2906_INSP_20180607

FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section

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UNIT TYPE:
Lined
MSWLF X LCID YW Transfer X Compost SLAS COUNTY: Davidson
Closed
MSWLF X HHW X White
goods X Incin T&P FIRM PERMIT NO.: 2906
CDLF X Tire T&P / Collection X Tire Monofill Industrial Landfill DEMO SDTF FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE

Date of Site Inspection: 06/07/2018 Date of Last Inspection: 05/23/2018

FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Davidson County Integrated Solid Waste Management Facility
220 Davidson County Landfill Road
Lexington, NC 27292

GPS COORDINATES: N: 35.85281° W: 80.17620°

FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Charlie Brushwood
Telephone: [phone]
Email address: [e-mail]

FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
P. O. Box 1067
Lexington, NC 27293-1067

PARTICIPANTS:
Charlie Brushwood – Davidson County
Lee Hill, Environmental Senior Specialist – Solid Waste Section
Susan Heim, Environmental Senior Specialist – Solid Waste Section

STATUS OF PERMIT:
2906-MSWLF-1994: Closed
2906-MSWLF-2008: Life of Site Permit Issued 03/12/2018
2906-TRANSFER-2013: Life of Site Permit Issued 03/12/2018
2906-HHW: Issued 03/12/2018; Expires 05/28/2023

PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Partial Inspection

STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS:

1. CORRECTIVE MEASURES IN PROGRESS: 15A NCAC 02C .0108(k) states: “All non-water supply wells,
including temporary wells, shall be secured with a locking well cap to ensure against unauthorized access and
use.” No change has occurred since the previous inspection on May 23, 2018.

2. CORRECTIVE MEASURES IN PROGRESS: 15A NCAC 02C .0108(l) states: “All non-water supply wells shall
be equipped with a steel outer well casing or flush-mount cover, set in concrete, and other measures sufficient to
protect the well from damage by normal site activities.” No change has occurred since the previous inspection
on May 23, 2018.

3. CORRECTIVE MEASURES IN PROGRESS: 15A NCAC 02C .0108(o) states: “Each non-water supply well
shall have permanently affixed an identification plate. The identification plate shall be constructed of a durable,
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waterproof, rustproof metal or other material approved by the Department as equivalent and shall contain the
following information:
(1) well contractor name and certification number;
(2) date well completed;
(3) total depth of well;
(4) a warning that the well is not for water supply and that the groundwater may contain hazardous materials;
(5) depth(s) to the top(s) and bottom(s) of the screen(s); and,
(6) the well identification number or name assigned by the well owner.”
No change has occurred since the previous inspection on May 23, 2018.

OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:

No new violations were observed during this inspection.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

1. This partial inspection was made at the request of Mr. Brushwood, following a meeting of the Solid Waste Advisory
Committee during which landfill compliance was discussed in some detail.
2. The working face of the landfill was observed to be small and well-controlled. No windblown litter was evident at
the facility. Mr. Brushwood pointed out the portable windscreens that had been deployed around the working face.
He explained that these windscreens had been inspected for deficiencies then put into service as soon as they had
been repaired and judged adequate to do the job.
3. The side slopes had again been damaged by the continual heavy rain events experienced since the last inspection on
May 23, 2018. However, the cap of the active landfill had been covered and regraded again in preparation for
another seeding. Some areas where rain damage had been less severe were green with newly sprouted vegetative
cover.
4. No uncovered waste was visible during this inspection, and the deep rills that had been observed previously had all
been repaired so that it was not possible to pick out the specific spots where they had occurred.
5. Additional sections of the internal roadway system had been repaired since the previous inspection on May 23,
2018. All access roads driven on during this inspection were found to be in good condition.
6. New cell construction was apparently proceeding as planned, and clay liner testing was in progress. The
construction area was clean and well-maintained.
7. The leachate pond in the Phase I area had been the focus of an intense clean-up effort. Mr. Brushwood stated that
the entire area within the fence had been bush hogged and mowed, the pond equipment had been inspected and
maintenance performed as necessary. He explained that the City of Lexington had been having system issues that
forced a reduction in the amount of leachate that could be accepted from the landfill. He added that he had been
hauling leachate to Shamrock Environmental when necessary to keep the pond in compliance.
8. The removal of trees and woody plants had begun on the Phase I closed landfill. It appeared that the ditch lines had
been cleared of this growth. Mr. Brushwood pointed out some small trees that had sprouted next to a slope drain and
stated that the clearing work would continue as the slopes dried and became accessible to heavy equipment.
9. Several bags of some type of tile were found in the inert debris stockpile area. Mr. Brushwood stated that he had
been made aware of the material earlier that day and would deal with it before the end of operations. Please ensure
that the bags of unacceptable material are removed from the inert debris stockpile and properly disposed of
at the working face.

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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View of the new cell
liner tie-in. All waste
is covered with either
clean dirt or a tarp,
as required.
View of the leachate
pond in Phase I. The
entire area has been
cleared and cleaned
and maintenance is
being performed on
the pond operational
control system to
ensure that everything
functions as designed.
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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: June 11, 2018 to Zeb
Hanner, County Manager.
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
Perry Sugg, Hydrogeologist – Solid Waste Section
Ming-Tai Chao, Permit Engineer – Solid Waste Section
Charlie Brushwood – Davidson County
Steven Sink – Davidson County