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NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
UNIT TYPE:
Lined
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I LCID
YW
X
Transfer
Compost
SLAS
COUNTY: CALDWELL
MSWLF
PERMIT NO.: 14-03
Closed
HHW
White
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Incin
T&P
X
FIRM
MSWLF
nods
FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE
CDLF
X
Tire
Industrial
DEMO
SDTF
Collection
Monofill
Landfill
Date of Site Inspection: 4/23/2013
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Foothills Regional MSW Landfill
2800 Cheraw Road
Lenoir, NC 28645
Date of Last Inspection: 1/5/2012
GPS COORDINATES: (Decimal Degrees) N: 35.91531 W:-81.59568
FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Caldwell County - Owner
Stan Kiser - County Manager
905 West Avenue NW, PO Box 2200
Lenoir, NC 28645
Phone # [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
CT Corporation System, Registered Agent
Republic Services of North Carolina, LLC, d.b.a
Foothills Regional Landfill - Operator
150 Fayetteville St., Box 1011
Raleigh NC 27601
FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
See above.
PARTICIPANTS:
Chris Gustin, Foothills MSWLF Division Manager - Republic Services of NC, LLC
Roger Watts, Site Manager - Republic Services of NC, LLC
Deborah Aja, NCDENR Solid Waste Section

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Solid Waste Section
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STATUS OF PERMIT:
Active. The permit expires on December 23, 2013.
MSWLF Facility Permit No. 14-03
Issuance Date
Document ID No.
Date of Original Issue
August 6, 1998
N/A
Permit Amendment
February 2, 1999
N/A
Permit to Operate Cell 113
July 22, 1999
N/A
Permit to Operate Phase 1-Cell 2
September 11, 2001
N/A
Permit to Operate Phase 1 Operations Extension
August 21, 2003
N/A
Permit to Operate Cell 2B
November 13, 2003
N/A
Permit Amendment, Permit to Operate Phase 2-Cell 3A
December 13, 2005
N/A
Permit to Operate — Extended Service Area
March 2, 2006
N/A
Permit to Operate Phase 2-Cell 313, Continued operation of Phase 1 and Phase 2-
Cell 3A
September 13, 2007
3017
Permit to Operate — Approval of Site Expansion, Facility Plan and Site Suitability
April 1, 2008
3818
Revised Permit to Operate, Approval of Site Expansion, Facility Plan and Site
Suitability
May 6, 2008
4417
Permit Modification, Permit to Operate, Phase 2 — Cell 3C
October 15, 2008
5917
Permit Amendment, Permit to Construct, Phase 3 — Cells 4 and 8A
December 23, 2008
6160
Permit Modification, Permit to Construct, Phase 3 — Cell 4
January 6, 2010
9039
Permit Modification, Permit to Operate, Phase 3 - Cell 4
August 12, 2010
11297
Revised Facility Plan — Approval of Second Yard Debris Storage Area, Cell 2B
October 11, 2011
15370
Permit Revision, Permit to Operate
October 5, 2012
17343
Permit Modification Phase 3 — Cell 8A
February 20, 2013
17845
PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Comprehensive Inspection.
STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS:
1. CORRECTIVE MEASURES IN PROGRESS: 15 NCAC 13B .1626(7)(b) for failure to control and
prevent on -site erosion with adequate sediment control measures (structures or devices). A follow up
inspection will be conducted within 30 to 60 days of the date of this report for a final compliance
inspection. See comment section of this report.
OBSERVED VIOLATIONS
No new violations were 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 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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Solid Waste Section
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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
General Facility Comments:
1. The active permit is for the continued operation of Phase I, Phase 2, and the operation of Phase 3, Cell 4, a
yard waste grinding operation, and, the construction of Phase 3 — Cell 8A.
2. The current Permit to Operate and Construct and the current Operation Plan were made available upon request
during the inspection.
