NCG081046_Cover Letter and Inspection Report_20240802

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Waste Connections
Attention: Joshua Smaltz
5516 Rozzelles Ferry Road
Charlotte, North Carolina 28214
Subject: Stormwater Inspection Report
NPDES Stormwater Permit Number or Certificate of Coverage Number NCG081046
Union County,North Carolina
Dear Mr. Smaltz:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the Waste
Connections facility located at 3320 Westwood Industrial Drive on July 10, 2024. The report should be
self-explanatory, however, should you have any questions concerning these reports, please do not hesitate
to contact Lily Kay at(704) 235-2100 or by email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
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Kathryn Peterson
Assistant Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
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Enclosure: Inspection Report
cc: Stormwater Laserfiche, NCG081046
MRO-Land Quality Section, Stormwater Files
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources
Mooresville Regional Office';610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301 I Mooresville,North Carolina 28115
704-235-2100

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:NCG081046 Effective: 09/05/23 Expiration: 06/30/26 Owner: Waste Connections
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Monroe Transfer and Hauling
County: Union 3320 Westwood Industrial Dr
Region: Mooresville
Monroe NC 28110
Contact Person:Joshua Smaltz Title: Phone:[phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: SWNC,
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 07/10/2024 Entry Time 01:50PM Exit Time: 02:20PM
Primary Inspector:Lily C Kay Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Transportation wNehicle Maintenance/Petroleum Bulk/Oil Water Separator Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: N Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG081046 Owner-Facility:Waste Connections
Inspection Date: 07/10/2024 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)was complete except for employee training records. The facility has
completed the Tier Response for the TSS exceedances and can resume quarterly monitoring at the outlets at the Hauling
station but needs one more sample under the benchmark limitations to resume quarterly monitoring. The facility also needs
to start monitoring for Oil and Grease at the Hauling station outlets. If you have questions, contact me at
[e-mail] or by phone at(704)235-2137.
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Permit: NCG081046 Owner-Facility:Waste Connections
Inspection Date: 07/10/2024 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Yes No NA NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS)map? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a"Narrative Description of Practices"? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices? E ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment? E ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a BMP summary? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the facility provide and document Employee Training? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)was complete except for employee training
records.
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Qualitative monitoring records were available and complete, but clarity and TSS were marked
at a 3.
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? N ❑ ❑ ❑
#Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment: Analytical monitorinq records were available and complete, but there were exceedances in the
fourth quarter of 2023 and the first quarter of 2024 for TSS. The Hauling station has had three
samples below the benchmark limitations and can resume quarterly monitoring. The Transfer
station has had two samples below benchmark limitations and needs one more sample to
return_to_quarterly monitoring. The facility has also completed the Tier Response. Oil and
grease needs to be samples at the Hauling station because of the use of oil at the vehicle
maintenance at the facility.
Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE
#Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ E ❑
#Has the facility evaluated all illicit(non stormwater)discharges? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: NCG081046 Owner-Facility:Waste Connections
Inspection Date: 07/10/2024 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment: All three outlets were observed at the time of inspection with no issues.
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