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FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
UNIT TYPE:
Lined
X
LCID
YW
Transfer
Compost
SLAS
COUNTY: PERSON
MSWLF
PERMIT NO.: 7304-MSWLF-1997
Closed
xxW
White
Incin
T&P
FIRM
MSWLF
goods
FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE
CDLF
TireT&P
Tire
Industrial
DEMO
SDTF
Collection
Monofill
Landfill
Date of Site Inspection: April 27, 2022
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Republic Services of North Carolina, LLC
d.b.a. Upper Piedmont Regional Landfill
9650 Oxford Road
Rougemont, NC 27572
GPS COORDINATES: Lat.: 36.32567'
Date of Last Inspection: October 20, 2020
Long.:-78.83028'
FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Scott Harless
Phone: [phone]
Email address: [e-mail]
FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
Same as above
PARTICIPANTS:
Amanda Thompson, NCDEQ, Solid Waste Section
Drew Hammonds, NCDEQ, Solid Waste Section
Tim Davis, NCDEQ, Solid Waste Section
Scott Harless, Republic Services
STATUS OF PERMIT:
A modification to the Permit to Construct MSWLF Phase 3 and Operate MSWLF Phase 1, 2, and 3 (Cells 5A and 6A)
was issued September 1, 2020, which allowed for an increase in maximum tonnage from the previously permitted
240,900tons/ year to now 780, 000 tons/ year. In accordance with North Carolina General Statute 130A- 294(a2), permits
for sanitary landfills and transfer stations shall be issued for the life -of -site of the facility unless revoked. Life -of -site
ends when the facility reaches its final permitted elevations or by June 24, 2057.
PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Compliance Inspection and Introduction of Tim Davis
STATUS OF PAST OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
A. 15A NCAC 13B .1626 (2)(b), "Except as provided in Sub -Item (c) of this Item, the owners or operators of
all MSWLF units shall cover disposed solid waste with six inches of earthen material at the end of each
operating day, or at more frequent intervals if necessary to prevent the escape of waste and the attraction of
vectors and scavenging, and to minimize fires and the generation of odors."
PARTIALLY RESOLVED: During the inspection, exposed waste was observed along the access road to the
working face, along the side slopes, and around newly installed methane collection piping. Additional cover soil
will need to be applied over areas of exposed waste prior to the seeding and stabilization of the areas.
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OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
None.
FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
The item(s) listed above were observed by Section staff and require action on behalf of the facility in order to come into or maintain compliance
with the Statutes, Rules, and/or other regulatory requirements applicable to this facility. Be advised that pursuant to N.C.G.S. 130A-22, an
administrative penalty of up to $15,000 per day may be assessed for each violation of the Solid Waste Laws, Regulations, Conditions of a Permit,
or Order under Article 9 of Chapter 130A of the N.C. General Statutes. Further, the facility and/or all responsible parties may also be subject to
enforcement actions including penalties, injunction from operation of a solid waste management facility or a solid waste collection service and any
such further relief as may be necessary to achieve compliance with the North Carolina Solid Waste Management Act and Rules.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Upper Piedmont Regional Landfill, 7304-MSWLF- 1997, is permitted to operate Phase 1 (Cells 1A, 2A, 3A, and 4A), Phase
2 (Cells 113, 213, 313, and 413) and Phase 3 (Cells 5A and 6A) of the municipal solid waste landfill. The facility is approved
to accept an average maximum annual disposal rate is 780, 000 tons per year.
1. The facility is fenced and is secured by a locking gate when it is not open for operation.
2. The correct signage is at the entrance of the facility listing the facility name, permit number and emergency contact
information as well as materials accepted at the facility.
3. The facility accepts waste Monday through Friday from 7:00 am until 4:30 pm and 7:00 am until 12:00pm on
Saturday.
4. The permit, and operations plan, and records were reviewed and up to date during this inspection.
5. The facility has certified personnel on site during the hours the site is open to the public. The certified personnel on
site are:
Jeffery Hawley, Certified Landfill Operations Specialist, LF-2007020, exp. 3/16/2022
William Harless, Certified manager of Landfill Management, exp. 7/5/2024
Michael Jackson, Certified Landfill Operations Specialist, LF-2013030, exp. 5/9/2025
Mr. Hawley has been scheduled to attend the May 2022 class to update his certification.
6. No woody vegetation was observed on the side slopes. The vegetated portions of the landfill should be mown as
needed to allow for proper inspection of the landfill.
7. Erosion rills were identified on the non -vegetated portions of the side slopes. The erosion rills need to be repaired,
properly graded, and vegetated. Ensure that any exposed waste in the erosion rills is properly covered during
the repairs.
8. Permanent edge of waste (EOW) markers were observed around the landfill. A portion of the southern side slope
had recently been repaired and an EOW marker in the area may have been missing. Ensure that the EOW markers
are visible from one to the next.
9. The perimeter roadways around the landfill are being properly maintained. During this inspection, the water truck
was in use and applying water to the access roads to suppress dust.
10. Numerous erosion rills were identified on the side slopes of the C&D Area 2. The erosion rills need to be repaired
and graded.
11. Several areas of dark staining were observed along the eastern side slope. Monitor the areas for possible leachate
seeps and repair as needed to prevent leachate from leaving the EOW.
12. The erosion and sedimentation measures near Phase 5 have become inundated with sediment that has washed down
the northern side slope. The sediment basin located near the southeastern corner of the landfill also had excess
sediment within the basin. The erosion and sedimentation measures should be cleaned out to ensure that they
function properly. Mr. Harless stated that the sediment basin near the southeastern corner of the landfill was
scheduled to be cleaned out.
13. The working face is small and compact.
14. Windblown waste was actively being picked up during this inspection. Portable fencing was also positioned near
the working face to help catch the windblown waste. Ensure that the windblown waste is picked up by the end
of the day.
15. As per 15A NCAC 13B .1626 (2)(d), "Areas that will not have additional wastes placed on them for 12 months or
more, but where final termination of disposal operations has not occurred, shall be covered with a no less than one
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foot of intermediate cover." and 15A NCAC 13B .1626 (7), "Erosion and sedimentation control requirements.
Erosion control measures consisting of vegetative cover, materials, structures, or other devices shall be utilized to
prevent silt from leaving the site and to prevent on -site erosion, and shall comply with 15A NCAC 04, which is
incorporated by reference including subsequent amendments and editions.", areas that will not be receiving waste
for 12 months or more will need to have intermediate cover. Ensure that the areas also have vegetative cover to
prevent on -site erosion.
16. Digital photographs were taken during this inspection.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.
Amanda Digitally signed by Amanda
Thompson
Thompson Date: 2022.05.05 15:41:52 -04'00'
Phone: [phone]
Amanda Thompson
Environmental Senior Specialist
Regional Representative
Sent on: May 5, 2022 X Email Hand delivery US Mail Certified No.
Copies: Drew Hammonds, Eastern District Supervisor — Solid Waste Section
Tim Davis, Environmental Senior Specialist — Solid Waste Section
Matt Einsmann — Republic Services
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View of exposed waste adjacent to methane collection
piping.
View of the working face and exposed waste along the
side slopes.
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View of stained areas with stressed vegetation along the
View of erosion rills along the southern side slope.
View of inundated E&S measures adjacent to Phase 5,
northern side slope.
View of eastern sedimentation basin that is scheduled to
be cleaned out.
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