SWANA May e-Session Series: Transfer Station Design and Operation
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Registration closes at 11:00 a.m. EDT the day of the session.
All sessions begin at 1:45 p.m. EDT and last approximately 75 minutes.
May 7 - Health and Safety at the Transfer Station: A Designer's Perspective -- Doug Brinley, Principal Architect, KPG, Inc. - Seattle
Design for health and safety is one of the more important and impactful aspects of transfer station design. Conversely, safety design provisions in complete facilities are not always obvious to the casual observer, nor the experienced professional. This presentation will present the four most effective design strategies to safeguard transfer station users and operators: 1) physical barriers and segregation of traffic; 2) clear communication; 3) line-of-sight design; and 4) design to mitigate slip and fall risks. Specific examples with graphical images will be included on: a) site circulation designs; b) top-load chutes; c) tipping wall designs; d) fall protection measures; e) slip resistance measures and standards; and f) floor plan arrangements accommodating 'line-of-sight' designs.
May 14 - Design, Construction and Operation: Two Delaware Transfer Stations -- Doug Sawyers, Vice President, Malcolm Pirnie, Inc.
This presentation will discuss the planning, design, construction and operations of the DSWA's Milford transfer station and Route 5 transfer station. Mr. Sawyers will discuss the specific challenges presented by each project and the differences in designing each facility. Topics covered will include working with local communities, design aesthetics, facility layout and alternatives, basic functions, materials managed, traffic safety and automation.
May 21 - A Transfer Station - Soup to Nuts -- Michael Kalish, Project Manager, SCS Engineers, Reston, VA
This presentation will discuss the planning design, construction and operation of a transfer station, focusing specifically on how the planning and design impact the construction and operation. Mr. Kalish has worked with SCS Engineers on several different projects and has experience with all of the different facets of transfer stations.
