2911_CarolinaCompost_permitApplic_20190814

APPLICATION FOR:
COMPOST LEVEL 3 PROJECT
APPLICANT.
Carolina Compost Inc.
Dewey Jason Gibson
280 Cunningham Brickyard Rd
Lexington, NC 27292
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
8-30-17

CAROLINA COMPOST INC.
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Contact information
• Location
• Ingredients
• Testing
• Schedule
• Methodology
• Aeration
• Blending
• Monitoring
• Leachate
• On -Site Storage
• Product Testing
• Record Keeping
• Product Use
• EPA Standards
Conclusion

CONTACT INFORMATION
Name: Dewey Jason Gibson
Company: Carolina Compost, Inc.
Address: 280 Cunningham Brickyard Rd
Lexington, NC 27292
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
LOCATION
Driving Directions: From US 85 take 64 East to Cunningham Brickyard Rd on the left,
Go approximately 1 mile past 989 Cunningham Brickyard Rd, property is on the left, inside the
fence.
See Aerial Map Exhibit 1
INGREDIENT
The ingredients involved in the proposed composting project are, brown grease and bulking
material. Bulking material will be wood chips and dairy waste, from yogart processing. The
volumes anticipated for this project are approximately 8000 cubic yards per year for an amount
of time to be determined by the Division of Waste Management.
1

TESTING
After composting a North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services waste
analysis is required to test for pathogens and to determine the ratio of carbon to nitrogen in
the waste.
SCHEDULE
Carolina Compost has been operating on Solid Waste Compost Demonstration Approval
(SWCD-29-10), since June 2016, with an extension through September 2017.
See Exhibit #2
METHODOLOGY
The specific compost process that we plan to use is the windrow method. An initial pile will be
constructed with a triangular cross section utilizing one days grease production. The windrows
must be maintained at a temperature of 131 degrees F for 15 days and will be turned a
minimum of 5 times in 15 days.
A two to three inch layer of finished compost can be used for odor control.
The windrows will be 5-7 feet high, 40 feet in length and 9 ft. wide. Each day the pile will be
extended 2 feet in length or as needed.
AERATION
The windrows will be turned as needed with front end loader for aeration. During PFRP the
windrows will be turned at least five times during the first fifteen day period.
2

BLENDING
The only blending this particular system will consist of is the initial blending of the grease to
the bulking material. We anticipate a daily blending of 5.25 cubic yards of brown grease and or
and 3.15 cubic yards of bulking material( wood mulch and or dairy waste) for a total volume of
1.6.275 cubic yards per day.
MONITORING
The proposed compost system at Carolina Compost, Inc. will be designated as a Type 3 facility
and produce a Class A product. They are required to maintain the compost process at a
temperature above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees F) for 14 days or longer and the average
temperature for that time must be higher than 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees F). Also since
the composting method used is windrows, the temperature must be maintained at 131
degrees F for at least 15 days and the windrow turned at least five times.
To obtain minimal assurance that the composting activity is proceeding properly, the
temperature within the windrow is periodically monitored. Equipment required to conduct this
monitoring is a probe-thermistor-type temperature indicator with at least a 6 foot probe and
3/16" thick, with a scale reading from 32 degrees F to 212 degrees F. Additionally, monitoring
of heavy metals, pathogens, and environmental parameters such as air and water quality
ensures safe and acceptable compost and composting operation.
V