3. Signage providing required information was posted at the site entrance.
MSW Landfill:
4. The facility is permitted to accept 1250 tons of waste daily. Records provided during the inspection showed
that the facility accepted an average of approximately 1024 tons per day during the first quarter of 2013.
5. Extensive work was done to reconstruct and stabilize the access road ditch and forebay along the edge of Cell
1B. The materials utilized appeared to be effectively controlling stormwater and preventing erosion.
6. The recent and current working face was operated in Cell 3C and the northeastern side of Cell 3B. The
working face was small and well compacted. A tipper was used to unload trailers.
7. The facility appeared to be accepting only those waste permitted to be received in the MSWLF unit.
8. It appeared that daily cover was being applied as required. There are currently two alternate cover materials
approved for use at the facility; petroleum contaminated soils, and fabric tarps. There have been no petroleum
contaminated soils recently utilized as alternative cover at the facility. The tarps are used as approved with
soil applied once per week.
9. Current activities surrounding the working face had disturbed daily cover from previous operational days and
exposed waste. As discussed on -site the disturbance of daily cover should be minimized and all exposed
waste in disturbed areas must be covered by the end of each operating day to be in compliance with
Rule .1626(2).
10. Berms were constructed to give the operator a structure to compact against thus preventing waste from being
pushed out and over the outer slope of the landfill as required by the approved Operation Plan.
I t . Surface water was effectively diverted from the operational area. There was no surface water observed
impounded over or in waste.
12. It was stated that facility staff conducted inspections of the landfill slopes on a daily basis to monitor for any
seeps or needed repairs. A leachate seep was recently repaired on the western landfill slope of Cell 2A. There
were no visible signs of leachate at the surface at the time of the inspection. When conducting repairs all
waste exposed must be covered by the end of each operating day to be in compliance with Rule .1626(2).
13. Windblown wastes appeared to be effectively controlled and picked up as required.
14. Erosion controls, including matting and seeding were installed over much of the landfill side northern and
western side slopes. It was stated that work is planned to continue to establish vegetation on the landfill side
slopes.
15. The areas of erosion noted in the 9/20/2011 inspection report and Notice of Violation subsequently issued
have had on -going repairs with matting and seeding, however, there were still signs of erosion (the presence
of gullies in rills). No waste was observed exposed in these areas. It was stated that additional repairs were
planned to control erosion in this area. The erosion must be controlled in order to complete the corrective
measures required to resolve the violation observed on 9/20/2011. A final follow up inspection will be
conducted within 60 days of the date of this report.
16. The leachate collection tanks were observed and appeared to be well maintained. Leachate is collected in two
tanks. The tanks and surrounding secondary containment are pumped by STAT, Inc. It was stated that the
tanks were last cleaned on 3/15/2012. A spill kit was provided next to the pump -out. The leachate tanks are
maintained at equal levels and were at 20 feet at the time of the inspection. It was stated that the storm drain
in the secondary containment area around the collection tanks was closed. There was no storm water present
in the secondary containment area. No leaks were observed around the valves or tanks. Valves were
insulated. The area surrounding the collection tanks and secondary containment was mowed and allowed
unobstructed view of the structures.

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Solid Waste Section
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17. Leachate records were reviewed for leachate generated, evaporated, and hauled to the WWTP. The records
were maintained as required. Records of rainfall were also maintained.
18. The use of leachate recirculation is approved in Phase I, Cell 1. It was stated that leachate was not currently
recirculated (since early 2012).
19. A demonstration project was completed (180 days) for leachate evaporation in two spray zones. A request is
being reviewed for the permanent use of this leachate management tool at the facility.
20. Short term storage leachate available in the cells is restricted to no more than 12 inches over the liner. Sump
levels are monitored. Sump levels of 24 inches indicate a leachate level of 12 inches.
21. A leachate cleanout in Cell 2B that was excavated for repairs (observed in the previous inspection) had been
repaired.
