5303_Sanford_applic_20190529

P. O. BOX 3729
FAX [phone]-_
May 14, 2019
Ms. Donna J. Wilson
CITE' OF SANFORD
TELEPHONE [phone] ;
North Carolina 2 7331-3 729 OR 919-777-1118
Engineering Project Manager, Solid Waste Section
Division of Waste Management
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
1646 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
Dear Ms. Wilson,
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Enclosed is our permit amendment for renewal of our permit to operate a Large Type 1 Solid Waste Compost Facility in
the City of Sanford. I apologize for the delay in getting this information to you, the department has experienced
significant staff changes over the course of three to six months. As we move forward Kris Furmage, myself and the City
of Sanford look forward to continuing to work with the staff of NCDEQ in efforts to provide a safe and environmentally
friendly community for our employees, customers, and citizens. Please contact me with any questions, comments,
concerns, and/or needs.
Best regards,
A;� L,l."- tt-,
Fedd Walker
Public Works Manager
City of Sanford
P.O. Box
225 E. Weatherspoon Street
Sanford, NC 27331-3729

Permit Amendment(permit renewal
Section 1— General Information
1. Facility Name and Address.
City of Sanford Compost Facility
601 N. Fifth Street
Sanford, North Carolina 27331
Lee County
The City of Sanford Compost Facility is a Large Type 1 Permit No. 5303-COMPOST-1992.
Permitting History:
Permit to Operate July 2,1992
Permit to Operate, Type 3 February 26,1998
Permit to Operate, Type 3 December 17,1998
Permit to Operate, Type 3 September 28, 2004
Permit to Operate, Type 3 October 19, 2010
Permit to Operate, Type I June 17, 2014
2. Owner Affiliation:
City of Sanford
Municipal
T Chet Mann
Mayor
PO Box 3729
225 E. Weatherspoon Street
Sanford, NC 27330
919.774.7494
Owner Contact Person(s):
Victor I. Czar
Public Works Director
PO Box 3729
225 E. Weatherspoon Street
Sanford, NC 27330
919.777.1117
[e-mail]
Paul Weeks
City Engineer
PO Box 3729
225 E. Weatherspoon Street
Sanford, NC 27330
919.777,1119
[e-mail]

Fedd Walker
Public Works Manager
PO Box 3729
225 E. Weatherspoon Street
Sanford, NC 27330
919,777,1116
[e-mail]
Facility Contact Person:
Kris Furmage
Facilities & Beautification Administrator
PO Box 3729
601 N, Fifth Street
Sanford, NC 27330
919.777.1209
kris.furmageLd)santordnc.net
Section 3 — Design and Operation Plan:
1. The total acreage of the property is a 55-acre tract and 16 acres of this tract are currently being used for the
actual composting area.
2. Yard waste collected accepted from city residents.
3. 6,500 tons of yard waste per year. Spring and summer create more limb and grass collection, and Fall creates
more leaf collection.
4. Estimated design of the facility is 48,000 cubic yards.
5. Process flow for leaves: leaves/water (as required) > mixing > windrow composting 5-7 months > compost
(storage/use/sale)
Process flow for leaves: limbs (approx. 20,000 CY) > grinding (approx. every 6-8 months) > windrow chips (#1
windrow) > wood chips (storage/use/sale).
Any non-compostable material is disposed on in the public works dumpster which is disposed of by a solid waste
contractor.
6. Commercial tub is used for grinding. No mixing agents utilized.
7. Monitoring of temperature is done on windrows #2 through #10. All temperatures are taken in three places on
each windrow — at each end and at the center with a probe depth at least 24 to 36 inches. Temperatures are
monitored on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of each week until mature compost is produced. Temperatures
are taken three times weekly to assume that an adequate temperature of 131'F (550C) or greater is maintained
in the windrows for at least three days. During this high temperature period the windrow is turned at least five
times. The thermometer is calibrated annually. The facility coordinator keeps daily, monthly, and yearly reports,
as well as temperature charts and unmetered water reports.
8. Aeration is provided by a Wildcat Model TS-616 Compost Turner. Capacity is approx. 3,000 tons per hour, the
turning frequency is every 3 days.
9. Leaves are collected daily, Monday through Friday, year-round at curbside throughout the city by city trucks.
They are brought to the composting facility at the end of fifth street and placed in rows #2 through #10 where
they are shaped into 6' tall by 8' wide windrow. After a windrow is shaped, water is applied and the windrow is
then turned to incorporate the water into it. For the next 5 to 7 months strict monitoring of rows is done to
assure temperature, moisture, and aeration are all within adequate measures. Once leaves have been fully
processed, they are sold and loaded into vehicles from the rows or the finished compost is moved to a stockpile

