4504_Henderson_HHW_PTOApplication_DIN25938_20160322

HENDERSON COUNTY ENGINEERING
SOLID WASTE DIVISION
191 Transfer Station Drive
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791
(828) 697-4505

To: Larry Frost, Environmental Engineer
Permitting Branch, Solid Waste Section
Division of Waste Management, NC DEQ
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778

From: Henderson County Solid Waste Division, Engineering Department
RE: Henderson County Solid Waste Permit 45-04T, Renewal & Operations Plan
Submission

Mr. Frost: March 21, 2016

The Henderson County Municipal Solid Waste Management Facility Permit #45-04T was issued on
April 12, 2011 and expires in April 2016. We are writing to request a permit renewal to continue
operating this facility. Since the issuance of our 2011 permit, an approved capital improvements
was implemented and changes are reflected in our updated operations plan, boundary plat, and
facility map.

Enclosed you will find our updated operations plan for all Henderson County Solid Waste facilities
on Stoney Mountain Road, submitted by Greg Wiggins, Operations Director, and Rachel Kipar,
Environmental Programs Coordinator.

Please contact us should you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Greg Wiggins, Operations Director
Solid Waste & Cane Creek Sewer District
[e-mail]
[phone]

Rachel Kipar, Environmental Programs Coordinator
Engineering Department
[e-mail]
[phone]

Henderson County Solid Waste Facility
Permit # 45-04T
Permit Renewal Submission

Henderson County, North Carolina
Operations Plan
March 2016

Greg Wiggins,
Solid Waste Operations Manager

Rachel Kipar,
Environmental Programs Coordinator

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OPERATIONS PLAN

HENDERSON COUNTY SOLID WASTE FACILITY
PERMIT NO. 45-04T

HENDERSON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

Greg Wiggins,
Solid Waste Operations Manager

Rachel Kipar,
Environmental Programs Coordinator

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OPERATIONS PLAN

HENDERSRON COUNTY SOLID WASTE FACILITY PERMIT NO. 45-04T

HENDERSON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

MARCH 2016
Table of Contents
LIST OF ACRONYMS .................................................................................................................. 6

INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................... 7
1.0 Overview ...................................................................................................................... 7
2.0 Facility Location ........................................................................................................... 7
3.0 Service Area.................................................................................................................. 7
4.0 Zoning ........................................................................................................................... 7
5.0 Erosion and Sediment Control ...................................................................................... 8
6.0 Facility Plan/ Boundary Plat ......................................................................................... 8
7.0 Site Signage .................................................................................................................. 8

SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATIONS .................................................................................... 8
1.0 Overview ...................................................................................................................... 8
2.0 Facility Location ........................................................................................................... 9
3.0 Operating Hours............................................................................................................ 9
4.0 Personnel ...................................................................................................................... 9
5.0 Access and Security ...................................................................................................... 9
6.0 Traffic Control .............................................................................................................. 9
7.0 Housekeeping, Litter, and Vector Control .................................................................... 9
8.0 Dust and Fire Control ................................................................................................. 10
9.0 Stormwater Management ............................................................................................ 11
10.0 Wastewater Collection ................................................................................................ 11
11.0 Characterization of Waste Stream .............................................................................. 11
12.0 Transfer Station Operation ......................................................................................... 11
13.0 Inspection of Wastes ................................................................................................... 12
14.0 Facility Inspections ..................................................................................................... 13

CITIZEN’S CONVENIENCE CENTER ...................................................................................... 14
1.0 Overview .................................................................................................................... 14
2.0 Facility Location ......................................................................................................... 14
3.0 Operating Hours.......................................................................................................... 14
4.0 Personnel .................................................................................................................... 14
5.0 Access and Security .................................................................................................... 14

