20230118DurhamClnrs_MEMO

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NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT Dry Cleaning Solvent Cleanup Act (DSCA) Compliance Program Inspection Memo

Facility Identification
Durham Cleaners Facility ID: 320018C EPA Generator ID: N/A County/FIPS: Durham/063 DSCA Cleanup ID:
Facility Data
Durham Cleaners 1811 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy
Durham NC 27707 Lat: 35.960482 Long: -78.954445 SIC: 7216 / Dry Cleaning Plants, Except Rugs NAICS: 81232/ Dry Cleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated) Date of Facility Establishment: 2003
Compliance Data Inspection Date: 1/18/2023 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 10:31 AM Inspector: John Stauber Operating Status: OO/Operating Compliance Codes: In Compliance Action Code: 01/Inspection
Contact Data Classification Data Service Type: Full Service (Active) Solvent: DF2000 System: Dry-to-Dry Installation Date: 2003 Installation Category: N/A Consumption Category: N/A HW Generator Status: NA
Facility Contact Scott Lloyd 1811 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy Durham, NC 27707
[phone]
Facility Owner Forrest Investment Group DBA Durham Cleaners Edward Forrest
1811 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway
Durham, NC 27707 [phone]
Property Owner Forrest Jewelers Inc. c/o Forrest Investment Group Edward Forrest
1811 MLK Jr. Pkwy. Durham, NC 27707
[phone]
Inspector’s Signature: Date of Signature: 18 January 2023
Comments:
Facility in compliance

