Ira Sunderland inquired about increased costs. Jim Snyder replied that it saves costs. The waste industry feels that if they put the monitoring devices in at the facilities and they catch it coming in at the gate, it is not their problem. Pat asked whether the sources can be detected while in the tractor. Dave Allard responded that it can be picked up through walls of the trailer.
Facilities typically have a drive-through detection portal.
Pat expressed concern about chronic exposure for landfill workers. Dave responded that it is happening now, we are just giving them the ability to manage these wastes more effectively. Andrew McElwaine noted that the guidance seems to be geared towards solid waste disposal facilities, and wondered if portions of the guidance should apply to waste recovery facilities. Bill said he thought most of the metal recyclers already have this equipment. John Ravert said that the host municipality inspectors have wanted this for a long time.