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Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
UNIT TYPE:
Lined
LCID
X
YW
Transfer
X
Compost
SLAS
COUNTY: Yadkin
MSWLF
PERMIT NO.: 9903T-TRANSFER-1994
Closed
HHW
White
X
Incin
T&P
FIRM
MSWLF
goods
FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE
CDLF
Tire T&P/
X
Tire
Industrial
DEMO
SDTF
Collection
Monofill
Landfill
Date of Site Inspection: May 11, 2021
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Yadkin County Solid Waste Transfer Facility
1149 Landfill Road
Yadkinville, NC 27055
Date of Last Inspection: August 13, 2020
GPS COORDINATES (decimal decrees): Lat.: 36.181597'
FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Keith Cain, Solid Waste Director — Yadkin County
Telephone: [phone]
Email address: kcainkyadkincountync.gov
FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
Same as above
PARTICIPANTS:
Keith Cain, Solid Waste Director — Yadkin County
Gary Wyatt Earp, Transfer Station Operator — Hilco Transport, Inc.
Susan Heim, Environmental Senior Specialist — Solid Waste Section
STATUS OF PERMIT:
Permit to Operate MSW Transfer Facility Issued: May 13, 1994
Permit Amendment and Renewal: June 19, 2008
Permit Modification: April 6, 2009 (change in disposal facilities)
Permit Renewal: June 5, 2014
Life of Site Permit to Operate Issued: November 5, 2018
PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Comprehensive Inspection
STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS:
N/A
OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
Long.:-80.638101'
1. 15A NCAC 13B .0405(d) states, "The owner or operator of a site shall retain an operating record in electronic
or hard copy format at the site, or in an alternative location stated in the permit. The records required by
Subparagraphs (1) and (2) of this Paragraph shall be maintained for no less than five years. The
records required by Subparagraphs (3) through (9) of this Paragraph shall be maintained for the life -
of -site. The operating record shall contain the following information:
(1) records of waste inspections, monitoring results, certifications of training, and training
procedures required by the rules of this Section;
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(2) amounts by weight of solid waste received at the site including county and state of
generation, in accordance with G.S. 130A-309.09D;
(3) demonstrations, certifications, findings, monitoring, testing, or analytical data required by
the rules of this Section;
(4) closure or post -closure care monitoring, testing, or analytical data required by the rules of
this Section;
(5) cost estimates and financial assurance documentation required by Section .1800 of this
Subchapter;
(6) site audit records, compliance records, maintenance records, and inspection reports;
(7) a copy of the current Permit to Construct and Permit to Operate;
(8) a copy of the plans that have been incorporated into the permit in accordance with Rule
.0404(d) of this Section; and
(9) a Corrective Action Plan, if required by 15A NCAC 02L . 0106. "
The facility operations plan and tonnage records were not available for review during the
inspection. Yadkin County is in violation of 15A NCAC 13B .0405(d) in that required records
and documentation are not maintained at the facility.
2. 15A NCAC 13B .0563(1) states, "The site shall only accept yard waste and inert debris waste for
disposal. "
Painted wood, plastic pots and other unpermitted wastes were observed in the collection area and in the
landfill. Painted concrete blocks were observed in the inert debris collection area. Yadkin County is in
violation of 15A NCAC 13B .0563(1) in that waste other than yard waste and inert debris has been
accepted for disposal at the LCID landfill unit.
Painted concrete, bagged concrete, plastics, cardboard, and
lumber are visible throughout the inert debris collection area,
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Unacceptable wastes, including a plastic pot and plastic pipe
(photo at left) and a painted cabinet door (photo above) can be
seen in the LCID landfill.
3. 15A NCAC 13B .0566(3) states, `All waste shall be covered with no less than six inches of soil monthly,
or when the working face reaches one acre in size, whichever occurs first. Any soils used for cover at
the site shall meet unrestricted use standards for soils as defined in G.S. 130A-310.65. "
Most waste in the LCID landfill was observed to be exposed. Mr. Cain stated that no cover soil had been
applied to the LCID landfill for at least six months. Yadkin County is in violation of 15A NCAC 13B
.0566(3) for failing to cover all waste in the LCID landfill with six inches of soil at least monthly, or when
the working face reaches one acre in size.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS REQUIRED:
To achieve compliance, Yadkin County shall take the following corrective actions:
Immediately maintain the facility's operating records at the facility. Documents may be available as hard
copies or in digital form.
