3005Compost_INSP_20180501

FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section

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UNIT TYPE:
Lined
MSWLF LCID YW Transfer Compost X SLAS COUNTY: Davie
Closed
MSWLF HHW White
goods Incin T&P FIRM PERMIT NO.: 3005-Compost
CDLF Tire T&P / Collection Tire Monofill Industrial Landfill DEMO SDTF FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE

Date of Site Inspection: 5-1-18 Date of Last Inspection: 7-11-17

FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Gallins Family Farm Compost Facility
222 Rocky Dale Lane
Mocksville, NC 27028

GPS COORDINATES: N: 35.97512 W: 80.54014

FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Peter M. Gallins, President, Gallins Family Farm, Inc.
Telephone: [phone]
Email address: [e-mail]

FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
Same as above

PARTICIPANTS:
Peter Gallins, President, Gallins Family Farm, Inc.
Kim Sue, NCDEQ - Environmental Senior Specialist - Solid Waste Section

STATUS OF PERMIT:
The Permit to Operate a Small Type 3 Solid Waste Compost Facility was issued on September 29, 2015 and shall expire
on September 29, 2020.

PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Comprehensive Inspection

STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS:
None

OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
None

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
1. The two active windrows under the pole shed were consistently covered with 4” to 6” think layer of finished
compost and carbonaceous material reducing the attraction of vectors. No exposed composting food waste was
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.
FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section

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visible.
2. Observed four windrows in the field. Two windrows of finished compost and two windrows had met PFPR and
were curing in the field.
3. No off-site odor was observed.
4. All access roads were in good operational condition.
5. Proper signage was observed at the entrance to the facility.

Records Reviewed:
6. The records were well organized and readily available.
7. The current permit and approved operations plan are readily available for review.
8. Man-made inert tests were performed in May 2017, October 2017, January 2018 and April 2018.
9. Temperature logs reviewed from July to April 2018. Temperatures appeared to be maintained at or above the
required temperature.
10. Facility is diverting a portion of their feed stock. See chart below.

Quarter
YDS
Collected
YDS
Diverted
YDS
Processed
Quarter 3
2017 1,310 590 708
Quarter 4
2017 1,085 46 610

Quarter
YDS
Collected
YDS
Diverted
YDS
Processed
Quarter 1
2018 990 405 575

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

________________________________________ Phone: [phone]
Kim Sue
Environmental Senior Specialist
Regional Representative

E-mailed to: Peter Gallins X Email Hand delivery US Mail Certified No. [ _]

Copies: Deb Aja,Western District Supervisor - Solid Waste Section