Riverside Concrete & Supply/Bryan Materials Group Complaint Blog:

March 2022 - Present

July 26, 2024

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 6:15 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H403072-072624)

Description: During Riverside Concrete’s morning operations it was apparent that the dust collector is still seriously broken on the site’s mixer. The broken dust collector causes excessive toxic dust emissions to be generated beneath the mix, often being pushed from under the equipment to create large clouds above the site as well as pushing emissions beyond Riverside’s property line. In the four pieces of camera evidence below emissions are visible coming from both the front and back of the mixer, inevitably floating into nearby residential space, and often clearly extending across Pennsylvania Avenue. However, within Riverside’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan, Section 5.0 Actions for Fugitive Emissions Management, controlling these emissions is noted as essential for the site to be operating in a compliant manner.

July 25, 2024 - Complaint #3

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 1:30 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H402970-072524)

Description: Dust coming from their property to their other property. I observed the truck come out the adjacent property and trail dust from the on property to the other and bring it onto the public street.

July 25, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 9:15 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial and diesel odor from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H402926-072524)

Description: Can literally smell diesel fumes in my house with the doors and windows closed.

July 25, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 8:10 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H402995-072524)

Description: It appears as if Riverside Concrete is still operating their mixer every weekday despite the fact that the dust collector has been seriously broken since May 29, 2024. Within the site’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan, Section 5.0 Actions for Fugitive Emissions Management, these emissions are listed as essential to control to meet basic operating standards. In the four pieces of camera evidence below dust emissions are visible being generated beneath the mixer, in the air above the industrial yard and crossing Riverside’s property line excessively polluting the residential community directly across the street along Pennsylvania Avenue.  

July 24, 2024

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 6:00 a.m. - 9:25 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H402994-072524)

Description: While viewing Riverside Concrete’s operations on camera at accancamera.com I noticed that the dust collector on the site’s mixer still appears to be broken or faulty as light emissions were visible coming from beneath the mixer on numerous occasions through the day. In the two pieces of camera evidence below these emissions are seen being generated beneath the mixer and in the air above Riverside’s industrial yard. Despite the fact that it is essential to control these emissions according to Riverside’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan within Section 5.0 Actions for Fugitive Emissions Management, they have been excessively polluting the nearby residential community with these emissions which are known for their toxicity for almost two months.

July 23, 2024 - Complaint #3

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 1:36 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H402737-072324)

Description: Large dust clouds leaving their property via triaxels. Large dust clouds coming from their factory to our street. I say again they have utilized no water or sprinklers today.

July 23, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 10:40 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H402699-072324)

Description: Large amounts of dust trailing their trucks outside their fence line. They have no water or sprinklers going, also the trucks are flying in, and out.

July 23, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 9:35 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H402785-072324)

Description: Light emissions were visible coming from Riverside Concrete’s mixer on a number of occasions in the morning hours and additional emissions were visible in the early afternoon as they appeared to be performing maintenance on site. In the three pieces of camera evidence below bursts of dangerous excessive dust emissions are visible coming from under the mixer as well as in the air above Riverside’s industrial yard. These emissions are known for their serious toxicity and negative health effects which is why they are essential to control in order for the site to comply with basic operating standards and within Riverside’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan, Section 5.0 Actions for Fugitive Emissions Management the need for their control is noted.

July 22, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 9:15 a.m. - 10:05 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H402729-072324)

Description: As I viewed Riverside Concrete’s operations on camera at accancamera.com I watched as toxic dust emissions came from the front and back of the mixer through the morning’s operations. Seven notable bursts of excessive dust emissions were visible coming from beneath the mixer during the 9:00 a.m. hour alone as seen in the two pieces of camera evidence below. Despite these emissions being noted as essential control to meet the basic operating standards, outlined in the site’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan within Section 5.0 Actions for Fugitive Emissions Management, these dangerous emissions have been visible being generated beneath the mixer, in the air above the industrial yard and crossing Riverside’s property line every week day since May 29, 2024.

July 22, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 7:20 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H402456-072224)

Description: Dust crossing via truck down by apartments. Dust crossing out of their property down lower end.

July 19, 2024 - Complaint #3

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 2:45 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H402384-071924)

Description:  Dust from their property coming in and out via trucks. Observed it coming in and going out large volumes.

July 19, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 10:46 a.m. -10:49 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H402369-071924 & H402370-071924)

Description:  Excessive volumes of dust in the air from their messed up mixer. Excessive amounts of dust coming from their mixer, at one point it appears to cross the property line in back. Large volumes of dust coming off their busted mixer.

ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. During these inspections, the ACHD has not observed emissions when onsite. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and has previously requested and was provided a dust control plan. Since June of 2023 the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, usage of a new water truck, and usage of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access.  The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. ACHD”

Video from July 19, 2024 at approx. 10:46 a.m.

Video from July 19, 2024 at approx. 10:49 a.m.

July 19, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 7:20 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H402387-071924)

Description: The dust collector on the mixer at Riverside Concrete appears to still be broken as through the morning hours of operation on site at least thirty bursts of toxic dust were generated beneath the mixer being pushed both toward and away from Pennsylvania Avenue. Even when emissions are pushed away from the site’s property line they are still excessive and noted as harmful to residents. Yet, these dangerous emissions are noted as essential to control for operations to meet the bare minimum of pollution control according to Riversides Fugitive Emissions Management Plan, Section 5.0 Actions for Fugitive Emissions Management. In the four pieces of camera evidence below, emissions are clearly generated beneath the mixer, are seen in the air above the industrial yard as well as beyond Riverside’s property line, polluting nearby residential space.

July 18, 2024 - Complaint #3

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 10:09 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H402293-071824)

Description: Excessive dust coming off their busted mixer. Excessive dust from them running a mixer not up to code.

Video from July 18, 2024 at approx. 10:09 a.m.

July 18, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 9:39 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H402282-071824)

Description: Excessive dust running off their bust d mixer. Excessive dust in their air from their unfixed mixer they are still running it without fixing the emissions issue.

Video from July 18, 2024 at approx. 9:39 a.m.

July 18, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 7:30 a.m. -11:00 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H402343-071824)

Description: Riverside Concrete is still operating during the weekdays, beginning in the early morning hours, with a broken dust collector on the site’s mixer. These emissions are visible being generated beneath the mixer, in the air above the industrial yard and crossing Riverside’s property line directly into the residential community along Pennsylvania Avenue and occurred at least 26 times before 11:00 a.m. However, these harmful emissions are noted as something that must be controlled on site for the facility to be operating in a standardized manner according to Section 5.0 Actions for Fugitive Emissions Management of Riverside’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan. In the four pieces of camera evidence below these excessive toxic emissions are visible, clearly polluting residential space in violation of the basic safety standards outlined.

ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. During these inspections, the ACHD has not observed emissions when onsite. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and has previously requested and was provided a dust control plan. Since June of 2023 the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, usage of a new water truck, and usage of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access.  The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. ACHD”

July 17, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 11:40 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H402197-071724)

Description: Dust trailing their truck down by apartment. Dust leaving their property via truck

July 17, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H402342-071824)

Description: Through Riverside's daily operations, as viewed on camera at accancamera.com the dust collector appears to still be faulty, emitting light to heavy bursts of toxic emissions often through the day. Though these dangerous emissions are not always visible beyond the property line they are clearly still being generated in instances where they must be controlled to protect the local community and employees. This normalized toxicity from concrete batch plants has been shown to have adverse health effects, especially on children, several of which live directly across the street. On a few occasions these emissions are even pushed beyond Riverside’s property line into residential space as seen in the camera evidence below despite the fact that Section 5.0 Actions for Fugitive Emissions Management of Riverside’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan notes these emissions as essential to control for operations.

ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. During these inspections, the ACHD has not observed emissions when onsite. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and has previously requested and was provided a dust control plan. Since June of 2023 the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, usage of a new water truck, and usage of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access.  The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. ACHD”

July 16, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 12:46 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H402097-071624)

Description: Smells like rotten eggs and sulfur nauseating. It usually is on days they use the pump set up truck.

July 16, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 6:10 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H402133-071624)

Description: As I viewed Riverside’s operations on camera at accancamera.com I noticed excessive dust emissions come from beneath the mixer a dozen times before 8:00 a.m. and as seen in the four pieces of camera evidence below these emissions are visible in the air above the site and crossing Riverside’s property line into nearby residential space on many occasions. Though the dust collector on the mixer has been seriously broken for well over a month these emissions are necessary to control for operations according to Riverside’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan, Section 5.0 Actions for Fugitive Emissions Management.

ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. During these inspections, the ACHD has not observed emissions when onsite. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and has previously requested and was provided a dust control plan. Since June of 2023 the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, usage of a new water truck, and usage of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access.  The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. ACHD”

July 15, 2024 - Complaint #3

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 10:25 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401967-071524)

Description: Dust crossing with truck down by apartment. Dust crossing from inside their facility brought out from their truck.

July 15, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 10:02 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401959-071524)

Description: Concrete residue, fumes, residue coming from plant towards homes, and buildup on my property as well as others. Once again their mixer emitting excessive amounts of dust not up to code. Once again another violation of article 21 unaccounted for. They wrongfully operating that mixer without adequate repair. This is a risk to the health of the community that is not being addressed.

Video from July 15, 2024 at approx. 10:02 a.m.

July 15, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 6:05 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H402132-071624)

Description: The dust collector on the mixer at Riverside Concrete appears to still be broken, spilling excessive toxic dust emissions into the nearby residential community. Section 5.0 Actions for Fugitive Emissions Management of Riverside’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan notes these emissions as essential to control for the facility to operate in a legally designed manner but they have been visible for well over a year, as noted by resident complaints, and the dust collector on the mixer has been severely broken since May 29, 2024. Bursts of these dangerous dust emissions were visible from the base of the mixer ten times before 8:00 a.m. In the two pieces of camera evidence below, generated by use of the CREATE Lab’s BreatheCam technology, viewable on accancamera.com, emissions are visible being generated beneath the mixer, in the air above the industrial yard and crossing Riverside’s property line into residential space.

ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. During these inspections, the ACHD has not observed emissions when onsite. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and has previously requested and was provided a dust control plan. Since June of 2023 the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, usage of a new water truck, and usage of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access.  The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. ACHD”

July 12, 2024 - Complaint #3

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 11:48 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401840-071224)

Description: Dust crossing property line across the street from me. Clear violation of article 21 dust crossing the line wreaks of sulfur rotten egg smell. My 1 year old has been sneezing all day from them. They have no sprinklers or water running anywhere.

Video from July 12, 2024 at approx. 11:48 a.m.

July 12, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 11:30 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401838-071224)

Description: Thick excessive dust coming from their busted mixer. Once again they are operating without proper protocols, and equipment. They have not remedied the problem, and that is priority one. Letting them continue to operate without fixing the problem is not doing what needs to be done. They know they are operating without up to par equipment they don't care.

ACHD Response: “ACHD can only enforce under Article XXI if the dust is seen crossing the property line. ACHD has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. ACHD”

Resident Response: “How are they allowed to operate in that matter? People live across from that pollution factory? So if it occurs while you're not here it doesn't matter? That video shows it cross the property line. You guys are not doing you jobs”

Video from July 12, 2024 at approx. 11:30 a.m.

July 12, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 8:25 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401874-071324)

Description: Through the morning’s operations the dust collector on the mixer at Riverside Concrete appeared to still be malfunctioning and spilling excessive toxic emissions into the nearby residential community. With a large tarp functioning as a safety component of the machinery due to the broken dust collect for over a month, visible at the base of the mixer, some of these emissions are forced toward the back of the site rather than directly across the road, yet these emissions are still visible in the air polluting the local community with dangerous particulate matter. These emissions are in conflict with Section 5.0 Actions for Fugitive Emissions Management of Riverside’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan. In the camera evidence below these toxic emissions are visible in the air after being generated under the site’s mixer and often beyond Riverside’s property line.

July 11, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 12:10 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401718-071124)

Description: Dust all in the air of upper lot from mixer and truck excessive. Extremely excessive amounts of dust from their mixer, and trucks.

ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. During these inspections, the ACHD has not observed emissions when onsite. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and has previously requested and was provided a dust control plan. Since June of 2023 the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, usage of a new water truck, and usage of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access.  The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. ACHD”

Video from July 11, 2024 at approx. 12:10 p.m.

July 11, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 12:05 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401873-071324)

Description: As I watched Riverside Concrete’s operations on camera at accancamera.com I noticed over twenty bursts of toxic dust emissions come from under the mixer as the dust collector continued to operate in a faulty manner. The heaviest of these emissions came in the early afternoon as trucks were being filled. In the three pieces of camera evidence below these normalized and excessive emissions can be seen being generated beneath the site’s mixer, in the air above the industrial yard and crossing Riverside’s property line toward residences on many occasions. These emissions are in violation of Riverside’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan, Section 5.0 Actions for Fugitive Emissions Management, and have been occurring with an increased intensity since the early afternoon of May 29, 2024.

