SDTF7822_INSP_20180727

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: Robeson
Closed
MSWLF HHW White
goods Incin T&P FIRM PERMIT NO.: SDTF 78-22
CDLF Tire T&P / Collection Tire Monofill Industrial Landfill DEMO SDTF X FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE

Date of Site Inspection: 7/27/2018 Date of Last Inspection: 6/13/2018

FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Enviro Choice dba Brian’s Waste Recycling
P.O. Box 390
Lumberton, NC 28359

GPS COORDINATES: N: 34.70635 E: -79.03776

FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Michael Cody Hunt
Telephone: [phone]
Email address: [e-mail]
Fax: [phone]

FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
3330 Saddletree Road
Lumberton, NC 28360

PARTICIPANTS:
Connie Wylie

STATUS OF PERMIT:
Active – permit expired July 14, 2018

PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Follow up - permit submittal under review

STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS:
.0841(j) It appears that the waste areas noted on the ground during the visit of 6/13/2018 were cleaned up. It appears
that an overall cleanup of the facility was performed after that inspection. However new septage spills were observed
during this inspection as noted below.

OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
1. .0841(j) Septage shall be transferred to/from a detention system in a safe and sanitary manner that prevents leaks
or spills of septage, including septage in pipes used for transferring waste to and from vehicles.
Permit Condition 2 Leaks and spills are the responsibility of the Permittee and shall be immediately contained,
cleaned up, and treated to prevent any contamination of the surrounding area.

Upon my arrival I observed that the red tank discharge vehicle was connected by a hose to the Secondary Storage
Tank #1. Septage effluent was severely leaking from the rear outlet of the red tank discharge vehicle onto the dirt
path circling the facility. Significant leaks were also observed at the hose connection to the side of the red tank
vehicle and also at the hose connection at the bottom outlet of Secondary Storage Tank #1. An odor was noted.
I also observed a septage spill on the ground surface at the back of Primary Storage Tank #4.
I also observed waste down the front of Primary Storage Tank #1 and there was a significant septage spill on the
ground surface in front of this tank. Workers began cleaning the spill areas while I was on site.
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All septage waste (liquid or solid) & contaminated soil shall be completely cleaned up from the three spill areas and
disposed of in a manner consistent with the NC Solid Waste Management Rules. The transfer of septage to and
from a facility shall be conducted in a safe and sanitary manner that prevents leaks or spills of septage as stated
within Rule 15A NCAC 13B .0841(j). Review procedures and make any needed operational changes to prevent
septage spills at this facility.

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2. .0836(r)(4) Applications for permit modifications shall be required for changes in size and number of treatment
or storage structures. Permit Condition 10. The storage capacity, construction, treatment methods, and operation
plan of this facility shall be as represented in the permit application. Any changes shall require a permit
modification.

A solidification/mixing pit has been constructed at the front end of field 5 beside the compost area. This concrete
pit is not covered under a site permit and during this visit I observed a significant amount of septage waste stored
in it. Enviro Choice was previously informed not to utilize this pit for any septage waste until this area was
included in a permit issued by the Division.

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This solidification/mixing pit shall be completely emptied of all septage waste (liquid and solid) which will
be disposed of in a manner consistent with NC Solid Waste Management Rules. No septage waste shall be
placed in this concrete pit until the area is covered under a permit modification for Septage Detention &
Treatment Facility Permit #78-22 and the new permit is issued by the Division. Submit to this office a
SDTF application and a revised operation manual (to include information regarding the use of this pit in
the waste process) for the permit modification. No waste types, other than septage, shall be allowed in the
solidification/mixing pit while it is included in the SDTF permit #78-22.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
1. The above ground tanks appear structurally sound.
2. The approved setbacks are being met.
3. The required 5’ cleared radius is present around the tanks.
4. The required signs are posted at the site entrance and the access road is adequate.
5. The permit submittal is under review at this time. Have not yet received a key to the gate.

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

_ _ Phone: [phone]

Connie S. Wylie
Regional Representative

Sent on: Email Hand delivery US Mail X Certified No. [ _]

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.