SDTF7822_NOD_20210423

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality | Division of Waste Management
217 West Jones Street | 1646 Mail Service Center | Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1646
919.707.8200

April 23, 2021

CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED

Mr. Michael Cody Hunt
Enviro-Choice
P.O. Box 390
Lumberton, NC 28359

SUBJECT: Notice of Deficiency
Compliance Inspection Report
Enviro-Choice
SDTF 78-22
Robeson County

Dear Mr. Hunt:

On April 14, 2021, Connie S. Wylie, representing the State of North Carolina, Division of Waste
Management Solid Waste Section, inspected the above referenced facility for compliance with
North Carolina solid waste statutes and rules. The following violations were noted:

A. 15A NCAC 13B .0838(j) Septage shall be transferred to and from a detention system in
a manner that prevents leaks or spills onto the ground surface or exterior surface of the
detention system, including septage in pipes used for transferring waste to and from vehicles.

A significant amount of liquid/effluent was noted on the ground surface behind
Secondary Storage Tank #1. I was informed that an incident had occurred with a hose
which caused the spill. Also the honey wagon used to discharge effluent onto the
disposal fields was parked in this area and the valve on the side outlet was dripping
effluent onto the ground.

The drip bucket (under the valve connection for flex hoses from discharging pump trucks)
was full of septage liquid and had overflowed onto the ground surface. And the bottom
outlet from Primary Storage Tank #2 had a wet stain area on the ground surface under
the valve and the drip bucket under this outlet had a significant amount of septage liquid.
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality | Division of Waste Management 217 West Jones Street | 1646 Mail Service Center | Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1646
919.707.8200
Enviro-Choice
Notice of Deficiency
Page 2 of 3
April 23, 2021

The concrete perimeter of the pit area had septage (liquid & solids) on the top edge,
down the sides and on the ground surface in various areas around the pit. The roll off
box beside the pit had a septage spill on the ground surface at one corner. Septage was
also noted along the top and down the sides and on the ground surface in various areas
around the roll off box.

The above violations may have or can compromise the facility’s ability to ensure protection of
the public health and the environment and thus require remedial action on behalf of the facility
in order to maintain compliance with 15A NCAC 13B .0838(j). In order to resolve these issues,
Enviro-Choice must take the following actions:

1- The valves on the honey wagon shall be fixed as needed & maintained in proper
working order for this vehicle to be used for any septage activity. Measures shall be
taken to prevent septage spills but if they occur they shall be cleaned up
immediately. A bucket shall be immediately placed under any leaking valve until the
issue is fixed.

2- All drip buckets shall be routinely emptied to prevent overflows. Any septage spills
on the ground surface shall be immediately cleaned up

3- The septage shall be completely cleaned from the top, sides and ground surface
along the concrete perimeter of the pit. Measures shall be taken to prevent septage
spills around the perimeter of the pit. If septage does collect on the top edge it shall
be pushed back into the pit and any spills on the ground surface shall be
immediately cleaned up.

4- Septage shall be properly contained within the roll off box and not be spilled on the
top edge, sides or on the surrounding ground surface. And spills on the top, sides or
ground surface shall be immediately cleaned up.

The violations 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.
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality | Division of Waste Management 217 West Jones Street | 1646 Mail Service Center | Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1646
919.707.8200
Enviro-Choice
Notice of Deficiency
Page 3 of 3
April 23, 2021

Please keep me informed of your progress in this matter. Solid Waste Section staff will conduct
a follow-up inspection to verify that the facility has completed the requirements of this Notice of
Deficiency.

If you have any questions please contact me at 910-433-3352 or e-mail [e-mail].

Sincerely,

Connie S. Wylie
Environmental Program Consultant
Division of Waste Management - Solid Waste Section