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February 25, 2000
Mr. Randy Wiggins
Cherokee County Manager
Courthouse
Murphy, N.C. 28906
NORTH CARCIANA ❑rFARTM.ENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL, RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT'
Re: Environmental Assessment Requirements (Peruait #20-01)
Dear Mr. Wiggins,
Based upon a historical review of the water quality data, the presence of synthetic
volatile organic compounds in the ground water at the site is confi med. The samples
were taken from monitoring wells located near the site property boundary. For these
reasons the Solid Waste Section is requiring an environmental assessment of the site.
The County should acquire the services of a N.C. licensed professional geologist with
experience in assessment and remediation of ground water contamination and submit a
plan that addresses the ground water exceedances. The professional geologist shall
consult with the Solid Waste Section (Section) about the landfill site prior to
developing the plan. The Section will review the submitted plan, approve it, or request
more information or amendments before implementation. The plan shall then be
implemented as approved.
Please submit the plan for approval within ninety (90) days.
If I can be of assistance or if you have any questions please contact me at (919) 733-
0592, extension 261.
Sincerely,
Mazk Poindexter, Hydrogeologist
Environmental Compliance Unit
Solid Waste Section
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Name of Facility � Location
Date of last Evaluation
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A. Specific Condition(s) Violated _
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V. Continuation Page Requiredd
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DEHNR 3793 (Part I White: Facility Part II Canary: Central Office Part III Pink: Regional Office)
Solid Waste Section (Review 7/94)

DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEML.. f
SOLID WASTE SECTION
MEMORANDUM
TO: Brent Rockett
Solid Waste Western Area Supervisor
FROM: Jim Patterson
Waste Management Specialist
SUBJECT: Solid Waste Complaint at Cherokee County Landfills
Permit No. 20-01 and Permit No. 20-02
Cherokee County, Facility
DATE: February 29, 2000
After receiving the e-mails on Monday, February 21, 2000, with complaints concerning solid
waste and the Cherokee County Landfills, I made an unannounced visit to the Cherokee County
Landfill on Tuesday morning, February 22, 2000.
Upon arriving at the landfill, I learned that Robert Allen, Cherokee County Landfill
Supervisor, and Wayne Sullivan, Cherokee County's Consulting Engineering firm representative,
were meeting with Randy Wiggins, Cherokee County Manager, to discuss the Cherokee County
Solid Waste plan update. I telephoned the courthouse and made arrangements to meet with them
to discuss the areas of concern mentioned by the complainants. Detailed below is a list of the
areas of concern and answers to the issues obtained from my interview, my personal knowledge,
and/or information obtained from on -site visits to the landfills on this day (February 22, 2000).
(1) "Garbage left exposed all night because the artificial cover is too small for the amount of
garbage." My unannounced visits to the landfill have reflected waste properly covered
most of the time. In looking over past inspection sheets, inappropriate cover was
documented as a violation once during the past two years of quarterly inspections. This
was noted during my September 14, 1999 inspection. Also, the approved operation plan for
this facility speaks of cover being a combination.of soil and synthetic material.
(2) "(')Equipment that is routinely run over plastic liner posing a problem to its integrity.
(B) Toxic chemicals dumped indiscriminately in the landfill."
(A) During my visits/inspections, I have not observed equipment running on the liner.
There is a three-foot layer of protective soil over the plastic liner and I have not seen
this cover disturbed. Also, Mr. Allen stated that there has been no equipment tearing
- up the liner. - - -
(B) Toxic chemicals are not allowed to be dumped into the landfill. Cherokee County
does routine waste screenings at the landfill to ensure that hazardous waste is
excluded. Mr. Allen informs me that there is a pesticide disposal program offered by
the Department of Agriculture to assist homeowners and farmers with these materials.

(3) "Pooling of Leachate." I observed no pooling of leachate at the Cherokee County Landfill.
I did observe some impounded water in a couple of areas that had received intermediate
cover and were seeded. I asked landfill personnel to fill these areas with soil. I am sending
pictures reflecting this situation.
(4) "No inspection of garbage dumped in the middle of the ni ." According to landfill
employees, there is no dumping of garbage in the middle of the night. Landfill operating
hours are from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday, and from 7:30 AM to 12:00
noon on Saturday. Ihe landfill is closed on Sundays. Mr. Robert Allen, landfill operator,
and Mr. Jeff Clark, scale house attendant (also MOLO certified) indicated that county
trucks do not dump until daylight. Mr. Clark is on site every day except Sundays. On
Sundays, the landfill is closed to the public, but three to five compactor loads from
greenbox sites are hauled to the landfill and covered with soil by a landfill employee.