Immediately remove all unacceptable materials from the wood waste and inert debris stockpiles and the
LCID landfill and dispose of them properly at the transfer station.
Immediately begin work to compact and cover the exposed waste in the LCID landfill with at least 6" of
clean soil. Please report progress weekly by providing photos and a brief explanation of work accomplished
to Susan Heim via email at susan.heimgncdenr.gov or via text message to 919-621-3687. A follow-up
inspection will be conducted within 60 days to ensure that all work has been completed in accordance with
15A NCAC 13B .0566(3).
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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.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
1. The facility is an MSW transfer station, which is also permitted to accept white goods and scrap metal, scrap
tires, electronics and televisions, used oil and oil filters, cardboard, and comingled recyclables. The facility
permit includes a small LCID landfill and the acceptance of land clearing and inert debris and yard waste. The
county disposes of its vegetative waste in the landfill.
2. The transfer facility is owned by Yadkin County. The county contracts with Republic Services to operate the
transfer station; and, Republic Services subcontracts with Hilco Transport, Inc. to operate the facility and to
transport the waste to the disposal site.
3. The scale house is operated by Yadkin County staff and initial screening of incoming loads is conducted by the
scale house operator.
4. All photos were taken by Susan Heim during this inspection unless otherwise noted.
Records Review:
5. The facility's Permit to Operate was available in the scale house; however, the approved operations plan could
not be located. In addition, no tonnage records were available for review. Ensure that the facility operating
records are maintained at the facility, as required by 15A NCAC 13B .0405(d). (See Observed Violations
section of this report for additional information.)
6. Landfill gas monitoring records for the closed MSW and C&D landfills are normally reviewed during
inspection of the transfer station. Groundwater monitoring records are provided to the Solid Waste Section
semi-annually and are available for review online. However, landfill gas monitoring reports were not available
at the scale house for review. In addition, online groundwater monitoring reports were found to include only
one sampling event for 2020 instead of the two that are required. Mr. Cain stated that he was not familiar with
the environmental monitoring plans or the monitoring reports associated with the closed landfills and was
unable to provide information about the most recent groundwater sampling events. Please ensure that copies of
landfill gas and groundwater monitoring reports are maintained at the scale house either in digital or
paper form and are available for review upon request.
7. The facility contracts with Pace Analytical for monthly leachate testing, based on an agreement with the City of
Yadkinville Wastewater Treatment Plant for leachate disposal. Records of these tests are maintained at the scale
house and were reviewed and verified. The facility does not track leachate volumes.
8. Mr. Cain confirmed that the county contracts with the following service providers for recycling/disposal:
• Republic Services for the transport and processing of household recyclables;
• New River Tire Recyclers for the transport and disposal of scrap tires;
• Noble Oil for the transport and recycling of used oil;
• Triad Metal Recyclers for the transport and recycling of scrap metal and white goods, and for
refrigerant evacuation and disposal; and,
• Synergy Electronics Recycling for the transport and disposal/recycling of electronics and televisions.
Tonnage records were unavailable for these programs. (See Observed Violations section of this report for
additional information.)
9. Scrap tire certification forms are maintained at the scale house and were available for review. Forms accepted
by the facility for the month of April were reviewed. Many of the forms were found to be improperly executed
by the scrap tire generator and/or hauler and incomplete. As required by §130.309.58(f), ensure that scrap
tire certification forms are reviewed for accuracy and completeness, including the following: original
signatures in Parts I and II, dates and method of accumulation of the tires, and hauler information.
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It is recommended that county staff be provided with training on the requirements for accepting tires for free
disposal and the operating procedures involved.
