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DALLAS - The City of Dallas is starting soil cleanup at the Former Blue Star Recycling site at 9527 S. Central Expressway on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023.
Remediation should be completed by the end of October 2023.
The City acquired the property in 2021 after coordinating the removal of the “shingle mountain” left there by the former recycling company. During due diligence on the property’s history, the City noted filling of the site in 1970s and 1980s that required further assessment, and 40,000 cubic yards of soil will be removed during this phase of cleanup. While much of the fill material is soil with concrete, brick, and metal, a limited area was confirmed to have lead levels above regulatory standards. The soil will be disposed of at the McCommas Bluff Landfill in accordance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requirements.
Consistent with the approach utilized during the prior shingle removal, continuous air monitoring will be part of the process to ensure any impacts to surrounding properties is mitigated during performance of the work. Additionally, storm water controls will be used throughout the project to minimize any impacts to surface water.
“This property has been an environmental concern and challenge for many years, and I am glad to mark the day the final portion of the cleanup begins," said Tennell Atkins, Mayor Pro Tem. "I am proud to represent the residents of District 8 and those who have diligently advocated for environmental equity and stewardship for this land. Mrs. Jackson and everyone in this area deserve the peace of mind bringing this land to residential standards provides them."
“Thank you, residents, for your participation in helping us reach this important milestone," said Carlos Evans, director of the Office of Environmental Quality and Sustainability. "We look forward to completing a removal action that will help protect the health and environment of our neighbors.”
The cleanup progress can be tracked by visiting the dashboard.
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