(5) "Leaching of the old landfill into the Valley Rive ." Wayne Sullivan and I walked the
entire perimeter of the old, closed landfill and observed no evidence of leachate from the
landfill entering the river. I did point out some on -site erosion on the old landfill, which
was noted as a violation on my February 18, 2000 post -closure inspection of the site.
(6) "The storing of white goods at the old landfill and the practice of disposing of white goods
in the new landfill."
(A) Cherokee County uses the old landfill premises as its white good collection site.
White goods are stored in an area that was not used for solid waste disposal. The area
is between the old maintenance building and the landfill area. White goods were
being loaded for off -site shipment during my visit to the landfill this day.
(B) As for disposing of white goods in the new landfill, Cherokee County Landfill
personnel told me that occasionally white goods come to the landfill from unmanned
greenbox sites. However, when this happens, the white goods are taken to the white
goods collection site at the old landfill.
(7) "The dumping of construction and demolition debris into the Subtitle D Landfill."
Cherokee County does dispose of construction and demolition material in their Subtitle D
Landfill. The county does not have a landfill strictly for C&D disposal, so the material
goes into the Subtitle D cell. This is not a violation of any federal or state regulations.
(8) "The disposal of animals that were not cremated by the humane shelters." According to
Mr. Allen, Cherokee County does accept non -cremated animals for disposal at the landfill.
He said that when dead animals come to the landfill, they are taken to the disposal area and
covered immediately. This disposal practice is in agreement with, and in a manner
prescribed by the North Carolina Solid Waste Management regulations.
(9) "The disposal of yard waste into a Subtitle D Landfill." Cherokee County stores "yard
trash" in a notified yard trash storage site. The site is the former site of the county's air
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curtain burner and is located adjacent to the white goods storage area at the old landfill.
Mr. Allen stated that occasionally LCID waste, such as large stumps, is placed in the
Subtitle D cell. Since LCID is not "yard trash," this practice is acceptable.
(10) "The constant bird problem due to garbage left exposed." As I have stated earlier, I have
found the landfill in Cherokee County covered most of the time (seven out of eight
inspections). I have, however, seen birds at the site almost every time I have visited. I hav,
also seen birds at every other landfill that I visit/inspect. Cherokee County has a bird
management plan in its approved solid waste operational plan. It is required that the plan
be implemented if there is a "bird strike" by an incoming or outgoing plane at the Andrews
airport. Such strikes have not been reported.
(11) "Lack of enforcement on litter and ille ag 1 dumping." Cherokee County needs to upgrade its
enforcement practices. The Cherokee County Solid Waste plan states that the Sheriff's
department will be the agency responsible to enforce litter and dumping violations. I do not
believe this has been a priority for the Sheriff's department. Mr. Randy Wiggins and Mr.
Wayne Sullivan told me that the county has prepared three manned greenbox sites to be
placed in operation soon. They plan to place attendants at all collection sites in the future.
They stated that the problem of unacceptable materials on the ground at the collection sites
(furniture and building debris) should be resolved when all sites are manned. I was also
told by Mr. Wiggins and Mr. Sullivan that Cherokee County plans to have better
enforcement of litter laws and is committed to taking additional measures in the coming
years to resolve problems.
(12) "Fire prevention plan." Mr. Allen told me that fire extinguishers are located on landfill
equipment, in the scale house, and at the fuel storage area in the landfill. Mr. Randy
Wiggins related that county employees are told to call 911 in case of any emergency,
including fires.
I am enclosing photographs (taken on the day of my visit to the Cherokee County Landfill)
for your review.
Please let me know if further information concerning this matter is needed.
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ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT
SOLID WASTE SECTION
June 30, 2000
RE: Notice of Violation Compliance Inspection
Cherokee County Landfill
Permit No 20-01 (Inactive Site)
Cherokee County
Dear Mr. Wiggins:
A notice of violation compliance inspection was conducted at the Cherokee County
Landfill located on SR 1515 near Marble, NC on June 23, 2000. The violation concern-
ing excessive site erosion at this site had been corrected.
This office wishes to thank you and your staff for your efforts toward rectifying this
problem.
