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FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
UNIT TYPE:
Lined
LCID
X
YW
Transfer
X
Compost
SLAS
COUNTY: FRANKLIN
MSWLF
PERMIT NO.: 3501-MSWLF-1984
Closed
X
HHW
White
X
Incin
T&P
FIRM
MSWLF
goods
3503-TRANSFER-N0053
FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE
CDLF
Tire T&P/
X
Tire
Industrial
DEMO
SOTF
Collection
Monofill
Landfill
Date of Site Inspection: September 2, 2021
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Franklin County Solid Waste Transfer Station
Franklin County (Closed) MSWLF
Franklin County Notified LCID
10 Landfill Road
Franklinton, NC 27525
GPS COORDINATES: Lat.: 36.05658' Long.:-78.37636'
FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Lee Bodenhamer, Solid Waste Director
Phone: [phone] Cell: [phone]
Email address: [e-mail]
FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
Franklin County Solid Waste Transfer Station
113 Market Street
Louisburg, NC 27549
PARTICIPANTS:
Amanda Thompson, NCDEQ, Solid Waste Section
Davy Conners, NCDEQ, Solid Waste Section
Lee Bodenhamer, Franklin County
STATUS OF PERMIT:
Date of Last Inspection: July 13, 2021
Permit to Operate issued December 21, 2015.
The facility received a Life of Site Permit on October 22, 2020. The permit will expire on December 1, 2065.
PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Compliance Inspection
STATUS OF PAST NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS:
A. 15A NCAC 13B .0405 (b), "Water that comes into contact with solid waste is leachate and shall be collected
from the site for disposal to an approved facility or discharged directly from the site into a sanitary sewer
line."
October 22, 2020 Permit to Operate, Attachment 3, Part VI (8), "All water or liquid that comes in contact
with solid waste, including vehicle wash -down water is leachate and must be captured and properly treated
before release into the environment."
RESOLVED: The Leachate Release Soil Assessment Report was submitted to Ms. Christine Ritter,
Hydrogeologist Solid Waste Section, on August 10, 2021. The analytical result identified levels of Chromium,
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Cobalt, and Phosphorus exceeding the PSRG for Groundwater Protection in soil sample S-1, which was collected
from the excavation area. The levels from S-1 were found to be within the same order of magnitude as the results
identified in the background soil sample. MESCO concluded that the additional mitigation was not warranted for
the site. Ms. Ritter concurred that no additional mitigation was required on August 12, 2021. As an additional
measure, Mr. Bodenhamer has also placed socks filled with wood chips around the inlet to the catch basin to help
filter out debris that may be in the stormwater.
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.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
1. The facility is fenced and is secured by a locking gate when it is not open for operation.
2. The correct signage is at the entrance of the facility listing the facility name, permit number and emergency contact
information as well as materials accepted at the facility.
3. Records were not reviewed during this inspection.
4. White goods are being accepted for recycling. The white goods are palletized and wrapped in cellophane for
transportation to the recycler.
5. The access around the facility is stable and no soil erosion was noted.
6. Digital pictures were taken during the inspection.
Closed MSWLF (3501)
1. No woody vegetation was observed on the Closed MSWLF and it had recently been mown. Good job.
2. Edge of waste markers were visible around the Closed MSWLF.
3. No areas of standing water were identified near the berm along the eastern edge of the landfill. Some large ruts were
observed behind the berm. Ms. Thompson stated that Mr. Bodenhamer would need to monitor and repair the as
needed to prevent the ponding of water.
Beneficial Fill Site
1. The northern most parcel of land that makes up the Franklin County Landfill and Transfer Station is the location of
an inactive beneficial fill site. Historically, Franklin County allowed this area to be used by DOT to dispose of dirt
and inert debris. Those fill activities are no longer taking place. Do not resume taking fill without first updating
the Operations Plan and submitting it for approval to the Permitting Branch of the Solid Waste Section.
