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FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section

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UNIT TYPE:
Lined
MSWLF X LCID YW Transfer Compost SLAS COUNTY: Rockingham
Closed
MSWLF HHW White
goods X Incin T&P X FIRM PERMIT NO.: 7904-MSWLF-1995
CDLF Tire T&P / Collection X Tire Monofill Industrial Landfill DEMO SDTF FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE

Date of Site Inspection: 01/26/2018 and 02/01/2018 Date of Last Inspection: 11/09/2017

FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Rockingham County Landfill
281 Shuff Road
Madison, NC 27025

GPS COORDINATES: N: 36.36455° W: - 79.84336°

FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Ronnie Tate, Engineering and Public Utilities Director
Telephone: [phone] (office) – 336-634-7111 (mobile)
Email address: [e-mail]

FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
P. O. Box 132
Wentworth, NC 27375

PARTICIPANTS:
Martie Neugent, Landfill Supervisor – Rockingham County (01/26/18 and 02/01/18)
Kathryn Jolly, Environmental Compliance Solid Waste Program Manager – Rockingham County (02/01/18 only)
Ronnie Tate, Engineering & Public Utilities Director – Rockingham County (02/01/18 only)
Larry Frost, Permitting Engineer – Solid Waste Section (01/26/18 only)
Ervin Lane, Hydrogeologist – Solid Waste Section (01/26/18 only)
Susan Heim, Environmental Senior Specialist, Solid Waste Section (01/26/18 and 02/01/18)

STATUS OF PERMIT:
7904-MSWLF: Original Permit to Construct: Issued August 16, 1994
7904-MSWLF: Original Permit to Operate: Issued May 5, 1995
Permit Amendment 1: Issued July 21, 1997
Permit Amendment 2: Issued March 21, 2000
Permit to Operate Phase 2: Issued May 2, 2002
Permit to Construct Phase 3: January 23, 2006
Permit to Operate Phase 3: Issued May 23, 2007
Permit to Operate (Modification of Permitted Side Slopes): Issued April 9, 2009
Permit to Operate (Authorization to Construct Landfill Gas System): Issued April 25, 2011
Permit to Operate Phase 3 Vertical Expansion: Issued August 27, 2013
Permit Expires August 27, 2018; submit permit renewal request by February 27, 2018.

PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Comprehensive Inspection

STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS:
None

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OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
None

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

1. Operations at the facility consist of an active MSW landfill, currently operating in the Phase 3 Vertical Expansion, a
scrap tire collection and processing area, white goods collection and processing area, a collection area for
compressed gas containers, a convenience center for the drop-off of residential wastes and single stream recyclable
materials, an electronics and television collection area, a wood waste collection and processing area, and an inert
debris collection area. The site also contains a landfill gas to energy facility, operated by the county, and located
adjacent to the leachate pond.
2. A comprehensive inspection of the facility was begun on 01/26/18. A return visit to the facility took place on
02/01/18 to review additional records and to reinspect the working face access road construction and the temporary
leachate holding tank located at the French drain.
3. The MSW landfill is permitted to receive waste generated within a 75-mile radius of the facility. Mr. Neugent stated
that the county still limits the waste it accepts to that generated within Rockingham County.