22. The edge of waste was clearly marked with markers.
23. The landfill gas flare is located adjacent to the white goods area was burning at the time of the inspection.
24. At least one random waste screening inspection was conducted on at least one vehicle per week as required by
the approved operations plan. The inspections were well documented and identified the final disposition of
any unacceptable wastes.
25. The Yard Debris Storage Area was operated on top of Cell 2B as approved. Wood waste collection and
treatment processing occurs over intermediate cover. The wood waste was recently ground. The temporary
relocation of this operation was discussed. Please contact Larry Frost, Regional Permitting Engineer to
discuss any approvals required for the relocation. Surface water appeared to be effectively diverted from
this area.
26. The construction of the new cell was underway. The third lift of clay was being placed at the time of the
inspection.
27. Sediment basins appear to have maintained capacity but have received sediment from the new cell
construction. It was stated that the basins are planned to be reconstructed in conjunction with the construction
(repairs scheduled to be done in approximately two months).
Other Solid Waste Management Activities:
28. The tire collection area was inspected. All tires were collected and stored inside 2 of 3 tractor trailers parked
in a designated collection location near the white goods collection area.
29. Scrap Tire hauler forms were reviewed. The forms were properly filled out.
30. The white goods collection area was inspected. White goods were stored both on and off of a paved area
serving as a pad. Debris was mixed with soil off of the paved area. It is recommended that the pad be
expanded to accommodate current operations. White goods are removed and refrigerants collected by a
scrap metal hauler. Records were maintained of the amounts removed during the four collection events that
took place during the past one-year period.
Environmental Monitoring:
31. The following groundwater and landfill gas monitoring wells were inspected:
Well ID
Well Label (Y/N)
Access to well & area
around well properly
maintained (Y/N)
Well
locked
(Y/N)
Well
Damaged
(Y/N)
Concrete Pad
Damaged (Y/N)
Comments
Landfill Gas Well
GP1
Yes
Yes
No
No
No. Some
sediment.
Port located
below cover at
ground level.
Groundwater Well
MW-211
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
MW-3
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
MW-3R
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
MW-3112
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No

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32. A readily accessible unobstructed path to the wells inspected was maintained so that four-wheel drive vehicles
may access monitoring well locations at all times.
33. Wells not inspected on 4/23/2013 will be inspected in follow up inspections.
34. Records were reviewed for compliance with monitoring frequency for groundwater monitoring, methane
monitoring, surface water monitoring, and leachate sampling. All sampling was conducted as scheduled.
35. Methane readings were reviewed for the second quarter of 2012 and the first quarter of 2013. No exceedances
were recorded at property boundary wells or in structures.
Training
36. Training Records Review: Training appeared to be conducted as required by the Operation Plan. Operator
and Manager Certification training records were provided:
Chris Gustin — Certified Landfill Manager, expires 6/26/2015
Roger Watts — Certified Landfill Manager, expires 6/26/2015
Tom Rutledge — Certified Landfill Operations Specialist, expires 4/17/2016
Matthew Mark Pritchard - Certified Landfill Operations Specialist, expires 4/17/2016
W. H. Coon - Certified Landfill Operations Specialist, expires 10/19/2013
Mark Spencer - Certified Landfill Operations Specialist, expires 4/15/2014
Jason Reynolds — Certified Landfill Operations Specialist, expires 4/19/2013
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.
Qz� Phone
Deborah Airr
Environmental Senior Specialist
Regional Representative
deborah.aj a&ncdenr. g
828-296-4702
Asheville Regional Office
2090 US Hwy 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Sent on: May 6, 2013, to Stan Kiser, Caldwell County
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Email
Certified No.:
Manager, by;
Sent on: May 6, 2013 to Chris Gustin, Republic Services
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Email
of NC, LLC by;
EC: Jason Watkins, Western District Supervisor
Jessica Montie, Compliance Officer
Larry Frost, Regional Permitting Engineer
Ray Hoffman - Area Engineer, Republic Services, LLC
Drew Isenhour - Area President, NC Area, Republic Services, LLC