LEACHATE
Leachate will be monitored for BOD and suspended solids on a monthly basis, downwind at
locations critical to public health concerns. From calculations the ration of dry to wet materials
needed to provide a moisture content between 55 and 60 percent is approximately 2:1.
ON -SITE STORAGE
Carolina Compost Facility has a 20,000 gallon steel tank for the storage of grease trap
pumpings. Tank permit # SDTF-29-03. See Exhibit #3
PRODUCT TESTING
The tests we plan to perform on the finished product will be an NCDA &CS waste analysis with
metals, an analysis fort pathogens, and a test for foreign matter. After the first batch of tests
are complete, they will be repeated every six months. A private lab will be hired to test for
fecal coli form in accordance with the requirement for pathogens.
Foreign matter content will be determined by passing a dried, weighed sample of the compost
product through a one -quarter inch screen. EPA Method 160.3 will be used to dry the sample.
The material remaining on the screen will be visually inspected and the foreign matter that can
be clearly identified shall be separated and weighed. The weight of the separated foreign
matter divided by the weight of total sample will be determined and multiplied by 100. This
will be the percent dry weight of the foreign matter content.
The NCDA&CS waste analysis will provide the required chemical analysis of the compost. All
parameters that the lab can provide will be requested.
Carolina Compost will use A&L Great Lakes Laboratories for testing our product.
See Exhibit # 4
RECORD KEEPING
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All facility owners and operators will record and maintain records for a minimum of 5 years.
Records will be available for inspection by Division personnel during normal business hours and
shall be sent to the Division upon request.
• Daily operational records will be maintained, which include, temperature data and quantity
of material processed.
• Analytical results on compost testing.
• The quantity, type and source of waste received.
• The quantity and type of waste processed into compost.
• The quantity and type of compost produced by product classification.
The quantity and type of compost removed for use or disposal, by product classification, and
the market or permitted disposal facility.
An annual report for the period of July 1 to June 30 shall be submitted by all facility owners or
operators to the Division by August 1 and will contain:
• The facility name, address, and permit number.
• The total quantity in tons, with septage values expressed in dry weight, and type of waste
processed into compost during the year covered by the report, including tons of waste
received from local governments of origin.
• The total quantity in tons and type of compost removed for use or disposal from the
facility, by product classification, along with a general description of the market it was used
for during the year covered by the report.
• Monthly temperature monitoring to support rule.1406 of the Solid Waste Compost
facilities section_
Results of test required for foreign matter, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead,
mercury, nickel, selenium, zinc, pathogens, and total nitrogen.

Our plan is to start with 2 tons of septage, (grease) mix with 1 tons of wood chips, mix and test
until we have a formula that is acceptable with EPA standards.
Start of Process:
Place wood chips and or dairy waste on the ground, dump septage(grease) on top, mix with
loader, blending thoroughly.
Add wood chips, the amount will vary with the amount of grease.
When the compost is right (amount of wetness), move to windrow, add 2 temperature probes.
Wait for temperature probes to reach at least 140 degrees, checking 4-7 days a week,
recording readings.
With the loader turn blend (scooping up and lifting high, as to turn completely over, blending
the entire pile.
When compost reaches at least 140 degrees, turn blend into a new windrow.
The compost will stay onsite for 15 days and maintain a temperature of at least 131 degrees.
Temperature readings are recorded on both probes,
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The blend, within 2 weeks after meeting the time/temp requirements, is moved off site to be
used as a compost product.
Will not operate when temperatures are below 10 degrees.
Wind is not an issue for equipment but for operator.
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EXHIBITS

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PAT MCCRORY
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Waste Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
June 30, 2016
Mr. Jason Gibson
Carolina Compost Inc.
280 Cunningham Brickyard Rd
Lexington, NC 27292
Solid Waste Compost Demonstration Approval (SWCD-29-10)
Dear Mr. Jason Gibson:
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
MICHAEL SCOTT
Ar ; ,.
The Division of Waste Management, Solid Waste Section, has reviewed your request for
approval of a Solid Waste Composting Demonstration Approval (SWCD-29-10) located approximately
one mile past 989 Cunningham Brickyard Rd. in Lexington, NC. Your request is considered approved in
accordance with the N.C. Solid Waste Management Rules, 15A NCAC 136 .1409 and subject to the
following conditions:
(1) The approval period is from June 30, 2016 to June 30, 2017. If an extension is needed it must be
requested by March 13, 2017 with a justification for the extension.
(2) A full Solid Waste Compost facility permit will not be issued for this facility without approval from
the appropriate local zoning officials or a letter indicating that the property is not zoned. Any local
zoning approvals necessary for the demonstration approval are the responsibility of the applicant.
(3) Composting at this site shall be limited to the materials specified in the application.
(4) The site shall be prepared to control run-off and run-on. Best management practices shall be
utilized for this purpose. All run-off from the site and any leachate generated shall be managed to
prevent any impact to ground or surface waters. A full Solid Waste Compost facility permit will
not be issued for this facility until storm water and leachate from the site are managed according
to the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resource's standards.
(5) This approval is subject to immediate revocation if activities on site result in a direct or potential
threat to the public health or the environment or if significant odor problems are created. The
Division of Waste Management reserves the right to apply any other requirements of 15A NCAC
13B Section .1400 as the Division deems necessary during the above approval period.
(6) Operation of the facility and compost monitoring activities shall be in accordance with the
approved application and Section .1406 of the Solid Waste Management Rules. Records of
temperatures shall be maintained to show pathogen reduction and vector attraction reduction
requirements have been met and shall be available to representatives of the Section upon
request.
State of North Carolina j L•nviromuental Quality I Waste Management
1646 Mail Service Center 1217 West Jones Street I Raleigh, NC 27699-1646
919 707 8200 T

