions produced a haze over the site

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your seven (7) photographs taken from the Emsworth side of the river, thank you for sharing.  ACHD reviewed your 2/01/24 VE / FE complaint, H387174-020124, and reviewed the seven (7) attachments that you snapped early Thursday morning from  09:42–10:00 AM, dated February 1, 2024. Your complaint and photographs were shared and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for sharing and using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

January 31, 2024

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika Minteer

Time of Day: 9:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H387320-020424)

Description: As I watched Metalico’s operations on camera at accancamera.com I noted smoke bursts coming from the shredder through the latter part of the morning hours of operation. Smoke can be seen separating from the plume and crossing Metalico’s property line both across the river and to the southeast in the two pieces of camera evidence below.

January 25, 2024

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika Minteer

Time of Day: 10:15 a.m. - Ongoing

Observation: In person across the river in Emsworth

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H386508-012524)

Description: In the words of the Emsworth resident, “Extremely Heavy Odor (10 out of 10) coming from the shredder operation. It smells like hot melting electrical wires, plastics. It’s been bad off and on all week long but today it’s overwhelming.  I opened my back door and was hit with a wall of odor so strong that I almost passed out. It’s so heavy today that it’s seeping into my home and is leaving a horrible taste in my mouth and on my lips. The fog makes it difficult to take photos.”

January 18, 2024 - Complaint #2

Entered by: Angelo Taranto

Time of Day: 9:40 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H385926-011924)

Description: I observed Metalico from across the river in Emsworth from about 9:40 - 10:00 AM on 9/18/24.  During that time, the sky was overcast, the shredder was operating and for several minutes it was producing visible smoke emissions as illustrated in the attached photos.

January 18, 2024 - Complaint #1

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 6:15 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H385979-012024)

Description: As I watched Metalico’s operations on camera at accancamera.com I noted activity that created what appear to be steam and smoke from the shredder, and the area surrounding it, in the 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. hours. Below is a piece of camera evidence that shows the event though it is challenging to distinguish because of the atmospheric conditions.

January 15, 2024

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 9:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from operations at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H385978-012024)

Description: While watching Metalico’s operations on camera at accancamera.com I noted excessive dust raised by both machinery operating within the main structure along the river and machinery loading the barge. Dust can be seen crossing Metalico’s property line along the Ohio River in the two pieces of camera evidence below.

January 4, 2024

Entered by: Angelo Taranto

Time of Day: 9:50 a.m. -10:05 a.m.

Observation: In person across the river in Emsworth

Type of Complaint: Industrial odor complaint at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H384737-010424)

Description: I observed Metalico from across the river in Emsworth from about 9:50 - 10:05 a.m.  today.  During that time Metalico's shredder was operating and, at times, it was producing excessive smoke emissions, as illustrated in the attached photos.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your five (5) continuous snapshot photographs taken from the Emsworth side of the river, thank you for sharing.  ACHD reviewed your 1/04/24 VE / FE complaint, H384737-010424, and reviewed your five (5) attachments. Unfortunately, ACHD representatives were not on site to witness the operation at the time of your photographs; we did not receive your complaint until 14:02 hrs., you see, ACHD representatives were on site watching the operations from 13:30 – 16:00 hrs., had we known, we would’ve shared the complaint with Metalico and discussed. At least this is a timely complaint that ACHD can respond in a timely manner, not something that is two (2) weeks old before anyone reports it or sees it. Your photographs and complaint will be shared and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

ACCAN Response: “Thank you for responding to my complaint.   We understand your preference to get complaints at the time we observe pollution events.  We would prefer to do that also; however, sometimes we can't do that.  One reason is that some of us find it very difficult to submit a complaint using GovQA on our phones. That is a problem for me and that is why I submit my complaint when I get back to my computer.  Another problem is that currently there is a technical problem with ACCAN's Metalico BreatheCam and we can't access video footage until days after it was recorded.  In any case, the documentation that we are submitting with our complaints is valid and accurately illustrates the dust and smoke emissions that Metalico continues to produce.”

December 28, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 11:55 a.m.

Observation: In person across the river in Emsworth

Type of Complaint: Industrial odor complaint at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number:)

Description: In the words of the Emsworth Resident, “Heavy /Thick odor of hot, melting plastic, rubber, car parts. Wind is blowing SW across the island towards my house. It’s been on and off all morning with 11:55am being the strongest smell. Interestingly, it didn’t smell at all when they were  shut down for Christmas Eve/Day but started smelling again when they started operations on Tuesday.”

December 6, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from operations at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H383933-122223)

Description: As I watched Metalico’s daily operations on accancamera.com I noted dust being raised from barge loading activating taking place in the main structure along the river. Heavy dust can be seen looming over the river and in the air beyond Metalico’s property line in the camera evidence below.

December 5, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from operations at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H383932-122223)

Description: While watching Metalico’s operations on accancamera.com I noted heavy dust being raised by machinery loading the barge on the Ohio River. The operations took place in the main structure along the river bank little to nothing was done to quell the dust. Dust clouds can be seen in the air above the river, beyond Metalico’s property line,  in the three pieces of camera evidence below.

November 17, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 11:10 a.m.

Observation: In person across the river in Emsworth

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from operations at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H381368-111723)

Description: HEAVY odor of melting plastics/metal coming from the shredder. There’s also an enormous pile of shredded debris sitting on the lot.

I noticed it immediately as I got out of my car from a grocery store trip. (11:10am) Very windy today. Level 3 but is varying  to level 4 when the wind starts gusting. Periods of of thick emissions. Wind is SSW

No odor detected from 9-10am.

ACHD Response: thank you for using GovQA. ACHD reviewed your 10/26/23 “Odor” and VE / FE complaint, H379734-102623. We understand there has been issues with odor, though odor is very discretionary when comes to detecting, and documenting the strength or source. An odor complaint is more difficult to confirm, it’s not as easy as taken a photograph for VE OR FE. The four (4) photographs that were attached were reviewed and shared with Metalico.

Observation                Time                Odor                Minutes of Odor

Location                Interval        Strength        Detected @ Each Strength

If for any reason the wind shifts while you’re onsite please indicate the shift, and please note if the odor changes, (0=NONE, 1=SLIGHT, 2=MODERATE, 3= STRONG, 4=VERY STRONG), please note the duration of change for each strength, very seldom a 3 or 4 is observed during odor observations, especially for any length of time. Time of day, wind direction and outside temperature is very important when reporting odor for any length of time, or it’s just another photograph. Please let us know if you have any questions, 0-10 odor scale is not used, thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.

November 14, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H381784-112523)

Description: While watching Metalico’s daily operations on camera at accancamera.com I noted several heavy bursts of smoke separate from the plume leaving the metal shredder and cross Metalico’s property line. In the three pieces of camera evidence below smoke is visible in the air beyond the site’s boundary.

November 13, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H381420-111823)

Description: As I watched Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I witnessed smoke bursts come from the metal shredder on site through the 11am and 12pm hours. Excessive smoke can be seen in the air and crossing Metalico’s property line in the two pieces of camera evidence below.

November 6, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from operations at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H380951-111323)

Description: Through the late morning and early afternoon hours of Metlaico’s operations I noted dust clouds raised by machinery and operations on site. In the two pieces of camera evidence below dust can be seen crossing Metalico’s property line due to both machinery operations and the wind.

November 2, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 11:35 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from operations at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H380950-111323)

Description: As I watched Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I witnessed excessive dust raised by truck loading operations. The dust clouds raised by operations in the camera evidence below shows the dust emissions crossing Metalico’s property line in the air above the river.

October 26, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 11:47 a.m. - Ongoing

Observation: In person across the river in Emsworth

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke and heavy industrial odor from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H379734-)

Description: Since 11:47am and continuous to filing this complaint, there’s been a heavy odor (9 out of 10) of hot melting plastic, vinyl , metal, and oil. There have been periods of heavy cream colored smoke coming from the shredder. (Not steam).

Today was the only day this week that I’m able to mow my lawn.  For the past 2 hrs I’ve been forced to breathe in the fumes that Metalico is belching out. I’ve watched, for 2 hrs, the heavy emissions coming from the shredder annd the wind blowing all that pollution across the river. I  am now severely wheezing and having to use my inhaler, have a horrible headache, and have the taste of metal/melted plastic in my mouth and all through my nose.  There are no trains going by, and the smell is identical, (though less intense,) to what it smelled like when they had their most recent fire.

The heavier the emissions were over that 2 hrs, the stronger the smell became

October 12, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from operations at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H379622-102523)

Description: During the early afternoon hours of operation, as seen on camera at accancamera.com, machinery operations and truck loading operations at Metalico raised dust clouds which crossed Metalico’s property line as seen in the two pieces of camera evidence below.

October 11, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from operations at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H379621-102523)

Description: While I was watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I noted dust being raised by operations on site including truck loading, driving and other machinery operations. Dust can be seen being raised and crossing Metalico’s property line in the two pieces of camera evidence below.

October 10, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 10:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from operations at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H379620-102523)

Description: When watching Metalico’s operations at accancamera.com I witnessed dust clouds raised primarily from the activity of truck loading on site but also from vehicles driving and other machinery operating. As seen in the two pieces of camera evidence below dust can be seen crossing Metlaico’s property line.

October 9, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 12:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H379618-102523)

Description: As I watch Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I noted several bursts of smoke coming from the shredder in the afternoon hours of operation. In the two pieces of camera evidence below smoke can be seen separating from the plume and crossing Metalico’s property line.

October 5, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 1:45 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from operations at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H378881-101623)

Description: During the afternoon hours of operation I noted excessive dust raised primarily by vehicles driving through the site on multiple occasions. Below are two examples of dust raised which can be seen crossing Metalico’s property line.

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October 4, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 12:55 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from operations at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H378880-101623)

Description: As I watched Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I witnessed several dust clouds raised on site from operations. The dust clouds noted cross Metalico’s property line as can be seen in the three pieces of camera evidence below.

October 2, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 1:24 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from operations at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H378879-101623)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I noted a large dust cloud raised by vehicles on site. The dust cloud can be seen crossing Metalico’s property line and hanging in the air in the camera evidence below.