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6.0 Traffic Control ............................................................................................................ 14
7.0 Housekeeping, Litter, and Vector Control .................................................................. 15
8.0 Fire Control ................................................................................................................. 15
9.0 Stormwater Management ............................................................................................ 15
10.0 Wastewater Collection Facilities ................................................................................ 15
11.0 Collection Facilities/ Services .................................................................................... 15
12.0 White Goods / Metals ................................................................................................. 16

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION FACILITY ......................................... 17
1.0 Overview .................................................................................................................... 17
2.0 Facility Location ......................................................................................................... 17
3.0 Wastes Received ......................................................................................................... 17
4.0 Reporting Requirements ............................................................................................. 17
5.0 Operations Plan ........................................................................................................... 17
6.0 Safety Plan .................................................................................................................. 18
7.0 CESQG Events ........................................................................................................... 18
8.0 Hard-to-Recycle Events for Citizens .......................................................................... 18

OTHER SERVICES, COLLECTION FACILITIES AND/OR OPERATIONS .......................... 18
1.0 Scrap Tires .................................................................................................................. 18
2.0 Paint Bulking and Collection Facility ......................................................................... 19
3.0 Asphalt Shingles Recycling ........................................................................................ 19

HAULER RECYCLING AND MSW DROP-OFF AREA .......................................................... 19
1.0 Overview .................................................................................................................... 19
2.0 Facility Location ......................................................................................................... 20
3.0 Operating Hours.......................................................................................................... 20
4.0 Personnel .................................................................................................................... 20
5.0 Access and Security .................................................................................................... 20
6.0 Housekeeping, Litter, and Vector Control .................................................................. 20
7.0 Fire Control ................................................................................................................. 20
8.0 Stormwater Management ............................................................................................ 20
9.0 Wastewater Collection Facilities ................................................................................ 21

BENEIFICAL FILL DROP-OFF AREA ...................................................................................... 21
1.0 Overview .................................................................................................................... 21
2.0 Facility Location ......................................................................................................... 21
3.0 Operating Hours.......................................................................................................... 21
4.0 Personnel .................................................................................................................... 21
5.0 Access and Security .................................................................................................... 21
6.0 Housekeeping, Litter, and Vector Control .................................................................. 21
7.0 Fire Control ................................................................................................................. 22
8.0 Stormwater Management ............................................................................................ 22
9.0 Operations ................................................................................................................... 22

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MULCHING AND GRINDING PROCESSING .......................................................................... 22
1.0 Purpose of Plan ........................................................................................................... 22
2.0 Facility Location ......................................................................................................... 23
3.0 Service Area................................................................................................................ 23
4.0 Siting Requirements ................................................................................................... 23
5.0 Operations Procedures ................................................................................................ 23
6.0 Personnel .................................................................................................................... 23
7.0 Technical Operational Requirements ......................................................................... 24
8.0 Traffic Control ............................................................................................................ 24
9.0 Housekeeping, Litter, and Vector Control .................................................................. 24
10.0 Fire Control ................................................................................................................. 25
11.0 Stormwater Management ............................................................................................ 25
12.0 Temporary Disaster Debris Staging/Storage Area ...................................................... 25

SMALL TYPE 1 (FUTURE) COMPOSTING FACILITY .......................................................... 25
1.0 Purpose of Plan ........................................................................................................... 25
2.0 Facility Location ......................................................................................................... 26
3.0 Service Area................................................................................................................ 26
4.0 Siting Requirements ................................................................................................... 26
5.0 Operations Procedures ................................................................................................ 26
6.0 Personnel .................................................................................................................... 27
7.0 Technical Operational Requirements ......................................................................... 27
8.0 Traffic Control ............................................................................................................ 28
9.0 Housekeeping, Litter, and Vector Control .................................................................. 28
10.0 Fire Control ................................................................................................................. 28
11.0 Stormwater Management ............................................................................................ 28

