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MECKLENBURG COUNTY
Land Use and Environmental Services Agency
July 25, 2005
Mr. Mike Griffin
North Mecklenburg Landfill, Inc.
15300 Holbrooks Road
Huntersville, North Carolina 28078
Re: Solid Waste Transfer Station Permit
Permit No. 60-21-T
North Mecklenburg Landfill
15300 Holbrooks Road, Huntersville, NC
Dear Mr. Griffin:
In accordance with the provisions of The North Carolina Solid Waste Management Rules and
based upon information supplied in the application on file with the Mecklenburg County Land
Use and Environmental Services Agency ("LUESA"), we are forwarding herewith Permit to
Operate ("Permit") No. 60-21-T for the operation of a solid waste transfer facility.
If any parts, requirements or limitations contained in this Permit are unacceptable to you, please
notify LUESA within thirty (30) days following receipt of this Permit, identifying the specific
issues to be contended. Unless such demand is made, this Permit shall be final and binding.
This Permit is non -transferable.
If there are any questions regarding this matter of if I may be of further service, please contact me
at 704/336-6513.
Sincerely
oseph S. Hack
Project Manager
Solid Waste Section
Enclosure
cc: James Coffey, NCDENR
PEOPLE • PRIDE • PROGRESS PARTNERSHIPS
700 North Tryon Street • Charlotte, North Carolina 28202-2236 [phone] • Fax [phone]
www.co.mecklenburg.nc.us/coeng

So I i d Waste
Permit Number 60-21-T
In accordance with Article 9, Chapter 130A of the General Statutes of North Carolina and all rules
promulgated thereunder to include 15A NCAC 13B The North Carolina Solid Waste Management Rules
et. seq., and in conformity with the plans, specifications, and other supporting data, all of which are
considered a part of this permit,
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
NORTH MECKLENBURG LANDFILL, INC (Operator)
GRIFFIN -PARKER ENTERPRISES, GRIFFIN BROS. INC., NORTH MECKLENBURG
LANDFILL, INC., AND LARRY GRIFFIN, SR. (Land Owners)
FOR THE OPERATION OF
a construction and demolition waste transfer facility consisting of:
• a designated work area;
• a scale house and scales; and
• the associated equipment listed in the facility operational plan..
This facility is permitted for the temporary storage and transfer of nonhazardous solid waste only.
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance unless modified or revoked, and shall be subject to the
attached conditions and limitations.
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Solid Waste
700 N. Tryon Street • Charlotte, NC 28202-2236

Facility:
North Mecklenburg Landfill, Inc.
15300 Holbrooks Road
Huntersville, North Carolina 28078
Permit to Operate No. 60-21-T:
Date Issued: 07/25/05
SOLID WASTE OPERATING PERMIT CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS
This permit is being issued by the Mecklenburg County Land Use and Environmental Services
Agency (LUESA) pursuant to the "Delegation of Authority to Mecklenburg County to Perform a
Solid Waste Management Program" granted by the State of North Carolina on July 18t` 2003.
The delegation was made pursuant to authority granted by NCGS § 130A-4(b).
General Conditions and Limitations
G-1. This Permit is for the operation of a solid waste transfer facility in accordance with the
approved plans and the approved Operation Plan on file with the Mecklenburg County
Land Use and Environmental Services Agency (LUESA). Any revisions or modifications
to these plans shall be approved by the LUESA prior to implementation.
G-2. The Permittee may not transfer this permit to any other entity. This permit may be
transferred only by LUESA upon the Director's approval.
G-3. Amendments or revisions of the NC Solid Waste Management Rules may necessitate
modification of the approved plans or closure of the facility.
G-4. The facility shall be operated in conformity with the North Carolina Solid Waste
Management Rules, 15A NCAC 13B, the conditions of this permit and any other Local,
State or Federal regulations in such a manner as to prevent the creation of a nuisance,
unsanitary conditions or potential public health hazard.
The facility shall comply with the Mecklenburg County Air Pollution Control Ordinance
Regulations 1.5108 - "Dust and Related Materials", 1.5109 - "Nuisance" and 1.5110 -
"Control and Prohibition of Odorous Emissions".
G-5. This permit does not relieve the facility from the responsibility of acquiring any other
permits that may be required. This permit allows the facility to operate only operations
specifically enumerated herein. Possession of this permit does not guarantee compliance
with any applicable ordinances or regulations.
G-6. Compliance with North Carolina Solid Waste Management Rules, including the specific
conditions herein, shall be determined by surveillance, visual observations, data review,
facility inspections, and any other methods applicable to the facility.