10. Waste screening is handled by the transfer station operator, and these records are maintained in the office at the
transfer station building. Mr. Earp provided the waste screening logs from January 1 through May 11, 2021 for
review. All of the log sheets were reviewed and found to be complete, indicating the final disposition of any
unacceptable waste received.
11. The following NCSWANA Transfer Station Operations Specialist certifications were provided for review and
found to be current:
Curtis Davis — expires 9/3/2021;
Gary Wyatt Earp — expires 10/18/2021.
Mr. Earp stated that both he and Mr. Davis are scheduled to attend an upcoming class that will enable them to
renew their certifications prior to the expiration dates. It is recommended that at least one county employee
receive transfer station operations specialist training.
Field Inspection:
12. The entire facility was observed to be clean and well -maintained. Windblown litter was minimal across the
entire site. Mr. Cain stated that facility staff collect litter from the roadway and the drop-off area daily, and that
Mr. Earp manages windblown litter in the vicinity of the transfer station building.
13. Access roadways are of all-weather construction and maintained in good condition.
14. Unauthorized access to the facility is prevented by means of a locking gate.
15. Proper signage was posted at the facility entrance, and additional informational signage was located along the
access roadway leading to the scale house and residential convenience area.
16. Loaded trailers are parked in a designated area on the east side of the access roadway just inside the entrance
gate. Four trailers were parked in this location at the time of the inspection. All four were examined and found
to be tarped and ready for transport to the disposal facility. No visible holes were found on the sides or
undersides and no liquid was seen leaking from these trailers.
17. The facility was operating during the inspection, and incoming and outgoing vehicles were observed crossing
the scales. Loads entering the facility were visually inspected by the scale house operator using the camera
system to observe and provide an initial screening of the incoming loads. The scale house operator then directed
each vehicle to the appropriate location for unloading.
18. Residents with household recyclables or small loads of bagged trash use the small convenience area located
across the access road to the east of the scale house. Residents are obliged to show the attendant a decal
indicating that they are allowed access to the convenience center. All customers without decals cross the scales
and pay for disposal by weight. The convenience area was observed to be clean and well maintained.
19. Previously, scrap metal had been collected on a dirt pad located east of the convenience center at the edge of the
closed MSW landfill. The removal of the scrap metal stockpile resulted in an area covered with a mixture of soil
and pieces of metal, plastic, and other waste. During the inspection, a pile of this soil mixture was observed on
the ground. Mr. Cain stated that he had scraped up the top layer of soil to clear the area of waste. He explained
that he had been adding small amounts of the soil mixture to transfer trailers when space was available in order
to dispose of the waste properly. Ensure that all waste found in the old scrap metal collection area,
including waste that is mixed with soil, is collected and properly disposed of at the transfer station.
20. A small area adjacent to the old scrap metal collection area is dedicated to inert debris. Some painted concrete
blocks were observed in the pile, along with other unacceptable materials. Ensure that the painted blocks are
either disposed of properly at the transfer station or tested to ensure that no lead paint is present before
returning them to the stockpile or disposing of them in the LCID landfill. If TCLP testing is performed,
please provide a copy of the test results to the Solid Waste Section and retain a copy in the facility
operating record. (See Observed Violations section of this report for additional information)
21. The county operates a small LCID landfill in a low area located between the transfer station access roadway and
the closed MSW landfill. A tipping area, adjacent to the old scrap metal collection area, has adequate space to
allow residents to maneuver safely, back up, and dump their vegetative waste. A stockpile of vegetative waste
had accumulated in the tipping area and the surrounding area of the landfill. Unacceptable waste, including a
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painted cabinet door, plastic pots and bags, and other miscellaneous waste, was observed in the pile. Ensure
that all unacceptable material is removed from the vegetative waste pile and the landfill, and properly
disposed of at the transfer station, as required by 15A NCAC 13B .0563(1). (See Observed Violations
section of this report for additional information)
It is recommended that facility staff observe yard waste and land clearing debris loads as they are dumped to
ensure that unacceptable materials are removed for proper disposal and not incorporated into the collection
area or the landfill.