CONTINGENCY PLAN .............................................................................................................. 29
1.0 Purpose of Plan ........................................................................................................... 29
2.0 Fire Control ................................................................................................................. 29
3.0 Power Failure .............................................................................................................. 29
4.0 Equipment Failure ...................................................................................................... 29
5.0 Weather Related Issues ............................................................................................... 29
6.0 Other Disruptions ....................................................................................................... 30

APPENDICES .............................................................................................................................. 31
Appendix A. DHEC Permit, Union County Regional MSW Landfill .......................................... 32
Appendix B. Transportation and Disposal Agreement between Republic Services and Henderson
County ........................................................................................................................................... 35
Appendix C. Certificates of Occupancy for Solid Waste Properties Post- Capital Improvement
Plan Implementation ..................................................................................................................... 50
Appendix D. Henderson County Solid Waste Facilities Site Map ............................................... 54
Appendix E. Boundary Plat of Henderson County Solid Waste Property .................................... 55
Appendix F. Daily Inspections Reports and Screening Reports ................................................... 56
Appendix G. Vector Control Vendor Letter of Service Verification ............................................ 58

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Appendix H. RFP for Mulching/ Material Reduction .................................................................. 59
Appendix I. Non-hazardous Waste Collection Operations Plan Modifications, Part I ................. 61
Appendix I. Non-hazardous Waste Collection Operations Plan Modifications, Part II ............... 63
Appendix J. Household Hazardous Waste Operations Plan ......................................................... 64
1.0 Overview .................................................................................................................... 64
2.0 Operations Procedures ................................................................................................ 64
3.0 Facility Preparation ..................................................................................................... 64
4.0 Receiving Waste ......................................................................................................... 65
5.0 Segregating Waste ...................................................................................................... 66
6.0 Packing and Labeling .................................................................................................. 68
7.0 Storage and Accumulation .......................................................................................... 68
8.0 Provisions for Ignitable, Reactive, or Incompatible Wastes ........................................ 68
9.0 Manifesting and Transporting ..................................................................................... 69
10.0 Unacceptable Waste .................................................................................................... 70
11.0 Closure Plan ................................................................................................................ 71
Appendix K. Safety Plan for Household Hazardous Waste Collection ........................................ 72

LIST OF ACRONYMS
• CCC: Citizen’s Convenience Center
• CFC: Chlorofluorocarbon
• C&D: Construction and Demolition Debris
• DHEC: Department of Health and Environmental Control
• HCSWF: Henderson County Solid Waste Facility
• HHW: Household Hazardous Waste
• HAZWOPER: Hazardous Waste Operator
• MGP: Mulching, Grinding, and Processing
• MSW: Municipal Solid Waste
• MSWLF: Municipal Solid Waste Landfill
• NC DEQ: North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (formerly NC DENR, North
Carolina Department of Natural Resources)
• NCDOT: North Carolina Department of Transportation
• SH: Scale House
• SWANA: Solid Waste Association of North America
• TS: Transfer Station(s)

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OPERATIONS PLAN

HENDERSON COUNTY SOLID WASTE FACILITY
PERMIT NO. 45-04T
HENDERSON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
Revised March 2016

INTRODUCTION
1.0 Overview
This Operation Plan has been developed for the Henderson County Solid Waste Transfer
Stations and other County owned/operated services at the Stoney Mountain Road Facility
(hereto after “Henderson County Solid Waste Facility,” or HCSWF) located in Henderson
County, North Carolina. This plan has been prepared in accordance with the
requirements of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ),
Division of Solid Waste Management, Solid Waste Rules (15A NCAC 13B).

The purpose of this plan is to provide the owner and operator with a reference manual
that includes necessary information and procedures for properly operating the Transfer
Stations and other ancillary services. The plan will assist the County with complying
with the applicable rules and regulations concerning the operation of various processing
facilities. All personnel involved with the management or supervision of operations at
the facility will be required to review the Operations Plan and to maintain the facility in
conformance with applicable requirements. A copy of the Operations Plan is kept in the
vicinity of the various operations at all times.