2. No unacceptable waste was observed near the beneficial fill site.
Transfer Station (3503)
1. The tipping floor was clean and in good condition during the inspection. Good job.
2. Some windblown waste was identified behind the transfer station, near the loading bay, and around the transfer
trailer staging area. According to 15A NCAC 13B .0402, " Appropriate method shall be provided to confine material
subject to be blown by the wind within the area." Windblown waste at the was actively being picked up during this
inspection. At the conclusion of each day of operation, all windblown material resulting from the operation shall be
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collected and returned to the area by the owner or operator." A rake is effective at getting up the smaller pieces of
waste. Ensure that the windblown waste is picked up and returned to the transfer station daily.
3. During the inspection, dirt and waste had accumulated in and around the leachate drains in the transfer trailer bay.
Leachate had accumulated in the transfer trailer bay. The transfer trailers had tracked and accumulated dirt and
leachate outside of the transfer trailer bay. Grates and drains should be clear of waste and debris and
maintained in free -flowing condition. Continue to monitor the leachate collection system and make necessary
repairs as needed to ensure that it is functioning as designed. The accumulated dirt outside of the transfer
trailer bay should also be scraped up and disposed of.
4. Ponding water was also identified at the entrance of the transfer trailer bay. Mr. Bodenhamer stated that the access
road to and adjacent to the transfer trailer bay was slated to be repaired during the scheduled repairs to the transfer
station.
5. A hole was noted near the top of the southern concrete push wall, on the exterior of the building. A hole was also
identified in the metal siding along the southern wall of the building. These areas should be repaired as soon as
practical. Monitor so that it does not increase in size or allow waste to exit the transfer station building until the
repair is completed.
6. An area of soil and debris was identified under the guard rail, adjacent to the sock and inlet to the catch basin. Mr.
Bodenhamer stated that the area is scraped using the bulldozer. It was recommended during this inspection, that a
shovel be used to remove the soil and debris from behind the guard rail.
Scrap Tire Area
Standing water was observed within the scrap tire operational and storage area. This issue was also noted in the
June 2019, February 2020, October 2020 inspection reports. According to the 3503-Transfer permit, "Surface water
shall be diverted from all operational and storage areas to prevent standing water in operations areas and under or
around storage piles." Mr. Bodenhamer stated that concrete would be added to the area so that the water would be
shed from the area. Mr. Bodenhamer stated that the scrap tire area would be repaired at the same time as the repairs
to the transfer station. Ensure that the scrap tire area is repaired during the scheduled transfer station repairs.
Yard Waste Area
1. The yard waste area is being well managed. Several pieces of wood veneer, treated wood and plastic bottles were
identified within the yard waste area. Unacceptable waste needs to be removed from the yard waste area and
properly disposed of. Continue to windrow and process the material as outlined in your operations plan and permit.
2. Standing water was observed between the windrow and where the public have been depositing the yard waste.
During this inspection, a track bulldozer was delivered and would be used to move the yard waste and to grade the
area.
3. Corrective measures are necessary as a result of this inspection and should be completed within 30 days'
receipt of this inspection report. A follow-up inspection will be conducted after 30 days to check
compliance.
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Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.
Phone: [phone]
Amanda Thompson
Environmental Senior Specialist
Regional Representative
Sent on: September 22, 2021 X Email Hand delivery US Mail Certified No.
Copies: Drew Hammonds, Eastern District Supervisor — Solid Waste Section
Diana Felix, Permitting Engineer — Solid Waste Section
Digital Photos taken by Amanda Thompson on September 2, 2021.
General view of the yard waste area.
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View of the top of the closed MSWLF.
View of wood veneer within the yard waste area.
Area with ruts along the eastern edge of the closed
MSWLF.
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View of the tire storage area.
View of the dirt and debris behind the guard rail, near the
inlet to the catch basin.
View of the drainage ditch, which was identified in July
2021 as having a leachate release.
View of the sock in front of the in front of the inlet to the
catch basin.
View of the tipping floor.
View of ponding water and windblown waste at the
entrance to the transfer trailer bay.
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View of windblown waste over the leachate drain within
the transfer trailer bay.
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