Sincerely,
James E. Patterson
Waste Management Specialist
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cc: Brent Rockett, Western Area Supervisor
Phil Prete, Head, Field Operations Branch
Robert Allen, Cherokee County Landfill
Jeff Clark, Cherokee County Landfill
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Type of Facility 'A Permit # o county.
Name of Fac i I i ty.
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Date of Last Evaluation
I. Permit Conditions Followed Yes
A. Specific Condition(s) Violated
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GOVERNOR CERTIFIED MAIL
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WAYNE MCDEvm
SECRETARY
Mr. Randy Wiggins, County Manager
Cherokee County Courthouse
201 Peachtree Street
Murphy, NC 28906
RE: Notice of Violation
Old Cherokee County Landfill (Permit No. 20-01)
Cherokee County/Facility
Dear Mr. Wiggins:
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 130A-22(a) and 15A North Carolina Administrative Code
13B, I conducted inspections on February 18, 2000 and on May 2, 2000 of the Cherokee
County Municipal Solid Waste Landfill located on SR 1515 near Marble, North Caro-
lina. The inspections found the Cherokee County Municipal Landfill to be in violation
of certain requirements contained in the North Carolina Solid Waste Management Rules,
codified at 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 13B, specifically:
15A North Carolina Administrative Code 13B .1626(7)(b) requires that adequate
t= sediment control measures (structures or devices) shall be utilized to prevent
excessive on -site erosion. The old Cherokee County Landfill is operating in
violation of 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 13B .1626(7)(b) in that
several large eroded areas were observed at the time of the inspections.
Based on the foregoing, the County of Cherokee is hereby ordered to take the
following actions by June 15, 2000 to correct all violations as stated in this Notice of
Violation, and otherwise be in compliance with the North Carolina Solid Waste Manage-
i ment Rules, codified at 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 1313:
Comply with 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 13B .1626(7)(b) by repair-
ing eroded areas with appropriate soils (soils with permeabilities of 1 x 10' centi-
meters per second, plus a six-inch erosion layer). Adequate erosion control devices
should then be installed to prevent future erosion of these areas.
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Violation and/or injunctive relief, pursuant to N.C.G.S. §130A-22 or N.C.G.S. § 130A-
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Sincerely,
James E. Patterson
Waste Management Specialist
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Murphy, NC 28906
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT
SOLID WASTE SECTION
June 30, 2000
WAYNE MCDEVITT
SECRETARY
RE: Notice of Violation Compliance Inspection
Cherokee County Landfill
Permit No 20-01 (Inactive Site)
Cherokee County
Dear Mr. Wiggins:
A notice of violation compliance inspection was conducted at the Cherokee County
Landfill located on SR 1515 near Marble, NC on June 23, 2000. The violation concern-
ing excessive site erosion at this site had been corrected.
This office wishes to thank you and your staff for your efforts toward rectifying this
problem.
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James E. Patterson
Waste Management Specialist
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Phil Prete, Head, Field Operations Branch
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Old Cherokee County Landfill (Permit No. 20-01)
Cherokee County/Facility
Dear Mr. Wiggins:
Et`;'onal Office
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 130A-22(a) and 15A North Carolina Administrative Code
13B, I conducted inspections on February 18, 2000 and on May 2, 2000 of the Cherokee
County Municipal Solid Waste Landfill located on SR 1515 near Marble, North Caro-
lina. The inspections found the Cherokee County Municipal Landfill to be in violation
of certain requirements contained in the North Carolina Solid Waste Management Rules,
codified at 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 13B, specifically:
15A North Carolina Administrative Code 13B .1626(7)(b) requires that adequate
sediment control measures (structures or devices) shall be utilized to prevent
excessive on -site erosion. The old Cherokee County Landfill is operating in
violation of 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 13B .1626(7)(b) in that
several large eroded areas were observed at the time of the inspections.
Based on the foregoing, the County of Cherokee is hereby ordered to take the
following actions by June 15, 2000 to correct all violations as stated in this Notice of
Violation, and otherwise be in compliance with the North Carolina Solid Waste Manage-
ment Rules, codified at 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 1313:
Comply with 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 13B .1626(7)(b) by repair-
ing eroded areas with appropriate soils (soils with permeabilities of 1 x 10' centi-
meters per second, plus a six-inch erosion layer). Adequate erosion control devices
should then be installed to prevent future erosion of these areas.