September 16, 2023

Entered by: Angelo Taranto

Time of Day: 10:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Observation: In person across the river in Emsworth

Type of Complaint: Large industrial fire in a scrap pile at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H376226-091623)

Description: Having heard that there was another fire at Metalico that started, I believe, sometime after 9:00 p.m., I went to Emsworth to view it from across the river from Metalico.  The fire was producing a very large plume of smoke  that was blowing upriver (see attached photos).  I could smell odor from the fire (burning plastic, rubber, etc.); however, upriver communities are probably being affected more, since the smoke is blowing in that direction.  I was in Emsworth observing the fire from about 10:00 - 10:30 PM.  The fire was ongoing when I left and I assume it will take a long time to get under control.  I assume this fire is in Metalico's scrap pile, just like the April 14, 2021 fire there which took over 6 hours to get under control.  I don't know what is in Metalico fire prevention plan,  that we were told they have, but whatever is in there obviously was not enough to prevent or quickly put out this fire.  The community needs assurances that this type of event, which can blow toxic smoke into the community will not continue to happen. Additional SmellPGH screenshots, one at 3:39 a.m. and one at 6:50 a.m. showing downwind effects of Metalico fire.   Many report burning plastic, burning tire and chemical smells that are typical of how residents describe emission odors from Metalico.  Some also describe health effects from the odors.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, complaint #H376226-091623, and for the six (6) attachments that include your three (3) videos of the incident Saturday evening at Metalico, September 16, 2023. ACHD met with Metalico’s management, it’s not clear what the root cause was, the facility was idle, the hot spot was reported by their weekend security guard. The timeline is as follows, 911 call made, Neville Island Volunteer Fire Department arrived at the site at 8:55 PM, Metalico personnel arrived on site at 8:52 PM. The flames above the loose material pile were suppressed within the first 30 minutes and the fire was totally extinguished by 10:00 PM, using only water as the cooling agent. The Fire Companies at the site, continued to water down the material from 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM. At 11:00 PM the Fire Departments started to demobilize their units and at 12:00 AM the last Fire Company, Neville Township Volunteer Fire Department left the site, and a Fire Watch was set by Metalico personnel. When the root cause analysis is complete, a corrective action plan will be developed as per Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

September 7, 2023

Entered by: Angelo Taranto

Time of Day: 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Observation: In person across the river in Emsworth

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number:H375288-090723)

Description: I observed Metalico from across the river in Emsworth from about 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. this morning.  During that entire time Metalico's shredder produced excessive emissions that  frequently crossed their property line as illustrated in the attached photos.  The sky was overcast during the time that I was observing Metalico.

August 24, 2023 - Complaint #2

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number:H375229-090723)

Description: As I watched Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I noted several bursts of smoke come from the shredder on site specifically during the last hour of daily operations. Smoke can be seen separating from the plume and crossing Metalico’s property line in the two pieces of camera evidence below.

August 24, 2023 - Complaint #1

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Observation: In person across the river in Emsworth

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number:H373917-082423)

Description: In the words of the Emsworth resident “Extremely HEAVY odor of melting plastics/metal/wiring coming from the shredder operating at Metalico. So bad and thick that you you can taste it on your lips and cannot be outside for more than a few minutes without getting a headache. It’s also so bad that you can smell it from the far end of my home on the Rt. 65 side. I had two carpenters working on installing a door to my home and they were overwhelmed as well by the smell. This has been happening all day since they started operating this morning. Also periods of HEAVY emissions, NOT steam.”

August 22, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised from barge loading at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H374824-090423)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I watched dust be raised by machinery loading the barge, though they were using water to attempt to control the dust, during the morning hours of operation. Dust can be seen crossing Metalico’s property line in the camera evidence below.

August 21, 2023 - Complaint #2

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised from barge loading at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H374823-090423)

Description: As I watched Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I noted dust clouds raised from barge loading activity in the afternoon hours of operation. Dust can be seen in the air above the river and crossing Metalico’s property line, despite almost constant watering of the scrap pile, in the three pieces of camera evidence below.

August 21, 2023 - Complaint #1

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Observation: In person across the river in Emsworth

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from operations and excessive dust at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H373568-082123)

Description: In the words of the Emsworth resident “Metalico has been operating the shredder ALL DAY. It smelled thick with the odor of melting plastic/metal/ wiring. They’re also loading a barge and, AGAIN, they’re spewing dust all through the air, onto the surface of the river, and all over my neighborhood. There’s a thick layer of it still covering the water surface and there’s a thick layer all over my pool cover. Their “dust mitigation” efforts are a sick joke. Today is a code orange air quality day…. yet Metalico is allowed to operate like this??? I guess in Allegheny county, “code orange” warning is a nice sound bite for the news to let the people of Allegheny county think their health dept cares about the air quality. So sick of nothing being done.”

August 8, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised from barge loading at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H373582-082223)

Description: As I watched Metalico’s operations I noted heavy dust being raised by machinery loading the barge despite almost constant watering. Dust can be seen being raised in the air and crossing Metalico’s property line along the Ohio river into a residential neighborhood as can be seen in the three pieces of camera evidence below.

August 4, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 2:35 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H372955-081623)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I noted a large burst of smoke come from the shredder on site and cross Metalico’s property line. Smoke is visible in the air separating from the plume as can be seen in the camera evidence below.

August 3, 2023

Entered by: Angelo Taranto

Time of Day: 10:50 a.m.

Observation: In person across the river in Emsworth

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H371737-080423)

Description: I observed Metalico from about 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on August 3, 2023 from across the river in Emsworth.  During that time Metalico's shredder was operating and during much of the time it was producing excessive smoke emissions as shown in the attached photos.

ACHD Response: Angelo, thank you for using GovQA, we received your six (6) photographs taken from the Emsworth side of the river. ACHD reviewed your 8/04/23 VE complaint, H371737-080423, and we reviewed the six (6) attachments taken while you were onsite, 8/03/23 between 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Your VE complaint has been reviewed, shared, and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.

August 1, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised from barge loading at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H372954-081623)

Description: As I watched Metalico’s operations on accancamera.com I noted dust clouds being raised from barge loading operations on site in the afternoon, much of which can be seen crossing Metalico’s property line as shown in the camera evidence below.

 

July 31, 2023 - Complaint #2

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised from barge loading at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H372953-081623)

Description: As I watched Metalico’s operations on accancamera.com I witnessed dust being raised during the afternoon hours of operation from barge loading and noted dust consistently crossing Metalico’s property line as can be seen in the camera evidence below.

July 31, 2023 - Complaint #1

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 10:40 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised from barge loading at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H372952-081623)

Description: While watching Metalico’s operations at accancamera.com I noted dust being raised from barge loading operations during the morning hours, much of which crosses Metalico’s property line and is pushed into and across the Ohio River. Below are three pieces of camera evidence showing the dust being raised as noted.

July 6, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 10:50 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H368147-070723)

Description: As I watched Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I noted a large burst of smoke that crossed Metalico’s property line. Below the camera evidence shows smoke forcefully coming from the shredder and separating from the plume.

June 30, 2023 - Complaint #2

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 1:12 p.m.

Observation: In person across the river in Emsworth by a resident

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H367439-063023)

Description: In the words of the Emsworth resident, “Massive explosion at the shredder accompanied with huge plumes of emissions. It was so loud and so percussive that I heard and felt it as I was vacuuming my home. It ratted my window.”

June 30, 2023 - Complaint #1

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

Observation: In person across the river in Emsworth

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H367435-063023)

Description: In the words of the Emsworth resident, “​​Extremely heavy/thick odor of burnt plastics and metal coming from the shredder all morning long. Bad enough where it leaves an acrid, metalic taste in your nose/throat. First noticed the odor at 10am and lasted well over 2 hrs. Also a lot of cream-colored smoke coming from the shredder. It’s been like this for the past few days but was unable to capture photos due to the haze from the wildfires.

How are they allowed to operate the shredder (and contribute to the already dangerous air quality) on red alert days??!!”

June 26, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 7:15 a.m. -  9:05 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H367119-062823)

Description: As I watched Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there were several bursts of smoke that came from the shredder and crossed Metalico’s property line throughout the morning. It is overcast through some of the morning and smoke can be seen separating from the plume in the camera evidence below.

June 23, 2023

Entered by: Angelo Taranto

Time of Day: 12:00 p.m. - 12:12 p.m.

Observation: In person across the river in Emsworth

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H366342-062323)

Description: While I observed Metalico from about 12:00 - 12:12 p.m. today from across the river in Emsworth, their shredder was operating and often producing excessive smoke emissions, as shown in the attached photos.  The sky was mostly overcast during that time.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your five (5) photographs taken from the Emsworth side of the river. ACHD reviewed your 6/23/23 VE complaint, H366342-062323, and we reviewed the five (5) attachments taken while you were onsite, 6/23/23 between noon – 12:12 PM. Your VE complaint has been reviewed, will be shared, and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

June 20, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 2:30 p.m.- 3:00 pm.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H366152-062223)

Description: As I watched Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I noted dust being raised while machinery loaded the barge. Light dust can be seen in the air above the river crossing Metalico’s property line in the camera evidence below.

ACHD Response: “... thank you for using GovQA, we received your attachment from the ACCAN camera taken from the Emsworth side of the river. ACHD reviewed your 6/22/23 FE “Dust” complaint, H366152-062223, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachment dated 6/20/23. Your “Dust” complaint has been reviewed and shared with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

June 9, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 9:00 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H364883-061123)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com excessive dust was raised by machinery near the shredder. The large dust cloud can be seen in the air as well as crossing Metalico’s property line in the camera evidence attached.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your one (1) attachment from the ACCAN camera taken from the Emsworth side of the river. ACHD reviewed your 6/11/23 Dust complaint, H364883-061123, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachment dated 6/09/23. Your Dust complaint has been reviewed, shared, and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

June 8, 2023 - Complaint #2

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 10:20 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H364882-061123)

Description: As I watched Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I noted an excessive amount of dust emissions raised near the shredder on site through the day. In the three pieces of camera evidence attached dust can be seen crossing Metalico’s property line and hanging in the air above the site and the river.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your four (4) attachments from the ACCAN camera taken from the Emsworth side of the river. ACHD reviewed your 6/11/23 Dust complaint, H364882-061123, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachments dated 6/08/23. Your Dust complaint has been reviewed, shared, and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

June 8, 2023 - Complaint #1

Entered by: Angelo Taranto

Time of Day: 8:40 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

Observation: In person across the river in Emsworth

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number:H364716-060823)

Description: I observed Metalico from across the river in Emsworth from about 8:40 - 9:15 a.m. this morning. While I was observing Metalico, its shredder was operating and at times producing excessive smoke emissions as shown in the attached photos.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your five (5) photographs taken from the Emsworth side of the river. ACHD reviewed your 6/08/23 VE complaint, H364716-060823, and we reviewed the five (5) attachments taken while you were onsite 6/08/23. Your VE complaint has been reviewed, shared, and will be discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

June 7, 2023 - Complaint #3

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 3:03 p.m.