July 10, 2024

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 4:50 a.m. - 6:00 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401672-071024)

Description: In the early morning hours excessive emissions were visible coming from under the mixer at Riverside Concrete in conflict with their Fugitive Emissions Management Plan. In the four pieces of camera evidence below these dangerous dust emissions are visible being generated beneath the mixer, in the air above the site’s industrial yard and crossing Riverside’s property line directly into residential space.

July 9, 2024 - Complaint #3

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 1:10 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401505-070924)

Description: Dust all over the street, and in our air coming from their adjacent property. I walked down, and it is coming from inside the fence of their adjacent property. Dust is poring out of their fence into the air, and on the street. It has a sulfur smell to it as well.

ACHD Response: “...The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has received multiple complaints for this location and responded to these complaints. While ACHD is aware that some of these complaints contain pictures and videos that show what could be emissions and will take these into consideration when conducting an investigation. ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location including requests for a dust control plan. Since last June when ACHD started to receive complaints, ACHD’s intervention has resulted in the facility implementing sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, use of a new water truck, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, and use of a street sweeper. ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. ACHD will continue to investigate complaints as they are received. Thank you for using GovQA. Allegheny County”

Video from July 9, 2024 at approx. 1:10 p.m.

July 9, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 10:47 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401477-070924)

Description: Dust excessive amounts in air coming from their improperly functioning mixer. Excessive amounts of dust coming from their mixer it's not functioning properly. They need to make the repairs before continuing to operate it is unlawful, and air pollution.

ACHD Response: “...The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has received multiple complaints for this location and responded to these complaints. While ACHD is aware that some of these complaints contain pictures and videos that show what could be emissions and will take these into consideration when conducting an investigation. ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location including requests for a dust control plan. Since last June when ACHD started to receive complaints, ACHD’s intervention has resulted in the facility implementing sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, use of a new water truck, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, and use of a street sweeper. ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. ACHD will continue to investigate complaints as they are received. Thank you for using GovQA. Allegheny County”

Video from July 9, 2024 at approx. 10:47 a.m.

July 9, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 7:43 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401548-070924)

Description: As I watched Riverside’s operations on camera at accancamera.com I noticed excessive emissions continuously come from the mixer from 7:43 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. These emissions were heaviest for the period before 8 a.m. as noted in the camera evidence below and appear to be generated under the mixer after the dust collector has been severely broken for over a month. In the camera evidence below these dangerous dust emissions are visible in the air inevitably floating into the nearby residential space which is regulated in Riverside’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan.

July 8, 2024 - Complaint #3

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 10:49 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401336-070824)

Description: Dust crossing by the tree line at end of video and excessive amounts in air. Dust all over their lot thick in the air, it even crosses the property line at the end of the video.

Video from July 8, 2024 at 10:49 a.m.

July 8, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 10:24 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401332-070824)

Description: Dust everywhere in air coming from their busted mixer. Excessive dust coming off their mixer not running properly.

Video from July 8, 2024 at 10:24 a.m.

July 8, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 6:55 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401417-070824)

Description: Throughout the morning Riverside Concrete’s mixer appeared to still be operating with a faulty dust collector and during the morning’s hours excessive emissions were generated under the mixer at least twenty times. On many occasions these toxic dust emissions are visible beyond Riverside’s property line traveling into residential space. In the three pieces of camera evidence below emissions are visible in the air and beyond Riverside’s property line after being generated from a concrete mixer that has been severely broken for over a month.

ACHD Response: “​​The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has received multiple complaints for this location and responded to these complaints. While ACHD is aware that some of these complaints contain pictures and videos that show what could be emissions and will take these into consideration when conducting an investigation. ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location including requests for a dust control plan. Since last June when ACHD started to receive complaints, ACHD’s intervention has resulted in the facility implementing sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, use of a new water truck, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, and use of a street sweeper. ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. ACHD will continue to investigate complaints as they are received. Thank you for using GovQA. Allegheny County”

July 5, 2024 - Complaint #3

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 11:11 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401213-070524 and H401215-070524)

Description: Dust coming in and out of their facility some going up over wall. Uploading 2 videos separately occured around same time.

Dust trespass covered under article 21. Dust coming in and out of their facility some going up over wall. Dust trespass in and out proving the source of dust. Covered under article 21.

July 5, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 10:37 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401209-070524)

Description: Thick excessive dust all through the air from their mixer. Thick dust through the air excessive amounts. They have had years to remedy this, and are running trucks like this. Any other company would be forced to stop until the problem was fixed. They should have been fined for the past 3 years for not complying with county laws.

Video from July 5, 2024 at 10:37 a.m.

July 5, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 4:20 a.m. - 6:00 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401364-070824)

Description: Through the early morning hours, specifically the 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. hours, Riverside Concrete’s mixer emitted a dozen bursts of excessive and dangerous dust emission due to what appears to be a faulty mixer. This site has now been operating its mixer in this careless and negligent fashion for over a month, spilling excessive toxic emissions into the residential community directly across the street. In the four pieces of camera evidence below, emissions are visible being generated under the mixer, in the air above Riverside’s industrial site and crossing their property line onto Pennsylvania Avenue, directly into residential space.

ACHD Response: “...The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has received multiple complaints for this location and responded to these complaints. While ACHD is aware that some of these complaints contain pictures and videos that show what could be emissions and will take these into consideration when conducting an investigation. ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location including requests for a dust control plan. Since last June when ACHD started to receive complaints, ACHD’s intervention has resulted in the facility implementing sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, use of a new water truck, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, and use of a street sweeper. ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. ACHD will continue to investigate complaints as they are received. Thank you for using GovQA. Allegheny County”

July 3, 2024 - Complaint #4

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 4:00 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401163-070324)

Description: Dust going up over their wall, and crossing their property line by trees. Another shot of their dust trespass from this afternoon.

July 3, 2024 - Complaint #4

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 12:12 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401133-070324)

Description: Dust crossing with truck down by apartment. They have no sprinklers on or water truck. Please issue them a citation this is in violation of article 21 their material polluting the road, and the environment.

ACHD Response: “...our complaint, and attachment of the truck leaving by the means of the apron (transition between the facility and public road), located down the street near the apartments, was noted, shared, and discussed. Thank you for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

July 3, 2024 - Complaint #3

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 12:05 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401131-070324)

Description: Dust crossing in and out via trucks. Dust crossing in and out via trucks, no sprinklers or water utilized.

ACHD Response: “...your complaint, and attachment of trucks entering and leaving by means of the apron (transition between the public road and facility) was noted, shared, and discussed. Thank you for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

July 3, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 10:36 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401115-070324)

Description: Concrete laden dust in air from their mixer going towards street. Their mixer is letting off large amounts of dust into the air excessive. It shows their equipment is not operating properly.

Video from July 3, 2024 at 10:36 a.m.

July 3, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 4:25 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401172-070424)

Description: After over a month of Riverside Concrete operating its mixer with a faulty dust collector, in need of repair or replacement, the site continues to generate excessive dust emissions from the base and top of the mixer, often crossing Riverside’s property line. In the four pieces of camera evidence these dangerous emissions are visible coming from beneath the mixer and crossing Riverside’s property line directly into residential space.

ACHD Response: “...The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has received multiple complaints for this location and responded to these complaints. While ACHD is aware that some of these complaints contain pictures and videos that show what could be emissions and will take these into consideration when conducting an investigation. ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location including requests for a dust control plan. Since last June when ACHD started to receive complaints, ACHD’s intervention has resulted in the facility implementing sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, use of a new water truck, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, and use of a street sweeper. ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. ACHD will continue to investigate complaints as they are received. Thank you for using GovQA. Allegheny County”

ACHD Response: “...The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has received multiple complaints for this location and responded to these complaints. While ACHD is aware that some of these complaints contain pictures and videos that show what could be emissions and will take these into consideration when conducting an investigation. ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location including requests for a dust control plan. Since last June when ACHD started to receive complaints, ACHD’s intervention has resulted in the facility implementing sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, use of a new water truck, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, and use of a street sweeper. ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. ACHD will continue to investigate complaints as they are received. Thank you for using GovQA. Allegheny County”

July 2, 2024

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 4:55 a.m. - 7:15 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401171-070424)

Description: Despite the fact that the dust collector for Riverside Concrete’s mixer appeared to have severely broken on May 29, 2024, the site is still using the piece of equipment, knowingly generating excessive dangerous emissions that are pushed into nearby residential space. In the three pieces of camera evidence below these toxic emissions are visible being generated under the mixer, inevitably polluting the nearby residential space.

July 1, 2024 - Complaint #3

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 9:57 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400863-070124)

Description: Dust all over their lot leaving their property through the wooded area. Lots of dust all over their lot crossing the property line in to wooded area by apartments.

July 1, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 9:28 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400856-070124)

Description: Excessive volumes of dust in the air from their messed up mixer. Excessive amounts of dust running from their improper running mixer.

Video from July 1, 2024 at approx. 9:28 a.m.

July 1, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 6:15 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401170-070424)

Description: Riverside Concrete appears to still be operating its mixer with a faulty dust collector despite the fact that it has been seriously broken for over a month. When watching Riverside’s operations on camera at accancamera.com excessive dust emissions were visible coming from under the mixer twenty times through the morning’s operations, often crossing the site’s property line onto Pennsylvania Avenue. In the four pieces of camera evidence below, these dangerous emissions are visible being generated beneath the mixer, in the air above Riverside’s industrial site and crossing Riverisde’s property line immediately into residential space.

ACHD Response: “...The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has received multiple complaints for this location and responded to these complaints. While ACHD is aware that some of these complaints contain pictures and videos that show what could be emissions and will take these into consideration when conducting an investigation. ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location including requests for a dust control plan. Since last June when ACHD started to receive complaints, ACHD’s intervention has resulted in the facility implementing sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, use of a new water truck, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, and use of a street sweeper. ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. ACHD will continue to investigate complaints as they are received. Thank you for using GovQA. Allegheny County”

June 28, 2024

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400950-070124)

Description: Throughout the morning’s operating hours Riverside Concrete’s mixer appeared to still be operating with a seriously faulty dust collector despite the mixer clearly being in need of repair or replacement for about one month. Just between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. twenty separate excessive bursts of dust emissions were generated under the mixer at Riverside as seen on camera at accancamera.com, five examples of which can be seen below. In the camera evidence, these hazardous dust emissions can be seen crossing Riverside’s property line onto Pennsylvania Avenue, clearly further contaminating residential space.  

June 27, 2024 - Complaint #3

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 1:25 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400640-062724)

Description: Dust all though the air from their mixer excessive amounts. Excessive volumes of dust in the air from their mixer watch until end of video huge amount. Thank you guys once again for helping us out. I have gone to borough meetings they refuse to assist us.

June 27, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 12:24 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400629-062724)

Description: Dust crossing with truck down by apartment. Video shows dust trespass via riverside/ Bryan truck. No sprinklers or water down.

June 27, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 6:20 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400681-062724)

Description: As I viewed Riverside Concrete on camera at accancamera.com I noticed that the dust collector still seems to be faulty as dust emissions were seen generated under the mixer on fourteen occasions in the morning hours. In the camera evidence below excessive dust emissions are visible being generated beneath the mixer and being pushed into the residential neighborhood directly across the street on Pennsylvania Avenue.

June 26, 2024 - Complaint #3

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 10:20 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400479-062624)

Description: Truck with dust and fumes down by apartment street. Their smell is still present as well.

ACHD Response: “thank you for using GovQA, ACHD reviewed your complaint and attachment dated 06/26/24, H4004479-062624. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

June 26, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 9:34 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial and diesel odor from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400460-062624)

Description: So strong I smell it inside. I realize they have to work, but I shouldn't smell their diesel fumes inside, thank you.

June 26, 2025 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 4:30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400680-062724)

Description: When viewing Riverside Concrete’s operations on camera at accancamera.com I watched as excessive emissions came from under the mixer thirteen times before 7:00 a.m. In the camera evidence below the dust collector still appears to not be operating correctly causing dangerous dust emissions to be forced  into the residential community across the street in the early morning hours.

June 25, 2025

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 4:20 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400679-062724)

Description: While watching Riverside Concrete’s operations on camera at accancamera.com I noticed their dust collector seems to still need repaired or replaced as heavy emissions were visible coming from under the mixer in the early morning hours as seen in the camera evidence below. In the camera evidence, harmful dust emissions are generated under the mixer and are visible in the air and beyond Riverside’s property line crossing Pennsylvania Avenue toward residences.

June 24, 2024 - Complaint #3

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 12:14 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400252-062424)

Description: Thick dust in the air crossing by apartment. Large amounts of dust in the air crossing in to apartment property, trailing out with the pump truck. They have no sprinklers or water down either.