22. Since the previous inspection on August 13, 2020, the working face of the landfill had been expanded to cover
most of the disposal area, and only a small portion of the waste farthest from the tipping area appeared to be
covered. Mr. Cain stated that the waste had not been covered since he arrived at the facility in December and, to
his knowledge, had not been covered for at least several months prior to that. Compact and cover all exposed
waste in the LCID landfill with at least 6" of clean soil, as required by 15A NCAC 13B .0566(3). (See
Observed Violations section of this report for additional information)
23. In response to questions about the condition of the scales, Mr. Cain stated that it had again been struck by
lightning, and several cells had been replaced as a result. During a site visit on January 11, 2021, county staff
and Solid Waste Section staff met to discuss the county's plans for replacing and relocating the scales and scale
house. Please continue to work with Jordan Russ, Permit Engineer, to address any permitting
requirements relating to changes in the facility prior to proceeding with purchasing or installing new
equipment or beginning any construction at the site. Mr. Russ may be reached by phone at (919) 707-
8229, or via email at jordan.russ(&ncdenr.Eov.
24. Scrap metal and white goods collection has been moved to the concrete bunkers located to the north of the
convenience area. The scrap metal pile was very large and unacceptable materials were observed throughout,
including toys, tarps, plastic containers, and miscellaneous waste. A roll -off container was staged on the
concrete pad next to the bunker containing the loose scrap metal stockpile. Miscellaneous waste was noted
along the walls of the bunker and on the south side of the container, where small pieces of waste had become
mixed into the earthen retaining wall. Ensure that all unacceptable materials are removed from the scrap
metal pile and surrounding area and disposed of at the transfer station at the end of every working day.
It is recommended that facility staff observe as each scrap metal loads is dumped to ensure that unacceptable
materials are collected for proper disposal not incorporated into the scrap metal stockpile.
25. A roll -off container staged at the nearby loading dock also appeared to contain metal scrap. Mr. Cain explained
that white goods containing refrigerants are stored upright in the container to prevent leakage, and that the
remainder of the container had been filled in with scrap metal. No unacceptable materials were identified in the
scrap metal container.
26. The northernmost bunker in the series contains an above -ground storage tank, where large quantities of used oil
are stored. The county's contractor, Noble Oil, regularly collects the used oil from both the above ground
storage tank and from the drums located in the residential convenience area for processing and recycling. The
oil tank appeared to be in good condition. No leaks were observed.
27. A container for cardboard and three tire trailers were staged along the loading dock located north of the
convenience area, providing customers with easy access for unloading. The loading dock area was observed to
be clean and well maintained. Several pieces of cardboard and two tires had fallen into the trailer staging area,
and Mr. Cain stated that these materials would be collected and returned to their containers prior to the end of
the workday.
28. A covered pad, situated east of the loading dock area, is used as the drop-off point for computer equipment and
televisions. Facility staff sort and palletize these items in preparation for pick up by the county's contractor,
Synergy Electronics Recycling. The drop-off area appeared to be well -managed, and materials were confined to
the pad.
29. Windblown litter was very well managed at the transfer station. Sections of chain link fence are installed at
critical locations around the building itself to prevent windblown litter from leaving the immediate area.
30. Four empty trailers were staged along the access roadway approaching the transfer station. Each of these trailers
was inspected and found to be in good condition. No leaks or holes were visible on the floors or walls of the
trailers, and each trailer was outfitted with a tarp.
31. The entrance to the transfer station and the grounds surrounding the building were observed to be clean and
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well -maintained. The entrance drive is comprised of well -compacted gravel and soil that provides a level and
stable area for trucks to maneuver onto and off of the tipping floor.
32. A number of vehicles were observed as they entered the facility, dumped their loads on the tipping floor, and
exited. An incoming waste collection vehicle dumped a load which contained wooden pallets and several scrap
tires. Mr. Earp pulled the entire load apart and assisted the driver with loading these unacceptable materials
back into his truck. He directed the driver to the tire collection area to drop off the scrap tires, and advised him
that the pallets would need to be taken to a properly permitted facility for recycling.
33. An inspection of the tipping floor found that it to be in good condition, with no major cracks or other damage
observed. Push walls and deflector panels appeared to be intact.