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G-7. The owner or operator shall submit all reports or information as may be required by
LUESA.
G-8. The facility shall allow the right of entry upon the premises where entry is necessary to
carry out the provisions of this permit in accordance with NCGS § 130A-17 - "Right of
Entry."
G-9. Upon finding that a public health nuisance exists, the facility shall be subject to an order
of abatement directing the owner, lessee, operator or other person in control of the
property to take any action necessary to abate the public health nuisance in accordance
with NCGS § 130A-19 - "Abatement of Public Health Nuisance."
G-10. Upon finding that an imminent hazard exists, and after notice to or a reasonable attempt
to notify the owner, the facility shall be subject to entry and any action necessary to abate
the imminent hazard in accordance with NCGS §13OA-20 - "Abatement of an Imminent
Hazard."
G-11. Upon a finding that a violation of the applicable provision of 15A NCAC 13B, NCGS
§ 130A, the rules of the Commission for Health Services or a condition imposed upon the
permit has occurred, the permittee shall be subject to injunctive relief, an administrative
penalty not to exceed $5,000 per day or permit revocation, in accordance with NCGS
§ 130A-18 - "Injunction," NCGS § 130A-22 - "Administrative Penalties" and NCGS
§ 13OA-23 - "Suspension and Revocation of Permits and Program Participation."
Specific Conditions and Limitations
S-1. This permit expires on July 31, 2006.
S-2. This solid waste permit addresses the temporary storage and transfer of nonhazardous
construction and demolition solid waste only. For the purposes of this permit, "solid
waste" shall mean solid waste as defined in 15 A NCAC 13B Rule .0101(36) -
"Definitions" excluding hazardous waste and liquid waste. Solid waste is subject to all
applicable rules of 15A NCAC 13B.
S-3. The construction and demolition waste transfer operation out going capacity shall not
exceed ten (10) loads per day. Records indicating the number of loads and the daily
throughput weight shall be maintained for at least two (2) years and shall be made
accessible to LUESA for review upon request.
S-4. All operating personnel shall be trained in the proper procedures for facility operation,

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odor control, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair, and emergency response.
S-5. Adequate documentation of the waste screening program, including inspection sheets,
employee training records, and contingency plans shall be maintained at the facility as
part of the operating record.
S-6. Facilities or practices shall not cause a discharge of pollutants into the waters of the State
that is in violation of the requirements of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination
System ("NPDES"), Section 402 of the Federal Clean Water Act, as amended.
S-7. The operator shall be responsible for management of any leachate produced from the
facility. Any leachate produced shall be maintained on site or disposed of in accordance
with all pertinent local, state, and/or federal rules and regulations to prevent contravention
of surface or ground water standards. Ground water quality at this facility is subject to
the classification and remedial action provisions of 15 NCAC 2L. Storm water shall be
managed in accordance with the approved plans.
S-8. Equipment shall be provided to control accidental fires and arrangements shall be made
with the local fire protection agency to immediately provide fire -fighting services when
needed. All employees shall be trained in fire prevention and emergency action
procedures.
S-9. Fires and non -conforming waste incidents shall be reported to LUESA and the Division
within twenty-four (24) hours followed by a written notification to be submitted within
fifteen (15) days.
5-10. Operation of the facility shall occur in accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0402 -
"Operational Requirements for Transfer Facilities", the Operations plan dated July 2005
and these additional requirements:
a. Thi-s facility shall be operated in a manner which is consistent with the State Solid
Waste Wanagement plan and with the Solid Waste Management Plan(s) that have
been adopted by those units of local government served by the facility and approved
by the Division.
b. Facility personnel shall inspect each load of waste deposited on the work area for
acceptability prior to being transferred. Unacceptable wastes shall be returned to the
delivery vehicle or impounded for proper handling. Any hauler suspected of
repetitive improper waste identification practices shall be reported to LUESA within
twenty-four (24) hours of the occurrence.
c. Waste shall not be stored on the "work area" after operating hours. Waste may be
stored in transfer trailers at the facility with covers in place after operating hours, but
no longer than twenty-four (24) hours. This requirement is not applicable to materials
stored for recycling.

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d. Waste exhibiting strong offensive odors shall be expeditiously processed to minimize
the likelihood of odorous nuisance conditions.
e. Effective vector control measures shall be applied to control flies, rodents, insects,
vermin, and any other potential vectors.
f. The "work area" and "transfer trailer loading area" shall be maintained in a sanitary,
clean condition after operating hours in accordance with the approved Operational
Plan.
g. Incoming and outgoing wastes shall be transported in covered or enclosed vehicles.
The facility and surrounding areas shall be monitored for litter accumulation and litter
shall be collected daily. Collected litter shall be contained and disposed properly.
h. The facility shall establish and maintain an agreement with at least one (1) facility
holding a valid permit for the treatment and/or disposal of municipal solid waste. The
facility shall maintain a current listing of treatment and/or disposal sites to be utilized
along with documentation of such agreements and provide updated copies to LUESA
as required.
S-11. On or before 1 August of each year (or at an earlier date as requested by the Division), the
owner or operator shall report to the Division, for the previous year beginning 1 July and
ending 30 June, the amount by weight of the solid waste that was received at the facility
and disposed of in a landfill, incinerated, or converted to fuel. To the maximum
practicable extent, such reports shall indicate by weight the COUNTY or origin of all
solid waste. The owner or operator shall transmit a copy of the report to LUESA and to
each county in which waste originated.
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