Observation: In person by a resident across the river in Emsworth

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised by operations at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H364558-060723)

Description: In the words of the resident “heavy dust coming from the barge when Metalico dumps loads from the shredding pile. The dust cloud is so thick that it lands on the surface of the river leaving a grimy streak that floats down river with the current. The loader, at least 4 times today that I saw, misses the barge and flings pieces of this stuff directly into the river, creating a huge splash but it’s very hard to capture with my camera.

This too, has been happening all day long when they load a barge. The dust coming from them is extremely disturbing considering the poor air quality alerts we’ve been having.  Their paltry water hose only aims at the pile they’re loading. There’s zero dust mitigation when the trucks drive in the area, or when the load lands in the barge. There’s also zero dust mitigation INSIDE the open building when trucks load, dump, or move scrap.”

June 7, 2023 - Complaint #2

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 2:51 p.m.

Observation: In person across the river in Emsworth

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke emission from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H364558-060723)

Description: In the words of the Emsworth resident “heavy, opaque emissions coming from the shredder. Heavy emissions, like this, have been happening regularly throughout the day since the shredder started at 7am.”

June 7, 2023 - Complaint #1

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised by operations at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H364881-061123)

Description: Throughout the morning hours excessive dust was raised by machinery on site at Metalico primarily from loading the barge which I witnessed while watching Metalico at accancaera.com. Dust can be seen crossing Metalico’s property line and in the air above the river as visible in the three pieces of camera evidence below. While a watering truck was used to quell the dust clouds, little is actually controlled and emissions continue to be pushed toward residences across the river.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your three (3) attachments from the ACCAN camera taken from the Emsworth side of the river. ACHD reviewed your 6/11/23 Dust complaint regarding the barge loading, H364881-061123, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachments dated 6/07/23. Your Dust complaint has been reviewed, shared, and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

June 6, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 9:18 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised by operations at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H364421-060623)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I noted a significant dust cloud raised by a truck driving through the site. As noted in the camera evidence below, the dust crosses Metalico’s property line and can be seen in the air.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your one (1) attachment from the ACCAN camera taken from the Emsworth side of the river. ACHD reviewed your 6/06/23 Dust complaint of the water truck, H364421-060623, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachment dated 6/06/23. Your Dust complaint has been reviewed, shared, and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

June 5, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised by operations at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H364445-060723)

Description: As I watched Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I witnessed several dust clouds raised by machinery operating on site especially during the afternoon hours. Clouds were raised that cross Metalico’s property line and can be seen in the air coming from loading and moving operations near the shredder as visible in the camera evidence below.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your two (2) attachments from the ACCAN camera taken from the Emsworth side of the river. ACHD reviewed your 6/07/23 FE / Dust complaint, H364445-060723, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachments dated 6/05/23. Your FE / Dust complaint has been reviewed, shared, and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

June 2, 2023

Entered by: Angelo Taranto

Time of Day: 10:40 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.

Observation: In person across the river in Emsworth

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H363962-060223)

Description: I observed Metalico from about 10:40 - 10:55 a.m. this morning from across the river in Emsworth. During much of that time, Metalico's shredder was producing excessive smoke emissions that were separating from the plume. Examples of these emissions are included in the attached photos.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your five (5) photographs taken from the Emsworth side of the river. ACHD reviewed your 6/02/23 VE complaint, H363962-060223, and we reviewed the five (5) attachments taken while you were onsite 6/02/23 between 10:40 - 10:45 AM. Your VE complaint has been reviewed, shared, and was discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

May 31, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 9:15 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised by operations at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H364018-060323)

Description: As I watched Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I noted several larger clouds of dust raised by trucks and machinery due to operations on site. Dust is often visible beyond Metalico’s property line as seen in the three pieces of camera evidence below.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your four (4) attachments from the ACCAN camera taken from the Emsworth side of the river. ACHD reviewed your 6/03/23 Dust complaint, H364018-060323, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachments dated 5/31/23. Your Dust complaint has been reviewed, shared, and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

May 26, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 10:40 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised while loading trucks at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H363721-053123)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I noted dust clouds being raised during the truck loading process some of which can be seen crossing Metalico’s property line. Through the day dust is raised during this process as well as by machinery, trucks and the wind. Three pieces of camera evidence of the dust emissions can be seen in examples below.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your four (4) attachments from the ACCAN camera taken from the Emsworth side of the river. ACHD reviewed your 5/31/23 FE “Dust” complaint, H363721-053123, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachment dated 5/26/23 and noted that the Shredder was not operating. Your “Dust” complaint has been reviewed, shared, and was discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

May 19, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 8:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H363717-053123)

Description: As I watched Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there were several bursts of smoke that came from the shredder on site and crossed Metalico’s property line. It was overcast through much of the day and the smoke can be seen separating from the plume on many occasions, such as in the camera evidence below.

May 17, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H363716-053123)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I noted clouds of dust consistently being raised by machinery loading the barge on site. Clouds are pushed across and into the river as visible in the three pieces of camera evidence below.

May 11, 2023 - Complaint #2

Entered by: Angelo Taranto

Time of Day: 9:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Observation: In person across the river in Emsworth

Type of Complaint: Heavy industrial odor from Metalico  

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H361535-051123)

Description: I observed Metalico from across the river in Emsworth today from around 9:30 - 9:45 a.m.  The weather was clear, the temperature was around 60 and the shredder was operating the entire time.  As soon as I got there I smelled a horrible odor that remained strong the entire time that I was there.  It smelled like burning plastic and rubber, irritated my mouth, gave me a headache and was so strong that I could taste it on my lips and in my mouth.  This odor was the odor that I typically smell when the shredder is operating.

May 11, 2023 - Complaint #1

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 8:30 a.m.-Ongoing

Observation: In person across the river in Emsworth

Type of Complaint: Heavy industrial odor from Metalico  

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H369417-051123)

Description: In the words of the Emsworth resident “I’ve been working in my yard, directly across the river from Metalico, for the past 1 1/2 hours. Metalico has been  operating the shredder the entire time while outside. The smell has been consistent and heavy during that entire time. I had to stop working in my yard because the odor was getting so strong that the back of nose/throat were burning. I’ve had an awful metalic/plastic taste in my mouth and on my lips. The smell caused a headache that I still have.”

April 27, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 9:30 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number:)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I noted a large dust cloud raised by a vehicle driving through the site during morning operations. As can be seen in the camera evidence below dust crosses the property line when the vehicle drives through.

April 25, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 12:40 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number:H360121-042723)

Description: As I watched Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there were several notable bursts of smoke that came from the shredder on site and crossed Metalico’s property line, as can be seen in the three pieces of camera evidence below.

April 21, 2023 – Complaint #3

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H359585-042323)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I noted a few dust clouds of concern raised by machinery operating on site during the afternoon. In the camera evidence below dust clouds can be seen being formed on Metalico’s site and crossing their property line.

April 21, 2023 – Complaint #2

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 12:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H359584-042323)

Description: As I watched Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I noted several frequent smoke bursts come from the shredder throughout the afternoon hours of operation. Much of the emissions can be seen crossing Metalico’s property line in the camera evidence below.

April 21, 2023 – Complaint #1

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 7:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H359583-042323)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I witnessed multiple bursts of smoke come from the shredder throughout the morning, most of which can be seen separating from the plume and crossing Metalico’s property line in various directions, including across the river toward residential neighborhoods. Below are three pieces of camera evidence displaying the type of emissions that were visible.

April 17, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 8:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H359395-042023)

Description: As I watched Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I noted several bursts of smoke come from the shredder on site. Emissions can be seen crossing Metalico’s property line in the three pieces of camera evidence below, often blowing into residential neighborhoods across the river.

April 14, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 9:55 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H359095-041823)

Description: As I watched Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I witnessed dust being raised at an almost constant rate while loading the barge. Due to the barges' locations dust often blows into and across the river crossing Metalico’s property line as can be noted in the two pieces of camera evidence below.ACHD ACHD Response: “thank you for using GovQA, we received your two (2) attachments from the ACCAN camera taken from the Emsworth side of the river. ACHD reviewed your 4/18/23 FE “Dust” complaint, H359095-041823, regarding barge loading and equipment movement, the time stamp on the two (2) attachments dated 4/14/23 were noted. Your “Dust” complaint has been reviewed, shared, and will be discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

April 13, 2023 - Complaint #3

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 11:50 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H358928-041523)

Description: While watching Metalico’s operations on camera at accancamera.com I observed multiple bursts of smoke come from the shredder on site. As can be seen in the camera evidence below smoke separates from the plume and crosses Metalico’s property line.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your three (3) attachments from the ACCAN camera taken from the Emsworth side of the river. ACHD reviewed your 4/15/23 VE complaint, H358928-041523, and reviewed the time stamp on the three (3) attachments, early afternoon, dated 4/13/23.  Your VE complaint has been reviewed by ACHD; with the plumes shown in the attachments, we would not consider or view this as a VE complaint, especially viewing from the Emsworth side. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

April 13, 2023 - Complaint #2

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 11:20 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H358924-041423)

Description: As I observed Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I noted excessive dust being raised almost continuously, flowing into and across the river, while loading the barge. Seen in the four pieces of camera evidence below are multiple dust clouds raised primarily by machinery on site which often cross Metalico’s property line. As can also be seen in the camera evidence often little is done to quell the dust and when something is done it is insufficient as dust can still be seen in the air from operations on site.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your four (4) attachments from the ACCAN camera taken from the Emsworth side of the river. ACHD reviewed your 4/14/23 FE “Dust” complaint, H358924-041423, regarding barge loading and equipment movement (dust) from the scrap side. ACHD reviewed the time stamp on the four (4) attachments dated 4/13/23. Your “Dust” complaint has been reviewed, shared, and will be discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality”

April 13, 2023 - Complaint #1

Entered by: Angelo Taranto

Time of Day: 9:40 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor complaint

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H58768-041323)

Description: I was in Emsworth across the river from Metalico from 9:30 - 9:45 AM today. During that time the shredder was operating and for a short period of time produced excessive smoke emissions  as illustrated in the photos below.  During the time that I was there I smelled the odor of burning rubber and plastic that I often smell when the shredder is running. From about 9:40 - 9:45 AM the odor was strong.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your two (2) photographs taken from the Emsworth side of the river. ACHD reviewed your 4/13/23 “Odor” complaint, H358768-041323, and reviewed your attachments. We understand  that the reason the photographs were taken were to verify that you were onsite, the shredder was running with a slight separation from the plume, though the plume had a down river direction and didn’t appear to be crossing the river in your direction. Odor?