(I) FACILITY HISTORY: The facility was established in 2003 as Deluxe Cleaners by Mr. John Park, who operated the business until March 2007 when Edward and Mitzi Forrest became the owners and changed the name to Durham Cleaners.
The facility has always been a petroleum facility. The facility is open from 7 am to 8 pm M-F and 7 am to 6 pm on Saturday. One pickup store is serviced, Durham Cleaners at the corner of Woodcroft and Hope Valley roads. Solvent History:
Solvent Dates Used
DF2000 3/1/2003 to Present
Ecosolve 3/1/2003 to Present
Dry-Cleaning Equipment Summary
No Type of Machine Gen Manufacturer (Mfr) Model # Serial # Mfr Date Install Date End Date Solvent Used Observed Operating?
1 light Dry-to-Dry n/a Columbia Isla TL HC650 0314269 2003 2003 N/A Ecosolve yes
2 dark Dry-to-Dry n/a Columbia Isla TL HC650 0314270 2003 2003 N/A Ecosolve yes
(II) FACILITY CLASSIFICATION:
HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATOR CATEGORY - NA: Durham Cleaners is not classified as a Hazardous Waste Generator because the solvent used has a flash point above 140ºF and is not classified as hazardous.
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(III) INSPECTION SUMMARY: On January 18, 2023, John Stauber, Compliance Inspector with the North Carolina Division of Waste Management, Dry Cleaning Solvent Cleanup Act (DSCA) Program, conducted a Compliance Inspection
at Durham Cleaners (photo 1). The inspector met with Scott Lloyd, store manager, who provided the inspector access to the facility's equipment and available records. The previous week, on 11 January, the inspector met with the owner, Mitzi Forrest. Ms. Forrest provided all necessary paperwork during this 11 January visit, and she asked the inspector to return
next week when the manager, Mr. Lloyd, would be at the facility. The facility continues to use the same two Columbia, petroleum, dry-to-dry machines observed during previous inspections
(photos 2, 3, 4 and 5). The machines are normally operated from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. for 4 loads per day on average, Monday through Friday and were observed in operation. No leaks or other problems were observed. Separator water is drained into collection containers within spill containment. Mr. Lloyd estimated that less than a gallon of separator water is generated from each machine each day. Solvent filters are changed every 3-4 months and are drained in their housings more than 8 hours prior to removal and disposal as hazardous waste. The inspector suggested to Mr. Lloyd that he could contact the Durham Solid Waste dept and inquire about these filters going to the landfill. He said he felt more comfortable having Safety-Kleen pick them up as waste.
There are two spotting boards to the left of the dry-cleaning machines, along the wall. Mr. Lloyd was using one as a work bench, and the second board had Picrin in its tray (photo 6). Mr. Lloyd confirmed that Picrin is used on site, and it takes about a year or longer to use up a gallon of it. The inspector explained to the manager that Picrin contains TCE, which is
considered hazardous. The inspector reminded the manager to dispose of any condensate or waste from the spotting boards into the waste drums. He said that he understood the hazards and would continue the necessary precautions.
The central vacuum is in the boiler room (photo 7). Condensate is drained into a container and then added to the WWTU for treatment onsite. Mr. Lloyd estimated that just under 5 gallons of vacuum condensate is generated each day. The inspector observed the 5-gallon bucket about half-full of collected condensate, and the bucket was within spill containment.
Facility generated contact water is treated on site daily with a Galaxy misting wastewater treatment unit (WWTU). The WWTU is in a separate room near the back door of the facility (photo 8). The misting nozzle is located on the outside wall
of the facility and is visible for inspection. The mister was in operation during the inspection, and the nozzle appeared to be operating properly (photo 9). The last filter change was 15 February of 2022. The date of the filter change was recorded on the white, tubular, external filter on side of the WWTU. The manager stated that filters on the WWTU are changed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations (every 400 gallons or once a year, whichever comes first). The operation manual of the Galaxy mister WWTU was maintained on site. The facility had receipts for replacement filters as well as spare filters on shelves in the same room as the WWTU (photo 10). Solvent waste is stored behind the dry-cleaning machines, within designated spill containment (see photos 4 and 5).
Stationed here were four black, plastic, waste containers. The facility just had a Safety-Kleen waste pick-up the previous week, so there was barely any waste in these containers behind the machines. In the rear of the facility, there was a second waste storage area in the same room as the Galaxy WWTU. There, a 55-gallon steel waste container was stationed above
adequate spill containment (photo 11). This container housed spent dry-cleaning machine filters. Three years of waste disposal manifests were kept on site available for review. WWTU replacement filter receipts were
available. Emergency spill cleanup material was stored on site (see photo 10). An emergency information form was completed and posted near the front door (photo 12).
Digest: The dry-cleaning equipment is operated for an average of 4 loads per day, Monday-Friday, starting at about 8am. No dry-cleaning equipment changes, modifications, and/or additions were made since the previous inspection. The dry-cleaning equipment was operating per the manufacturer's specifications and in compliance with all applicable regulations.
Adequate spill containment was utilized for all dry-cleaning equipment, water treatment equipment, and waste solvent storage areas. The spill containment areas exceeded 110% of the largest solvent container and appeared to be free of cracks, breaks, or damage. An emergency response plan was posted, and dedicated emergency spill cleanup materials were readily available at the time of the inspection. All wastewater containing dry-cleaning solvent was properly treated onsite and/or properly disposed of as waste. The onsite wastewater treatment equipment (Galaxy) was properly maintained with the last
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documented filter change occurring on 15 February 2022. Additional required recordkeeping (e.g. solvent purchase receipts, waste manifests, etc.) were also readily available for review.
(IV) RECOMMENDATIONS: A DSCA Compliance Program Checklist (#999) was issued to Mr. Scott Lloyd, manager of Durham Cleaners, indicating no compliance issues to be addressed (no response required). Mr. Lloyd was instructed to
continue the necessary actions to maintain compliance at Durham Cleaners. A follow-up inspection should be conducted by January 18, 2024 to confirm compliance. (V) PHOTOGRAPHS:
Photo 1: Durham Cleaners and Laundromat

Photo 3: The leftmost dry-cleaning machine
Photo 2: The rightmost dry-cleaning machine

Photo 4: The view behind the dry-cleaning machines
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Photo 5: The view behind the dry-cleaning machines
Photo 7: The central vacuum
Photo 6: The spotting table
Photo 8: The Galaxy WWTU
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Photo 9: The misting nozzle in operation
Photo 11: Second waste storage area with filter disposal drum
Photo 10: Extra WWTU filters and gasket plus Pig-mats for spill cleanup
Photo 12: The emergency information form and other contact information