Public Fields

[John Ferrell]

RE:
"Recreational use of closed landfills is required by EPA after a specific
period of time or substantial fines occur. "

Can you tell me any more about this? Just curious.
John Ferrell

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "spbyrum" <spbyrum at hiwaay.net>
To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2003 10:14 AM
Subject: RE: Public Fields


> We lease a closed landfill from the city.  Our deal from the beginning
> was that we would pay them $200 annually.  We would abide by all Federal
> rules governing the landfill.  We would not ask for money for
> improvements.  We'd put up a gate with a lock to secure our area.
>
> We make all the rules in accordance with AMA.  We charge dues and hold
> events to fund improvements.  Only club members and their guests can
> fly.  AMA insurance, specifically, is required in our lease.
>
> This has worked well for ten years.  It gives the city a no-hassles
> recreational use of a closed landfill.  Recreational use of closed
> landfills is required by EPA after a specific period of time or
> substantial fines occur.  The city bushhogs twice each year to keep
> trees from growing over the trash.  We do all the maintenance.
>


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