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FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
UNIT TYPE:
Lined
LCID
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Transfer
Compost
SLAS
COUNTY: VANCE
MSWLF
PERMIT NO.: N1090
Closed
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White
Incin
T&P
FIRM
MSWLF
goods
FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE
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Tire
Industrial
DEMO
SDTF
Collection
Monofill
Landfill
Date of Site Inspection: September 21, 2021
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Tungsten Mine Stump Dump
4174 Tungsten Mine Rd.
Oxford, NC 27507
GPS COORDINATES: Lat.: 36.504940'
Date of Last Inspection: August 5, 2021
Long.:-78.476717'
FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Alan and Melissa Faulkner, Faulkner Grading and Landscaping Inc.
Telephone: [phone] (Landowner); [phone] (Faulkner Grading)
Email address: [e-mail]
FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
Alan and Melissa Faulkner
Faulkner Grading and Landscaping, Inc.
PO Box 2258
Henderson, NC 27536
PARTICIPANTS:
Amanda Thompson — NCDEQ, Solid Waste Section
Mark Fielding Darden — Contractor for Mr. Faulkner
STATUS OF PERMIT:
Notified LCID approved March 24, 2017.
Recorded in Vance County Register of Deeds: Book 1323 — Page 483.
PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Comprehensive Inspection
STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS:
15A NCAC 13B .0566 (2), "Solid waste in the landfill shall be compacted. Slopes shall not exceed a ratio of three
horizontal to one vertical at any time."
PROGRESS MADE: During this inspection, it was observed that the side slopes were being reworked to meet the three
horizontal to one vertical requirement. The side slopes were in the process of being moved away from the edge of waste
markers and properly sloped. Mr. Darden stated that the side slopes would be covered with soil once they have been
compacted and sloped. Continue to slope and cover the side slopes.
15A NCAC 13B .0566 (3), "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. G.S. 130A-310.65.9'
PROGRESS MADE: During this inspection, the top of the LCID had been covered with soil. The side slopes were
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partially covered with soil. Mr. Darden stated that the side slopes would continue be covered when they were properly
sloped. At the time of this inspection, the waste at the facility has not been covered in quite some time. Continue the
progress to cover the waste and ensure that the waste is covered with 6 inches of soil monthly or when the working
face reaches one acre in size, whichever occurs first.
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 access road is of all-weather construction and appears to be properly maintained.
2. The gate was not locked, and Mr. Scott Davis was onsite at the time of this inspection.
3. The site has adequate signage posted on the gate at the entrance. The sign had been removed from the gate and
posted on a fence post at the entrance so that it is visible when the gate is open.
4. 15A NCAC 13B .0564 (6) (b), "Buffer Requirements: A site shall maintain the following buffer
requirements: ... 100 feet from the waste boundary to property lines, residential dwellings, commercial or
public buildings, and potable wells." The LCID currently occupies the 2-acre parcel (PIN 0315 02010), which
is land locked by a 13.1-acre parcel (PIN 0316 02005). The waste appears to be contained within the 2-acre parcel.
Due to the separate parcels, the property line buffers are not being met. In order to meet the buffer
requirements, you must either recombine the two parcels, 3016 02010 and 3016 02005, or move the waste
away from the property lines of the 2-acre parcel to meet the 100-foot setback.
5. Permanent edge of waste markers were observed during this inspection. The edge of waste marker near the
northeastern corner could not be found during this investigation. Lush vegetation should be mowed and
maintained to ensure that the markers can be seen from one to the next. Remove any trees growing within the
landfill boundary.
6. The waste stream observed appeared to be relatively clean. Metal had been separated from the waste stream and
placed off to the side for proper disposal. Some plastic bags were observed along the southern side slope. The
bags were removed using the excavator and properly disposed of during the inspection. Good job!
7. The previously identified painted block, glass, and plastic had been removed. Mr. Davis provided Ms. Thompson
a copy of the weigh ticket for the disposal of the waste.
8. 15A NCAC 13B .0564 (7), "The site shall establish and maintain an access road around the waste boundary
for access by emergency or fire -fighting vehicles and equipment." A partial access road was identified during
this inspection. Several areas were overgrown with vegetation at the time of this inspection. The overgrown
vegetation along the access road should be mown to allow for proper access to all sides of the LCID.
9. Digital pictures were taken during the inspection.
10. Continue the necessary corrective measures at this facility. Measures to bring the facility into compliance
must be completed within 30 days of receipt of this report. The Solid Waste Section will conduct a follow-
up inspection in 30 days to ensure issues noted in this inspection report have been addressed.
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Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.
Amanda Digitally signed by Amanda
Thompson
Thompson Date: 2021.10.01 08:09:14 -04'00'
Phone: [phone]
Amanda Thompson
Environmental Senior Specialist
Regional Representative
Sent on: October 1, 2021 X Email Hand delivery US Mail Certified No. L_j
Copies: Drew Hammonds, Eastern District Supervisor — Solid Waste Section
View of the eastern side slope.
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View of the southern side slope with the plastic bags.
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