1108-20140924INSP

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NCDENR
NORTM CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
UNIT TYPE:
Lined
LCID
YW
Transfer
X
Compost
SLAS
COUNTY: BUNCOMBE
MSWLF
PERMIT NO.: 1108T
Closed
HFiW
White
X
Incin
T&P
FIRM
MSWLF
goods
FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE
CDLF
TireT&P
Tire
Closed
DEMO
SETF
Collection
Monofill
Industrial
Landfill
Date of Site Inspection: 9/10/2014, 9/24/2014
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Buncombe County Transfer Facility
190 Hominy Cree Road
Asheville, NC 28806
GPS COORDINATES: N: 35.55725 E:-82.59429
Date of Last Inspection Report: 2/20/2014
FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: David Brigman, Buncombe County Solid Waste Dept.
Telephone: [phone]; Email address: david.brigmankbuncombecount�org
Transfer Station Manager: Dane Pederson
Telephone: [phone]; Email address: dane.pederson(cr�,buncombecounty.org
FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
David Brigman
Buncombe County Solid Waste Department
85 Panther Branch Road
Alexander, NC 28701
PARTICIPANTS:
Andrea Keller, NCDENR — Solid Waste Section
David Brigman, Buncombe County Solid Waste Department
Dane Pederson, Buncombe County Solid Waste Department (9/24/14)
STATUS OF PERMIT:
APEX Tracking ID: 1108T-TRANSFER-1996
Original Permit Issued: October 10, 1996
Permit Renewed: May 13, 2014
Permit Expires: August 17, 2019
PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT: Comprehensive Site 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.

FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
1. Records review of operator certifications, waste screening records, and waste intake (tonnage) records for the
Transfer Station were reviewed at the main Buncombe County Solid Waste office on September 10, 2014.
No issues were noted. Waste screening of County transfer trailers is conducted at the working face along with
on -site inspection of the push -pit operations (waste does not get placed on a tipping floor at this facility).
2. On site for completion of the comprehensive site inspection on September 24, 2014. The Permit and current
Operations Plan were on site and available at the time of the inspection. Waste acceptance records were
available for review and no issues were noted.
Incoming wastes are transferred to the 11-07 MSWLF for disposal. A white goods, a recycling convenience
drop-off, and a cardboard collection area are located at the facility. Additionally, the facility accepts
household generated sharps in separate, marked containers. These areas were signed, controlled, and well
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4. The transfer station floor was clear. Waste screening was being conducted by the push -pit operator from the
observation booth. No unacceptable wastes were noted in the waste stream at the time of the inspection.
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The retaining wall/transfer station wall at the rear of the facility is in need of repair (metal walls)
timeframe and plans for the repair were discussed during the inspection.
2090 US Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wm/sw
The County

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Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
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5. Historically, the south side slope of the transfer station building has been difficult to mow/keep free from
windblown materials. This slope is steep and some erosion has been noted over time. During the inspection
this area was mowed. well maintained. and stable.
6. All staged Buncombe County transfer trailers were parked inside the leachate containment system. Minimal
windblown waste was noted at the facility. In general, the facility was well maintained and controlled and no
issues were noted.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.
Digitally signed by Andrea Keller
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Environmental Senior Specialist
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US Mail: Buncombe County Solid Waste Department
Certified No.12
November 12,
85 Panther Branch Road
2014
Alexander, NC 28701
ec: Deb Aja, Western District Supervisor
Sarah Rice, Compliance Officer
2090 US Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wm/sw