 If for any reason the wind shifts while you’re onsite please indicate the shift, and please note if the odor changes, (0=NONE, 1=SLIGHT, 2=MODERATE, 3= STRONG, 4=VERY STRONG), please note the duration of change for each strength.

Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

April 11, 2023 - Complaint #3

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H358728-041323)

Description: Throughout the day dust was raised by machinery loading the barge, much of which goes into and across the river crossing Metalico’s property line. Dust is also raised by other operations on site and there is very little done to quell the excessive dust. Below are two pieces of camera evidence from the 1 p.m. of the barge being loaded and, though sunlight obscures it at times, dust can be seen almost constantly being raised in the air from the loading process.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your two (2) attachments from the ACCAN camera taken from the Emsworth side of the river. ACHD reviewed your 4/13/23 FE “Dust” complaint, H358728-041323, regarding barge loading, and reviewed the time stamp on the two (2) attachments dated 4/11/23. Your “Dust” complaint has been reviewed, shared, and will be discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

April 11, 2023 - Complaint #2

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 11:52 a.m. - Ongoing

Observation: In person across the river in Emsworth

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H358546-041223)

Description: In the words of the Emsworth respident “This is the 4th time this year that Metalico has been loading a barge /moving piles in areas where there was zero mitigation of dust. (I haven’t had time or was unable to catch previous violations.) There’s dust blowing from all three major work areas as well as dust that flies up when it lands in the barge. The dust from the barge was so bad, and with wind,  it coated the surface of the river to the left of the barge.  (The water is clear to on the right side of the barge.) The excavator also flung pieces of the pile into the river but I was unable to photograph it. This activity has only been increasing and there was the usual odor of hot plastics that wafted through the air as the wind blew.” Below are three images of the event.

ACHD Response: thank you for using GovQA, your Emsworth photographs were viewed for FE “Dust” and your complaint (H358546-041223) was reviewed and shared. ACHD representatives followed-up and scheduled an onsite meeting with Metalico. Your photographs were shared and discussed during our onsite meeting with Metalico, please let us know if you see any changes. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.

April 11, 2023 - Complaint #1

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H358731-041323)

Description: As I observed Metalico on camera on accancamera.com I noted small and large dust clouds raised by machinery loading the barge during operations. Much of the dust raised crosses the property line going into and across the river as can be seen in the camera evidence below.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your three (3) attachments from the ACCAN camera taken from the Emsworth side of the river. ACHD reviewed your 4/13/23 FE “Dust” complaint, H358731-041323, regarding barge loading and equipment movement (dust) from the scrap side. ACHD reviewed the time stamp on the three (3) attachments dated 4/11/23. Your “Dust” complaint has been reviewed, shared, and will be discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

April 10, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 10:50 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H358724-041323)

Description: As I watched Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I noted several bursts of smoke that occurred during the time noted above which came from the shredder and crossed Metlaico’s property line. As can be seen in the two pieces of camera evidence below smoke is visible separating from the plume in bursts.

ACHD Reponse: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your two (2) attachments from the ACCAN camera taken from the Emsworth side of the river. ACHD reviewed your 4/13/23 VE / FE complaint, H358724-041323, and reviewed the time stamp on the two (2) attachments dated 4/10/23. Your VE/FE complaint has been reviewed, shared, and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

April 5, 2023 - Complaint #2

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H358151-040823)

Description: As I watched Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I noted several clouds of dust raised on site by both machinery and the wind. While there are emissions in the air from unknown sources dust can still clearly be seen coming from Metalico’s property. Dust crosses Metalico’s property line on multiple occasions as can be seen documented in the two pieces of camera evidence below.

ACHD Reponse: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your two (2) attachments from the ACCAN camera taken from the Emsworth side of the river. ACHD reviewed your 4/08/23 FE “Dust” complaint, H358151-040823, and reviewed the time stamp on the two (2) attachments dated 4/05/23. Your “Dust” complaint has been reviewed, shared, and will be discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

April 5, 2023 - Complaint #1

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H358150-040823)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I witnessed multiple clouds of smoke come from the shredder during the morning hours of operation. Smoke can be seen separating from the plume and crossing Metalico’s property line in the three pieces of camera evidence below.

ACHD Reponse: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your three (3) attachments from the ACCAN camera taken from the Emsworth side of the river. ACHD reviewed your 4/08/23 VE / FE complaint, H358150-040823, and reviewed the time stamp on the three (3) attachments dated 4/05/23. Your VE/FE complaint has been reviewed, shared, and will be discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

April 4, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 11:55 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H357835-040623)

Description: As I watched Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I noted multiple dust clouds raised primarily by machinery and vehicles operating on site. Though the dust clouds are not as heavy as many that generate from the site’s operations, dust still often crosses Metalico’s property line, going into and across the river, as can be seen in the three pieces of camera evidence below.

ACHD Reponse: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your three (3) attachments from the ACCAN camera taken from the Emsworth side of the river. ACHD reviewed your 4/06/23 FE “Dust” complaint, H357835-040623, and reviewed the time stamp on the three (3) attachments dated 4/04/23. Your “Dust” complaint has been reviewed, shared, and will be discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

March 31, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H357551-040323)

Description: As I watched Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I noted multiple bursts of smoke that came from the shredder on site in the morning hours and crossed Metalico’s property line as can be seen in the two pieces of camera evidence below.

ACHD Reponse: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your two (2) attachments from the ACCAN camera taken from the Emsworth side of the river. ACHD reviewed your 4/03/23 VE complaint, H357551-040323, and reviewed the time stamp on the two (2) attachments dated 3/31/23. Your VE complaint has been reviewed, shared, and will be discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

March 30, 2023

Entered by: Angleo Taranto

Time of Day:  9:35 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.

Observation:  In person from across the river in Emsworth

Type of Complaint: Industrial Odor Complaint

Submitted to ACHD:  Yes (Reference Number: H357293-033023)

Description: While observing Metalico from across the river in Emsworth, their shredder was running and I smelled the odor of burning rubber/plastic. I was there from about 9:35 - 9:50 AM this morning.  I am attaching photos only to verify that the shredder was operating while I was there.  This is an odor complaint.  There was no perceptible wind and the temperature was around 30 degrees.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your two (2) photographs taken from the Emsworth side of the river. ACHD reviewed your 3/30/23 “Odor” complaint, H357293-033023, and reviewed your attachments. As you stated, the only reason the photographs were taken was to verify that you were onsite, plus show that the shredder was on and running. After reviewing your photographs, ACHD feels that your photographs show the shredder was operating properly and that the wind wasn’t in your direction for the 15 minutes you were onsite. ACHD feels that your associating odor with the shredder operating, this is all discretionary, please submit an odor complaint based on reason, this may not be the source. As requested before, if you’re going to submit an odor complaint, please take the time to submit the proper information, very seldom odor stays constant, especially outdoors.

 If for any reason the wind shifts while you’re onsite please indicate the shift, and please note if the odor changes, (0=NONE, 1=SLIGHT, 2=MODERATE, 3= STRONG, 4=VERY STRONG), please note the duration of change for each strength.

Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

ACCAN Response: “I find your response extremely dismissive of my experience of smelling odor when the Metalico shredder is running, an odor that I have long associated with Metalico, based on the many times I have observed Metalico's operations. These are my reasons for submitting this odor complaint.  Do you have an online form for providing the information that you are requesting or would I have to develop my own form to submit with complaints.”

March 29, 2023 - Complaint #2

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 1:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H357420-040123)

Description: As I watched Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I noted several heavy clouds of dust that were raised by machinery, the water truck and wind. Though emissions of unknown sources can be seen in the air dust can clearly be seen coming from Metlaico’s property and crossing their property line. Below is a piece of camera evidence showing the worst of the dust raised in the afternoon.

March 29, 2023 - Complaint #1

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 9:10 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H357419-040123)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I witnessed multiple dust clouds raised by machinery, wind and the water truck on site throughout the day, especially while loading the barge. As can be seen in the three pieces of camera evidence below, dust often crosses Metalico’s property line and can be seen in the air.  

ACHD Reponse: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your three (3) attachments from the ACCAN camera taken from the Emsworth side of the river. ACHD reviewed your 4/01/23 FE “Dust” complaint, H357419-040123, and reviewed the time stamp on the three (3) attachments dated 3/29/23. Your “Dust” complaint has been reviewed, shared, and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

March 22, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 1:50 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H357418-040123)

Description: As I observed Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there were several large dust clouds raised on site by machinery, the water truck and wind, much of which crosses Metalico’s property line as can be seen in the two pieces of camera evidence below.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your three attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 03/23/23 VE / FE complaint, H356346-032323, and reviewed the time stamp on the three attachments dated 03/21/23, the complaint has been reviewed and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

March 21, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H356346-032323)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I noted multiple bursts of smoke that came from the shredder on site and crossed the property line during the afternoon hours. As can be seen in the camera evidence below, though the sun is not always in an ideal position, smoke is still visible separating from the plume and going beyond the property line on site.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your three attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 03/23/23 VE / FE complaint, H356346-032323, and reviewed the time stamp on the three attachments dated 03/21/23, the complaint has been reviewed and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

March 20, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 1:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H356345-032323)

Description: As I observed Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there were several dust clouds raised on site, of varying density, in the afternoon by machinery and the water truck which crossed the property line as can be seen in the three pieces of camera evidence below.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your three (3) attachments from the ACCAN camera taken from the Emsworth side of the river. ACHD reviewed your 3/23/23 FE “Dust” complaint, H356345-032323, and reviewed the three (3) attachments taken 3/20/23. Your “Dust” complaint has been reviewed, shared, and will be discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

March 16, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 12:25 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H355761-031723)

Description: As observed while watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com, machinery raises multiple dust clouds on site throughout the day. Though often dust is light it still crosses the property line and goes into the river as can be seen in the two pieces of camera evidence below.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your two attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 03/17/23 DUST complaint, H355761-031723, and reviewed the time stamp on the two attachments dated 03/16/23, the complaint has been reviewed and discussed, no issues. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

March 15, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 2:26 p.m.

