0202T_INSP_20210526

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.: 0202T-TRANSFER-1998
CDLF Tire T&P / Collection X Tire Monofill Industrial Landfill DEMO SDTF FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE

Date of Site Inspection: May 26, 2021 Date of Last Inspection: June 23, 2020

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

GPS COORDINATES (decimal degrees): Lat.: 35.83856 Long.: -81.14383

FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Josh Mitchell, Solid Waste Director
Telephone: [phone]
Email address: [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 observed.

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 for July 2020 through March 2021 were verified. The facility received 17,691.31-tons of
waste during this time.
7. Transfer Station Operations Specialist Certifications
x Brett Bunch (expires 11/17/23)
x Eddie Johnson (expires 3/12/23)
x R.D. Story (expires 2/23/23)

Operations Inspection of the Transfer Station:

8. No unacceptable waste streams were observed.
9. A portion of the damaged metal observed just above the push wall in the right corner of the facility had been
repaired since the last inspection. Please continue efforts to repair the remaining damaged portions of steel above
the push walls.
10. It appeared that the condition of exposed rebar within in the floor of the facility had become worse since the
previous inspections. Mr. Mitchell explained that staff had not been able to apply the patching material as in the
past. However, he also explained the County had set aside funds in the next fiscal budget year to have the floor
properly repaired.
11. No waste was observed on the floor of the trailer loading bay.
12. Leachate drains within the floor of the trailer loading bay appeared to be free from obstructions.
13. The interior walls were free of a heavy buildup of residues with the exception of the steel located at the corners
adjacent to the trailer loading bay. Please ensure this area is cleaned as well during the next cleaning event.
14. Windblown waste was well managed.

Operations Inspection of the White Goods Area:

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

Operations Inspection of the Tire Collection Area:

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

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

20. Land clearing debris, pallets, and yard trash (leaves and grass clippings) were being maintained in separate
stockpiles.
21. Adequate access had been provided around stockpiles of unprocessed material with the exception of the stockpile
of unground land clearing debris. Please be sure to adjust the location of the stockpiles to allow for appropriate
access.

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Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section

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22. As noted on the previous inspection report, 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.
23. No standing water was observed.
24. No offensive odors were observed.
25. Temperature logs were observed for January 11, 2021 and January 28, 2021. No other temperatures readings were
provided during the inspection. Please ensure that proper temperatures are obtained to ensure pathogen reduction
criteria are met. Evidence must be documented showing compost currently on site has met the temperature
requirements before the material can be distributed to the public.

Supporting Comments:

26. 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 All shingles were being maintained to the designated area.
27. A beneficial fill area is located on the west side of the Treatment and Processing area. All material within this area
met the criteria for beneficial fill.
28. 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 an above ground 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 T. Gerstell
Environmental Senior Specialist
Regional Representative

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Date: 2021.06.07 09:06:54 -04'00'