June 24, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 6:30 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400139-062424)

Description: Dust all through the air excessive amounts. It doesn't cross the line, but it is extremely excessive. The video shows their equipment is not running properly, and releasing excessive amounts of air pollution into our atmosphere.

Video from June 24, 2024 at approx. 6:30 a.m.

June 24, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 4:20 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400678-062724)

Description: As I viewed Riverside Concrete’s operations on camera at accancamera.com I watched as heavy emissions came from under the mixer in the early morning hours sixteen times before 7:00 a.m. In the three pieces of camera evidence below emissions can be seen coming from under the mixer after several weeks of the site continuing to operate with a faulty dust collector, pushing incredibly harmful emissions across Pennsylvania Avenue into residential space.

June 21, 2024 - Complaint #3

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 12:00 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400048-062124)

Description: Dust leaving their property again via dump, they waited until after black Subaru left.

June 21, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 11:20 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400046-062124)

Description: Thick dust leaving property line via truck, and excessive amounts in the air on lot. Right after black Subaru left they stirred up like crazy. Got a shot of dust leaving property via dump bed and excessive amounts in the air on lot.

June 21, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 5:05 a.m. - 9:35 a.m

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from the mixer at Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400420-062524)

Description: Despite the fact that the previous day, June 20, 2024, Riverside Concrete appeared to be repairing or replacing a part of their mixer, as seen on camera at accancamera.com, excessive emissions continued to come from under the mixer as witnessed in the camera evidence below. In the three pieces of camera evidence excessive emissions are visible coming from under the mixer and hanging in the air above the property. These dangerous emissions inevitably cross the road into residential space, harming the local community.

June 20, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 1:00 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H399933-062024)

Description: Smells like rotten eggs strong musky sulfur smell. Strong rotten egg/ musky sulfur smell, can smell in my front, and backyard.

June 20, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 6:00 a.m. - 9:35 a.m

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from the mixer at Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400418-062524)

Description: When viewing Riverside Concrete’s operations on camera at accancamera.com I watched as excessive emissions continued to come from under the mixer a number of times during the early morning operating hours as the mixer continues to be in need of repair. In the camera evidence below emissions are visible coming from under the mixer and crossing Riverside’s property line toward residential space, one example of the emissions from this source during this time frame.

June 19, 2024 - Complaint #3

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 12:30 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H399803-061924)

Description: Dust leaving their property hovering over the woods by river. Watched it leave their property in to wooded area. All that dust in the air will settle on the river

ACHD Response: “Based on the video that has been submitted, the dust has not crossed the property line of the facility. ACHD can only enforce under Article XXI if the dust is seen crossing the property line. ACHD representatives have and will continue to be in contact with the facility about the dust concerns. ACHD will continue to observe the facility. Please continue to use GovQA only for issues that we have the regulatory authority to address. Thanks, ACHD”

June 19, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 12:20 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H399800-061924)

Description: Thick dust trailing truck in plant, no sprinklers. Dust trailing their trucks, and all through their lot, no sprinklers or dust control measures present.

ACHD Response: “The dust in this complaint is on the public roadway and not seen leaving the property line of the facility. This issue will need to be addressed with your borough. We cannot enforce the public roadway street sweeping. Please continue to use GovQA only for issues that we have the regulatory authority to address. Thanks,  ACHD”

June 19, 2024 -Complaint #1

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 4:50 a.m. - 6:00 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from the mixer at Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400417-062524)

Description: As I viewed Riverside Concrete’s operations on camera at accancamera.com I continued to notice that the mixer is operating despite the fact that it needs to be repaired or replaced. Emissions like the ones seen below were visible coming from under the mixer a dozen times before 6 a.m. These excessive emissions are dangerous and visible in the air above the site and crossing Riverside’s property line on a number of occasions. In the camera evidence below, excessive emissions can be seen coming from under the mixer in the early morning hours.

June 18, 2024

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 10:34 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from the mixer at Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400416-062524)

Description: When watching Riverside Concrete’s operations on camera it was clear throughout the day that the facility is still operating the mixer despite it being in need of repairs polluting the community an excessive amount. In the camera evidence below some of the heavier emissions can be seen coming from under the mixer and going beyond Riverside’s property line directly toward residences. Throughout the morning, beginning before 6 a.m., these emissions are visible consistently, occurring on more than twenty occasions.

June 17, 2024 - Complaint #5

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 4:57 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from the mixer at Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400949-070124)

Description: As I viewed Riverside Concrete’s operations on camera at accancamera.com I watched as a very large cloud of dust was generated on Riverside's site by wind, and the cloud was visible by members of the community going through Coraopolis. In the camera evidence below excessive emissions are visible beyond Riverside’s property line in residential space. Industrial sites should be maintained in a fashion that environmental and climate factors do not cause additional toxic harm to community members, especially for a site such as Riverside that so closely abuts residential space.

June 17, 2024 - Complaint #4

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 10:20 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from the mixer at Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400415-062524)

Description: While watching Riverside’s operations on camera at accancamera.com I noticed two heavy bursts of emissions come from under the mixer as trucks were being filled. The mixer continues to operate while in need of repairs, forcing even more excessive emissions into the residential space across Pennsylvania Avenue. In the camera evidence below heavy emissions are visible in the air leaving Riverside’s property.

June 17, 2024 - Complaint #3

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 9:07 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H399501-061724)

Description: Thick dust in the air crossing by apartment. Their water trucks do nothing, and they rarely run them, they have constant dust coming out both side.

ACHD Response: “Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. We have addressed this complaint with the facility and we will continue to follow up as we have continued to do with your complaints. ACHD representatives will continue to monitor the facility. Thanks, ACHD”

Video from June 17, 2024 at approx. 9:07 a.m.

June 17, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 8:42 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400414-062524)

Description: As I viewed Riverside Concrete’s video on camera at accancamera.com I watched as a burst of emissions came from under a cement truck on site and crossed Riverside’s property line toward the residences along Pennsylvania Avenue. In the camera evidence below emissions can be seen in the air beyond the property line.

 

June 17, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 6:10 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H399492-061724)

Description: Pump truck, and other vehicles running. Can smell sulfur like smell, and diesel in my front living room. Thank you.

ACHD Response: “A pneumatic tanker requires the power-takeoff drive on the tractor to operate and run during pump-off while conducting work, this would require the tractor and pump to run and idle approximately an hour or so. The facility is not in violation when operating to conduct safety checks for pre-trip starts or when a tractor continues to idle/run while conducting work onsite. Please let us know if you have any questions. ACHD Air Quality can only monitor and enforce the regulations in Article XXI. ACHD representatives will continue to monitor the facility. Please continue to use GovQA only for issues that we have the regulatory authority to address. Thanks, ACHD”

June 14, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 12:30 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H399414-061424)

Description: Thick dust in the air crossing over wall. Thick dust again today crossing the wall my son is sneezing all day, and it's in our windows daily.

June 14, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 11:59 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H399479-061524)

Description: While I watched Riverside’s operations I was overwhelmed by the amount of normalized emissions which are visible coming from under the mixer throughout the day but primarily in the morning hours of operation. In the clip below emissions are visible coming from under the mixer and though the emissions seems light they are still visible crossing the wall along Pennsylvania Ave. Emissions such as these are normalized on Riverside’s site, with little to no regard for the residential space across the road, actions which are negligible. For two weeks Riverside has been operating their mixer with excessive emissions coming from it during the day, with a larger tarp beneath the filling area, and an almost constant stream of light emissions has been coming from the equipment harming residents.

June 12, 2024 - Complaint #5

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 2:30 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H399249-061224)

Description: Thick dust in the air crossing by apartment. Dust everywhere crossing both sides.

June 12, 2024 - Complaint #4

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 2:18 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H399250-061224)

Description: Thick dust in the air crossing by apartment. Thick dust crossing by apartment because of spinning cement truck

Video from June 12, 2024 at approx. 2:18 p.m.

June 12, 2024 - Complaint #3

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 1:19 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H399230-061224)

Description: Thick dust in the air crossing by apartment. Them flying out the lower gate spewing dust that followed from inside their facility you can see the larger amounts of dust at the end as well.

Video from June 12, 2024 at approx. 1:19 p.m.

June 12, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 1:07 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H399224-061224)

Description: Thick dust in the air crossing by apartment. It crosses by apartments at end of video, and I again missed a shot bigger than this before my camera pulled up

ACHD Response: “Thank you for your complaint submission to the Allegheny County Health Department. It is unclear in this video if this is a non-compliant condition of Article XXI. We will to respond to complaints as we are able. Please continue to submit complaints if conditions persist. Thank you.”

June 12, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 8:20 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H399478-061524)

Description: As I viewed Riverside’s operations on camera at accancamera.com I noticed emissions raised under the mixer on several occasions as trucks were being filled. The large tarp under the mixer and general maintenance activities make it seem as if the mixer is in need of repair and that thus those who operate the site acknowledge the machinery is functioning in an unsafe way yet they continue to use it. In the camera evidence below excessive emissions can be seen coming from under the mixer and nearing and crossing the wall which is on Pennsylvania Avenue directly across from residences. It is known that both cement dust and the particles from additives used in the concrete making process are directly linked to adverse respiratory health outcomes in children and adults.

June 11, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 2:12 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H399105-061124)

Description: Dust crossing over the wall. Missed a thicker shot prior to this it's still going on.

June 11, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 12:10 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H399086-061124)

Description: Pump truck, and other vehicles running. Sulfur like smell so bad I feel sick and lightheaded.

June 7, 2024 - Complaint #3

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 10:00 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H398712-060724/H398713-060724)

Description: Dust leaving their property over wall, and outside fence. Another shot of their air pollution. More air pollution on video of riverside/ Bryan materials.

Video from June 7, 2024 at approx. 10:00 a.m.

June 7, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 9:58 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H398710-060724)

Description: Dust leaving their property over wall, and outside fence. This is not right, you guys have warned them to take measures to clean it up, and they haven't. My child sneezes all day, my brother in law 2 doors down has been diagnosed with asthma recently after living here for years, and my sister has other breathing problems. This is a health risk to our community. They need to be fined or shut down this is unsafe.

Video from June 7, 2024 at approx. 9:58 a.m.

June 7, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 9:00 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H398798-060824)

Description: When viewing Riverside Concrete’s operations on camera I noticed an excessive amount of dust raised by trucks and machinery moving through the industrial yard as well as entering and exiting the site. On several occasions these emissions are visible in the air beyond Riverside’s property line as is visible in the camera evidence below.

June 6, 2024

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 9:53 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H398797-060824)

Description: As I watched Riverside Concrete on camera at accancamera.com I noticed an excessive amount of dust raised by a truck at 9:53 a.m. The dust is visible crossing the property line in the camera evidence below, going directly toward homes.

June 4, 2024 - Complaint #3

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 3:20 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H398371-060424)

Description: Dust flying out riversides adjacent property fencline I watched it leave the fence line. I watched it leave their property line to the street. Violation of article 21 once again.

ACHD Response: “The dust in this complaint is on the public roadway and not seen leaving the property line of the facility. This issue will need to be addressed with your borough. We cannot enforce the public roadway street sweeping. Please continue to use GovQA only for issues that we have the regulatory authority to address. Thank you, ACHD”

Resident Response: “It comes from inside their adjacent property.”

Video from June 4, 2024 at approx. 3:20 p.m.

June 4, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 12:08 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H398371-060424)

Description: Dust leaving their property over wall, and outside fence. Large amounts of dust coming from their lower side crossing line, I can see it in the street. My son has been sneezing all morning.

Video from June 4, 2024 at approx. 12:08 p.m.

June 4, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 10:46 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H398369-060424)

Description: Large amounts of dust coming off their mixer. Large amounts of dust coming off base of their mixer

ACHD Response: “Based on the video that has been submitted, the dust has not crossed the property line of the facility.  ACHD can only enforce under Article XXI if the dust is seen crossing the property line. ACHD representatives will continue to monitor the facility for dust. Please continue to use GovQA only for issues that we have the regulatory authority to address. Thank you, ACHD”

Video from June 4, 2024 at approx. 11:46 a.m.

June 3, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 10:10 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H398232-060324)

Description: Dust leaving their property over wall, and outside fence. They have done nothing to stop the dust. It is all through the street, and air. Please defend our right to breath clean air thank you.

Video from June 3, 2024 at approx. 10:10 a.m.

June 3, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 9:20 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H398209-060324)

Description: Dust leaving their property over wall, and outside fence. Dust crossing the line, was worse before I could get to my camera. Smells like sulfur outside as well. Thank you.

Video from June 3, 2024 at approx. 9:20 a.m.

May 31, 2024

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 11:00 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H398044-053124)

Description: Dust crossing their fence line into the street, and surrounding areas. Dust all through the street, and past their fence line. No sprinklers.

Video from May 31, 2024 at approx. 11:00 a.m.