Observation: In person across the river in Emsworth

Type of Complaint: Explosion from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H355435-031523)

Description: In the words of the Emsworth resident, “MASSIVE explosion at the shredder that shook my  house and windows. Scared the hell out of me. A lot of emissions coming out the shredder.”

March 14, 2023 - Complaint #2

Entered by: Angleo Taranto

Time of Day:  1:15 p.m. - 1;20 P.M.

Observation:  In person from across the river in Emsworth

Type of Complaint: Dust raised at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD:  Yes (Reference Number: H355368-031523)

Description: I observed Metalico in person from across the river in Emsworth yesterday from about 1:15 - 1:20 PM.  At that time, they were loading a barge from a pile of metal. They were not wetting down the pile; therefore, the loading process was producing dust emissions that were blowing into the river, as illustrated in the attached photos.  The weather was overcast at the time.

ACHD Response:  “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your two (2) attachments from the Emsworth side of the river. ACHD reviewed your 3/15/23 FE “Dust” complaint, H355368-031523, and reviewed the two (2) phonographs taken 3/14/23. Your “Dust” complaint has been reviewed, shared, and will be discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

March 14, 2023 - Complaint #1

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 8:40 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H355401-031523)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com machinery loading the barge with material raised excessive dust clouds throughout the day, especially in the morning hours. As can be seen in the three pieces of camera evidence below, dust crosses the property line on site almost continuously at times and very little to nothing is done to control it.

ACHD Reponse: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your three attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 03/15/23 DUST complaint, H355401-031523, and reviewed the time stamp on the three attachments dated 03/14/23, the complaint has been reviewed and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

March 13, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H355393-031523)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I observed multiple bursts of smoke come from the shredder on site in the late 7 a.m. hour. The smoke crosses the property line on site and though there is also steam visible, smoke can also be seen separating from the plume in the two pieces of camera evidence below.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your two attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 03/15/23 VE / FE complaint, H355393-031523, and reviewed the time stamp on the two attachments dated 03/13/23, the complaint has been reviewed and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

March 10, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 12:54 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Brief explosion from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H355152-031323)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there was a brief but clear explosion from the shredder on site. As can be seen in the piece of camera evidence, it shows that at times volatile substances are not removed from objects, such as vehicles, to be shredded.

March 9, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 2:20 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H355151-031323)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I observed a few bursts of smoke come from the shredder on site during the 2 p.m. hour. Though the sun is in an inconvenient location, smoke is still visible crossing the property line in the two pieces of camera evidence below.

March 7, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H354771-030923)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there were several dust clouds raised, primarily while loading the barge on site. Though effort is made to deter the dust by using the water truck, it does not completely stop the issue and dust that originates on site continues to cross the property line. Below are two pieces of camera evidence of dust clouds for the time referenced.

March 6, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 7:10 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H354770-030923)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I observed a period in which multiple bursts of smoke came from the shredder on site and, as can be seen in the three pieces of camera evidence below, occasionally crosses the property line.

March 1, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 11:25 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H354152-030323)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there were several dust clouds raised by machinery, wind and the water truck operating on site from 11:25 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Dust crosses the property line as can be seen in the two pieces of camera evidence below.

February 23, 2023 - Complaint #2

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 11:40 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H353160-022423)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I observed multiple bursts of smoke separate from the plume coming from the shredder on site. Though the sun is in an inconvenient location in the afternoon, smoke can still be seen in the plume and often crossing the property line on site, as visible in the camera evidence below.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your three (3) attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 2/24/23 VE / FE complaint, H353160-022423, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachments dated 2/23/23. ACHD representatives were onsite early Friday afternoon, 2/24/23, and did not witness anything in person. VE readings using Method 9 cannot be read or determined from the Emsworth side of the river due to the sun location during the hours of (11:45 – 14:45 hrs.), especially from the ACCAN camera lens. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

February 23, 2023 - Complaint #1

Entered by: Angleo Taranto

Time of Day:  9:00 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.

Observation:  In person from across the river in Emsworth

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Metalico

Submitted to ACHD:  Yes (Reference Number: H353036-022323)

Description: I observed Metalico from about 9:38 - 9:58 a.m. from across the river in Emsworth.  I would rate the odor strength as "2  -  Moderate".  The odor, which smelled like burning rubber and plastic, persisted during the entire time that I was observing Metalico.  The smoke emissions from the shredder were light as illustrated in the attached photos.  The wind was blowing directly across the river from Metalico to Emsworth where I was during the entire time that I was observing Metalico.  The temperature at that time was 58 degrees.

February 20, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H352849-022223)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there was a period in the morning when an excessive amount of dust was raised by machinery operating on site. The dust clouds cross the river and little is done to control it, as can be seen in the two pieces of camera evidence below.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your two (2) attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 2/22/23 FE “Dust” complaint, H352849-022223, and reviewed the time stamp on the (2) attachments dated 2/20/23. Your “Dust” complaint has been reviewed, shared, and will be discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

February 17, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 9:30 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H352567-021923)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I observed multiple dust clouds raised by machinery operating on site in the morning hours. As can be seen in the two pieces of camera evidence below, dust crosses the river and blows into a residential neighborhood.

ACHD Response: “... thank you for using GovQA, we received your two (2) attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 2/19/23 FE “Dust” complaint, H352567-021923, and reviewed the time stamp on the (2) attachments dated 2/17/23. After reviewing the two (2) short attachments and the speed of the attachments shown  in your “Dust” complaint, ACHD finds it to be light and insignificant, not as reported, though, they will be shared with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

February 16, 2023

Entered by: Angleo Taranto

Time of Day:  9:00 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.

Observation:  In person from across the river in Emsworth

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Metalico

Submitted to ACHD:  Yes (Reference Number: H352379-021623)

Description: I observed Metalico from across the river in Emsworth from about 9:00 - 9:25 a.m.  The shredder was operating and producing a plume with relatively light smoke emissions. The sky was overcast the entire time that I was there.  While I was there, I smelled the odor that is typically produced when Metalico's shredder is operating - the odor of burning plastic and rubber.  I am attaching photos of the plume coming from the shredder to verify that I was there in person and that the shredder was operating when I was smelling the odor.  As I indicated, the smoke emissions were relatively light, so I am not attaching  the photos  to document excessive smoke emissions.  My complaint is an odor complaint.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your three (3) photographs taken from the Emsworth side of the river. ACHD reviewed your 2/16/23 VE “Odor” complaint, H352379-021623, and we reviewed the three (3) attachments taken while you were onsite 2/16/23. As you stated, the plumes were very light, though you associated the plumes and shredder with odor that you detected while onsite. How would you rate the odor from the ACHD scale 0-4? Possibly you can give us more feedback with the information that ACHD provides below, 0=NONE, 1=SLIGHT, 2=MODERATE, 3=STRONG, & 4=VERY STRONG. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

February 15, 2023 - Complaint #2

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H352566-021923)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there were multiple dust clouds raised by both machinery loading the barge and wind on site in the afternoon, some of which is visible crossing the property line on site, including the river while loading the barge. Though the sun interferes with the camera quality and emissions from other sites can be seen in the air, dust is still clearly visible coming from the site. Below are three pieces of camera evidence showing dust coming from operations on site.

February 15, 2023 - Complaint #1

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 7:30 a.m. - 11:59 a.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H352565-021923)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there was dust raised almost continuously on site throughout the morning from loading the barge. Much of the dust crosses the property line on site, including the river, going directly into a residential neighborhood. Though emissions can be seen coming from unknown sources off camera, dust can clearly be seen coming directly from Metalico. Below are five pieces of camera evidence showing the incident described.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your five (5) attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 2/19/23 FE “Dust” complaint, H352565-021923, and reviewed the time stamp on the (5) attachments that ranged from 07:49 hrs., to 11:58 hrs., dated 2/15/23. Your “Dust” complaint has been reviewed, shared, and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

February 14, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 1:00 p.m,. - 2:00 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H352382-021623)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I observed multiple dust clouds raised by machinery throughout the day. Though much of the dust is light and stays within the property’s parameters, some also can be seen crossing the property line. Though the position of the sun is not ideal dust can clearly be seen being raised at Metalico and leaving the property in the camera evidence below.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your two (2) attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 2/16/23 FE “Dust” complaint, H352382-021623, and reviewed the time stamp on the (2) attachments dated 2/14/23. As stated in your complaint, the dust is light and the sun angel is not there to be read on the Emsworth side of the river, especially with the glare through the lens of the ACCAN camera. Your “Dust” complaint has been shared and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

February 13, 2023 - Complaint #3

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H352363-021623)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there were several dust clouds raised by both machinery and wind in the later afternoon hours. Though there is a glare on the camera, dust can still clearly be seen in the air originating on Metalico’s site. Some of this dust can also be seen beyond the property line on site in the camera evidence below.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your three (3) attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 2/16/23 FE “Dust” complaint, H352363-021623, and reviewed the time stamp on the (3) attachments dated 2/13/23. Your late afternoon “Dust” complaint has been shared and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

February 13, 2023 - Complaint #2

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H352360-021623)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there were multiple dust clouds raised on site by machinery operating on site and the wind in the early afternoon hours. While not all of the dust during windy conditions is raised at Metalico, the camera evidence clearly shows dust coming from the site and leaving the property. Though the sun’s position causes a glare, dust can still clearly be seen in the air originating from Metalico in the camera evidence below.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your three (3) attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 2/16/23 FE “Dust” complaint, H352360-021623, and reviewed the time stamp on the (3) attachments dated 2/13/23. Your “Dust” complaint has been shared and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

February 13, 2023 - Complaint #1

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 12:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H352353-021623)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there were multiple bursts of smoke that came from the shredder on site during the afternoon hours of operation. The smoke can be seen separating from the plume and floating across the property line, including the River, and into the residential neighborhood. Though there is a glare on the camera that may enhance smoke emissions, they can still be clearly seen crossing the property line on multiple occasions as seen in the camera evidence below.

ACHD Reponse: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 2/16/23 VE / FE complaint, H352353-021623, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachments dated 2/13/23 at 13:00 hrs., Method 9 should be read in person on the Metalico side of the river. Your complaint has been reviewed and shared with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

February 9, 2023

Entered by: Angleo Taranto

Time of Day:  9:20 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.

