SDTF4304_INSP_20200220

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: Harnett
Closed
MSWLF HHW White
goods Incin T&P FIRM PERMIT NO.: SDTF 43-04
CDLF Tire T&P /
Collection Tire
Monofill Industrial
Landfill DEMO SDTF X FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE

Date of Site Inspection: 2/20/2020 Date of Last Inspection: 3/21/2019

FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Hardee’s Septic Tank Service
1061 White Memorial Church Road
Willow Springs, NC 27592

GPS COORDINATES: N: 35.43790 E: -78.71191

FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: William Hardee
Telephone: [phone]
Email address: [e-mail]
Fax: [phone]

FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
Same as above

PARTICIPANTS:
Connie Wylie

STATUS OF PERMIT:
Active – permit expires March 8, 2023

PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Routine

STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS:
N/A

OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
Rule .0838(j) 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 the vehicles.

A dark stained area (approx. 10 feet x 10 feet) was noted to the left side of the storage tanks, adjacent to nearby
vegetation. Septage debris was on the ground & tire marks were observed. Contacted Mr. Hardee by phone &
informed him that it appeared that a septage discharge had occurred in this area. He stated that his driver had an
issue with a clogged hose & had caused this discharge without Mr. Hardee’s knowledge. Mr. Hardee stated that
there had been similar issues in the past with this driver. I informed Mr. Hardee that this was a violation.

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Steps shall be taken by the Permitted to ensure this violation does not occur in the future. Implement procedural
changes to handle “clogs”. Intentional discharge of septage onto the ground surface (which is not an active
permitted septage land application site & when the septage is not at a pH 12) is a violation and shall not be a course
of action to handle issues.

Per 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. Any solids from leaks or spills shall
be disposed of in a manner consistent with the NC Solid Waste Management Rules. During the phone conversation Mr.
Hardee stated that the area had already been cleaned up. I asked him to visit the site & verify that it was a complete
cleanup of the area.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
1. The nine tanks appear structurally sound.
2. The approved setbacks are being met. No physical change in the facility.
3. The required “No Trespassing” sign is posted and the access road is adequate.
4. The required 5 foot cleared radius (free of excess vegetation or debris) is present around the tanks at this time.

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 X US Mail 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.