May 30, 2024 - Complaint #5

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 10:37 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H397933-053024)

Description: Dust leaving their property over wall, and outside fence. By the end of the video you can see the whole apartment building get dusted. They have no sprinklers either side. This is a health issue. Clear violation of article 21 on riverside.

Video from May 30, 2024 at approx. 10:37 a.m.

May 30, 2024 - Complaint #4

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 10:12 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H397931-053024)

Description: Dust leaving their property over wall, and outside fence. Dust trespass crossing in front of wall, and dust leaving from inside their lot via truck upper entrance. Thank you

Video from May 30, 2024 at approx. 10:12 a.m.

May 30, 2024 - Complaint #3

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 9:47 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial and sulfer odor from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H397925-053024)

Description: Sulfur like smell. Sulfur like smell I can smell inside my living room.

May 30, 2024 - Complaint #2

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 9:20 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised from operations at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H397974-053024)

Description: As I watched Riverside Concrete’s operations on camera at accancamera.com I noticed dust raised by trucks entering the site and driving through the industrial yard on multiple occasions. At many points excessive dust emissions are visible in the air crossing Riverside’s property line after being generated on site, such as in the two pieces of camera evidence below.

May 30, 2024 - Complaint #1

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 7:15 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised from operations at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H397973-053024)

Description: When viewing Riverside Concrete on camera at accancamera.com I watched as excessive emissions were produced coming from under the mixer as trucks were filled in the morning hours. Dust is also visible coming from the door to the mixer on several occasions as workers leave it open when no one is inside as noted on camera. In the camera evidence below dust emissions are visible coming from under the mixer during operations and crossing Riverside’s property line on several occasions onto Pennsylvania Avenue, directly toward residences.

May 28, 2024 - Complaint #2

Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 3:25 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised from operations at Metalico

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H397819-052924)

Description: On a few occasions in the afternoon hours of Riverside’s operations I noticed excessive dust raised by trucks entering the site as well as by the wind. Despite the sprinkler system being used earlier in the afternoon this normalizes a level of air pollution that is excessive and harmful to residents. In the camera evidence below dust can be seen generated on site and crossing Riverside’s property line onto Pennsylvania Avenue directly at residential space.

May 28, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 11:52 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial and diesel odor from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H397699-052824)

Description: Lots of trucks backed up to wall idling. So strong my living room smells like a truck stop.

ACHD Response: “...After reviewing the BreatheCam footage, there are multiple trucks with their drums spinning and queuing to load. Those drums would not be spinning unless there is material in the truck. We cannot regulate how they operate their business if the trucks are working on their property. Thanks, ACHD”

Resident Response: “I wanted to see if you could hold riverside accountable for the fugitive emissions I recorded crossing the line I don't see why you guys cannot enforce on them. I shouldn't be able to smell their business inside my house with the door shut. My neighbor smells it as well. This is a health hazard.”

May 24, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 10:00 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H397482-052424)

Description: Dust leaving their property over wall, and outside fence. This is too much, this is overwhelming amount. Please do something about this. The video says it all.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, ACHD received and reviewed your complaint and attachments dated 05/24/24, H397482-052424. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, this will be discussed with the Bryan Materials Group at the Riverside facility. You do understand that fugitive emissions on your video cannot be enforced, though it does help visually so it can be addressed. ACHD representatives continues to monitor the facility at Riverside and will take care of any issues that we see or find. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

Resident Response: “Thank you for getting back with me, I understand, thank you. Just 2 more questions, why can these not be enforced? ,and what would I need to get them enforced?”

Video from May 24, 2024 from approx. 10:00 a.m.

May 24, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 8:50 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H397547-052424)

Description: While I watched Riverside’s operations on camera I noted as dust was raised several times by trucks moving through the industrial yard and much of the emissions can clearly be seen beyond Riverside’s property line. Below in the camera evidence dust can be seen being raised by various trucks and machinery a lot of which can be seen hanging in the air within residential space. The dust is excessive and though the water truck is used to control dust emissions this tool is often used after heavy dust has been consistently pushed into the community, enough so that the water truck continues to raise dust as it drives.

ACHD Response: “Thank you for using GovQA to submit your dust complaint. ACHD representatives were at the facility on 5/24/24 in the afternoon and discussed the dust previously seen on the far side of the property. We will continue to address your concerns with the facility and observe for dust. Thanks, ACHD”

May 23, 2024 - Complaint #3

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 12:00 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H397428-052324)

Description: Dust leaving their property over wall, and outside fence. Here is an additional video of more dust this time It shows It clearly crossing line past telephone pole. Thank you

ACHD Response: “Reviewed and closed, please let us know if you have any questions. Thank you for using GovQA.”

Resident Response: Yeah, why haven't they been heald accountable for the months of idling and air pollution. Why did Jim tell Bob to pressure wash his car, and not come out, and talk to him after. Why are they allowed to continue without being fined. Why have they been able to continue to operate their mixer without a proper dust collector?

Video from May 23, 2024 from approx. 12:00 p.m.

May 23, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 12:15 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H397405-052324)

Description: Dust leaving their property over wall, and outside fence. Watched it cross the line, and have additional video as well. Thank you.

ACHD Response: “Based on the video that has been submitted, the dust does not appear to cross the property line of the facility. It appears to travel upward and disperse. ACHD can only enforce under Article XXI if the dust is seen crossing the property line. ACHD representatives will continue to monitor the facility for dust. Please continue to use GovQA only for issues that we have the regulatory authority to address. Thanks, ACHD”

Resident Response: I have another one where it does I will upload now.

Video from May 23, 2024 from approx. 12:15 p.m.

May 23, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 9:20 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H397546-052424)

Description: When watching Riverside’s daily operations on camera there was excessive dust captured on multiple occasions from machinery constructing the block wall along Pennsylvania Avenue as well as by trucks entering the site and activity in the industrial yard. In the camera evidence below excessive dust can be seen being generated by Riverside’s operations and crossing the property line toward residential spaces.

ACHD Response: “Thank you for using GovQA to submit your dust complaint. ACHD representatives visited the facility on 5/24/24 to discuss the recent dust issues. We will continue to monitor the facility. Your second and third video attachment do not show dust leaving the property line. ACHD can only enforce under Article XXI if the dust is seen crossing the property line. Please only submit videos to ACHD that clearly show dust leaving the property line so we can make efficient use of our time and be able to properly address enforceable complaints with the facility. Thank you, ACHD”

May 21, 2024 - Complaint #3

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 8:50 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H397096-052124)

Description: Dust leaving their property over wall, and outside fence. I am uploading 2 different videos. And submitting 2 complaints. One is dust trailing out the end of theirs lot, another is dust and fumes going over top the wall. I am not trying to annoy you guys or be a pain, but they are still in violation of article 21 as these videos show.

Video from May 21, 2024 from approx. 8:50 a.m.

May 21, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 8:50 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H397091-052124)

Description: Dust leaving their property at 2 different angles. I am uploading 2 different videos. And submitting 2 complaints. One is dust trailing out the end of theirs lot, another is dust and fumes going over top the wall. I am not trying to annoy you guys or be a pain, but they are still in violation of article 21 as these videos show.

Video from May 21, 2024 from approx. 8:50 a.m.

May 21, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 8:10 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H397545-052424)

Description: As I watched Riverside Concrete’s daily operations on camera I noticed excessive dust clouds raised by trucks moving through the industrial yard, including the water truck, as well as trucks exiting and entering the site on multiple occasions through the eight o’clock morning hour. In the camera evidence below dust can be seen in the air raised by operations and crossing Riverside’s property line.

ACHD Response: “Based on the videos that have been submitted, the dust has not crossed the property line of the facility. ACHD can only enforce under Article XXI if the dust is seen crossing the property line. In the second video attachment, they are also seen starting to use their water truck on the lot which is a corrective action to suppress the dust. The water can be seen being sprayed which shows compliance with their dust control plan. ACHD representatives will continue to monitor the facility for dust. ACHD representatives visited the facility on 5/24/24 and discussed areas where dust has been seen frequently. Please continue to use GovQA only for issues that we have the regulatory authority to address. Thanks, ACHD”

May 20, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 2:04 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H397012-052024)

Description: Dust leaving their property over wall, and outside fence. I am submitting complaints pertaining to article 21. Once again dust show coming across their property line towards apartments.

Video from May 20, 2024 from approx. 2:04 p.m.

May 20, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 1:56 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H397007-052024)

Description: Dust leaving their property over wall, and outside fence. Once again video showing them violating article 21. Dust crossing the line to resedential apartments. Crossing in 2 places the wall as well across from my house.

Video from May 20, 2024 from approx. 1:56 p.m.

May 17, 2024

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 8:45 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H396795-051724)

Description: Burning plastic smell, and extremely strong diesel smell. It's mornings when it rains like this if you guys were out here right now you would see what I'm saying. It's a very strong sweet chemical smell accompanied by very strong diesel. Can faintly smell in my front room. Thank you

ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your odor complaint through GovQA. We plan to visit the facility on a rainy morning to experience this. Unfortunately, we have many other responsibilities that we can not make it out today. As we have stated before, they have already submitted a request for determination with our department and they are authorized to operate their facility without an air quality permit. There is no process in concrete batch facilities that would create a burning plastic odor. Their process has not changed in the last few months to explain the burning plastic smell that you are now experiencing. We cannot address the diesel odors if they are actively working. A pneumatic tanker requires the power-takeoff drive on the tractor to operate and run during pump-off while conducting work, this would require the tractor and pump to run and idle approximately an hour or so. The facility is not in violation when operating to conduct safety checks for pre-trip starts or when a tractor continues to idle/run while conducting work onsite. We will continue to monitor the facility. Please continue to use GovQA only for issues that we have the regulatory authority to address. Thank you, ACHD”

May 16, 2024 - Complaint #3

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 3:00 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H396747-051624)

Description: Dust crossing lower wall by apartments. No sprinklers on, and lots bone dry.

ACHD Response: “Based on the video that has been submitted, the dust has not crossed the property line of the facility. ACHD can only enforce under Article XXI if the dust is seen crossing the property line. ACHD representatives will continue to monitor the facility for dust. Please continue to use GovQA only for issues that we have the regulatory authority to address. Thanks, ACHD”

Video from May 16, 2024 at approx. 3:00 p.m.

May 16, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 12:50 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H396739-051624)

Description: Dust trailing their trucks being raised up, and carried beyond their property line. Dust coming out of their facility trailing trucks into our street.

Video from May 16, 2024 at approx. 12:50 p..m.

May 16, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H396988-052024)

Description: When reviewing Riverside’s operations on camera I noticed dust clouds raised by both concrete and cement trucks entering and exiting the site as well as other machinery. In the three pieces of camera evidence below dust is visible in the air beyond Riverside’s property line.

May 15, 2024 - Complaint #5

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 12:50 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H396597-051524)

Description: Dust coming from their factory being brought out by trucks in the air. They have dust all through the air again. This is not just the culdesac they trail the dust out the whole way down. Thank you for you guys support.

ACHD Response: “Based on your video, that is the public roadway where the dust is coming from. I know you are well aware that Article XXI covers dust crossing the property line from the facility. Your video does not show this.  Coraopolis Borough has not patched the pot holes on that part of the road yet and the road will not be swept regularly until that is accomplished. If you have an issue with the dust on the public roadway, you need to follow up with your borough. Thank you, ACHD”

Video from May 15, 2024 at approx. 12:50 p.m.

May 15, 2024 - Complaint #4

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 12:25 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H396987-052024)

Description: As I viewed Riverside Concrete’s operations on camera I watched as dust clouds were raised by trucks entering and exiting the site on a few occasions during the afternoon. In the two pieces of camera evidence below dust is visible in the air after being raised on site and crossing Riverside’s property line directly toward residences.

May 15, 2024 - Complaint #3

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 10:20 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H396566-051524)

Description: Smells like sulfur/ rotten eggs pump truck is also going. Pump truck is running as well, strong sulfur/ rotten eggs smell. The sulfur smell is usually on sunny days, the plastic smell is usually cloudy/ rainy. Thank you.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, ACHD received and reviewed your complaint dated 05/15/24, H396566-051524. Reminder, a pneumatic tanker requires the power-takeoff drive on the tractor to operate and run during dry bulk pump-off, this requires the tractor and pump to run and idle approximately an hour or so as they conduct the work. The facility is not in violation when operating to conduct their safety checks for pre-trip starts or when a tractor continues to idle/run while conducting work onsite and yes there may be odors associated with their exhaust while operating, this was explained in previous complaints. Please let us know if you have any questions, ACHD representatives continues to monitor the facility at Riverside. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

Resident Response: “We are not supposed to smell their chemical odors in our homes, and across the street. Their work interferes with peoples personal lives, and rights.”

