SDTF5501_INSP_20180124

FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section

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UNIT TYPE:
Lined
MSWLF LCID YW Transfer Compost SLAS COUNTY: Lincoln
Closed
MSWLF HHW White
goods Incin T&P FIRM PERMIT NO.: SDTF-55-01
CDLF Tire T&P / Collection Tire Monofill Industrial Landfill DEMO SDTF X FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE
Date of Site Inspection: 1/24/2018 Date of Last Inspection: 10/6/2016

FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Dennis Hoyle Services
7337 Reeps Grove Church Rd.
Vale, NC 28168

GPS COORDINATES: N: 35.53474° W: 31.42380°

FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Dennis Hoyle
Telephone: [phone] (o) [phone]
Email address: [e-mail]

FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 84
Vale, NC 28168

PARTICIPANTS:
Troy Harrison, NC Solid Waste Section

STATUS OF PERMIT:
Active
Issued: 3/18/2014
Expires: 3/18/2019

PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Routine Inspection

STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS:
N/A

OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
15A NCAC 13B .0841 (e) states in part: “Each detention and treatment facility shall be designed, constructed, and
maintained in such a manner as to:

(1) Prevent leaks or the flow of septage out of the facility into the seasonally high water table, onto the ground
surface, or into any surface waters;”

On January 24, 2018, Dennis Hoyle Services was in violation of 15A NCAC 13B .0841 (c) because the 10,000-gallon
tank observed to have multiple holes and extensive rust damage with evidence of a past leaks on the side.

In order to come into compliance, Dennis Hoyle Services must immediately cease use of the tank and remove all
waste from the 10,000-gallon tank. By March 16, 2017, submit verification that the 10,000-gallon tank has been
emptied and whether it is to be repaired or taken out of service to:

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Solid Waste Section
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Troy Harrison, Environmental Senior Specialist
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778

or

[e-mail]

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

1. The Septage Detention and Treatment facility (SDTF) consisted of one 4,000-gallon, one 8,000-gallon, one
10,000-gallon and one 12,000-gallon tank for a total capacity of 34,000 gallons. These tanks are above ground
and shall be used for the storage of domestic septage (including portable toilet waste) and grease trap septage.

2. There was also a 20,000 gallon tank on site that is listed on the permit to be added in the future and was
observed not in use. This tank shall not be used for septage detention until placed in position, inspected by the
Solid Waste Section and found to be in compliance.

3. Set-back/buffer requirements appear to have been met.

4. The “No Trespassing” sign needs replacing.

5. All weather roads are maintained for access to the site.

6. The 4,000-gallon, 8,000-gallon and 12,000 tanks appeared to be structurally sound and well maintained. The
10,000-gallon tank was observed to have multiple open holes and extensive rust damage with evidence of
a previous leaks on the side. Tanks that have any area below the entrance where leaks may occur
cannot be used and must be emptied.

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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Solid Waste Section
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7. The area around the detention and treatment area was found to be free of spills.

8. No odors observed in the area of the detention and treatment area.

Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.

_______________________________________ Phone: [phone]
Troy Harrison
Environmental Senior Specialist
Regional Representative
Sent on: 1/13/ 2016 X Email Hand delivery US Mail X Certified No. 7016 1370 0001 6571 5460

Copies: Connie Wylie, Composting & Land Application Branch
NC Solid Waste Files