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FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
UNIT TYPE:
Lined
LCID
X
YW
Transfer
Compost
SLAS
COUNTY: Forsyth
MSWLF
PERMIT NO.: N1110
Closed
HHW
White
Incin
T&P
FIRM
MSWLF
goods
FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE
CDLF
Tire T&P/
Tire
Industrial
DEMO
SDTF
Collection
Monofill
Landfill
Date of Site Inspection: August 26, 2020 Date of Last Inspection: July 16, 2019
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Union Cross Land Development Notified LCID Landfill
7301 Watkins Ford Road
Kernersville, NC 27284
GPS COORDINATES: Lat.: 36.043868' Long.:-80.099191'
FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Tanner Boyles, Operator
Telephone: [phone] (mobile)
Email address: tannerboylesKd'yahoo.com
FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
Union Cross Land Development Notified LCID Landfill
Tanner Boyles, Operator
7301 Watkins Ford Road
Kernersville, NC 27284
PARTICIPANTS:
Tanner Boyles, Operator — Union Cross Land Development LCID
Susan Heim, Environmental Senior Specialist — Solid Waste Section
STATUS OF PERMIT:
Approval of Notified LCID Landfill issued 6/11/2019.
Application for a permitted LCID landfill currently under review by Permitting Branch.
PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Comprehensive Inspection
STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS:
None.
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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FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
NORTH CAROLINA
Solid Waste Section
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
1. All photos included in this report were taken by Susan Heim during the inspection on August 26, 2020.
2. This inspection was conducted to ensure the facility's compliance prior to issuing a permit for the expansion of
the notified LCID landfill from a 1.99-acre footprint to 6.479 acres, and to include a small type 1 compost
facility and a treatment and processing unit for wood waste and used concrete.
3. The facility is permitted to accept only land clearing debris, untreated wood, yard trash and inert debris, strictly
limited to untreated concrete, brick, concrete block, uncontaminated soil, rock, and gravel.
4. The facility appeared to be clean and no windblown litter was observed.
5. Unauthorized entry into the facility is prevented by means of fencing, wood lines and berms, and the facility is
secured by means of a locking gate at the entrance.
6. The entrance roadway is of all-weather construction, made of compacted stone, and was found to be in good
condition. An access roadway leading from the main parking area up the south side of the landfill to the tipping
areas appeared to be stable and in good condition, capable of accommodating landfill traffic and equipment.
7. The facility was operating during the inspection, and customers were observed dumping loads of brush and tree
waste. The landfill operator directed each customer to a specific unloading spot, then screened the waste as it
was unloaded. At one point, the operator was observed returning unacceptable material, in the form of plastic
bags that had contained yard waste, to the customer to dispose of properly.
8. A small pile of concrete blocks covered in some sort of material (wood or metal) was observed beside the
access roadway that leads to the tipping area on the south side of the landfill. In addition, a chunk of used
concrete with two pieces of metal pipe protruding from its surface was found in the same general area.
Following the inspection, Mr. Boyles promptly moved these unacceptable materials from the landfill to the
refuse dumpster and provided photos showing that the material had been disposed of properly. No additional
unacceptable waste was observed at the site.
9. The landfill is surrounded by a perimeter access roadway. The southern and eastern portions of the roadway
were observed to be of all-weather construction and made up of compacted stone, as was the entry roadway.
The western portion of the roadway had been eroded, and deep rills were observed throughout this section. The
southern portion of the roadway was walkable but not suitable for vehicular traffic in some areas. Ensure that
all facility access roadways are repaired now and properly maintained in the future, as required by 15A
NCAC 13B .0566(9).
10. Three separate areas of excavation are located on the site. The excavated slopes on the east and north sides of
the property were observed to be eroded. Grade the excavated slopes to eliminate the steep grades and
prevent erosion and sedimentation, as required by 15A NCAC 13B .0566(6).
11. Mulch had been applied to the slope of the excavated area adjacent to the western side of the landfill. Mr.
Boyles stated that the mulch had been applied to help stabilize the slope. The excavated area is outside of the
landfill's current waste disposal boundary. Ensure that any mulch accepted for disposal is delivered to the
fill area within the landfill footprint.
12. The landfill disposal boundary is marked with round posts with the tops painted orange for visibility. Three of
the four markers were easily visible. However, the marker at the northwest corner was covered in vines, brush,
and weeds. Ensure that the vegetation obscuring the northwest edge -of -waste marker is cleared away so
that the marker is visible. Regular maintenance must be performed to protect the edge of waste markers
and make sure they remain visible and easily identifiable.
13. The waste in the landfill appeared to have reached or exceeded the 1.99-acre designated landfill boundary in
several places. The following observations were made during the inspection:
• The waste in the landfill appeared to be at least 10 feet inside the marker that identifies the southeast
corner of the disposal area southern and eastern slopes of the landfill. In this corner, the disposal area
had been maintained inside of the landfill footprint as required.
• The southwest edge -of -waste marker was inside the corner of the landfill. In this area, the waste was
observed beyond this corner marker and outside of the designated limits of the landfill.
• The northwest marker was covered by brush and vines and was not visible; therefore, it cannot be
determined whether the waste in this area is confined within the designated limits of the landfill.
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Solid Waste Section
• The northeast marker was inside the corner of the landfill. In this area, the waste was observed beyond
this corner marker and outside of the designated limits of the landfill.
