SDTF9203_INSP_20190329

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: Wake
Closed MSWLF HHW White goods Incin T&P FIRM PERMIT NO.: SDTF-92-03
CDLF Tire T&P / Collection Tire Monofill Industrial Landfill DEMO SDTF X FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE

Date of Site Inspection: 03/29/2019 Date of Last Inspection: 11/29/2018

FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Mr. Frank Pearce
Pearce Backhoe & Septic Tank Service 5008 Rogers Road
Rolesville, NC 27571
GPS COORDINATES: N: 35.92194 E: -78.47194
FACILITY CONTACT INFORMATION:
Name: Frank Pearce
Address: Same as above Telephone: [phone]
Email address: [e-mail]

PARTICIPANTS: Chester Cobb (DWM), and Brett Martin (WCDES) STATUS OF PERMIT: Active EXPIRES: 10/28/2021
PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT: Routine STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS:
An observed violation to Rule .0841 was noted for light and dark septage spills observed at the northwest
section of Field 1. No septage spills observed in that area today.

OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
1) A small septage spill was noticed south-southwest of the detention tanks along the edge of Field 4b.
See the pictures within the Comments Section below. Field 4b is covered by Permit SLAS-92-03 which
is currently inactive. The spillage of septage on the ground is a violation of Rule .0838(j) that states
“Septage shall be transferred to and from a detention system in a manner that prevents leaks or spills
of septage onto the ground surface or exterior surface of the detention system, including septage in
pipes used for transferring waste to and from vehicles.” Please ensure that this and any other spill of
septage is cleaned up. No septage should be on the ground. Also, please take the steps necessary to
make sure that this does not occur in the future.
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Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section

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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.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

1) The required signage is present along the access road before you get to the detention tanks.
2) Access road in good shape.
3) The four (4) tanks were accessible for inspection.
4) Tanks appear to be ok. No leaks noticed. A small hole was noticed in the last tank from the shed. The
second and fourth tank appeared to have been marked with a small white dot. Also, two (2) newer tanks
were present at the facility. The two (2) newer tanks had not been used. If you are planning to add the
two (2) tanks or replace two (2) of the tanks that are currently in use, please let Connie Wylie, Brett
Martin, or myself know. The two (2) tanks will have to be inspected prior to use. Also, this may require a
permit modification.
5) Septage spills have been noticed on the ground near the tanks during this and the previous inspection.
As noted in “Observed Violations,” this is a violation of Rule .0838(j). No septage should be on the
ground. Please ensure that all septage spills are cleaned up and the septage is properly disposed of.
Hydrated lime should be spread over the areas where the septage was cleaned up.
6) No odor or vector issues observed.
7) No change noticed that would affect setback distances.

0BApproximate location of the septage spill. 1BSeptage spill observed on the ground along the edge
of Field 4b.
Tanks
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Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section

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2BThe four (4) tanks currently permitted for the
storage of septage.
3BTwo additional tanks present. Not in use.

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

________________________________________ Phone: [phone] . Chester R. Cobb, Environmental Program Consultant
Division of Waste Management, NCDEQ Regional Representative
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