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FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
UNIT TYPE:
Lined
LCID
YW
Transfer
X
Compost
SLAS
COUNTY: Gaston
MSWLF
PERMIT NO.: 3608-Transfer-1993
Closed
HHW
White
Incin
T&P
FIRM
MSWLF
FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE
CDLF
TireT&PTire
--goods
Industrial
DEMO
SDTF
Collection
Monofill
Landfill
Date of Site Inspection: 3-2-2020
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Waste Management of Carolina
2712 Lowell Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
Date of Last Inspection: 11-12-19
GPS COORDINATES: Lat.: 35.27943 Long.:-81.12120
FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Dustin Maxwell, District Manager
Telephone: [phone]
Email address: dmaxwell2gwm.com
Name: Steve Edwards
Telephone: [phone]
Email address: Seward8kwm.com
FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
Same as above
PARTICIPANTS:
Dustin Maxwell, District Manager
Steve Edwards, Commercial RM
Kim Sue, NCDEQ — Environmental Senior Specialist — Solid Waste Section
STATUS OF PERMIT:
Current — Approved May 12, 2016 (DIN 26093) expires May 10, 2021
Operations Plan — Approved May 12, 2016 (DIN 25637)
PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Follow-up Operational Inspection
STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS:
1. RESOLVED: 15A NCAC .0203(d): cited for failure to maintain the tipping floor in a clean and sanitary condition
in accordance with General Permit Condition Number 20(a).
The waste that was observed on the deflector plates located at the edge of one of two trailer loading bays and on the I -
beams in the trailer loading bay during the previous inspection conducted on 11/12/2019 was clean and free of waste.
Therefore, this violation is considered resolved.
2. RESOLVED: 15A NCAC 13B .0402(1): cited for failure to follow the approved Facility Operations Plan dated
May 12, 2016 (DIN 25637, Page 4) "Housekeeping & Vector Control."
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The waste that was observed on the deflector plates located at the edge of one of two trailer loading bays and on the I -
beams in the trailer loading bay during the previous inspection conducted on 11/12/2019 had been removed and the
deflector plates and I -beams were clean and free of waste. Therefore, this violation is considered resolved.
BEFORE Waste build-up on tipping floor
deflectors. Photo taken by Kim Sue 1 l/12/19.
BEFORE Waste build-up on I -beams in
trailer loading bay. Photo taken by Kim Sue
11/12/19.
AFTER No waste build-up on tipping floor
deflectors. Photo taken by Kim Sue 3/2/2020.
AFTER No waste build-up on I -beams in
trailer loading bay. Photo taken by Kim Sue
3/2/2020.
3. RESOLVED: 15A NCAC 13B .0203(d): cited for failure to properly maintain the leachate control system, such as
floor drains, leachate collection devices, sanitary sewer connections and leachate storage tanks, in accordance with
General Permit Condition Number 21(a).
The excessive debris and standing leachate that were observed in the loading bay trench drain during the previous
inspection conducted on 11/12/2019 had been removed. The trench drain was clear and appeared to be functioning
properly. On 11/26/2019, Mr. Maxwell provided in an e-mail the dates of when the oil water separator was pumped
out: 9/23/2019, 10/22/2019 and 11/13/2019. Therefore, this violation is considered resolved.
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BEFORE Leachate and waste in the trailer
loading bay trench drains. Photo taken by
Kim Sue 11/12/19.
BEFORE Leachate and waste in the trailer
loading bay trench drains. Photo taken by
Kim Sue 11/12/19.
AFTER No leachate and waste in the trailer
loading bay trench drains. Photo taken by
Kim Sue 3/2/2020.
AFTER No leachate and waste in the trailer
loading bay trench drains. Photo taken by
Kim Sue 3/2/2020.
4. RESOLVED: 15A NCAC 13B .0203(d): cited for failure to maintain windblown litter in accordance with General
Permit Condition Number 20(e)(ii).
During the inspection the windblown litter under the tarping scaffolding appeared to be no more than from daily
activities. Therefore, this violation is considered resolved. Continue to ensure all windblown litter is collected before
the end of each operating day.
5. RESOLVED: 15A NCAC 13B .0402(1): cited for failure to follow the approved Facility Operations Plan dated
May 12, 2016 (DIN 25637, Page 4) for controlling windblown litter.
During the inspection the windblown litter under the tarping scaffolding appeared to be no more than from daily
activities. Therefore, this violation is considered resolved. Continue to ensure all windblown litter is collected before
the end of each operating day.
6. RESOLVED: 15A NCAC 13B .0203(d): cited for failure to perform and document the required waste screening in
accordance with General Permit Condition Number 19.
During the inspection, facility staff provided waste screening records for random inspections from November 2019 to
January 2020. Therefore, this violation is considered resolved.
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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.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
1. During the inspection, conducted on 11/12/2019, objectionable odors were detected at the entrance of the active
loading bay and around the underground oil -water separator located on the NW side of the transfer station.
Leachate and a milky substance were observed on the surrounding ground around the underground oil -water
separator. When facility staff opened the lids of the two manholes, leachate was observed at the level of the rims of
both manholes. Given that the trenches in the building were full and the tank outside was full, indicating that the
system was at maximum capacity, the facility was required to contact Ervin Lane, Compliance Hydrogeologist, to
determine the requirements for a soil sampling plan in order to determine if leachate was released. Daniel Moore,
Environmental Protection Manager, notified me by e-mail on 12/13/2019 to inform the section that Waste
Management had contracted Golder Associates to prepare the Soil Sampling Plan and conduct the required
investigation. Waste Management and Golder Associates also conducted a conference call with Mr. Lane to discuss
the requirements. Golder Associates submitted the Soil Sampling Plan on 12/20/2019 proposing to collect five soil
samples to evaluate environmental impact from the potential release. After the plan was approved by the Section,
Golder mobilized to the site on 1/23/2020 to collect the samples. Mr. Moore contacted the section on 2/14/2020
with the results from the soil sampling and analysis report. On 2/21/2020 Mr. Lane sent via e-mail a letter stating
the section has reviewed the Soil Sampling and Analysis Report and concluded, based on the report results and
current site conditions, that Waste Management will not be required to conduct additional assessment related to the
suspected November 2019 leachate release.
BEFORE Leachate overflowed surrounding
the oil water separator. Photo taken by Kim
Sue 11/12/19.
AFTER Area where leachate overflowed
surrounding the oil water separator. Photo
taken by Kim Sue 3/2/2020.
2. In conjunction with the Golder mobilization on -site for the soil sampling facility staff regraded the area on the NW
side of the transfer station to direct the flow of storm water to the storm water ditch and prevent the ponding of
storm water around the oil water separator.
3. Holes were observed along the bottom of the outside wall of the transfer loading bay area that were pointed
out to facility staff during the inspection conducted on 11/12/19. It was reiterated to facility staff, repairs
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need to be made to ensure leachate and waste do not escape the building.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.
DigitallysignedKim Sue
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Date: 2020.03.171626:33-04'00' Phone: [phone]
Kim Sue
Environmental Senior Specialist
Regional Representative
Emailed to: Dustin Maxwell
X
Email
Hand delivery
US Mail
Certified No. 11
3/17/2020
Copies: Deb Aja, Western District Supervisor - Solid Waste Section
Ervin Lane, Compliance Hydrogeologist — Solid Waste Section
Steven Edwards, Waste Management, Commercial RM
Dan Moore, Waste Management, Environmental Protection Manager
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