(7) Compost testing, frequency of testing, and reporting of test results shall be in accordance with the
approved application and Section .1408 of the Solid Waste Management Rules. Classification and
distribution of compost shall be in accordance with Section .1407 of the Solid Waste Management
Rules.
(8) All compost shall be tested and. the results approved, by the Solid Waste Section prior to
being used at the facility_or removed from the facility for any use.
(9) Any changes or additions to this facility, subsequent to receipt of this letter shall be approved prior
to the start of the operation.
(10) This approval is not transferable.
(11) A pre -operational inspection is required to confirm the site's setbacks in accordance with NC Solid
Waste Composting Rule 15A NCAC 13B .1404 rp for to accepting feedstock's for composting.
(12) Susan Heim, Environmental Senior Specialist, will be responsible for oversight and
inspection of the facility and related activities. Ms. Heim can be contacted at [phone].
If you have questions concerning this approval please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Martin A. Gallagher, Environmental Supervisor
Composting & Land Application Branch
Cc: Susan Heim, Environmental Senior Specialist
Deb Aja, Western District Supervisor
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ROY COOPER
Governor
Waste Management
ENVIRONMENTAL aUALITY
March 9, 2017
Mr. Jason Gibson
Carolina Compost, Inc.
280 Cunningham Brickyard Road
Lexington, NC 27292
RE: SDTF permit issuance
Carolina Compost, Inc.
SDTF-29-03
Free Pilgrim Church Road, Davidson County
Dear Mr. Gibson:
iIrIICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretory
MICHAEL SCOTT
Director
Enclosed is your permit to operate a Septage Detention and Treatment Facility
with permit # SDTF-29-03, issued in accordance with the NC Septage Management
Rules. This facility consists of one 20,000 gallon steel tank for the storage of
grease trap pumpings per Permit Condition 7. To answer questions you may have
about this permit, we'll need the number to assist you.
Please read the permit conditions carefully and if you have any questions,
contact me at [phone] or Martin Gallagher at [phone].
Sincerely,
Connie S. Wylie, Soil Scientist
Division of Waste Management, NCDEQ
cc: files
Dewey & Anna Sue Gibson, landowners
Davidson County Health Department
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State Of North Carolina I Enviranmental Quality � Waste Management
Fayetteville Regional Otl'rce 1225 Omen Street, Suite 7 14 1 Fayetteville, NC 28301
[phone]