Observation:  In person from across the river in Emsworth

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD:  Yes (Reference Number: H351585-020923)

Description: I observed Metalico from across the river in Emsworth from about 9:20 - 9:40 a.m.  During that time the shredder was operating and producing excessive smoke emissions that frequently crossed their downriver property line, as illustrated in the attached photos.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your six (6) photographs taken from the Emsworth side of the river. ACHD reviewed your 2/09/23 VE complaint, H351585-020923, and reviewed the six (6) attachments taken while you were onsite 2/09/23, the complaint was shared and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

February 8, 2023

Entered by: Angelo Taranto

Time of Day:  9:10 - 9:50 a.m.

Observation:  In person from across the river in Emsworth

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD:  Yes (Reference Number. H351481-020823)

Description: I observed Metalico in-person from across the river in Emsworth from about 9:10 - 9:50 a.m.  During that entire time the shredder at Metalico was operating and was frequently producing smoke emissions that were separating from the plume, as illustrated in the photos below.  The sky was overcast at the time.

ACHD Response:  Angelo, thank you for using GovQA, we received your six (6) photographs taken from the Emsworth side of the river. ACHD reviewed your 2/08/23 VE complaint, H351481-020823, and reviewed the six (6) attachments taken while you were onsite 2/08/23, the complaint will be shared and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.

February 2, 2023 - Complaint #3

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H351103-020523)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I witnessed multiple opaque bursts of smoke come from the shredder on site. In the two pieces of camera evidence below one can observe the smoke emissions crossing the property line and river though the sun’s position may be exaggerating the emissions visibility.

February 2, 2023 - Complaint #2

Entered by: Angelo Taranto

Time of Day: 9:50 - 10:05 a.m.

Observation: In person from across the river in Emsworth

Type of Complaint: Dust emissions from Metalico operations

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H350952-020223)

Description: I observed Metalico from across the river in Emsworth from about 9:50 to 10:05 a.m.  During that time a thick dust cloud was raised when a truck dumped it contents and the dust was visible at and beyond Metalico's property line (see photos below).

ACHD Response:  Angelo, thank you for using GovQA, we received your three (3) photographs taken from the Emsworth side of the river. ACHD reviewed your 2/02/23 FE “Dust” complaint, H350952-020223, and reviewed the three (3) attachments taken while you were onsite 2/02/23, the complaint has been shared and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.

February 2, 2023 - Complaint #1

Entered by: Angelo Taranto

Time of Day: 9:50 - 10:05 a.m.

Observation: In person from across the river in Emsworth

Type of Complaint: Smoke emissions and strong odor from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H350951-020223)

Description:  I observed Metalico from across the river in Emsworth from about 9:50 - 10:05 a.m.  During that time the shredder was operating and I observed smoke emissions coming from the shredder.  I also experienced a very strong odor, the type of odor that residents typically smell when the shredder is operating.  It smelled like burning rubber and plastic.   Below are photos that I took while I  was there.        

ACHD Response:  “... thank you for using GovQA, your four (4) still photographs of the Metalico operations taken while onsite 2/02/23, were reviewed for VE and discussed with our ACHD Air Quality group. Odor is questionable and what we viewed in your photographs is a good example of steam, even in the separation of the plumes.  Thank you again for using GovQA and for the real-time photographs taken from the Emsworth side of the river, ACHD Air Quality.”

ACCAN response to ACHD's response:  “I find your response troubling.  You don't explain why you find my report of odor "questionable".  Our experience, over the years, is that there aren't always large plumes of emissions coming from the shredder when we or residents experience strong odors; however,  the shredder is running whenever there are these strong odors.  Residents are the most experienced when it comes to these odors, because they have had to endure them for years.  There is no doubt in their minds that the odor is coming from Metalico.”

January 31, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 7:20 a.m. - 7:40 a.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H350880-020223)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I witnessed multiple bursts of opaque smoke come from the shredder on site during the 7 a.m. hour. The bursts cross the site’s property line to the west as can be seen in the two pieces of camera evidence below.

January 13, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 8:55 a.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H349208-011723)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I observed a burst of opaque smoke come from the shredder on site at approximately 8:55 a.m. Though this burst of smoke emissions is relatively short, about two minutes, it demonstrates that materials are sometimes put through the shredder that create problematic emissions that are not contained by the shredder. Below is camera evidence of the emissions noted.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your attachment from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 1/17/23 VE / FE complaint, H349208-011723, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachments dated 1/13/23. After the ACHD review of the ACCAN camera attachment, as shown, it’s been determined that there are no real-time evidence of problematic emissions leaving the shredder as stated in your complaint. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

January 11, 2023

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H349036-011323)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I observed multiple bursts of opaque smoke emissions coming from the shredder on site in the afternoon during which time the weather varied as did the opacity of the smoke emissions. During times it was overcast smoke can be seen separating from the plume and occasionally crossing the property line on site. Below are three examples of camera evidence from the time noted.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 1/13/23 VE / FE complaint, H349036-011323, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachments dated 1/11/23, the complaint has been reviewed and shared with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

January 9, 2023 - Complaint #2

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 1:54 p.m.

Observation: In person by resident in Emsworth across the river from Metalico

Type of Complaint: Excessive odor from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes, by Emsworth resident (Reference Number: H348564-010923)

Description: In the words of the Emsworth resident “I opened my back door and was instantly hit with a wall of intense foul odors. It smelled like burning hoses, oil, rubber, and plastic. It was so strong and overwhelming that I instantly got a headache and my lungs/throat started to burn. It instantly left a foul metalic taste on my lips, in my nose and throat. I literally felt like I was going to pass out. If this had happened in the summer and I had my windows open, I would have had to evacuate my home. There’s  been heavy emissions all day and the wind is visibly carrying the smog across the river into my neighborhood.  This has been happening a lot over the past few months but I haven’t had the time to file a complaint. It’s also unusual because the odor is normally not this bad in the winter.”

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, your Emsworth photographs were reviewed for VE and your complaints were discussed. ACHD representatives followed-up the next day and scheduled an onsite meeting with Metalico’s upper management, Wednesday morning, 1/11/2023. Tuesday 1/10/23, ACHD representatives investigated both sides of the river for “Odor” and for “Visible / Fugitive Emissions”. ACHD Air Quality Representatives followed-up and discussed all complaints with Metalico, your photographs were reviewed and discussed during our onsite meeting. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality. JRB”

January 9, 2023 - Complaint #1

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 9:45 a.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust raised at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H348892-011223)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there was dust raised by machinery operating within the open building along the Ohio River. The dust is pushed across the river as can be seen in the camera evidence below.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your attachment from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 1/12/23 FE “Dust” complaint, H348892-011223, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachment dated 1/9/23, the complaint has been reviewed and shared with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

December 29, 2022

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 2:45 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H347312-010223)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I observed a burst of opaque smoke come from the shredder on site and blow north across the Ohio River and into a residential area. Though the sun is not in the ideal place, excessive smoke emissions can still be distinguished from steam in the camera evidence below.

December 28, 2022

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 11:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H347155-122922)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there was a period of excessive opaque smoke emissions from approximately 11:45 a.m. until 1:45 p.m. During the time noted, multiple bursts of smoke can be seen separating from the plume, floating both across the Ohio River and to the southeast. In total, during the time noted, there is approximately 40 minutes worth of visible opaque smoke emissions coming from the shredder. Four examples of emissions can be seen in the clips below.

ACHD Response: “... thank you for using GovQA, we received your four attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 12/29/22 VE / FE complaint, H347155-122922, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachments dated 12/28/22. ACHD representatives were onsite earlier in the day, 12/28/22, and did not see what was depicted by the ACCAN camera attachments, taken from the Emsworth side of the river, while they were onsite. VE readings cannot be read or determined during that time of day (11:45 – 13:45 hrs.), especially from the ACCAN camera lens. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

December 22, 2022

Entered by: Angelo Taranto

Time of Day: 9:35- 9:50 a.m.

Observation: In person across the river in Emsworth

Type of Complaint: Smoke emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H346690-122622)

Description: I was observing Metalico from a location in Emsworth across the river from about 9:35-9:50 a.m. on Thursday, December 22nd.  The sky was overcast.  During that time I observed what appeared to be smoke emissions separating from the plume coming from the shredder.  This may have been condensed water vapor given the temperature but I am sending  along  for your evaluation. The attached photos seem to show such a definitive separation from the plume that I suspect was smoke emissions that were separating.

ACHD Response:  “....thank you for using GovQA, your three (3) still photographs of the Metalico operations taken while you were onsite in Emsworth, 12/22/22, were reviewed for VE and discussed with our ACHD Air Quality group. We agree with your interpretation of the plumes in your photographs, what we viewed in your photographs is a good example of steam (water vapor), even in the separation of the plumes.  Thank you again for using GovQA and for the real-time photographs taken from the Emsworth side of the river, ACHD Air Quality.

December 21, 2022 - Complaint #2

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H346668-122322)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com excessive opaque smoke emissions came from the shredder on site in the afternoon for approximately twenty-five minutes of the time referenced. Though the angle of the sun is not ideal, smoke can still be seen separating from the plume and crossing the property line to the north and north west as seen in the two examples below.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your four early morning attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 12/23/22 VE / FE complaint, H346666-122322, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachments dated 12/21/22. The complaint has been reviewed and discussed with our ACHD Air Quality group, given the temperature and what we viewed in the attachments from the ACCAN camera, it’s our belief that it’s nothing but steam (water vapor), even in the separation of the plumes. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

December 21, 2022 - Complaint #1

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H346666-122322)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com multiple bursts of opaque smoke emissions came from the shredder on site. Though some of these operations occurred before sunrise, smoke can be seen separating from the plume and crossing the property line for over half of the hour-long time referenced. Below are four examples of the emissions seen, primarily traveling southeast.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your four early morning attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 12/23/22 VE / FE complaint, H346666-122322, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachments dated 12/21/22. The complaint has been reviewed and discussed with our ACHD Air Quality group, given the temperature and what we viewed in the attachments from the ACCAN camera, it’s our belief that it’s nothing but steam (water vapor), even in the separation of the plumes. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

December 16, 2022 - Complaint #3

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H346102-121922)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com heavy opaque bursts of smoke came from the shredder consistently through the early afternoon. As seen in the two pieces camera evidence below smoke crosses the property line on site often and it is overcast throughout the day.

