0202T_INSP_20200623

FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section

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UNIT TYPE:
Lined
MSWLF LCID YW Transfer X Compost X SLAS COUNTY: Alexander
Closed
MSWLF HHW White
goods X Incin T&P X FIRM PERMIT NO.: 02-02T
CDLF Tire T&P / Collection X Tire Monofill Industrial Landfill DEMO SDTF FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE

Date of Site Inspection: June 23, 2020 Date of Last Inspection: April 10, 2019

FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Alexander County Transfer Station
2500 Paynes Dairy Road
Taylorsville, North Carolina 28681

GPS COORDINATES: Lat.: 35.83856 Long.: -81.14383

FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Josh Mitchell, Solid Waste Director
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
612 Liledoun Road Box 12
Taylorsville, North Carolina 28681

PARTICIPANTS:
Josh Mitchell, Solid Waste Director – Alexander County
Charles Gerstell, NCDEQ – Solid Waste Section

STATUS OF PERMIT:
A Permit Approval to Operate 0201-CDLF-1997, Alexander County CDLF and 0202T-TRANSFER-1998, Alexander
Co. Transfer Station was issued to Alexander County on February 20, 2017.

PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Comprehensive Inspection

STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS:
N/A

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.
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Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section

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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

1. The facility is permitted receive solid waste generated within Alexander County only.
2. All waste is transported to Foothills Environmental MSW Landfill (Permit #14-03) for disposal.
3. A gate was provided at the entrance to prevent unauthorized access.
4. The facility had proper signage.

Records Review:

5. The Permit to Operate and Operations Plan were current and available upon request.
6. Waste tonnage reports were verified for June 2019 through May 2020. The facility received 20,118.73–tons of
waste during this time.
7. Transfer Station Operations Specialist Certifications:
x Eddie Johnson (expires 3/12/23)
x Freddy Mitchell (expires 2/4/21)
x R.D. Story (expires 2/22/23)

Operations Inspection of the Transfer Station:

8. No unacceptable waste streams were observed.
9. Continue efforts to repair portions of the steel that have been pulled back at the top of the push walls within the
facility as damage is observed.
10. The previous inspection found exposed rebar within the floor of the facility. This condition could not be viewed
during the current inspection due to the location of waste on the floor and heavy equipment operating within the
transfer station at the time of inspection. Mr. Mitchell stated that staff still continue to utilize a patching material.
He also stated that the County has been exploring costs associated to having the tipping floor repaired.
11. No waste was observed on the floor of the trailer loading bay.
12. The interior walls of the facility had been pressure washed since the last inspection. Thank you for your attention
to this matter.
13. Windblown waste was well managed.

Operations of the White Goods Area:

14. White goods were being collected on a gravel pad adjacent to the access road that leads to the transfer station.
15. All white goods containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) were stored in an upright condition.
16. This area was well managed.

Operations Inspection of the Tire Collection Area:

17. All tires were being maintained in covered trailers at the time of inspection.
18. This area was well managed.

Operations Inspection of the Yard Waste and Treatment & Processing (Wood Grinding) Areas:

19. Land clearing debris, pallets, and yard trash (leaves and grass clippings) were being maintained in separate
stockpiles.
20. Adequate access was provided around stockpiles to allow for access by firefighting equipment.
21. It is recommended that leaves and grass clippings be maintained in a defined windrow to allow for adequate access
to record temperatures. Maximum dimensions should not exceed 12-feet high by 20-feet wide.
22. No standing water was observed.
23. No offensive odors were observed.
24. Compost temperature logs were verified. It appeared that temperature requirements were being met.
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Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section

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Supporting Comments:

25. The facility operates an asphalt shingle collection area west of the transfer station building.
x Shingles are collected within concrete buttresses to contain the shingles within the designated area.
x Signs were posted detailing acceptable and nonacceptable materials.
x No unacceptable wastes were observed.
x A small amount of shingles were observed on the gravel area just in front of the designated storage area.
Mr. Mitchell explained that shingles were just recently picked up by the vendor allowing some shingles to
deposit onto the ground in front of the storage area. Mr. Mitchell stated that all shingles would be
collected and placed within the designated area.
26. A beneficial fill area is located on the west side of the Treatment and Processing Area. No unacceptable waste
streams were observed in this area.
27. The facility operates a convenience area for the collection of recyclables adjacent to the scalehouse.
x Containers are provided for single stream recycling. Cardboard is collected separately.
x Electronics were being placed onto pallets and shrink wrapped or placed into cardboard containers.
x Used batteries were being collected onto pallets.
x A wooden shed is provided for the collection of florescent bulbs, CFLs, light ballasts, mercury switches,
and thermostats. All items were packaged within designated containers.
x Used oil is collected into a fiberglass oil tank.
x The convenience area was well managed.

Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.

________________________________________ Phone: [phone]
Charles Gerstell
Environmental Senior Specialist
Regional Representative

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Copies: Deb Aja, Western District Supervisor - Solid Waste Section
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Date: 2020.07.01 07:12:15 -04'00'