area loaded from there. Distribution is done through the sale of the compost to the general public (who either
pick up the compost in private vehicles or have it delivered via city trucks) or by donations to city, county, or
state agencies or nonprofit organizations.
10. Limbs are collected daily, Monday through Friday, year-round at curbside throughout the city by city trucks.
They are brought to the composting facility at the end of fifth street and placed in debris pile. Once approx.
20,000 CY is collected a commercial grinder is contracted and the mulch (wood chips) are placed in a windrow
#1 shaped into a 6' tall by 8' wide windrow. After a windrow is shaped, water is applied and the windrow is then
turned to incorporate the water into it. Distribution is done through the sale of the compost to the general
public (who either pick up the compost in private vehicles or have it delivered via city trucks) or by donations to
city, county, or state agencies or nonprofit organizations.
11. Pile sizes are no more than 50 x 30 feet and distance between piles is approx. 27 feet.
12. Material picked up throughout the city year-round>brought to the compost facility located at the end of Fifth
Street via city equipment>check by compost facility operator>if trash, paper, or household waste in leaves exist
it is removed manually by refuse laborers or inmates>dumped into windrows or limb pile ( after 20,000 Yd^3 is
collected a grinder is used to process material and placed into windrow>3,000 gallons of water is added to
windrow as needed>windrows turned within 48 hrs and as needed> windrow is packed to build heat> moisture
content and temps recorded and maintained at desired level> finished compost achieved and test 5-
7months>sold or donated.
13. Storm water runoff from the site is channeled through grass swales along drainage ways that existed prior to
development. The drainage ways are stable ditches and swales covered with well -established ground cover
containing only runoff. The facility does not discharge directly to waters of the state. No composted materials
are removed from the site via storm water runoff. Only leaves, limbs, brush, etc., are composted on site,
therefore, runoff passes through composting materials and grassed swales. Leachate generated in minimal.
Woodchip filter dikes are installed at the end of windrows to prevent leachate runoff.
14. Any non-compostable material is disposed on in the public works dumpster which is disposed of by a solid waste
contractor.
15. The facility is secured by gates and fences
16. The only full-time employee required is the compost facility operator. This position reports to a crew supervisor.
Laborers from the Refuse Department are employed on an as -needed basis to assist the operator with loading of
materials, deliveries, grass mowing, cleaning ditches, etc. If training is required each individual receives proper
hands-on training with equipment to be used and also receives a copy of the operation manual from the
manufacturer on that particular piece of equipment.
a. Compost Facility Operator:
Schedule and coordinate deliveries, loading, etc. of materials.
Load all personal vehicles,
Load any public vehicles that come in for crush and run, topsoil, clay, compost,
woodchips, etc.
Maintenance of facility (mowing grass, weed -eating, cleaning ditches, etc.)
Contract help when necessary.
Obtain quotes and schedule grinding of limbs twice yearly.
Oversee work done by contractors, and assist them when necessary.
Monitoring and turning of windrows:
Turning of compost
Peaking compost
Temperature readings and reports
Mixing compost
Moisture control
Maintain and service of compost turner, bucket loader and dump truck.
Determine when dust problems exist and provide appropriate dust control.
Daily, monthly, yearly reports with graphics as necessary.