December 16, 2022 - Complaint #2

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H346100-121922)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there were multiple bursts of smoke that came from the shredder on site during the noted morning hours. As smoke is seen separating from the plume it often crosses the property line on site as seen in the three pieces of camera evidence below.

December 16, 2022 - Complaint #1

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H346095-121922)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com smoke emissions coming from the shredder on site were heavy and sustained during the morning hours. Smoke often crosses the site’s property line when separating from the plume as can be seen in the three pieces of camera evidence below.

December 14, 2022

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 8:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised on site at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H345950-121622)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there was dust visible in the air for a twenty minute long period around 9:00 a.m. Multiple vehicles and pieces of machinery can be seen raising the dust at the side of Metalico’s site, potentially pushing dust across the property line as can be seen in the camera evidence below.

ACHD Response: “...Thank you for using GovQA, we received your complaints and multiple attachments from 12/14/2022 from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 12/14/2022 VE, FE, and dust complaint, complaint numbers (H345950-121622) and (H345943-121322). The complaint has been reviewed, recorded, and shared with Metalico. Follow up inspections will be conducted as the Neville Island is monitored multiple times weekly by ACHD. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.

DZ”

December 13, 2022

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H345949-121622)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com excessive smoke emissions came from the shredder in sporadic bursts throughout the hour and a half long period from 7:00 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. The emissions are opaque and it is overcast during the time noted as can be seen in the piece of camera evidence below.

November 23, 2022 - Complaint #2

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 12:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H343223-112522)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there were multiple bursts of smoke that came from the shredder on site throughout the afternoon. Opaque smoke blows both upstream and downstream when separating from the plume as can be seen in the two pieces of camera evidence below.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your two attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 11/25/22 VE / FE complaint, H343223-112522, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachments dated 11/23/22, the complaint has been reviewed and shared with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

November 23, 2022 - Complaint #1

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H343222-112522)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com bursts of opaque smoke came from the shredder for extensive periods of time in the morning hours. Smoke can often be seen crossing the property line on site in the three pieces of camera evidence below.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your three attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 11/25/22 VE / FE complaint, H343222-112522, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachments dated 11/23/22, the complaint has been reviewed and shared with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

November 22, 2022

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H343138-112322)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there were multiple bursts of opaque smoke emissions that came from the shredder on site throughout the day. Smoke emissions can be seen occasionally crossing the site’s property line after separating from the plume in pieces of camera evidence below.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your three attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 11/23/22 VE / FE complaint, H343138-112322, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachments dated 11/22/22, the complaint has been reviewed and shared with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

November 21, 2022 - Complaint #3

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised on site at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H343137-112322)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com dust was continuously raised by machinery loading the barge from approximately 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. most of which is pushed across the river and into a residential neighborhood. Later in the afternoon dust can also be seen being raised by machinery and throughout the day there does not seem to be a water truck operating. Below are two pieces of camera evidence showing the dust raised during the time noted.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your two attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 11/23/22 DUST complaint, H343137-112322, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachments dated 11/21/22, the complaint has been reviewed and discussed, unfortunately with the sun and reflection off the river, the shots were drowned out. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

November 21, 2022 - Complaint #2

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 10:20 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised on site at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H343136-112322)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com dust was raised continuously between approximately 10:20 a.m. until after 12:00 p.m. by machinery loading a barge. The dust is pushed across the river and into the residential community and the piles of material from which they were loading were not being wet down. Below are four examples of the dust raised during the time noted.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your four attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 11/23/22 DUST complaint, H343136-112322, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachments dated 11/21/22, the complaint has been reviewed and discussed, this view is basically the same view as seen in your H343135-112322 complaint. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

November 21, 2022 - Complaint #1

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 9:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H343135-112322)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there was a period in the morning hours in which multiple opaque bursts of smoke came from the shredder on site. Smoke can be seen separating from the plume and occasionally crossing the property line on site in the three pieces of camera evidence below.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your three attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 11/23/22 VE complaint, H343135-112322, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachments dated 11/21/22. What ACHD reviewed, seemed to be dust and not opacity VE as reported. This complaint has been reviewed and shared with Metalico, thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

November 16, 2022

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H342536-111822)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there was an hour and a half long period during which multiple bursts of opaque smoke came from the shredder at Metalico. Through the time mentioned it is overcast and smoke can be seen separating from the plume and crossing the property line for the site as seen in the camera evidence on site.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your two attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 11/18/22 VE / FE complaint, H342536-111822, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachments dated 11/16/22, the complaint has been reviewed and shared with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

November 10, 2022 - Complaint #2

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 8:40 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H341498-111122)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there were numerous bursts of opaque smoke emissions that came from the shredder on site throughout the morning hours. Smoke can be seen separating from the plume and often crossing the property line on site in the two pieces of camera evidence below.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your two attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 11/11/22 VE / FE complaint, H341498-111022, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachments dated 11/10/22, the complaint has been reviewed and shared with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

November 10, 2022 - Complaint #1

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised on site at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H341495-111122)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there were dust clouds of various sizes raised consistently throughout the morning hours and little to nothing was done to control the dust. Dust clouds are created primarily by machinery operating on site and it can occasionally be seen crossing the property line as visible in the four pieces of camera evidence below.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your four attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 11/11/22 DUST complaint, H341495-111122, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachments dated 11/10/22, the complaint has been reviewed and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

November 9, 2022

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised on site at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H341494-111122)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there were multiple dust clouds raised by machinery operating on site, the water truck, and the wind. Below are three pieces of camera evidence showing dust being raised and occasionally crossing the property line on site.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your three attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 11/11/22 DUST complaint, H341494-111122, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachments dated 11/09/22, the complaint has been reviewed and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

November 8, 2022 - Complaint #2

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised on site at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H341471-111022)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com dust clouds were raised throughout the afternoon. Little was done to control the dust as can be seen in the three pieces of camera evidence below.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your three attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 11/10/22 DUST complaint, H341471-111022, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachments dated 11/08/22, the complaint has been reviewed and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

November 8, 2022 - Complaint #1

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised on site at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H341461-111022)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there were numerous dust clouds raised by various pieces of machinery operating on site throughout the morning hours. Below are three pieces of camera evidence as examples of the dust seen during the time noted.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your three attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 11/10/22 DUST complaint, H341461-111022, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachments dated 11/08/22, the complaint has been reviewed and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

November 7, 2022 - Complaint #2

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised on site at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H341452-111022)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there were multiple dust clouds of various sizes raised by machinery operating on site and very little was done to control the dust. Below are two examples of the dust seen during the period noted.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your two attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 11/10/22 DUST complaint, H341452-111022, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachments dated 11/07/22, the complaint has been reviewed and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

November 7, 2022 - Complaint #1

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H341437-111022)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there was a ninety minute period in which multiple bursts of opaque smoke emissions can be seen coming from the shredder on site. The opacity of the emissions varies but smoke can be seen separating from the plume and often crossing the property line in the three pieces of camera evidence below.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your three attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 11/10/22 VE / FE complaint, H341437-111022, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachments dated 11/07/22, the complaint has been reviewed and shared with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

November 4, 2022 - Complaint #3

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 1:26 p.m. - ongoing

Observation: In person across the river in Emsworth

Type of Complaint: Excessive odor and emissions from Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number:)

Description: In the words of the Emsworth resident “Continuous/ongoing since last complaint. Extremely overpowering odor of hot plastics/wiring/metal and even heavier emission clouds that can visibly be seen  crossing the river heading into Emsworth with the wind.

Odor is so overwhelming that it’s leaving a dirty metalic taste on my lips as I try to rake the leaves in my yard. Today is my only free day to get yard work done and AGAIN, the filth from Metalico is forcing me, (and my neighbors), out of my own yard.”

November 4, 2022 - Complaint #2

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 12:05 p.m. - ongoing

Observation: In person across the river in Emsworth

Type of Complaint: Excessive odor and emissions from Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes, by resident (Reference Number: H340593-110422)

Description: In the words of the Emsworth resident “Heavy odor (burning/melting hot plastics, wires, etc.) and opaque emissions coming from the shredder at Metalico. The odor has lasted now for a solid 10 min. and is making it difficult to work in my yard without wheezing. Also causing a severe headache.”

November 4, 2022 - Complaint #1

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H340980-110722)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there were multiple bursts of opaque smoke emissions that came from the shredder on site during the morning hours. Smoke can be seen separating from the plume and often crossing the property line for the site in the four pieces of camera evidence below.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your four attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 11/07/22 VE / FE complaint, H340980-110722, and reviewed the time stamp on the four attachments dated 11/04/22. ACHD reviewed the attachments for VE, it was determined that the majority of what was represented in the attachments was mainly steam. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality”

October 31, 2022

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H340383-110322)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there were multiple bursts of smoke seen separating from the plume coming from the shredder on site. As can be seen in the three pieces of camera evidence below, the smoke emissions often cross the site’s property line and it is generally overcast throughout the day.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your three attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 11/03/22 VE / FE complaint, H340383-110322, and reviewed the time stamp on the three attachments dated 10/31/22, the complaint has been reviewed and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality”

October 25, 2022

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised on site at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H339187-102622)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there were several dust clouds raised on site throughout the afternoon by machinery, the water truck, and the wind. In the camera evidence below dust is visible being pushed toward the river and the water truck is not seen intervening on several occasions.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your three attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 10/26/22 DUST complaint, H339187-102622, and reviewed the time stamp on the three attachments dated 10/25/22, the complaint has been reviewed and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

October 24, 2022

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 12:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised on site at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H339177-102622)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I witnessed multiple dust clouds raised by machinery operating on site. Dust can be seen crossing the property line and on occasions when scrap is being loaded onto trucks there is little to no intervention from the water truck.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your three attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 10/26/22 DUST complaint, H339177-102622, and reviewed the time stamp on the three attachments dated 10/24/22, the complaint has been reviewed and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

October 21, 2022 - Complaint #4

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 5:55 p.m. - 6:05 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H338755-102422)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there was an odd colored plume of smoke emissions that rose from the shredder just prior to 6 p.m. The burst of smoke emissions can be seen crossing the property line in the camera evidence below.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your attachment from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 10/24/22 VE / FE complaint, H338755-102422, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachment dated 10/21/22 at 6:00 PM, the complaint has been reviewed and shared with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality”

October 21, 2022 - Complaint #3

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H338754-102422)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there were opaque bursts of smoke that came from the shredder during the afternoon hours. In the two pieces of camera evidence seen below one can see the opacity of the smoke emissions varies and smoke occasionally crosses the site’s property line.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your two attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 10/24/22 VE / FE complaint, H338754-102422, and reviewed the time stamp on the two attachments dated 10/21/22, the complaint has been reviewed and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality”

October 21, 2022 - Complaint #2

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised on site at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H338748-102422)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com various pieces of machinery, the water truck and the wind all raised dust clouds on site throughout the day. The dust often crosses the river as can be seen in the two pieces of camera evidence below.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your two attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 10/24/22 DUST complaint, H338748-102422, and reviewed the time stamp on the two attachments dated 10/21/22, the complaint has been reviewed and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

October 21, 2022 - Complaint #1

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 8:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H338745-102422)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I witnessed multiple bursts of smoke, which varied in opacity, coming from the shredder on site through the morning hours, much of which was overcast. Often the opaque smoke emissions cross the site's property line as can be seen in the two pieces of camera evidence below.

