97002YWN_INSP_20180221

FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
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UNIT TYPE:
Lined
MSWLF LCID YW X Transfer Compost SLAS COUNTY: Wilkes
Closed
MSWLF HHW White
goods Incin T&P FIRM PERMIT NO.: YWN-97-002
CDLF Tire T&P / Collection Tire Monofill Industrial Landfill DEMO SDTF FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE
Date of Site Inspection: February 21, 2018 Date of Last Inspection: March 18, 2014
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Town of North Wilkesboro Yard Waste Facility
680 Flint Hill Road
North Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28659
GPS COORDINATES: N: 36.17943 W: 81.13464
FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Steve Shumate, Sanitation Supervisor
Telephone: [phone]
Email address: [e-mail]
FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
Post Office Box 218
North Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28659
PARTICIPANTS:
Charles Gerstell, NCDEQ – Solid Waste Section
STATUS OF PERMIT:
A Yard Waste Notification Facility Renewal Form was submitted to the Solid Waste Section on June 26, 2017.
PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Comprehensive Inspection
STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS:
15A North Carolina Administrative Code 13B .1404(a)(2) states: “A 100-foot minimum buffer is required between
all property lines and compost areas for Type 3 and 4 facilities, 50-foot for Type 1 or 2 facilities.”
During the previous inspection, waste was observed within the required 50-foot buffer to the adjacent property at the
northeast corner of the site. Waste was found to be within approximately 20-feet of a steel stake marking the property
boundary in this area. Therefore, the Town of North Wilkesboro was found in violation of 15A NCAC 13B .1404(2)(a).
During the February 21, 2018 inspection, it appeared that all required buffers were being maintained. Therefore, this
violation is considered resolved.
15A North Carolina Administrative Code 13B .1404(2)(3) states: “A 500-foot minimum buffer is required between
compost areas and residences or dwellings no owned and occupied by the permittee, except that Type 1 and Small Type
2 and 3 facilities shall have a 200-foot minimum buffer.”
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Solid Waste Section
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During the previous inspection, Waste was observed within the 200-foot buffer to a residence located at 220 Flint Hill
Road. Measurements taken on site found the edge of waste to be 127 feet from the residence. Therefore, the Town of
North Wilkesboro was found in violation of 15A NCAC 13B .1404(2)(3).
During the February 26, 2018 inspection, it appeared that all required buffers were being maintained. Therefore, this
violation is considered resolved.
15A North Carolina Administrative Code 13B .1406(6) states: “A site shall only accept those solid wastes that it is
permitted to receive.”
During the previous inspection, a stockpile of construction and demolition waste was observed on the south side of the
ground material on site. Wastes observed consisted of pallets, plywood, PVC pipe, carpet, painted wood, vinyl flooring,
and vinyl siding. Therefore, the Town of North Wilkesboro was found in violation of 15A NCAC 13B .1406(6).
Inspection of the facility on February 26, 2018 found no unacceptable waste steams on site. Therefore, this violation
is considered resolved.
OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
None
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
1. This facility is approved for the acceptance of untreated and unpainted wood, silviculture waste, yard trash, and
yard waste. The annual renewal form submitted on June 26, 2017 indicated that only tree limbs, and brush/shrubs
are accepted on site.
2. A gate is provided at the entrance of the facility to prevent unauthorized access.
3. Only a small amount of unprocessed wood waste was on site at the time of inspection. Majority of the material
was located along the far southern perimeter.
4. No unprocessed leaves or grass was observed on site at the time of inspection.
5. No unacceptable waste streams were observed on site at the time of inspection.
6. No objectionable odors were observed.
7. The road leading into the site was of all-weather construction and well maintained.
8. During the previous inspection, it was noted that two separate Notified Yard Waste Facilities had been approved
for the property. However, the facility now only operates YWN-97-002 and is the sole operation on site.
9. Although soils were very wet at the time of the inspection due to recent rains, only minimal ponding was observed.
Once soils dry, any areas of standing water should be regraded to prevent future ponding.
10. It appeared that good access provided around material to allow for access by firefighting equipment.

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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Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.
________________________________________ Phone: [phone]
Charles T. Gerstell
Environmental Senior Specialist
Regional Representative
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Copies: Deb Aja, Western District Supervisor - Solid Waste Section
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Date: 2018.02.26 16:31:55 -05'00'