6036_INSP_20181009

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: MECKLENBURG
Closed MSWLF HHW White goods Incin T&P FIRM PERMIT NO.: 6036-COMPOST-2017
CDLF Tire T&P / Collection Tire Monofill Industrial Landfill DEMO SDTF FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE

Date of Site Inspection: 10/9/18 Date of Last Inspection: 9/14/17
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Mecklenburg County Compost and Recycling Facility 140 Valleydale Road Charlotte, North Carolina 28214
GPS COORDINATES: N: 35.2847 W: -80.9175

FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Steve Hoffman, Senior Projects Manager
Telephone: [phone]
Email address: [e-mail]
FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
Same as above
PARTICIPANTS:
Jake Wilson, Commercial Manager – Mecklenburg County
Teresa Bradford, NCDEQ – Solid Waste Section
STATUS OF PERMIT:
The original Permit to Operate a Large Type 1 Solid Waste Compost facility was issued to Mecklenburg County on
April 7, 2017. The Permit to Operate shall expire on April 7, 2022.
PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Comprehensive Inspection
STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS:
None
OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
None

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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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
1. The facility is a Large Type 1 Solid Waste Compost Facility permitted to receive yard and garden waste, silvicultural waste and untreated and unpainted wood waste.
2. The incoming material is from residential and commercial properties within Mecklenburg County as well as surrounding counties. 3. Proper signage is displayed at the entrance of the facility.
4. The facility is secured by a perimeter fence. Entry to the facility is through a security gate, which is locked after hours. 5. The facility accepts approximately 200 tons of yard waste each operating day.
6. Observed the receiving area, processing area, windrow areas and storage areas. All areas were being managed properly. 7. All composting activities are conducted on concrete pavement. Compost pads and roadways are well maintained.
8. No unacceptable waste was observed. 9. No objectionable odors were observed.
10. Reviewed the permit, operations plan, tonnage records, compost analysis conducted in January and July 2018,
moisture levels and temperature records. Temperature measurements appear to be maintained at or above 131°F. 11. On April 18, 2018, the Solid Waste Section approved the pilot study request to add water treatment residuals to the
compost process. The time for the project was one month. Please advise if the pilot study has been completed. If
so, please submit the summary report requested in the April 18, 2018 approval.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.

Phone: [phone]
Teresa N. Bradford Environmental Senior Specialist Regional Representative

Sent on: 10/19/18 X Email Hand delivery US Mail Certified No. [ _]
Copies: Deb Aja, Western District Supervisor – Solid Waste Section
Jake Wilson, Commercial Manager – Mecklenburg County