ACHD Response: “... thank you for using GovQA, we received your two attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 10/24/22 VE / FE complaint, H338745-102422, and reviewed the time stamp on the two attachments dated 10/21/22, the complaint has been reviewed and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality”

October 20, 2022

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised on site at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H338609-102122)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there were dust clouds raised by machinery operating on site both outside and seemingly from within the main structure along the riverbank. The dust that is raised is carried across the river and into a residential neighborhood as can be seen in the camera evidence below.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your attachment from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 10/21/22 DUST complaint, H338609-102122, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachment dated 10/20/22, the complaint has been reviewed and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

October 18, 2022

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 10:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised on site at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H338415-102022)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there were dust clouds raised on site by various pieces of machinery and the water truck. Dust crosses the property line in the camera evidence seen below.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your two attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 10/20/22 DUST complaint, H338415-102022, and reviewed the time stamp on the two attachments dated 10/18/22, the complaint has been reviewed and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

October 17, 2022 - Complaint #2

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised on site at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H338409-102022)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there were dust clouds raised on site by multiple pieces of machinery, the water truck and the wind throughout the afternoon. One several occasions dust crosses the property line, as can be seen in the three pieces of camera evidence below.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your three attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 10/20/22 DUST complaint, H338409-102022, and reviewed the time stamp on the three attachments dated 10/17/22, the complaint has been reviewed and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

October 17, 2022 - Complaint #1

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised on site at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H338274-101922)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there were multiple dust clouds raised by various pieces of machinery, the water truck, and the wind operating on site during the morning operating hours. Dust can often be seen crossing the property line in the four pieces of camera evidence below.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your four attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 10/19/22 DUST complaint, H338274-101922, and reviewed the time stamp on the four attachments dated 10/17/22, the complaint has been reviewed and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

October 15, 2022

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised on site at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H337835-101722)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there were several dust clouds raised by both machinery and the water truck operating on site. As can be seen in the two pieces of camera evidence below dust also crosses the property line.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your two attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 10/17/22 DUST complaint, H337835-101722, and reviewed the time stamp on the two attachments dated 10/15/22, the complaint has been reviewed and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

October 14, 2022

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 1:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised on site at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H337832-101722)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there were multiple dust clouds raised on site throughout the afternoon hours. Dust clouds were raised by machinery operating within one of Metalico’s main structures along the Ohio River, as can be seen in one of the examples below. Dust was also raised by other pieces of machinery operating on site, the water truck, and heavy gusts of wind. On several occasions the dust can be seen crossing the property line on site. Below are three pieces of evidence showing the varying incidents in which dust was raised.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your three attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 10/17/22 DUST complaint, H337832-101722, and reviewed the time stamp on the three attachments dated 10/14/22. ACHD reviewed the attachments showing Metalico operating equipment and machinery along the Ohio River, as well as them operating inside their open face building, the complaint has been reviewed and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

October 12, 2022 - Complaint #2

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised on site at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H337637-101422)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there were several large dust clouds raised by both machinery and the water truck operating on site. Below is a piece of camera evidence showing dust raised during the time frame noted.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your attachment from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 10/14/22 DUST complaint, H337637-101422, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachment dated 10/12/22, the complaint has been reviewed and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

October 12, 2022 - Complaint #1

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 7:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised on site at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H337626-101422)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there was a period over two hours in the morning while machinery was loading the barge and there does not seem to be a water truck watering the pile to keep dust from being raised. Below are pieces of camera evidence from near the beginning and end of the incident.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your two attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 10/14/22 DUST complaint, H337626-101422, and reviewed the time stamp on the two attachments dated 10/12/22, when Metalico was loading the barge, the complaint has been reviewed and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

October 11, 2022 - Complaint #3

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H337283-101222)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I observed multiple bursts of opaque smoke come from the shredder on site through the 2 p.m. hour. As can be seen in the three pieces of camera evidence below some of the smoke emitted from the shredder is visible crossing the property line on site.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your three attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 10/12/22 VE / FE complaint, H337283-101222, and reviewed the time stamp on the three attachments dated 10/11/22, the complaint has been reviewed and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality”

October 11, 2022 - Complaint #2

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised on site at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H337279-101222)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there were several dust clouds of various sizes raised on site through the 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. hours, many of which crossed the site’s property line. Below are multiple pieces of camera evidence showing dust being raised by both machinery and the water truck operating on site.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your four attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 10/12/22 DUST complaint, H337279-101222, and reviewed the time stamp on the four attachments dated 10/11/22, the complaint has been reviewed and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

October 11, 2022 - Complaint #1

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 9:05 a.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised on site at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H337273-101222)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there was a dust cloud raised on site by either the machinery or the water truck. Below is a piece of camera evidence of the incident.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your attachment from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 10/12/22 DUST complaint, H337273-101222, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachment dated 10/11/22, the complaint has been reviewed and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

October 10, 2022 - Complaint #2

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 11:15 a.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised on site at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H337271-101222)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there were dust clouds raised by both machinery and the water truck operating on site. Below is camera evidence of the incident.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your attachment from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 10/12/22 DUST complaint, H337271-101222, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachments dated 10/10/22, the complaint has been reviewed and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

October 10, 2022 - Complaint #1

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 8:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H337267-101222)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I observed multiple bursts of opaque smoke come from the shredder on site through the morning hours. The opacity of the smoke emissions vary but they consistently occur throughout this several hour period. Below are two pieces of camera evidence, one from the 8 a.m. hour and one from the 11 a.m. hour, as examples of some of the smoke emissions seen.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 10/12/22 VE / FE complaint, H337267-101222, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachments dated 10/10/22, the complaint has been reviewed and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality”

October 7, 2022 - Complaint #2

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 10:30 a.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H336893-101122)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com I observed multiple bursts of opaque smoke that came from the shredder on site, some of which is visible crossing the site’s property line. Below is camera evidence showing the bursts of smoke from the shredder.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your attachment from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 10/11/22 VE / FE complaint, H336893-101122, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachment dated 10/07/22, the complaint has been reviewed and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality ”

October 7, 2022 - Complaint #1

Entered by: Angelo Taranto

Time of Day: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Observation: In person from across the river in Emsworth

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number:H336753-100722)

Description:  I observed Metalico from across the river  in Emsworth.  During the time I was there, the sky was overcast and the shredder at Metalico was producing excessive smoke emissions. The photos below show examples of these emissions.

ACHD Response:    “Angelo, thank you for using GovQA, we received your six still photograph attachments taken from the Emsworth location. ACHD reviewed your 10/07/22 complaint, H336753-100722, and reviewed your comments regarding “VE” visible emissions. The photographs were reviewed and noted that the stills were uploaded 10/07/22. The photographs were discussed with Metalico prior to completing and closing this complaint. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

October 6, 2022

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H336791-100822)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there were bursts of opaque smoke emissions that came from the shredder on site throughout the day. Two examples of such emissions can be seen below in the camera evidence, some of which crosses the property line.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 10/08/22 VE / FE complaint, H336791-100822, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachments dated 10/06/22, the complaint has been reviewed and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality”

October 5, 2022 – Complaint #2

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 1:40 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised on site at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H336771-100722)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there were dust clouds raised by both the water truck and machinery operating on site. The dust that is raised seems to go across the river into a residential neighborhood as can be seen by the camera evidence below.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your attachment from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 10/07/22 DUST complaint, H336771-100722, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachment dated 10/05/22, the complaint has been reviewed and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

October 5, 2022 – Complaint #1

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 12:15 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H336790-100822)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com smoke emissions came from the shredder on site throughout the day with a particularly heavy period from approximately 12:15 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. The opacity of the bursts of smoke vary and much of them are visible crossing the property line. Below are two pieces of camera evidence of the beginning and end of the time frame referenced.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 10/08/22 VE / FE complaint, H336790-100822, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachments dated 10/05/22, the complaint has been reviewed and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality”

September 29, 2022

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 10:20 a.m. - 10:30 a.m

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H335757-093022)

Description: When watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there was a period in which excessive opaque smoke emissions came from the shredder on site. Through the time mentioned it was overcast as can be seen in the camera evidence below.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your attachment from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 9/30/22 VE / FE complaint, H335757-093022, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachment dated 9/29/22, the complaint has been reviewed and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

September 26, 2022

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Dust clouds raised on site at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H335620-092922)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there were dust clouds raised on multiple occasions throughout the day. Dust crosses the property line by both machinery and the water truck operating on site as can be seen in the two pieces of camera evidence below.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 9/29/22 DUST complaint, H335620-092922, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachments dated 9/26/22, the complaint has been reviewed and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

September 21, 2022

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m

Observation: On video from camera across the river in Emsworth at accancamera.com

Type of Complaint: Excessive emissions from the shredder at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H334838-092322)

Description: While watching Metalico on camera at accancamera.com there were multiple bursts of opaque smoke that came from the shredder on site during the period noted. It was overcast through much of the day and below are two pieces of camera evidence as examples of the smoke emissions seen during the time referenced.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, we received your attachments from the Emsworth ACCAN camera. ACHD reviewed your 9/23/22 VE / FE complaint, H334838-092322, and reviewed the time stamp on the attachments dated 9/21/22, the complaint has been reviewed and discussed with Metalico. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”