May 15, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 8:35 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H396985-052024)

Description: While I watched Riverside Concrete’s daily operations on camera I noticed dust raised by machinery on site and by trucks entering and exiting the site on multiple occasions. In the camera evidence below dust can be seen being raised by machinery and crossing Riverside’s property line onto Pennsylvania Avenue directly at residences as well as dust being raised by trucks as they enter the site.

May 15, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 8:40 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H396547-051524)

Description: I observed concrete dust cross over their property line again. There is also a slight chemical odor outside like sulfur. They have no water on either side.

ACHD Response: “thank you for using GovQA, ACHD received and reviewed your complaint and attachment dated 05/15/24, H396547-051524. After review, it is hard to tell what work is being conducted on the other side of the concrete block wall. ACHD doesn’t dictate how they operate their facility or when the sprinklers should be turned-on and when they should sweep, Riverside does have a fugitive emission dust control plan and ACHD Air Quality can only monitor and enforce the regulations in Article XXI. ACHD representatives will continue to monitor the facility at Riverside. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

Resident Response: “The video clearly shows their dust cross the line. That goes against article 21 regardless of the type of work they are conducting. No dust or debris should cross the property line as it does in the attached video. They are in undeniable violation of article 21 on video.”

Video from May 15, 2024 at approx. 8:40 a.m.

May 14, 2024

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 8:15 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive diesel odor from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H396392-051424)

Description: It wreaks of diesel on our street, wish I had a device that could record fumes.

ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, ACHD received and reviewed your complaint dated 05/14/24, H396392-051424. Reminder, a pneumatic tanker requires the power-takeoff drive on the tractor to operate and run during dry bulk pump-off, this requires the tractor and pump to run and idle approximately an hour or so as they conduct the work. The facility is not in violation when operating to conduct their safety checks for pre-trip starts or when a tractor continues to idle/run while conducting work onsite and yes there may be odors associated with their exhaust while operating, this was explained in previous complaints. Please let us know if you have any questions, ACHD representatives continues to monitor the facility at Riverside. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

May 13, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 2:00 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H396343-051324)

Description: No water either side also dust all through the air. They have no water down either side or sprinklers also dust in the air. They rarely ever use sprinklers.

AHCD Response: “Thank you for using GovQA, ACHD received and reviewed your complaint and attachments dated 05/13/24, H396343-051324. After review of the complaint and photographs attached, ACHD representatives concluded that there is no warrant to this complaint as described in GovQA, the photographs show no activity and a beautiful day. ACHD representatives will continue to monitor the facility at Riverside. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

Resident Response: “They don't wet the lot like they say. The sprinklers only come on before you guys show up.”

May 13, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 8:00 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive diesel odor from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H396260-051324)

Description: Smells like burning plastic chemical once again. It usually smells the worst around 7 and 8 am in the morning.

May 10, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 7:20 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive diesel odor from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H396081-051024)

Description: Can literally smell strong diesel smell inside my own home. This is a horrible situation. Thank you for continuing to help us out.

May 10, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 6:30 a.m..

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive chemical odor from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H396080-051024)

Description: This is one of the strongest times of smelled it like sweet burning plastic. So strong I smell it inside again. Thank you.

May 9, 2024

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 1:22 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive diesel odor from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H396044-050924)

Description: Very strong diesel smell while they're over on low side. Very strong diesel smell while trucks are present on lower side, thank you for your help.

May 8, 2024 - Complaint #3

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 10:45 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H395884-050824)

Description: So strong I can smell it inside my home. It is so strong I feel nauseous

ACHD Response: “thank you for using GovQA, ACHD received and reviewed your complaint dated 05/08/24, H395884-050824. We’ve spoke with Bryan Materials group at Riverside regarding the question of excessive idling, and this has been addressed in previous complaints. ACHD representatives will continue to monitor the facility at Riverside, though, ACHD Air Quality can only monitor outdoor air and enforce the regulations in Article XXI. Have you raised your indoor odor concerns with the PA DEP or the municipality of Coraopolis? Please let us know if you have any questions, again, ACHD representatives will continue to monitor the facility at Riverside. Thank you for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

May 8, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 9:24 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions and industrial odor from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H395865-050824)

Description: The truck that's accompanied with them smell. The truck that accompanies the smell leaving their lower gate.

ACHD Response: “thank you for using GovQA, ACHD received and reviewed your complaint and attachment dated 05/08/24, H395865-050824. Reminder, a pneumatic tanker requires the power-takeoff drive on the tractor to operate and run during pump-off while conducting work, this would require the tractor and pump to run and idle approximately an hour or so. The facility is not in violation when operating to conduct safety checks for pre-trip starts or when a tractor continues to idle/run while conducting work onsite, please let us know if you have any questions. ACHD Air Quality can only monitor and enforce the regulations in Article XXI, this was explained in previous complaints. ACHD representatives will continue to monitor the facility at Riverside. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”

Video from May 8, 2024 at approx. 9:24 a.m.

May 8, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 9:06 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H395861-050824)

Description: Smells like burning plastic chemical again today. It usually happens when they run the pumper truck or mixing on lower side.

May 7, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 10:00 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions at and excessive odor from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H395705-050724)

Description: Dust all in the air it smells like burning plastic. I saw it cross the line above wall, and it smells like a nasty sweet burning plasticy smell.

Video from May 7, 2024 at approx. 10:00 a.m.

May 7, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 8:25 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H395653-050724)

Description: Smells like sulfur, and rotten eggs. There is a pumper truck over there accompanied with smell.

May 6, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 1:30 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H395597-050624)

Description: Smells like burning plastic chemical again chemical. Second time I have smelled it today, smelled it earlier when I went out to get the mail . Thank you

ACHD Response: “As we have stated, they have already submitted a request for determination with our department and they are authorized to operate their facility without an air quality permit. There is no process in concrete batch facilities that would create a burning plastic odor. Their process has not changed in the last few months to explain the burning plastic smell that you are now experiencing. We will continue to monitor the facility for odor. We plan to complete an observation soon.

We have had a meeting regarding the high volume of your complaints. Any complaints that we have previously addressed, that are not directly addressed by Article XXI will be immediately closed. Please limit your complaints to issues that we have the regulatory authority to address.

Thanks, ACHD”

Resident Response: “I will continue to submit complaints, these issues have not been resolved. I will continue to fight against their corrupt operation. I left a fridge sit outside for 2 days last week, and within 2 days it was covered in their dust. I can tell you guys for a fact they do have that smell when it rains if you guys would have come out today you would have observed that.”

May 6, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 10:15 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H395545-050624)

Description: Smells like burning plastic chemical. Burning plastic chemical smell.

May 3, 2024 - Complaint #5

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 12:10 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H395386-050324)

Description: Dust crossing their line in air. It still smells out there, and I have recorded dust cross the line 12 times today alone.

Video from May 3, 2024 at approx. 12:10 p.m.

May 3, 2024 - Complaint #4

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 12:05 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H395384-050324)

Description: Massive amount of dust on lot crossing line. Got a video attached of one of the biggest slow moving dust clouds I have ever recorded crossing their property in by the apartments. It wreaks of rotten eggs as well. They have no respect for the people of this street. This is the worst it has ever smelled. They should be heald accountable.

Video from May 3, 2024 at approx. 12:05 p.m.

May 3, 2024 - Complaint #3

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 11:00 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor and dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H395378-050324)

Description: This is for smell and dust/ smoke in air smells just like rotten eggs. Look at the base of the fenceline in this video how slow and thick that smog crossing the line is. It smells just like rotten eggs outside my front door. In one day I have smelled diesel, sulfur like rotten eggs smell, and a plastic burning smell all from my front door.  Thank you for your assistance on this ongoing matter.

Video from May 3, 2024 at approx. 11:00 a.m.

May 3, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 10:00 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H395366-050324)

Description: Very strong smell with trucks backed up to wall. Very very strong diesel smell.

May 3, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 6:29 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H395316-050324)

Description: Smells like burning plastic chemical. Very strong chemical odor from across the way. Sorry to bother you guys so much, I just want them to stop stinking us out. Thank you.

May 2, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 2:05 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H395291-050224)

Description: Strong diesel smell, lots of trucks moving in, and out. Very strong, can smell across my front yard.

May 2, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 8:10 a.m. - 8:40 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H395563-050624)

Description: As I watched Riverside Concrete’s operations I noted excessive emission coming from the top of the stacks of the mixer and the storage containers. In the camera evidence below emissions can be seen coming from Riverside’s operations.

May 1, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 12:15 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H395156-050124)

Description: Strong plastic smell. Plastic burning smell, can smell it inside my front room.

May 1, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 8:40 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H395562-050624)

Description: When watching Riverside on camera I witnessed dust clouds raised by trucks and machinery on site, primarily in the industrial yard through the morning hours of operation. In the camera evidence below dust can be seen hanging in the air after being generated on Riverside’s site by trucks and other machinery, often crossing Riverside’s property line.

April 30, 2024 - Complaint #6

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 1:45 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H395018-043024)

Description: Dust coming from their truck by gate leaving their property with an odor. Dust leaving their property with a horrible chemical smell

Video from April 30, 2024 at approx. 1:45 p.m.

April 30, 2024  - Complaint #5

Reported by: Request created by ACHD Staff

Time of Day: 

Observation: 

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor and dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H394988-043024)

Description: **** FROM THE EPA ****

4/25/2024 10:43 AM

HQ LEAD NUMBER:    FY24-302719-3714-CV

SUBJECT:    Regional Tip and/or Complaint - Pennsylvania

FROM:    —---------- (Local Resident)

TO:    

Name:  —-----------

Phone: —------------

Alleged Violator's Name:  RIVERSIDE CONCRETE & SUPPLY INC

Alleged Violator's Address:  889 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE

Alleged Violator's City:  CORAOPOLIS

Alleged Violator's State:  Pennsylvania

Alleged Violator's Zip:  15108

Alleged Violator's Latitude / Longitude:  40.522500 / -80.165833

Alleged Violator's FRS ID:  110071405292

Tip or Complaint:  They have concrete residue dust all through the air, I have asked my local health department to help, but it is still going on. It wreaks of chemicals on my street. It is crossing their property line and going to nearby apartments and homes.

Violation Still Occurring? Yes

State DEP/DEQ/DEM Notified? No

April 30, 2024 - Complaint #4

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 10:45 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H395560-050624)

Description: While I viewed Riverside Concrete’s operations on camera I watched as emissions were generated during the loading process on several occasions. Below is an example of some of the emissions seen from this process during morning hours.

April 30, 2024 - Complaint #3

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 10:45 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H394985-043024)

Description: Horrible chemical smell when the stack in this video is expelling massive amounts of fumes.  Video shows it all

Video from April 30, 2024 at approx. 10:45 a.m.

April 30, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 10:24 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H394968-043024)

Description: Dust all through their lot crossing their property into wooded area. There is also a light chemical smell out there as well.

Video from April 30, 2024 at approx. 10:24 a.m.

April 30, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 10:00 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H394950-043024)

Description: Smells like burning plastic chemical. It smells like plastic, a truck just drove away out the lower gate, the smell is weaker, but still present after it leaving.

April 29, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 3:29 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H395556-050624)

Description: As I viewed Riverside Concrete's operations I noticed several trucks enter and exit the site throughout the day, often raising dust which can be seen in the air such as in the piece of camera evidence below.

April 29, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 10:55 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H394837-042924 & H394839-042924)

Description: Visible dust in the air crossing their lower fenceline. Just observing, and reporting what I see from their lot. Thank you. Video attached, thank you for continuing to back us up.

Video from April 29, 2024 at approx. 10:55 a.m.

April 26, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 9:00 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H394656-042624)

Description: Dust all through our resedential street coming form their plant. This is an assault on our health and our environment. The dust is going in the direction from their plant, see my previous complaint as well to see it trail the truck, and originate from their factory lot. My child and I have been sneezing all morning. And I am running two air cleaners at once.

ACHD Response: “Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. An ACHD representative has been in contact with the facility today to address the dust through compliance related activities. Next week ACHD will conduct more observations to ensure going forward that the lot is wet down. Please continue to use GovQA to submit your complaints. Thank you, ACHD”

Video from April 26, 2024 at approx. 9:00 a.m.

April 26, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 8:56 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H394654-042624)

Description: Dust trailing their trucks being raised up, and carried beyond their property line. The dust started within their fence line, and was carried outside of it. This is not dust from the street, it is from their business. My 1 year old has been sneezing all day. Please defend our rights to clean air.

Video from April 26, 2024 at approx. 8:56 a.m.

April 25, 2024

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 10:00 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H394544-042524)

Description: Cement dust through the air crossing their property line in to resedential home. Once again they have concrete dust crossing in to resedential apartments and houses. It has a funky smell as well. They have not cleaned up their act or their lot. This is a health risk to the community.