Records Review:
4. The current Permit to Operate (dated August 27, 2013) and approved Operations Plan (revised August 2012) were
available at the landfill office and reviewed on 01/26/18. Potential changes and additions to the current operations
plan were discussed in light of the upcoming permit renewal process. Mr. Neugent stated that he would present
these points to the consulting engineer prior to the permit renewal request submittal.
5. Tonnage reports for the facility were reviewed for the current fiscal year. Reports for August, September and
December were not available for review. In November 2017, a total of 7,775.48 tons of waste were accepted at the
facility; and, in October 2017, waste accepted totaled 7,441.00 tons. Mr. Neugent stated that the average tonnage of
waste received daily at the facility has remained above 300 tons.
6. Open top scrap tire trailers are removed and replaced as they are filled by the county’s contractor, New River Tire
Recycling. For the month of November 2017, records indicated a total of 104.97 tons of scrap tires were collected at
the facility. Scrap tire certification forms for the month of January 2018 were available at the scale house for
review. The forms appeared to be complete and properly filled out. Mr. Neugent stated that only the certification
forms for the current month are kept at the scale house; older records are retained at the governmental center.
7. White goods program records showed a total of 13.30 tons of white goods had been collected at the facility in
November 2017, an amount almost identical to the 13.76 tons collected during November 2016. Mr. Neugent stated
that white goods tonnage has remained stable and predictable. CFC removal is performed at the facility by Rapid
Recovery, Inc. White goods recycling is handled through a contract with Foss Recycling.
8. Mr. Neugent stated that the electronics and television recycling program has continued to experience an increase in
amount of materials dropped off at the site by residents. He added that recycling/disposal services are now
contracted through Synergy Electronics Recycling.
9. A review of training records and certifications revealed the following personnel with current SWANA certificates:
▪ Facio Visaya, Landfill Operations Specialist – expires 03/24/2018
▪ Toran Moore, Landfill Operations Specialist – expires 08/10/2019
▪ Jacob Collins, Landfill Operations Specialist – expires 08/10/2019
▪ Martie Neugent, Manager of Landfill Operations – expires 05/06//2020
▪ Kathryn Jolly, Manager of Landfill Operations – expires 07/07/2019
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.
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▪ Ronald Tate, Manager of Landfill Operations – expires 04/04//2019
▪ Edward Shelton, Manager of Landfill Operations – expires 12/03//2018
10. Facility financial assurance has been received by the Solid Waste Section and is currently under review.
11. The facility has a Title V Air Quality Permit (Permit # 10200T02), which was revised on 11/30/17.
12. The facility has a discharge permit to pump and haul leachate to the City of Eden’s waste water collection system in
Wentworth from the leachate pond located on the southwest side of the active landfill. A review of the leachate
records indicated that 588,900 gallons of leachate had been pumped and hauled to the City of Eden from 1/1/17
through 11/30/17. Records for August and September 2017 were not available for review. Mr. Neugent stated that
the leachate pond had been drained down and cleaned in November 2017, and the sediment removed from the pond
had been disposed of in the working face. He added that no leachate pumping had been required since that time.
13. The facility is operated under an NC General Storm Water Permit, and is inspected by the Division of Energy,
Mining and Land Resources.
14. Copies of groundwater monitoring records were not available at the landfill office for review. However, records
found in the Division’s online Laserfiche document storage indicated that semi-annual sampling events are being
conducted as required. The latest reports available were from the second sampling event of 2016, which took place
9/27/16 and 10/26/16, and the first sampling event of 2017, which took place 5/22-5/24/17, 5/30/17 and 7/11-
7/12/17. During the overall timeframe represented by these two semi-annual monitoring reports, the facility moved
from detection monitoring to assessment monitoring, and the county is working closely with Ervin Lane, Solid
Waste Section Hydrogeologist, to determine the source of the exceedances detected in the monitoring network.
15. Landfill gas monitoring records for the facility were also reviewed through the Division’s online Laserfiche
document storage system. The latest landfill gas monitoring report, dated 12/29/17, presented data from a sampling
event on 12/22/17. Monthly sampling events have continued to be undertaken by the facility to more closely
investigate the detection of methane exceedances
16. Monthly inspections of the flare are conducted monthly by the county’s consultant, Joyce Engineering. Records of
these monthly inspections covering the period 1/1/17 through 12/31/17 were reviewed and verified.
17. The leachate sumps are inspected semi-annually for the facility by Reynolda Electric. Records indicated that the
latest inspection took place on 12/22/17.
18. Random waste screening logs were examined for the current fiscal year. Review of these records showed that
random screenings are now conducted twice per week, a frequency which appears to meet and currently exceed the
1% requirement. Mr. Neugent stated that random screening frequency had been increased based on discussion
during the 12/13/16 comprehensive inspection. Log sheets appeared to be complete and indicated the disposition of
any unacceptable waste found.
19. Please ensure that the facility’s operating record, including all required documentation, is complete and
available for review upon request. It is recommended that a cover log be incorporated into the operating
record that indicates when and where soil and alternative forms of cover are used at the facility.
20. It is recommended that record keeping procedures set forth in the facility operations plan be reviewed and
amended to reflect current procedures and preferences prior to submittal as a part of the permit renewal
application.

