USACE Franklin Slag Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Philadelphia District, on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has developed a remediation plan for the Franklin Slag site in Philadelphia, PA. This site contains an estimated 70,000 cubic yards of hazardous recycling slag, primarily contaminated with lead and other harmful metals. Secured by a chain link fence and capped with a HDPE liner, the project will involve several key activities: relocating parts of the slag stockpile, treating the slag with stabilization agents to reduce leachability, and conducting laboratory analyses to confirm waste characterization as non-hazardous. Additional work includes excavating contaminated soils, transporting treated materials to a licensed landfill, and removal of concrete foundations. The plan further outlines dust and erosion control, air quality monitoring, traffic control measures, and groundwater sampling. The overall aim is to restore the site while ensuring compliance with environmental safety regulations. This endeavor demonstrates a coordinated federal effort to mitigate hazardous waste and protect community health and safety.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), on behalf of the EPA, has designed a remediation plan for the former Franklin Slag (MDC) site in Philadelphia, PA. The site contains approximately 70,000 cubic yards of lead- and RCRA 8 metal-impacted recycling slag, currently secured by a fence and HDPE liner. The extensive scope of work includes relocating portions of the slag, on-site stabilization to non-hazardous levels, and laboratory analysis. It also covers excavating and sampling contaminated soils, disposing of stabilized slag and soil at a licensed Subtitle D landfill, and removing concrete slabs. Additional tasks involve backfilling with clean material, implementing dust and erosion control, designing a perimeter air monitoring program (including residential areas), and developing traffic control plans. The project also entails monitoring well abandonment and installation, eight quarters of groundwater sampling, and site restoration. This project aims to mitigate environmental hazards and restore the site to a safe condition.