April 24, 2024

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor and dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H394418-042424)

Description: **** FROM THE DEP ****

Tip or Complaint:  They have concrete dust all through the air coming from their property. It leaves their property line and comes down our street. They run pumper trucks all day long and connect them with giant hoses. When the hoses are unhooked they spray fumes violently through the air. I can smell their fumes in my house, and they idle trucks hours at a time. Thank you guys for helping us out. And thank you for protecting our environment.

ACHD Response: “I am responding to a dust complaint that you submitted to the DEP. Any complaints regarding dust will get sent back down to the Allegheny County Health Department Air Quality. We just discussed the recent issues on the phone today, 4/26. If you have any further complaints please use GovQA so we can respond in a timely manner. Thank you, Alanna Bachtlin ACHD”

April 23, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 11:44 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H394294-042324)

Description: Dust rising above their fenceline, and coming from lower side , and mixer. They have dust everywhere on lower side and on upper by mixer base.

Video from April 23, 2024 at approx. 11:44 a.m.

April 23, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 11:10 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H394289-042324)

Description: They have dust swirling on lower side. Completely dry lower side with dust in the air swirling

April 22, 2024 - Complaint #3

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 1:58 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial diesel odor from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H394225-042224 & H394228-042224)

Description: They have a fuel truck right in front of my house by in their gate. It wreaks of diesel

ACHD Response: “... Thank you for using GovQA to submit your idling complaint. It is very difficult for us to enforce through Act 124 idling regulations especially when they are working/queuing to work. We will continue to communicate with and observe the facility on a regular basis to address your complaints. Please continue to use GovQA for any complaints in the future. Thanks,  ACHD”

April 22, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 1:13 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H394214-042224)

Description: They have no water on lower side, and dust in air. No water lower side or sprinklers dust in the air

Video from April 22, 2024 at approx. 1:13 p.m.

April 22, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 11:08 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H394175-042224)

Description: Dust crossing their property line while they're pouring, and mixing cement. It's letting off a nasty funky smell. I got it on video their dust crossing the property line they have a weird smell as well. They have had huge clouds coming from that side today. I have more video as well.

April 18, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 5:30 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive speeding from trucks at Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H393842-041824)

Description: They flattened, and knocked over their other 5mph sign,Just wanted to share what they did to the other 5 MPH sign, I watched them fly in at around 60 mph the other day. The borough doesn't do anything, I know you guys can't do much, just thought I would pass it on.

April 18, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 9:50 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H393842-041824)

Description: Lots of trucks running and speeding around. It wreaks of diesel from their factory I can smell it in my front, and backyard. So strong that I am lightheaded.

ACHD Response: “Was this observed at 9:50PM at night? Is this common that they are operating this late? I would check on the camera but it does not have footage up from yesterday or today. Thanks, ACHD”

April 17, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 2:35 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H393793-041724)

Description: Dust coming through their other property's fence line. They own the facility diagonal from the one across from me, the dust is pouring out their adjacent fenceline.

Video from April 17, 2024 at approx. 2:35 p.m.

April 17, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 2:34 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H393791-041724)

Description: Dust all through the air coming through the fence line at their adjacent facility. It is coming through the fence line of their adjacent property.

Video from April 17, 2024 at approx. 2:34 p.m.

April 16, 2024 - Complaint #7

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 2:30 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H393666-041624)

Description: Dust swirling through air following trucks going through the fence and leaving lot. I got video of their dust going through the fence line, and out the exit as well. They started spraying at 2:30 it was dry all day until now. They went on a mad dash to clean, I have no idea why. Here is the shot I have more as well.

Video from April 16, 2024 at approx. 2:30 p.m.

April 16, 2024 - Complaint #6

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 2:25 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H393679-041624)

Description: Dust all through their lot, crossing the property line down by apartments. They had no water down until 2:30. Dust was all through the air and past the fence line. They did nothing to control the amount until the end of the day. Thank you for you time.

Video from April 16, 2024 at approx. 2:25 p.m.

April 16, 2024 - Complaint #5

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 12:10 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from activity at Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H394043-042024)

Description: While watching Riverside’s operations on camera I noted emissions coming from under the mixer during the filling process on multiple occasions as well as dust raised by trucks as they drove through the site several times during operations in the afternoon. These emissions can be seen hanging in the air and crossing Riverside’s property line directly into residential space. This particulate matter is endangering the well-being of the families who live across the street.

April 16, 2024 - Complaint #4

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 11:30 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H393625-041624)

Description: It usually smells worst before noon usually Tuesday through thursday. It smells so bad, and I can smell it inside my house, my neighbor can as well.

Video from April 16, 2024 at approx. 11:30 a.m.

April 16, 2024 - Complaint #3

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 11:15 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H393625-041624)

Description: The pumper truck was going with fumes in air. For the first time I smelled sulfur/ rotten eggs over there. It was while the pumper truck was running, I am attaching video.

Video from April 16, 2024 at approx. 11:15 a.m.

April 16, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from activity at Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H394042-042024)

Description: As I watched Riverside Concrete’s daily operations I noted excessive dust raised while cleaning a truck. The dust is heavy and can be seen crossing Pennsylvania Avenue toward residential space in the three pieces of camera evidence below.

April 16, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 6:00 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H393558-041624)

Description: Right in front of my house by their gate. Multiple trucks idling for an hour at a time. They have had at least 6 trucks idle for an hour, they didn't get out and do any "checks" I watched them since 5:30 AM they just powered their diesel trucks, and let them sit. This is not right.

ACHD Response: “...Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. As we have stated many times, they are must complete a pre-trip inspection required by the DOT Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. We cannot enforce for idling under Article XXI when the trucks are working. If you have complaints for noise this early in the morning, then you should be directing your complaints to the borough. ACHD has continued to respond to your complaints and address them with Riverside when they are enforceable under Article XXI.  As you have told us before, I understand that you are documenting your issues with Riverside through these complaints. Please only submit complaints for issues that you know we can enforce under Article XXI.Thank you, ACHD Air Quality”

Resident Reponse: “I watched them from 5:30 to 6:30 they didn't get out or walk around the trucks. They got in sat and idled for an hour straight. That goes against article 21. I also have 1 hour straight footage of them not checking trucks and leaving them powered not working sitting in them. How is that not enforceable?”

ACHD Response: PA DEP Act 124 Fact Sheet states, “DEP understands that ACHD has determined that Act 124 preempts Allegheny County’s local ordinance.

State law Act 124 preempted two of ACHD’s idling regulations (school buses and truck idling).

This law prevents ACHD inspectors from enforcing Act 124.

DEP understands that ACHD will provide compliance assistance for Act 124 to citizens and companies and will refer complaints requiring enforcement action to local or state police, or the DEP regional office.

ACHD responds to all idling complaints received both through the GovQA complaint system and those received from the PA DEP.

ACHD conducts an initial idling inspection and then follows up with the complainant and informs them they may also contact the local police, the PA DEP regional office or ACHD upon reoccurrence.

Please let ACHD Air Quality know if you have any questions, Riverside should have their Act 124 signs posted to where their drivers are aware of the PA. State regulations, thank you, ACHD Air Quality.

Video from April 16, 2024 at approx. 6:00 a.m.

April 15, 2024 - Complaint #3

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 2:00 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H393526-041524)

Description: Their lot completely unwanted both sides. Here are photos of their lot completely unsaturated.

ACHD Response: “...Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. We will discuss with Riverside about continuous watering of the lot. Thanks, ACHD”

Resident Response: “...No problem, I'll get a better shot, they do it everyday so I'll get another chance.”

Video from April 15, 2024 at approx. 2:00 p.m.

April 15, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 1:00 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H393505-041524)

Description: Dust coming out of their stack tip, and bottom. Dust coming out the top of their stack, and trailing their trucks outside the fence line.

ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your complaint to GovQA. We discussed this complaint with Riverside and they had already been aware of the issue. A newer driver was blowing off at a higher psi than normal and had to be retrained on the protocol. Please continue to use GovQA for complaints that we can address with the facility. Thank you, ACHD”

Video from April 15, 2024 at approx. 1:00 p.m.

April 15, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 12:50 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust and industrial odor from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H393500-041524)

Description: Dust in and out of their property line they have no water down on the high or low side either. I will be uploading more footage.

ACHD Response: “...Your video starts at the cul-de-sac which is public roadway. I do not see a gateline. Maybe try taking the video in landscape mode instead of portrait which may be better to capture more of the surroundings. Thanks, ACHD”

Resident Response: “That gateline is not Pennsylvania ave I can guarantee that.”

ACHD Response: “...Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. During the entire duration of the video, the truck appears to be driving on Pennsylvania Ave which is a public roadway with many other facilities. We can only regulate dust when it is on their property and can be seen leaving the property line. Thanks, ACHD”

Video from April 15, 2024 at approx. 12:50 p.m.

Video from April 15, 2024 at approx. 12:50 p.m.

April 11, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 9:00 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H393207-041124)

Description: It smells like sweet burning plastic. They do it before you guys come out. The smell is the worst on rainy days around 8:00, and 9:00am. If you come out around 2:00 or 3:00 it's too late. I am adding a video of their tanks out associated with the smell. They are also dropping material off the belt. I can smell it inside my front living room.

ACHD Response: “...Thank you for using GovQA to report your odor complaint. We have recently observed the site in the morning for odor. On 3/29/24, I was there at 9am and on 4/1/24, I was there at 7:50am and I did not observe an odor either time. Is there a specific day that you notice is worse than others during the week? We will continue to monitor the facility. Thank you, Alanna Bachtlin, ACHD”

Video from April 11, 2024 at approx. 9:00 a.m.

April 11, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 9:00 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H393197-041124)

Description: They have all these metal gas tanks in the middle of their lot giant ones I've never seen before. It is a horrible chemical smell. If you guys come out make sure it's the morning there is usually no smell after 12 only sometimes it is so bad.

April 9, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 1:30 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from activity at Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H392998-040924)

Description: Dust in their property coming from their pump truck being dragged outside their property line. I am uploading the second video. I have been sneezing all day, as has my one year old son. We run 2 air cleaners a day, and it's still not enough. I have attended a borough meeting, and they haven't been of any help. Please protect us from this assault on our right to breath clean air. They have had dust everywhere all day. Thank you guys for backing us up.

ACHD Response: “...Thank you for using GovQA for your dust complaint. Based on the video, it appears that the dust is being raised from the public road outside of their facility and it does not appear to be a large amount of dust. Please continue to use GovQA for your complaints and we will continue to monitor the facility. Thanks, ACHD”

Video from April 9, 2024 at approx. 1:30 p.m.

April 9, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 1:30 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from activity at Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H392995-040924)

Description: Dust all over their non adequately wet lot. Dust in their property, and leaving their fence line. I am attaching 2 videos in 2 complaints one is their dust swirling all around their unkept lot, and one is their truck bringing dust from inside to the outside.

ACHD Response: “...Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. Based on this video, there does not appear to be any dust leaving the property line. We will continue to communicate with Riverside about watering the lot but there is nothing in this complaint that we can enforce through our regulations. Thank you, ACHD”

Video from April 9, 2024 at approx. 1:30 p.m.

April 8, 2024 - Complaint #3

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 1:30 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from activity at Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H392882-040824)

Description: Dust swirling through air following trucks. Dust trailing their speeding trucks.

Video from April 8, 2024 at approx. 1:30 p.m.

April 8 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 11:20 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive emissions from speeding trucks at Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H392843-04082)

Description: I watched one of their trucks last week run the sign end down while it was lying on the ground, and flatten it. Watched one of their trucks on Thursday last week fly in, and run down the end of one of the 5mph signs.

April 8, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 6:15 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive chemical and industrial odor from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H392770-040824)

Description: They are running a pump truck with a hose. It stinks like chemicals , and diesel. The smell is usually strongest early in the morning, or before eleven.

March 29, 2024 - Complaint #4

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 2:30 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H391983-032924)

Description: They have no sprinklers or water either side, and dust stirring. They have dust swirling on both sides of the lot no sprinklers or water. I attached shots of both sides completely dry no sprinklers.

March 29, 2024 - Complaint #3

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 12:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Observation: On video across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H392656-040524)

Description: In the afternoon of operations at Riverside Concrete I noted dust raised my several trucks moving around the industrial yard and entering and exiting the site. In the three pieces of camera evidence below dust can be seen in the air and crossing Riverside’s property line onto Pennsylvania Avenue toward residences.

March 29, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 7:10 a.m. - 8:05 a.m.

Observation: On video across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H392655-040524)

Description: As I watched Riverside Concrete’s operations I noticed emissions coming from near the base of the mixer or behind it. At approximately 8:00 a.m. a burst is visible coming from this process as can be seen in the camera evidence below.

 

March 29, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 5:55 a.m. - 6:25 a.m.

Observation: On video across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H392654-040524)

Description: Through the morning several trucks enter and exit Riverside Concrete which raise dust that is visible in the air. In the two pieces of camera evidence below dust can be seen raised by trucks on site and crossing the fence line onto Pennsylvania Avenue.