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CarolinaFacility Permit No. SDTF-29-03
Compost, Inc.
Permit to Operate
March 9, 2017
Page 1 of 3
Environmental
Quality
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Roy Cooper
Governor Michael S. Regan
Secretary
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT
SOLID WASTE SECTION
PERMIT TO OPERATE A SEPTAGE DETENTION
AND TREATMENT FACILITY
Carolina Compost, Inc.
Jason Gibson
280 Cunningham Brickyard Road
Lexington, NC 27292
is hereby permitted to operate Septage Detention and Treatment Facility with permit # SDTF-29-03 located at
588 Free Pilgrim Church Road, Davidson County at approximate position 35.803850 N latitude and-80.134600
1= longitude- This site is permitted only for operations that are conducted in accordance with the
representations made in the approved application, with all conditions attached to this permit, and with all of the
Provisions of 15A NCAC 136.0800 -- Septage Management. Failure to operate as permitted may result in the
Department suspending or revoking this permit, initiating action to enjoin the unpermitted operation, imposing
administrative penalties, or invoking any other remedy as provided in Chapter 130A, Article 1, Part 2 of the
North Carolina General Statutes.
This facility is subject to periodic inspection, as deemed necessary by the Division of Waste Management, to
determine if the facility is in compliance with this permit. This permit is subject to review at least annually, or
more often if deemed necessary by the Division of Waste Management, to determine if the operations
permitted are consistent with the Septage Management Rules in effect at the time of the review. Modifications
to the conditions of this permit may be made where necessary to make this permit conform to the requirements
of rules in effect at the time of the review -
Date Issued 3
Martin A. Gallagher, Supervisor
Composting & Land Application Branch,
Solid Waste Section
Division of Waste Management, NCDEQ
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Waste Management
217 West Jones Street 11646 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, NC 27699-1646
919 707 9200

Facility Permit No: SDTF-29-03
Carolina Compost, Inc.
Permit to Operate
March 9, 2017
Page 2 of 3
CONDITIONS OF OPERATING PERMIT
1. This facility shall be maintained and operated in a manner that will protect the
assigned water quality standards of both surface and ground waters.
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.
3. The method for controlling odors described in the approved application for this
permit must effectively control all odors created by the operation of this facility as
required by 15A NCAC 13B .0841(g).
4. Erosion and runoff control measures shall be implemented to prevent migration of
soil or wastes off this facility. The installation of groundwater monitoring wells or a
leak detection system may be required at the discretion of the Division of Waste
Management.
5. This permit shall not affect the applicability of any statutes, rules, regulations, or
ordinances that may be imposed by other local, state, or federal government
agencies that may have jurisdiction over this facility.
6. This permit may be modified or reissued at anytime to incorporate any conditions,
limitations, and/or monitoring requirements the Division deems necessary to
adequately protect the environment and public health.
7. This facility consists of one above ground 20,000 gallon steel tank for the storage of
grease trap pumpings only. Storage or treatment of any liquid or solid wastes other
than those specified in the approved application for this permit is prohibited.
8. No one other than the Permittee or an employee of the firm named in this permit
may discharge septage at this detention and treatment facility unless the Division
is notified and approval is granted by the Division. Only Septage Management
Firms permitted to operate in North Carolina may receive authorizations to
discharge at this detention and treatment facility.

Facility Permit No: SDTF-29-03
Carolina Compost, inc.
Permit to operate
March 9, 2017
Page 3 of 3
9. This permit shall expire on March 9, 2018. Renewal or modification of this permit
shall be in accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0836 (j), (n), or (r). An application for
permit renewal shall be submitted at least ninety (90) days prior to the permit
renewal date.
10. Records shall be maintained in accordance with the Septage Management Rules.
These records shall be made available to a representative of the Division upon
request.
11.Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division may, upon
presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises, or place on or
related to the facility, at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining
compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy any records that must be kept
under the conditions of this permit; or may obtain samples of groundwater, surface
water, or leachate.
12.The setbacks prescribed by 1SA NCAC 13B .0841(m) shall be maintained at all times.

APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT TO OPERATE A SEPTAGE DETENTION OR
TREATMENT FACILITY
North Carolina Department of Environmental QualityRECEIVED�
Division of Waste Management — Solid Waste Section
16
1646 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1646 DEC — �(
Operator and Facility Information DEQ`EAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL Ot c,ty
1. Applicant Jason Gibson
Address 588 Free Pilgrim Church Rd
Lexington, NC
Phone [phone]
2. Contact person for site operation (if different from applicant):.
Title or position Owner Phone [phone] or 336-250-9848
Address 280 Cunningham Brickyard Rd
Lexington, NC 27292
3. Landowner Dewey and Anna Sue Gibson
Address 989 Cunningham Brickyard Rd.
Lexington, NC 27292
4_ Site Location: County Davidson State Road Number 64
Directions.to Site: From highway 85 take 64 East to Cunningham Brickyard Rd, turn left on
Free Pilgrim Church Rd, follow to large gate on right. Site on right
5. Is the location on a permitted Septage Land Application Site? NO
If yes, give the site permit number here:
6. Indicate whether project is: new new renewal modification
For a permit renewal or modification, indicate the existing permit number and the
permit expiration date
7. Attach written., notarized landowner authorization to operate a septage storage or treatment. facility
form signed by the landowner Cif the vermit ap2licarit does not sole! own the roerty . [f a
corporation owns the land use a corporate. landowner authorkation.form. If Limited Liability
Company owns the land, use a limited 11ab#4 company landowner authorization form.
8. Aerial photograph scale 1 inch = 400 feet with site property lines accurately located on the photogra h
must be enclosed (if 1 inch = 400 feet is not available,1 inch = 660 feet may be substituted). r
0- ho e s to ex,
9. Vicinity map (county road map showing site location).��
10. Land application site or wastewater treatment plant to be used after treatment or storage:
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If. Facility Information. the following information shall be included with the application form.
I. Facility to be used for. Storage x Treatment.
7- Types of septage to be stored or treated:
Domestic septage Grease Trap Pumpings _ x____
Portable Tort Waste Commercial/Industrial Septage
3. Types of treatment to be provided: pH Adjustment (lime stabilization) -.
Screening Other _ (attach explanation if other)
4- A description of the proposed detention or treatment facility including the size, type, and number of
structures to be used and how those structures will be constructed or installed (use additional
paper to explain, if necessary): 20,000 Gallon Holding tank, made of carbon steal.
5. An explanation of how septage will be discharged into and removed from the facility (use
additional paper to explain, if necessary): 4" valve, with steer ipe going to top of tank
to fill. A 6" Valve to remove waste leading into mixing pit.
An explanation of how any leaks or spills at the facility will be cleaned and how odors will be
controlled (use additional paper to explain, if nfteSSary): Any leaks will be treated with lime,
and repairs made immediately. Odor control is taken r:arA nfthrnsinn ,.,,......; -------
III. Certification
I hereby ceitlfy that:
9 - The information provided on this application is true, complete, and correct to the best of my
knowledge, and
2. l have read and understand the N.C. Septage Management Rules-
3. 1 am aware of the potential consequences, including penalties and permit revocation, for
failing to follow all applicable rules and the conditions. of a Septage Detention or Treatment
Facility permit.
natttrt;
9 mature of company ofirciaf regtmed) Date ��
Print name �n�
Title
--- Note: This.appUcation.will not be accepted for_review. until all parts of the application -are complete.-.
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RECEIVED
Landowner's Authorization to Operate a Septage SECTION
Treatment Facifit i
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Waste Management - Solid Waste Section
1646 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1646
i, Dewey Gibson (name of site owner) hereby certify that I am the owner of
10 acres of land. located 533 Free Pilgrim Church Rd, Lexington,NC
and
identified by 2149 page 115 -(book and page of recorded deed or tax map parcel} and
that I agree to allow. Jason Gibson- Carolina Compost
(SDTF permit applicant) to use
said land for a septage detention or treatment facility for a period of As long as Needed (length
of time), beginning 1-1-2014
(give date) and that i have read the North Carolina
Septage Management Rules *. I further understand that no septage may be stored or treated on the land
until the Division of Waste Management has issued a permit -fora detention or treatment facility. The above
described property is owned solely by me dr jointly with Anna .Sue Gibson
(names of all co -owners, or stale none).
St nature of Iandovoner t7ate
SWom to and subscribed before me this day of Y , 20 .
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(OFAwgimL)
(Notary Public) PAY PU§,7 ff�'
My Cornmission expires: k
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FANTAISA HAIRSTON T
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[uy Comysssion Expires
June 7, 2G21
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