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If the requirements stated above are not met on a continuing basis, enforcement
action may be taken. Remedies include assessment of administrative penalties of up to
$5,000.00 per day per violation, dating from the compliance date in this Notice of
Violation and/or injunctive relief, pursuant to N.C.G.S. §130A-22 or N.C.G.S. § 130A-
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Sincerely,
James E. Patterson
Waste Management Specialist
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cc: Brent Rockett, Western Area Supervisor
Phil Prete, Head, Field Operations Branch
Robert Allen
Jeff Clark

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Cherokee County Manager
201 Peachtree Street
Murphy, NC 28906
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT
SOLID WASTE SECTION
June 30, 2000
WAYNE MCDEVITT
SECRETARY RE. Notice of Violation Compliance Inspection
Cherokee County Landfill
Permit No 20-01 (Inactive Site)
Cherokee County
Dear Mr. Wiggins:
A notice of violation compliance inspection was conducted at the Cherokee County
Landfill located on SR 1515 near Marble, NC on June 23, 2000. The violation concern-
ing excessive site erosion at this site had been corrected.
This office wishes to thank you and your staff for your efforts toward rectifying this
problem.
Sincerely,
co,
" James E. Patterson
Waste Management Specialist
JEP:sb
cc: Brent Rockett, Western Area Supervisor
Phil Prete, Head, Field Operations Branch
Robert Allen, Cherokee County Landfill
Jeff Clark, Cherokee County Landfill
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NCDENR/DPPEA
Organic Wastes Recycling
Grant RFP
North Carolina Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
2000 Organic Wastes Recycling Grant Application Form
IMPORTANT: Before sending proposal, use grant check-offffsheet on reverse side.
Organic Wastes Applicant: Tax ID number -
Please check one: -
Recycling Grants Cycle 56-000285
Category: Public Sector Agency X Project Start Date:
Organic Waste Diversion Private Non -Profit _ January 2000,
Cmmnno ]')emnnH Pmiect Private For Profit
Project Title
Amount requested from DPPEA
Backyard Composting Demonstrations in Cherokee County
$1,200.00
Applicant's Name, flailing Address, Zip Code
Amount of cash match
NC Cooperative Extension. Service —Cherokee Co. Center
$400.00
39 Peachtree St., Suite 103,
Murphy, NC' 28906
Name & Title of Person with Daily Responsibility for Project Phone Number
Katherine O'Brien, Asst. Agricultural Extension Agent( 828) 837-2210
Project Summary (Limited to this Page)
The goal of the project is to promote reduction of -organic matter entering the
Cherokee County Landfill by placing five composting demonstration areas at
various schools and convenience centers throughout the county. Several local
schools have or are in the process of building outdoor classrooms and nature
trails. Various teachers have requested assistance with adding composting
demonstrations to'the outdoor learning centers. Also, the county is in the
process of building convenience centers- for the collection of trash. By.
having composting demonstrations at the convenience sites and schools-, the
public will become more aware of the process, methods, and benefits of
composting. The demonstration sites will include an educational sign and
one type of compost bin. In addition, educational programs on'composting
will be presented to students and citizens- to,further promote composting.
The project will be completed within one year after starting the project. By
implementing backyard composting demonstrations and educational programs in
Cherokee County, citizens will become more knowledgeable.on how they canhelp
reduce the amount of organic wastes entering the landfill.
Certification:
I hereby certify that the information provided within this grant application is true and accurate to my knowledge.
If awarded a grant, I agree to allow NCDENR/DPPEA to disseminate any a��n++'�1d all information developed as a
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result of this project6 q q
Katherine O'Brien, Assistant Agricultural Extension Agent /0-�9�//
Name of Authorized Person Title Siznature Date
The following information will be completed by UPY> A stall:
Date application received to 14 Date of Acknowledgment to Applicant /(0 Proposal Number �� �'
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A SOLID WASTE SECTFON COMPLIANCE REVIEW A
1. Name and
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2. Does the company / individual / government unit hav a past or current solid waste
permit' L �� G�4U -PQ(- P "
Yes No )�,—
If yes, write facility type: , and permit_#:
3. Has formal compliance action (NOVs or COs) been taken against this company /
individual / government in the past 3 years?
Yes No —)LIf yes, describe the violation or compliance action:
4. Are there any outstanding compliance issues or penalties?
Yes No -,X—
If no, has compliance been maintained for at least one year?
Yes No
5. Are there any special considerations which should be given to the company / individual
/ government unit because of hardship, need, etc.? Describe the situation:
6. Would a grant/award serve as an incentive to improve compliance/the solid waste
management program?