March 28, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 1:45 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H391934-032824)

Description: Dust inside their fence line trailing trucks, as well as a shot of their truck bring dust from the inside fence line to the outside. I watched the dust start from inside their property line leave to the outside. They have no sprinklers running on either side. I recently read a study that stated coraopolis air quality is the worst in the nation. Looking out my front door I can definitely see why. Thank you for continuing to back us in this struggle.

Video from March 28, 2024 at approx. 1:45 p.m.

Video from March 28, 2024 at approx. 1:45 p.m.

March 28, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 12:15 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.

Observation: On video across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H391993-033024)

Description: Through the afternoon hours of Riverside’s operations I noticed dust clouds raised on several occasions which can be seen crossing Riverside’s property line in the camera evidence below. Dust is raised by trucks and other machinery on site as well as the wind which is pushed across Pennsylvania Avenue toward residences.

March 27, 2024  - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 7:12 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive air quality readings near Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H391794-032724)

Description: Reading of my air monitor. Current reading of my air monitor, it is higher than anywhere around, and only when they are operating.

ACHD Response: “Thank you for using GovQA for your complaint. ACHD determined that Riverside does not need an air quality permit based on our regulations. There are no enforcement actions we can take based on your PurpleAir monitor as these monitors cannot be calibrated. Please limit your complaints to issues that we have the regulatory authority to address. Thank you, ACHD”

March 27, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 6:45 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H391792-032724)

Description: They have trucks idling, and a pump truck with fumes. It smells like chemicals and a strong diesel odor. They disconnected the pump truck in the video and the steam went everywhere. It wreaks of sweet chemical and diesel

Video from March 27, 2024 at approx. 6:45 a.m.

March 26, 2024

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 3:10 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H391767-032624)

Description: Usually occurs when it's raining or colder. Chemical smell, accompanied by strong diesel odors.

March 22, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 12:10 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H391561-032224)

Description: Dust in their lot, crossing their property line. Just putting in a new complaint with the original video, sorry for the confusion.

March 22, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 12:10 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H391541-032224)

Description: Dust coming from inside their fence to the outside. They have no sprinklers on the low side when they saw me filming they locked the lower gate. It wreaks of diesel fumes, and there is dusting coming from inside their gate line to the outside.

Video from March 22, 2024 at approx. 12:10 p.m.

Video from March 22, 2024 at approx. 12:10 p.m.

March 21, 2024

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 11:00 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H391405-032124)

Description: Dust coming from inside their lot going outside. Dust stirring inside their fence rising up, and leaving the property line.

ACHD Response: “...Thank you for using GovQA. Based on this video, the dust does not appear to cross the property line before it dissipates. Please continue to use GovQA if you have further issues. Thanks, ACHD”

Resident Reponse: “It looks like it in the one video, why do they have no water on either side or sprinklers?”

Video from March 21, 2024 at approx. 11:00 a.m.

March 20, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 1:00 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H391314-032024)

Description: Dust swirling all around their lot, in and out of the fence line. There is dust swirling all around their lot leaving their fence line as well.

Video from March 20, 2024 at approx. 1:00 p.m.

March 20, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 12:55 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H391463-032124)

Description: While I watched Riverside’s daily operations I observed dust clouds raised by wind on multiple occasions which produced heavy emissions that were pushed directly into the residential neighborhood along Pennsylvania Avenue. In the camera evidence below dust can be seen raised by wind on the far side of Riverside’s site and pushed across their property line toward homes.  

ACHD Response: “...Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. Based on the videos submitted, the dust is being raised from the public roadway cul-de-sac. We are currently working with the borough and the facilities in the area to establish a street sweeping agreement. Please continue to use GovQA if you see dust leaving the property line of the facility. We will continue to observe the facility.

Thanks, ACHD”

March 19, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 8:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H391461-032124)

Description: When watching Riverside’s operations on camera I noted several dust clouds raised primarily by various trucks entering and exiting the site in the morning hours. As can be seen in the camera evidence below dust and other emissions are visible crossing Riverside’s property line into the residential community along Pennsylvania Avenue.

ACHD Response: “...Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. Based on the videos submitted, the dust is being raised from the public roadway cul-de-sac. We are currently working with the borough and the facilities in the area to establish a street sweeping agreement. Please continue to use GovQA if you see dust leaving the property line of the facility. Thanks, ACHD”

March 19, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 6:45 a.m..

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H391128-031924)

Description: Dust in the air, and multiple trucks idling. I recorded these shots at 6:40 AM and 6:45. They idled multiple trucks, and had dust in their lot. Thank you guys for your continued support.

ACHD Response: “Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaints. As discussed before, the trucks are required to have a pre-trip inspection before operation by the Department of Transportation so they are allowed to run for a reasonable amount of time to complete this task. We will continue to monitor the idling situation. As far as the dust in the video, you cannot take VE readings when it is dark outside so we cannot properly analyze that video for violations. Please continue to use GovQA to submit complaints that we have the regulatory authority to address. Thanks, ACHD”

Video from March 19, 2024 at approx. 6:45 a.m.

Video from March 19, 2024 at approx. 6:45 a.m.

March 18, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 12:15 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H391046-031824)

Description: Dust inside their property line stirring, and following trucks it is everywhere!! There is dust stirring all inside their property line on both sides. They are flying in, and out. I got a shot of their truck with dust inside their property line bringing it outside, and into the street. I also smell a weird smell, and am concerned about what additives they use. The dust is out of control today. My monitor is double all surrounding areas.

Video from March 18, 2024 at approx. 12:15 p.m.

March 18, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 12:05 p.m. - 3:05 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H391460-032124)

Description: As I watched Riverside’s operations on camera I noticed dust clouds raised by trucks pulling into the industrial yard on several occasions, the worst of which can be seen in the camera evidence below as dust is pushed across Riverside’s property line toward the residences along Pennsylvania Avenue.

ACHD Response: “...Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. Based on the videos submitted, the dust is being raised from the public roadway cul-de-sac. We are currently working with the borough and the facilities in the area to establish a street sweeping agreement. Additionally, the dust appears to dissipate before it crosses the fence line at Pennsylvania Ave. Please continue to use GovQA if you see dust leaving the property line of the facility. Thanks, ACHD”

March 15, 2024

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 4:06 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H390970-031524)

Description: Dust trailing oil tanker going into their property, and inside their property. I watched an oil tanker trailed by dust pull into their gate, and watched dust inside their fence line as well as outside of it.

ACHD Response: “Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. In the first video of the tanker truck, the dust is coming from the public roadway. As we have discussed before, we are working with the borough and the facilities to come to an agreement on the street sweeping. I do not know what you are showing in the second video but I do not see any dust leaving the property line. Thanks, ACHD”

Video from March 15, 2024 at approx. 4:06 p.m.

Video from March 15, 2024 at approx. 4:06 p.m.

March 13, 2024 - Complaint #3

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 12:17 p.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H390883-031424)

Description: While I watched Riverside’s operations on camera a large cloud of dust was observed coming from near the mixer as can be seen in the camera evidence below. The dust cloud appears to be generated by emptying the dust collector near which is also cementitious material and admixture storage.  

March 13, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 9:30 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H390739-031324)

Description: Smells like sweet plastic chemical smell, can smell inside my front room. Stinks of sweet chemical smell, also my air monitor is high when the smell occurs.

ACHD Response: “...Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. Our permitting engineers have reviewed all the SDS sheets for their operations and have determined they did not require an operating permit based on the SDS sheets and their operations. ACHD representatives have conducted odor observations while observing the operations at the facility and have not gotten a sweet odor. Please explain what odor you are experiencing from the facility. Thank you, ACHD”

Resident Response: “It is a sweet chemical odor similar to the back channel of Neville Island. It is only on certain days usually when it is colder out like today. I am just concerned because I don't know what additives are in their mixture. The best way I could describe it is like a burning sweet plastic. Thank you for getting back with me on it.”

ACHD Response: “Thank you for getting back. We will continue to conduct odor observations in the area. Thanks, ACHD”

March 13, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 8:45 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke emissions and odor from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H390727-031324)

Description: Sweet chemical smell. Smells really bad, and they are doing it towards the middle back of the lot.

Video from March 13, 2024 at approx. 8:45 a.m.

March 12, 2024

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 12:35 p.m.-12:50 p.m..

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H390882-031424)

Description: As I watched Riverside’s operations on camera I noticed several clouds of dust raised by trucks entering the site in the afternoon. In the camera evidence below are two examples where dust can be seen raised by trucks which crosses the fence line onto Pennsylvania Avenue.

ACHD Response: “...Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. Based on the videos submitted, the dust is being raised from the public roadway cul-de-sac. We are currently working with the borough and the facilities in the area to establish a street sweeping agreement. The dust is raised from the road and then dissipates while on the facility property. I do not see any dust leaving Riverside property and going onto Pennsylvania Ave in these videos. Please continue to use GovQA if you see dust leaving the property line of the facility. We will continue to observe the facility. Thanks,  ACHD”

March 11, 2024

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 11:15 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H390473-031124)

Description: Dust swirling in their lot going all through the air, and past their property line. I watched dust swirl inside their property, and go all through the air outside of the property line. They also have one side that is entirely dry with no sprinklers utilized at either side..

ACHD Response: “...Thank you for filing your complaint through GovQA. An ACHD representative has conducted compliance related activities. If the issue does not resolve please reach out again through GovQA. ACHD will continue to monitor Riverside. Thank you, ACHD”

Video from March 11, 2024 at approx. 11:15 a.m.

March 8, 2024

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 2:00 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H390380-030824)

Description: Dust coming in, and out of their lot I watched it come from their lot as well.. I watched dust leave their property via trucks coming out, and watched 6 trucks leave their upper gate within 5 minutes. Dust formed within their property line and continued out.

ACHD Response: “...Thank you for using GovQA. The cul-de-sac shown in the video in between their facility and their truck garage property is public roadway. As stated prior, we are working with the facility and the borough to reach an agreement on the street sweeping. Please continue to use GovQA for any complaints.  Thanks, ACHD”

Resident Response: “The dust goes from their one building to the other, I watched it leave their property.”

Video from March 8, 2024 at approx. 2:00 p.m.

March 7, 2024

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 12:05 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H390251-030724)

Description: Dust trailing their trucks in, and out of property. They have been in, and out all day. They have had dust trails coming to, and from their property line both ways.

ACHD Response: “Thank you for using GovQA to file your complaint. As previously stated, it is not the current responsibility of Riverside to sweep the public roadways. We are working with Riverside and the borough to come to an agreement. Please submit complaints if you see dust coming from the facility and leaving the property lines. Thanks, ACHD”

Video from March 7, 2024 at approx. 12:05 p.m.

March 4, 2024

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 12:00 p..m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H389874-030424)

Description: Huge dust trails trailing their vehicles in and out of property. I have been sneezing all morning. They have been flying in, and out trailing dust. My 1 year old has been sneezing all day as well. Riverside has dust trailing from their property line on both sides. They have not cleaned up their act or their property. Thank you

ACHD Response: “Thank you for using GovQA to file your complaint. As previously stated, it is not the current responsibility of Riverside to sweep the public roadways. We are working with Riverside and the borough to come to an agreement. Please submit complaints if you see dust coming from the facility and leaving the property lines. Thanks, ACHD”

Video from February 4, 2024 at approx. 12:00 p.m.

Video from February 4, 2024 at approx. 12:00 p.m.

March 1, 2024

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 11:15 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H389700-030124)

Description: Huge buildup of raw dust material on their belt pieces falling off at times. Dust buildup on belt they have had chunks flying off hitting the ground and busting up on the concrete lot.

February 29, 2024

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 9:55 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H389610-022924)

Description: Dust trailing trucks in the road. It is still going on, also dust trails in parking lot.

Video from February 29, 2024 at approx. 9:55 a.m.

February 27, 2024

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 7:25 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H389741-030124)

Description: As I watched Riverside Concrete’s operations on camera I noted several trucks raise dust clouds as they entered the industrial yard, sometimes mixed with other emissions, and much of the dust can be seen in the air above Riverside’s fence line, immediately entering the residential neighborhood. Dust can be seen being raised by trucks and other equipment operating on site during the morning hours in the two pieces of camera evidence below.

February 26, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 2:50 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H389245-022624)

Description: Huge dust clouds trailing riverside dump loads, watched the trucks leave their property as well. Watched 2 riverside dump trucks leave their property trailed by massive dust clouds, they also did not stop at the stop sign at the end of the street. Thank you

ACHD Response: “...Thank you for using GovQA to file your complaint. Like we discussed on the phone on 2/27, the borough will be working on public street sweeping agreements with the facilities in the area. The sweeping of public roadways currently falls to the boroughs. For the second half of your complaint, we can not enforce traffic laws. You will need to report those issues to the Coraopolis police. Thanks, ACHD”

VIdeo from February 26, 2024 at approx. 2:50 p.m.