Active MSW Landfill (Phase 3 Vertical Expansion):
21. Current landfill operations were observed to be taking place in the Phase 3 Vertical Expansion. Mr. Neugent stated
that remaining capacity in this cell is expected to last for approximately two years.
22. The slopes of the landfill were observed to be much improved by the extensive repair work that had taken place
over the past 12 months.
23. Benches had been built into the slopes at several different levels to slow the flow of surface water and prevent
erosion. An area on the southwest slope of the landfill near the leachate pond was observed to have developed rills.
This area of the side slope had not had a bench installed. A similar situation was observed on the slope adjacent to
the working face, where erosion rills had also begun to develop. Mr. Frost advised the use of an interim protection,
such as hydro-mulch, that would help to temporarily stabilize the slopes until additional soil cover could be applied
and reseeding could take place. Please ensure that measures are taken to stop erosion on the side slopes of the
active landfill, including temporary measures that can be put into place immediately until permanent repairs
and reseeding are possible.
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24. Some sedimentation was observed in the perimeter ditch line of the active landfill. Please ensure that sediment is
removed from the drainage ditch at the toe of the active landfill.
25. The protection around the stormwater inlet on the southwest side of the landfill appeared to be failing. Screening
had buckled and become dislodged, allowing gravel and mud to travel into the inlet structure. Please ensure that
maintenance is performed on the inlet structure to protect it from sediment intrusion.
26. Six new passive landfill gas vents had been installed on the western side of the active landfill in December 2017, as
specified in the county’s plan to address methane exceedances. Repairs had been made to the landfill cap where it
had been disturbed as a result of the vent installations, and those areas appeared to have been stabilized.
27. A new access roadway was under construction just east of the current working face access road. As a result, a large
area of the landfill slope had been opened. On 1/26/18, landfill staff were observed removing waste, especially large
items, from the construction area to the working face and reshaping the contours of the landfill to support the new
roadway. The extent of the area of uncovered waste was a concern. However, following the inspection, Mr. Neugent
provided photos that clearly showed the waste had been covered. (See photos below.)
28. The leachate pond was observed to have very little liquid impounded, and the flow from the inlet pipe appeared to
be a slow trickle. Mr. Neugent explained that the pond had been drawn down and cleaned in November 2017and the
sediment removed to the active landfill for disposal. He stated that leachate accumulation had been minimal since
then, and no additional leachate had been hauled away for treatment. The evaporization equipment had been
removed from the pond and stored elsewhere.
29. At the top of the active landfill, repairs were observed to be underway. Mulch and soil were stockpiled to be mixed
for use as alternative cover, as approved. Mr. Neugent explained that the mulch mixture was helping to stabilize the
top of the landfill so that intermediate soil cover could be applied and seeding could take place. Some ponding
water was observed in areas of the top where repairs had not yet been completed. Please take immediate steps to
ensure that water is not impounded over waste.
30. The working face was inspected and found to be small and well compacted. The compactor operator was working to
integrate bulky materials with household garbage to achieve the maximum rate of compaction possible. A loader
operator worked continuously to clean up material from the road construction area that had dropped onto the access
road and to push it into the working face.
31. No unacceptable waste was identified in the working face.
32. Windblown litter was observed only in the area of the new access road construction, and a litter crew was working
to collect it at the time of the inspection. Mr. Neugent stated that the litter crew works Monday through Friday to
address windblown trash at the facility.
33. No odor or dust emissions were evident during the inspection.
34. The sediment ponds were in the process of being cleaned. The pond located near the landfill office had been
completed, and work had begun on the pond located on the east side of the active landfill. Mr. Neugent stated that
he hoped to have the remainder of the work on the ponds completed in the spring.
35. Several groundwater and landfill gas monitoring wells were inspected; each of these was found to be well-
maintained, easily accessible and secure.
36. One unmarked, unprotected well was observed in a gravel area east of the scale house. Please provide information
about this well, its function and disposition, to the Solid Waste Section.
37. The temporary holding tank, located south of the leachate pond at the French drain, was observed to be floating on
its side in stormwater on 01/26/18. During the 2/1/18 site visit, the tank had been righted and placed into crushed
concrete to keep it in place and upright. (See photos below.) Mr. Neugent stated that the tank had been intact, with
no sign of damage or leakage. It is recommended that the holding tank be inspected daily for leachate
accumulation and for being correctly situated.
38. Access roadways are of all-weather construction and in good condition. Repairs and repaving had taken place in the
fall of 2017.
39. The facility is protected from unauthorized access by means of a chain link fence secured by a locking gate. Proper
signage was observed at the facility entrance.
40. Portions of the eastern slope of the landfill cap were unmowed, with woody vegetation and small trees growing
inside the liner. Please ensure that maintenance is performed to protect the integrity of the landfill cap,
including mowing, removal of small trees and woody vegetation, and repairs to the disturbed areas.