Mr. Boyles stated that the mulch piled in the northeast corner of the landfill is only being stored there
temporarily, pending the start of composting operations that are included in the new permit application. He
added that the material in the southwest corner of the landfill is clean soil; and, that the large rocks lined up
along that end of the southern slope are also being stored temporarily and will not be landflled.
To ensure compliance with 15A NCAC 13B .0564 and .0566, take measures to accomplish the following:
• Ensure any materials that are not intended to be landfilled are stored outside of the landfill
disposal boundary. Any material placed within the landfill footprint must be compacted and
covered with clean soil.
• Ensure that the landfill, including the side slopes from top to toe, is confined to the identified
waste disposal boundary and remains inside the 2-acre maximum size until such time as a permit
is issued that allows the landfill to expand.
14. The landfill has been constructed in a series of 6' — 8' lifts that have spanned the entire landfill footprint. A lift
is under construction on top of the landfill, so the top is divided into two sections — one approximately 8' taller
than the other. Tipping areas are in use on both levels, and both were found to be well compacted and stable,
providing flat surfaces on which vehicles and equipment could maneuver safely. No equipment ruts or ponding
water was observed on the landfill top.
15. Landfill operations are conducted from an office located at the end of the entrance drive. Incoming waste is
tracked by volume. Records are maintained in the office and are available for review upon request. Each
application of soil cover to the landfill is recorded on a calendar in the office. Mr. Boyles indicated that he
applies partial cover on a more frequent basis than required to maintain the stability of the side slopes.
16. Evidence of erosion was visible on the side slopes of the landfill. In some areas, logs and large pieces of
concrete had become exposed due to the unimpeded flow of stormwater down the slopes. Mr. Boyles stated that
the slopes had been constructed to a 3:1 grade as required. Ensure that repairs are made to the side slopes
and that additional cover is applied to eliminate all exposed waste within the disposal boundary. It is
recommended that the grade of the side slopes be reduced so that surface water can sheet flow down the
sides of the landfill without damaging the landfill cap.
17. The erosion control plan for the site includes a swale on both the east and west sides of the landfill that direct
water north toward the sediment basin, which is located at the northwestern corner of the facility. The entire
length of the western swale was not inspected due to the wetness of the site and the mud that inhibited
navigation. Mr. Boyles pointed out that he had partially piped the eastern swale to control the flow of water
more efficiently in the parking area around the office. The open portion of the eastern swale north of the pipe
appeared to be clogged with sediment. As a result, surface water had cut across the northern portion of the site,
creating alternate routes to the basin.
18. The sediment basin was observed to be almost full. The area from the entry point to the first baffle was filled
with sediment. The remainder of the basin was almost full of water.
19. Ensure that all approved erosion control measures are cleared of sediment, repaired, and maintained so
that they function as specified in the approved design.
20. Mr. Boyles pointed out the area just south of the landfill that is to be designated for wood waste treatment and
processing. He also explained that the existing fence between the facility and the pastureland will be moved
south so that the compost operations pad and mulch storage pad are within the fenced area of the facility. Mr.
Boyles further explained that the compost and mulch pads will be made of compacted clay and shaped to direct
water away from the waste piles. He also indicated an area east of the landfill that will be designated as the inert
debris processing and storage area. These operational areas will be incorporated into the new facility permit.
21. It should be noted that the new operations areas and the expanded landfill area must be constructed and
certified by an engineer, with as -built drawings submitted to the Solid Waste Section prior to the
operation of the new landfill cell and the compost and treatment and processing units. Please contact
Ming-Tai Chao, Permitting Engineer, at 919-707-8251 or via email at ming.chao(&ncdenr.gov, for
additional information about pre -operational permit requirements.
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The southeast corner of the landfill can be seen at right, with the edge -of -waste marker topped with orange
paint for visibility. A portion of the southern slope of the landfill is visible at center left. Note the logs that are
stored within the disposal boundary.
A view of the west side of the landfill. A portion of the mulch -covered excavated slope can be seen at the front.
The eroded access roadway and western slope of the landfill can be seen beyond the mulched area. Note the
edge -of -waste marker (center right) that appears to be set in waste inside the landfill disposal area.
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Solid Waste Section
A view of the northern slope of the landfill. The concrete and rock at the right and in the center of'the slope have become
exposed and have slid down the slope. At left, mulch that is intended to be used as compost once the new permit is issued
has been stored, uncovered, in the landfill.
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Erosion rills and exposed waste that has slid to the toe of the eastern slope of the landfill. The all-weather access roadway can
be seen at left.
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Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
The sediment basin is located in the northwest corner of the site. The first section of the basin, left, is filled with
sediment.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.
Digitally signed by Susan
Heim
DN: cn=Susan Heim,
o=Solid Waste Section,
ou=Field Operations
Branch,
email=susan.heim@ncdenr.
gov,c=US
Date: 2020.09.03 15:49:19
-04'00'
Susan Heim
Environmental Senior Specialist
Regional Representative
Phone: [phone]
Sent on: September 3, 2020 to
X
Email
Hand delivery
US Mail
Certified No. 1j
Tanner Boyles.
Copies: Deb Aja, Western District Supervisor — Solid Waste Section
Ming-Tai Chao, Permitting Engineer — Solid Waste Section
Scotty Woods, Environmental Specialist — Forsyth County
Neil Uldrick, Erosion Control Inspector — City of Winston-Salem
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