Yes No N/A
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Date
Withhold grant/award?
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(circle one): -- - - Y N
Section Regional Reviewer District Supervisor's Initials
For Central Office Use Only:
Additional Findings from Central Compliance Review:
For the purposes of this grant/award, this applicant has a satisfactory compliance history.
Yes No
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NCDENR
Randy Wiggins
JAMES B. HUNT JR• Cherokee County Manager
GOVERNOR 75 Peachtree Street Suite 112
Murphy, NC 28906
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT
November 2, 2000
BILL HOLMAN Dear Mr. Wiggins:
SECRETARY
This is in response to your request that White Goods Management Account funds
be reserved for Cherokee County for capital improvements in the county white
WILLIAM L. MEYER goods program. This is in reference to a used tractor -trailer, roll -off truck, 7 roll -
DIRECTOR off trailers, and the partial costs of a recycling building.
As provided in GS 130A-309.83, the "Department determines that the costs are
eligible for reimbursement and that ftinds will be available..." Funds will be
provided after expenditures have been made and the county has incurred a deficit
in its white goods program.
This is to inform you that $169,834.27 has been reserved in the White Goods
Management Account for Cherokee County. These funds will be used to reimburse
the county for these improvements in the white goods program.
After expenditures have been made, it will be necessary to complete an application
form to describe the county costs.
Also, it will be necessary to amend Cherokee County's ten-year solid waste plan to
include these improvements in services. A copy of the plan should be submitted
with the completed application form after expenditures have been made.
Please c f you have questions.
Sin erely,
Dexter Matth6ws, Chief
Solid Waste Section
cc: Paul Crissman
Ernest Lawrence
Jim Patterson-�r
Cheryl Hannah
Benjamin Ugwuegbu
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1646 MAIL SERVICE CENTER, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1646
401 OBERLIN ROAD, SUITE 150, RALEIGH, NC 27605
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT
October 18, 2000
.LAMES B. HUNT JR.
GOVERNOR
Richard Honeycutt
Cheroke County Manager
Courthouse
BILL HOLMAN Murphy NC 28906
a SECRETARY
: F Dear Mr. Richard Honeycutt:
WILLIAM L. MEYER This is to inform you that a grant from the White roods Management Account
DIRECTOR for $282.00 has been awarded to Cherokee County. These funds were requested
by William J. Block to reimburse the county for losses incurred during January -
June 2000 in managing white goods. The check will be forwarded to your
county directly from our finance office.
We are pleased to provide this additional support. Thank you for your efforts in
managing white goods. Please call Ernest Lawrence or Paul Crissman at 919-
733-0692 if you have questions.
Sincerely,
t Dexter Matthews, Chief
Solid Waste Section
Cc: William J. Block
Ernest Lawrence
Bill Block
Jim Patterson
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1646 MAIL SERVICE CENTER, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1646
401 OBERLIN ROAD, SUITE 150, RALEIGH, NC 27605
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT
March 1, 2000
JAMES B. HUNT JR.
GOVERNOR
Richard Honeycutt
Cherokee County Manager
Courthouse Bldg:
BILL HOLMAN Murphy, NC 28906-
SECRETARY
Dear Mr. Honeycutt:
WILLIAM L. MEYER This is to inform you that a grant from the Scrap Tire Disposal Account
DIRECTOR for $1,780.47 has been awarded to Cherokee County. These funds were
requested by Robert Allen to reimburse the county for losses incurred
during April -September 1999 in managing scrap tires. The check will be
forwarded to your county directly from our finance office.
We are pleased to provide this additional support. Thank you for your
efforts in managing scrap tires. Please call me at 919-733-0692 if you
have questions.
SPECIAL NOTE: Please be aware that grant requests are currently
exceeding funding for the program. Some counties are not being
awarded 100% of their requests. In accordance with General Statute,
preference is given to counties that have cost effective tire disposal
programs and strong efforts to avoid providing free disposal for out-of-
state tires.
On the next grant cycle it will be necessary to provide detailed
information on costs if disposal costs exceed $0.75 per tire or $75.00 per
ton and detailed information on efforts to avoid out-of-state tires.
Sincerely,
Dexter Matthews, Chief
Solid Waste Section
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Cc: Robert Allen
Ernest Lawrence
William J. Block
Jim Patterson
t' 1646 MAIL SERVICE CENTER, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1646
401 OBERLIN ROAD, SUITE 150, RALEIGH, NC 27605
PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]
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