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Other Facility Operations:
41. Wood waste storage and processing, white goods collection, scrap tire collection and inert debris storage are located
atop Area IV of the closed landfill unit, north of the active landfill.
42. The wood waste area was observed to be clean, and the stockpile to be a manageable size with adequate access in
case of fire or other emergency. No unacceptable waste was found in the stockpile. After the processing and
removal of the large wood waste stockpile last fall, required soil cover had been restored to this portion of the
closed landfill cap, and seeding had taken place. Most of the area had a well-established vegetative cover, and no
ponding water was observed.
43. Processed wood waste is no longer stored atop Area II of the closed landfill unit. Since the removal of the processed
wood waste stockpile, this area has been reseeded and a stable vegetative cover was observed. The passive gas vents
had been repaired and were observed to be in working order.
44. The scrap tire collection site is adjacent to the wood waste area on the north side. Two open-top trailers were staged
next to the loading area, where customers can offload tires directly down into them. Facility staff use a loader or
track hoe bucket to compact the tires into the trailers as tightly as possible. Mr. Neugent stated that approximately
two trailers are filled with tires weekly at the facility. The scrap tire collection area was clean with adequate space
for easy access and unloading. No tires were stored on the ground.
45. White goods are stored on a concrete pad to the north of the scrap tire collection area. Units containing CFCs are
separated from non-CFC units and stored upright so that the integrity of gas lines is maintained until evacuation can
take place.
46. Inert debris is stored at the northwestern edge of Area IV. The stockpile is large, but neatly maintained, with no
unacceptable material observed. Mr. Neugent stated that he was planning to use all of the stockpile in constructing
the road base for the new access roadway.
47. A convenience area is operated near the scale house atop Area I of the closed landfill unit. The convenience site
serves as a residential drop-off for small vehicle loads of MSW, residential recyclables, electronics and televisions,
used oil, and lead acid batteries.
48. The convenience area appeared to have adequate space for safe ingress, egress and traffic flow, and included
concrete pads at the unloading points. The area was clean and well maintained, and staffed with an attendant during
hours of operation.
49. Electronics and televisions are collected on a large concrete pad with a covered area where sorted, palletized
materials are neatly stored awaiting transport. The adjacent open area serves as an unloading pad for use by the
public. This area was observed to be clean and well maintained.
50. A landfill gas extraction plant, operated by the county, is located next to the leachate collection pond. During the
time of the inspection, only the flare was in operation. The county is deciding whether to make the repairs necessary
for the plant to become operational again.

Erosion rills developing on
the side slope next to the
current working face
(Photo taken on 1/26/18 by
S. Heim.).
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Erosion and sedimentation can be seen on the southwest slope of the landfill. (Photo above taken on
1/26/18 by S. Heim; photo below taken on 2/1/18 by S. Heim.)
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Temporary storage tank
at French drain seen
dislodged and floating
(Photo taken on 1/26/18
by S. Heim.).
Holding tank righted and
stabilized (Photo taken 2/1/18 by
S. Heim.).
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Sediment intrusion
into inlet (Photo
taken on 1/26/18 by S.
Heim.).
Failure of inlet protection on the
upslope side and at the drainage
ditch (Photo taken on 1/26/18 by S.
Heim.).
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Woody vegetation and
small pine trees
growing on the slopes
of the landfill (Both
photos taken on
1/26/18 by S. Heim.).
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Uncovered waste
resulting from new
access roadway
construction on
active landfill
(background) with
working face
(foreground).
(Photo taken 1-26-
18 by S. Heim.)
All waste covered in
area of new access
roadway construction.
(Photo provided by M.
Neugent on 1/27/18.)
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Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.

__________________________________________ Phone: [phone]
Susan Heim
Environmental Senior Specialist
Regional Representative

Sent on: February 8, 2018 to
Ronnie Tate, Rockingham Co.
X Email Hand delivery US Mail Certified No.

Copies: Jason Watkins, Field Operations Branch Head – Solid Waste Section
Deb Aja, Western District Supervisor – Solid Waste Section
Ervin Lane, Hydrogeologist – Solid Waste Section
Larry Frost, Permit Engineer – Solid Waste Section
Kathryn Jolly, Solid Waste Program Manager – Rockingham County
Martie Neugent, Landfill Supervisor – Rockingham County