February 26, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 10:45 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H389198-022624)

Description: Dust clouds trailing trucks, so much you can't see street. Trucks in and out constantly trailed by huge dust clouds. Thank you.

Video from February 26, 2024 at approx. 10:45 a.m.

February 21, 2024

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 6:30 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H388782-022124)

Description: Strong chemical smell, and diesel smell from their factory. Idling trucks as well

Video from February 21, 2024 at approx. 6:30 a.m.

Video from February 21, 2024 at approx. 6:30 a.m.

February 20, 2024

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 5:40 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H388580-022024)

Description: Huge dust pumes coming from their stack, can literally see their residue falling from open stack. They have been dropping cement dust from the open stack onto the ground, it is creating huge pumes of dust.

ACHD Response: “Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. Based on the video submitted, that appears to be steam. Additionally, we can not evaluate visible emissions at night, with a light source behind the emission. Please continue to use GovQA if you have any issues in the future that we have the regulatory authority to address. Thanks, ACHD”

Video from February 20, 2024 at approx. 5:40 a.m.

February 16, 2024

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 6:30 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H388440-021624)

Description: Riverside has about 8 trucks running in front of my house. The smell is so strong I can smell it inside.

ACHD Response: “Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. Before the trucks can be used, they must complete a pre-trip inspection required by the DOT Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to ensure the trucks are working well and safe to be on the road. This will take time in the morning, especially on days that are colder and the engine needs time to warm up. We will continue to monitor the situation at Riverside. As discussed before, ACHD representatives are meeting with the borough on 2/22 to discuss the dust on the public roadways. Please continue to use GovQA if you have any complaints that we have the regulatory authority to address. Thank you, ACHD”

February 15, 2024 - Complaint #3

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 1:45 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H388412-021524)

Description: Huge dust clouds in air in and out of their property. Huge dust clouds in and out of their property, and where their trucks pull out.

Video from February 15, 2024 at approx. 1:45 p.m.

February 15, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 1:45 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete site, 865 2nd Avenue

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H388410-021524)

Description: Huge dust clouds in and leaving their lot. Huge dust clouds all over.

Video from February 15, 2024 at approx. 1:45 p.m.

February 15, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 10:00 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H388369-021524)

Description: Large buildup of dust on their open belt, and door open with nobody inside. Large buildup on open belt, while running.

ACHD Response: “Thank you for using GovQA to submit your recent complaints in regard to the materials on the belt. If you have photos of dust being created AND leaving the property line from these buildups please submit those. We cannot regulate how they wish to operate their facility and that includes leaving materials on their conveyor belt unless we witness fugitive dust emissions being created. Upon our observation on 2/13, the material on the belt was present but there was no dust seen coming from those piles. Please use GovQA for complaints that we have the regulatory authority to address. Thanks, ACHD”

February 14, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 1:20 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H388294-021424)

Description: Dust clouds all in the air behind, and after their trucks. They have been tracking dust in, and out all day there are no sprinklers on either.

Video from February 14, 2024 at approx. 1:20 p.m.

Video from February 14, 2024 at approx 1:20 p.m.

February 14, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 11:55 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H388537-021724)

Description: As I watched Riverside Concrete’s operations on camera I noted dust raised by a truck arriving on site around 11:55 a.m. Dust can be seen in the air above Pennsylvania Ave., leaving the facilities property line, blowing toward residences across the street in the camera evidence below.

February 13, 2024 - Complaint #5

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 2:12 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H388202-021324)

Description: Dust all over the place all through the air. Crazy amount of dust all through the air in our street and in our yards. Coming from their plant, and stack.

Video from February 13, 2024 at approx 2:12 p.m.

February 13, 2024 - Complaint #4

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 2:10 p.m..

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H388536-021724)

Description: When watching Riverside Concrete’s operations I noted what appeared to be dust raised near the base of the mixer and one of the cement trucks. The dust can be seen in the air above the site in the camera evidence below. Is this cement dust and if so how does this particulate matter affect residents? If this is not cement dust what might these emissions be?

February 13, 2024 - Complaint #3

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 1:54 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H388200-021324)

Description: They are blazing in and out, and the dust is a product of their business, and operation. This is riverside/ Bryan's pollution, and they don't care.

Video from February 13, 2024 at approx. 1:54 p.m.

February 13, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 1:30 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H388195-021324)

Description: Huge buildup on belt that has grown. Just adding an additional shot of their buildup on open belt.

February 13, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 6:30 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive idling of trucks at Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H388095-021224)

Description: Multiple trucks idling before 7

February 12, 2024

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 1:30 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H388095-021224)

Description: Huge dust cloud, behind speeding trucks. I have spoken with 2 people at the borough one was named Pam, they told me that there is nothing they can do because of zoning, and that I should contact the health dept. I will keep sending in reports, thank you.

Video from February 12, 2024 at approx. 1:30 p.m.

February 11, 2024

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 12:15 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H387307-020224)

Description: Huge concrete dust buildup on their open uncontacted stack. Giant buildup of concrete residue on their open conveyer belt has grown to triple the size from weeks ago.

February 7, 2024

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 6:15 a.m. - 6:25 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive Industrial emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H387980-020924)

Description: When watching Riverside Concrete and Supply operations on camera I noted what seemed to be dust emissions raised near the mixer as a truck was idling in front of the equipment. The emissions from this process can be seen separately from the emissions produced by the idling truck in the foreground in the camera evidence below.

ACHD Response: “Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. Based on your video, that does appear to be steam based on how it is dispersing. Dust would continue to travel and would not disperse in the way it does in this video. Additionally, visible emission readings can not be taken in the dark with the lights behind the emission. The facility heats the aggregate bins on colder days which can produce steam. We will continue to observe the facility. Please continue to use GovQA for issues that we have the regulatory authority to address. Thanks,  ACHD”

February 5, 2024

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 7:33 a.m. - 7:36 a.m.

Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H387979-020924)

Description: As I watched the Riverside Concrete and Supply site on camera I noted a cloud of what appears to be dust emissions raised near the cement truck next to the mixer where steam is not typically produced. Emissions can be seen in the air above the site for several minutes in the camera evidence below.

ACHD Reponse: “Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. Based on your video, that does appear to be steam. The facility heats the aggregate bins on colder days which can produce steam. We will continue to observe the facility. Please continue to use GovQA for issues that we have the regulatory authority to address. Thanks,  ACHD”

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February 2, 2024

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 4:30 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H387307-020224)

Description: Thick concrete buildup trail leading the whole way up main street. Thank you for continuing to back us up.

ACHD Response: “Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaints. Please reach out to the borough to address the public street sweeping. Please continue to use GovQA for your air quality complaints. Thanks, ACHD”

Video from February 2, 2024 at approx. 4:30 p.m.

February 1, 2024 - Complaint #3

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 12:20 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H387170-020124)

Description: Huge gigantic dust clouds leaving their property line. Trucks flying, and dust all through the air. I think they should be cited, they clearly do not care about the neighborhood or environment. They have had multiple warnings, and months to clean it up, and haven't. They are in violation of article XXI for dust trespass. I will continue to send in complaints thank you.

ACHD Response: “...Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. You should continue to pursue the street cleaning issue with the borough as well as the speed limits. We do not regulate the speed of the trucks on public roadways. We can not issue citations if we do not observe violations of Article XXI. Please continue to use GovQA for issues that we have regulatory authority to address.  Thank you, ACHD”

Video from Febryary 1, 2024 at approx. 12:20 p.m.

February 1, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer

Time of Day: 12:00 p.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive Industrial odor from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H387241-020224)

Description: While outside Riverside Concrete along Pennsylvania Avenue from 12:00 p.m. to 12:15 p.m. today I noticed a dusty heaviness to the air and could smell diesel exhaust and a mixture of other industrial smells. I noted about half a dozen trucks idling along the fence line and several other trucks idling in line to both be filled and enter the large structure along the road which may have contributed to the odor.

ACHD Response: “Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. We will continue to observe the facility. Next week, ACHD representatives are meeting with the borough to discuss the issue. Please continue to use GovQA for issues that we have the regulatory authority to address. Thanks,  ACHD”

February 1, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 9:20 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H387146-020124)

Description: Huge cement buildup on running open stack, pieces fall off dust flies. Huge buildup on open stack, pieces fall hitting the ground, and dust flies.

Video from February 1, 2024 at approx. 9:20 a.m.

January 30, 2024

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 8:30 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive truck idling on site

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H386927-013024)

Description: They have been idling their truck. *** FROM THE DEP ***

They have been idling their truck for an hour straight they turned some of their lights off when I started taking photos. They start idling around 5 and 6am.

January 25, 2024

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 1:00 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Industrial chemical odor from site

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H386536-012524)

Description: In front room. Smells like a sweet plastic burning. The smell is so strong it's unbearable. My neighbors smell it as well. In article 21 it discusses strong odors, and riverside is in violation of such. Thank you for your help. My monitor is the one in the red.

ACHD Response: …Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. ACHD representatives visited the facility on 1/25 to observe and speak with Riverside. During observation, no odor was detected at or around the facility. The odor you experienced will continue to be investigated in the area but may not be coming from Riverside as the surrounding area is also industrial. Please continue to use GovQA for any complaints you may have in the future.

Thank you,

ACHD

January 24, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 12:20 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Industrial chemical odor from site

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H386400-012424)

Description: In my backyard, and inside my house. Smells like a sweet plastic burning. I can still smell it, and it is horrible. Thank you for looking into this.

January 24, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 7:15 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Dust emissions and industrial odor from site

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H386322-012424)

Description: Strong nauseating chemical smell. Their trucks have been flying in and out since 6AM, their stack is emitting large smoke clouds which I can smell in my living room. My neighbor, and I also contacted the borough about trucks speeding, and they have yet to get back to us. They have already had 2 pump trucks in and out this morning. Sorry to bother you guys, this is just hard to live by. Thank you for your continued support. Door has been cracked all morning. The trucks have also been idling since around 6AM.

Video from January 24, 2024 at approx. 7:15 a.m.

Video from January 24, 2024 at approx. 7:15 a.m.

January, 23, 2024

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 11:30 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Smoke emissions and industrial odor from site

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H386255-012324)

Description: Strong chemical smell and Gray smoke. Was outside, and saw 2 of their workers take off running to the side by the apartments. They were yelling about a spill. There were 2 trucks end to end. I smelled a strong chemical smell, and saw Gray smoke.

ACHD Response: “…Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. In your video, that appears to be steam, not smoke. We will continue to monitor Riverside. Please continue to use GovQA if you feel there are complaints that we have the regulatory authority to address.

Thank you, ACHD”

Video from January 23, 2024 at approx. 11:30 a.m.

January 22, 2024

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 7:04 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Smoke emissions and industrial odor from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H386011-01222)

Description: Huge smoke fumes coming from their trucks, smells like diesel, and chemicals. So strong I can smell it in my front room. It is also crossing the fence line, thank you for your continued support on this.

Video from January 22, 2024 at approx. 7:04 a.m.

January 15, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 12:24 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H385492-011524)

Description: The top of their stack is spewing concrete fumes into the open air. The top of their stack is still spewing concrete fumes, and door is open with nobody inside.

ACHD Response:  “...Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. We will be addressing this issue with Riverside and we will continue to monitor the facility. Please continue to use GovQA for issues that we have the regulatory authority to address.

Thanks, ACHD”

Video from January 15, 2024 at approx. 12:24 p.m.

January 15, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 11:45 a.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H385454-011224)

Description: Door has been open for hours, nobody inside, smoke coming out

January 12, 2024 - Complaint #2

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 3:10 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H385454-011224)

Description: Thick dust leaving their property line. Saw thick giant clouds of dust leaving riversides property line, even got a video of one of them.

ACHD Response:  …Based on your video sent in, that could be steam because of the outdoor temperatures. We would have to be there to witness and make that determination. We will continue to observe Riverside. Thank you for using GovQA to file your complaint.

Video from January 12, 2024 at approx. 3:10 p.m.

Video from January 12, 2024 at approx. 3:10 p.m.

January 12, 2024 - Complaint #1

Reported by: Colin Schreiber

Time of Day: 2:35 p.m.

Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue

Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete

Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H385345-011124)

Description: Dust flying from their property line over their fence towards my house. Lots of dust flying in the wind from their factory over taking property line. ( My neighbor has also spoke with borough offices about the matter who refuse to address it) thank you for your help on this matter.

ACHD Response: …thank you for using GovQA, ACHD received and reviewed your complaint dated 01/11/24,  H385345-011124. Your four (4) attachments have been reviewed for visible and fugitive emissions, reminder, night shots with background lights are not acceptable, even if it’s read in person, it wouldn’t be accepted. ACHD representatives will continue to monitor the facility at Riverside, though, ACHD Air Quality can only monitor and enforce the regulations in Article XXI. Please do not add additional attachments to an existing complaint, please open a new GovQA complaint. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.