CalRecycle Rotelli Burn Dump Remediation Project

The CalRecycle Rotelli Burn Dump Remediation Project, solicitation number 2025090436, is a presolicitation effort by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery to mitigate environmental, public health, and safety risks at a closed burn dump in Tuolumne County. Located near Mill Villa Court and State Route 49, the project spans multiple parcels, including those identified as APNs 056-020-004, 056-020-027, and 056-020-029. The primary scope of work involves the removal of surficial waste and the excavation of buried waste, ash, and contaminated soil from primary and secondary burn dump areas. These materials will be consolidated in a designated area and capped with clean fill sourced from a borrow area, followed by revegetation to ensure compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 27 regarding final cover, grading, and erosion control. The project is governed by the Burn Dump Protocol and requires coordination with several regulatory agencies, including the Department of Toxic Substances Control, the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board, and Caltrans. Environmental compliance has been addressed through an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration, which determined that the project would not have a significant environmental effect provided that specific mitigation measures for wildlife, aquatic resources, and cultural assets are implemented. Key requirements include obtaining necessary permits for stormwater and water quality, conducting biological surveys for special-status bats prior to vegetation removal, and managing soil and transportation impacts within the Caltrans right of way. The construction schedule includes a grading phase scheduled from July 3, 2025, to August 3, 2025.