Stockpile limb area.
Public relations for the facility.
Push off waste pit, keep salt shed pushed up, keep roll -off pad clean.
Oversee refuse laborers when the work at the facility.
Train personnel.
Attend workshops, etc., to stay updated on new procedures and techniques.
Open and close facility.
Check loads brought into the facility to assure that only compostable items are included.
Compost coordinator is to review and sign temperature logging sheets.
17. Operator will be on duty at the site at all times while the facility is open for public use to ensure
compliance with operational requirements.
18. All access roads will be of all-weather construction and maintained in good condition.
19. The following is a list of equipment, structures and other compost management devices:
a. Water Line
b. Fencing/Gates
c. Compost Facility Shed/Office
d. Shelter for compost tuner
e. Wildcat Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Model #TS-616 Compost Turner
f. Volvo L-70D Wheel Loader
*All equipment is maintained according to the manufacturer's specifications, and all servicing of
equipment is done by trained professionals at the City of Sanford's public works garage.
20. Appropriate signage has been posted.
21. All buffers between active composting areas and the property line of the facility exceed the 100-foot
minimum buffer requirement. A portion of the windrow area does not meet this 500-foot minimum
buffer. Active composting of leaves shall take place in windrow areas beyond the 500-foot minimum
buffering requirement. Only mature compost shall be stored in windrows 9, 10, and 11. All buffers
between composting areas and any known well site exceed the 100-foot minimum buffering
requirement.
22. Natural and existing benchmarks exist.
23. The compost facility operator keeps daily, monthly, and yearly reports, as well as temperature charts
and unmetered water reports.
24. n/a
25.Open burning of solid wasted is prohibited. The city currently enforces a burning ban within the city
limits. There are numerous signs throughout there are prohibiting open flames. No smoking is allowed
in or around the facility. Three fire hydrants are located immediately around the composting area. The
city's central fire station is located Y2 mile from the facility and in the event of a fire, response time
would be minimal. The city's safety officer holds annual sessions on fire extinguisher use for all city
employees.
26. Noise: Is minimized by the buffer zone of trees around the facility which allows enough room between
residential housing and our facility. In addition, equipment is operated only during daytime hours.
Vectors: Are controlled with monitoring of the windrows and making sure the material is aerated when
needed.
Airborne Particles: Are minimized by the use of a tanker truck in the application of water to all roads
and windrows in dry seasons. The site is "watered down" during dry periods and at times when dust is
evident it is the responsibility of the compost facility operator to determine when a dust problem exists
and provide the appropriate dust control.
27. Equipment Breakdown: If the loader is down for service or repairs, a backhoe is borrowed from the
public works division until the loader is repaired. If the windrow turner breaks down, the
loader/backhoe is used to aerate compost.

Spills: In the event of a spill, it would be contained and depending upon the type of spill, emergency
management and risk management officers would be notified.
Non -Conforming Waste Delivered to the Facility: Inmates from the county prison (when available) and
refuse laborers remove any trash, paper, or household waste from the composted leaves manually. If
non -conforming waste is brought in by residents, it is not accepted.
Airborne Particles: City would increase the frequency of watering roads and windrows.
Adverse weather: facility will not operate during adverse weather conditions unless attention to site is
needed.
28. All employees are trained by the compost facility operator and signed forms required when training is
complete. Hands -On classes are scheduled on an as -needed basis when laborers are assigned from other
departments.

Signature page of applicant —
Name of facility,
I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction or supervision and that the information provided in this application is true, accurate, and
complete to the best of my knowledge.
I understand that North Carolina General Statute 130A-22 provides for administrative penalties of up
to fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00) per day per each violation of the Solid Waste Management
Rules. I further understand that the Solid Waste Management Rules may be revised or amended in
the future and that the facility siting and operations of this solid waste management facility will be
required to comply with all such revisions or amendments.
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