34. The interior walls of the transfer station building were relatively clean and also appeared to be intact.
35. The leachate collection system is designed to direct all liquids from the tipping floor down into the loading bay,
where a floor drain pipes them into a 500-gallon holding tank. The drain appeared to be functioning properly;
no leachate was observed standing in the drain or in the loading bay.
36. The leachate holding tank is located on a concrete pad adjacent to the outside wall of the loading bay. The tank
appeared to be intact, and no leachate was visible around the tank, the pump hose, or the concrete pad. Mr. Earp
stated that county staff empty the tank once a week and transport the leachate to the Yadkinville Sewage
Treatment Plant for disposal.
37. The loading bay was inspected when it was empty, after a fully loaded trailer had been taken to the trailer
storage area. The loading bay walls and floor were relatively clean, and only a few small pieces of waste were
observed in one area along the outside wall. When asked about the pressure washing and cleaning requirements
set forth in the readopted transfer station rules, Mr. Earp stated that he washes down the tipping floor and push
walls daily with a hose. He added that, to his knowledge, no pressure washing had taken place at the facility
since the previous year. 15A NCAC 13B .0405(a)(11) states that the tipping floor, push walls, and truck
loading bays shall be cleaned with a pressure washer no less than once per month. The remaining areas
of the site building including side walls and any material storage areas outside of the building shall be
cleaned with a pressure washer no less than twice per year. Wash water generated from cleaning waste
handling areas shall be contained and treated as leachate. Cleaning and maintenance records shall be
maintained and made available to the Division upon written request.
Please provide digital copies of cleaning and maintenance records for the transfer station showing
compliance with the requirements of 15A NCAC 13B .0405(a)(11) (effective January 1, 2021) via email to
Susan Heim at susan.heim(&ncdenr.2ov.
38. A fire extinguisher and water hose are located near the entrance to the tipping floor so that they are readily
available for fire control if necessary. In addition, fire extinguishers are mounted at the entry and exit of the
loading bay. All fire extinguishers appeared to be functional and were found to have current inspection tags.
The transfer station operator identifies wood pallets and tires in an incoming load.
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The interior of the transfer station is clean (above photo),
and the tipping floor is in good condition. The loading bay
(photo at left) is swept out during trailer switch -outs and
washed down as necessary to contain dust and windblown
litter.
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Soil mixed with scrap
metal pieces and
miscellaneous waste
from the old scrap
metal collection site
has been stockpiled on
the ground near the
LCID landfill.
Metal and other waste
surrounds a scrap metal
collection container.
Debris has mixed in
with the soil covering
the adjacent bank.
The old scrap metal collection area contains
scrap metal, plastics and miscellaneous
wastes mixed with the soil covering the
ground. The mixed soiUwaste pile pictured in
the previous photo can be seen in the
background.
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The rear of
the loading
dock area is
well
maintained.
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A tent, a plastic lawn
spreader, bikes with
tires and other
unpermitted wastes
are incorporated
into the scrap metal
stockpile. The
stockpile exceeds the
size of the concrete
bunker, as seen in
the upper left of the
photo.
The electronics collection
area is clean and well
managed.
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Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.
Digitally signed by Susan
Heim
Susan Heim, l Solid Waste Section, ou=Field Operations Branch,
email=susan.heim@ncdenr.g
ov, c=US
Date: 2021.05.14 12:04:46
-04'00'
Susan Heim
Environmental Senior Specialist
Regional Representative
Phone: [phone]
Sent on: May 14, 2021 to
X
Email
Hand delivery
US Mail
Certified No. [ ]
Drew Hinkle, Assistant County
Manager.
Copies: Deb Aja, Western District Supervisor — Solid Waste Section
Jordan Russ, Permit Engineer — Solid Waste Section
Ervin Lane, Hydrogeologist — Solid Waste Section
Lisa Hughes, County Manager — Yadkin County
Keith Cain, Solid Waste Director — Yadkin County
Don Phelps, District Manager — Republic Services
Derek Bouchard, Environmental Manager — Republic Services
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