Dust complaint received by AEPA on the morning of May 6, 2025
Complaint: On May 6, 2025 at 07:00 the caller is being dusted out by 300 trucks this morning that are heading to which Claystone Landfill that is directly blowing from the SE into the callers property affecting his air quality and leaving his property and livestock full of dust, directly affecting his cattle and his horses, his grasslands. Caller advised that his water usage is higher due to the dust from the trucks being stirred up as they drive to the Claystone Landfill. Caller advised that he would like a call back from EPO as this is an ongoing issue that has been previously reported.
Claystone findings:
- Normal activities at the landfill did not generate noticeable dust and no plume of dust or other particulates has been observed which could have had an off-site impact.
- Numerous individuals in the area are actively tilling soil and planting crops. Occasional agricultural-related dust has been seen around the Ryley Landfill during these activities but nothing severe was noted on May 6.
- Dust control activities for gravel roads confirmed.
- Dust from on-site construction activity includes a water truck spraying areas for dust during working hours.
- Total truck count for May 6 – 169, May 5 -153. Landfill was closed May 4.
- All trucks entering and exiting the Claystone facility take Hwy 854, a paved asphalt surface which does not generate significant dust. Trucks do not exit the facility using any gravel surface county roads.
Claystone is unable to determine the source or severity of the reported dust but is confident it did not originate within the Claystone facility itself or from any other Claystone-controlled areas. View the full report