2.0 Facility Location
The Solid Waste Transfer Stations, Citizen’s Convenience Center, Mulching and
Grinding, and Processing Facility and other ancillary services are located on property
owned by Henderson County at 191 Transfer Station Drive or just north-northwest of
Hendersonville, North Carolina. This property also contains a closed municipal solid
waste landfill (MSWLF) and a closed construction and demolition (C&D) landfill.

3.0 Service Area
The Transfer Station Facility and the ancillary collection/disposal facilities provide a
means of waste collection and disposal services for waste materials generated in
Henderson County only.

4.0 Zoning

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The zoning for the property at HCSWF falls within three major zoning classifications.
These classifications are: Local Commercial (LC) and Residential-1 (R1). County
owned and/or operated solid waste facilities are permitted in accordance with Henderson
County Land Development Code, Chapter 42A, Article II, Subpart E §42-62, SR 9.11.
Solid Waste Facility, County Owned/Operated.
5.0 Erosion and Sediment Control
The HCSWF has an approved Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan (HENDE-2010-
006) for the site. The facility has various drainage ditches and sediment ponds which
convey and filter the stormwater prior to discharge offsite. Enhancements from the
Capital Improvements Plan added various new conveyance channels in addition to seven
(7) new sediment basins. All unpaved areas are established with vegetative cover to
prevent erosion of the underlying soil.
6.0 Facility Plan/ Boundary Plat
The Facility Plan (Site Map) can be viewed in Appendix D and the Boundary Plat is
included in Appendix E. The plat defines the HCSWF parcels and the location of the
facility boundary.

7.0 Site Signage
Signs providing information such as the name of the facility, permit number, hours of
operation, waste acceptance policies and other pertinent information is posted at the
entrance to the Transfer Stations and the Citizen’s Convenience Center. Traffic control
signs, markers and other related informational signage are provided as necessary to
promote an orderly traffic pattern to and from the various disposal facilities and maintain
efficient operating conditions.

SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATIONS
1.0 Overview
The Transfer Station facility consists of two pre-engineered metal buildings with a
lowered access/loading corridor for transfer trucks. Transfer Station Shed No.2,
constructed in 1997, has a tipping floor area of approximately 4,000 sq.ft. and Transfer
Station No. 1, constructed in 2007, has a tipping floor area of approximately 7,200 sq.ft.
Transfer Station Shed No.1 has a concrete paved floor with thirteen-foot (13’) high
concrete push walls along the sides that lead to open pits at the southern end of the
building. Transfer Station No. 2 has a concrete paved floor with ten-foot (10’) high
concrete push walls along the sides that lead to open pits at the southern end of the
building. These pit openings discharge directly into the transfer trailers staged below.

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2.0 Facility Location
The Solid Waste Transfer Stations are operated by Henderson County. The Solid Waste
Transfer Stations are located south of the closed MSWLF, see Appendix D.

3.0 Operating Hours
Normal operating hours for the Transfer Stations are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for hand un-
loaders and until 4:30 p.m. for hydraulic dump vehicles, Monday through Saturday. The
facility is closed on Sunday and holidays as designated by the County unless a flexible
schedule is approved by the County Engineer.

4.0 Personnel
The facility is owned and operated by Henderson County. A minimum of one (1)
Certified Transfer Station Operations Specialist (as certified by Solid Waste Association
of North America, or SWANA) must be on staff during daily operations of the Transfer
Stations. Transfer Station employees are trained in safety procedures and the inspection
of incoming wastes (refer to Section 13, “Inspection of Wastes”). Training material
published by SWANA is utilized for initial training and continuing education. The
Transfer Station employees also direct and coordinate the movement of collection
vehicles into and out of the Transfer Stations.

5.0 Access and Security
The transfer stations, scale house and other ancillary disposal facilities in the general area
of the transfer stations are enclosed by security fences and gates. The Scale House (SH)
and scales are located at the site entrance to evaluate and weigh all incoming waste for
proper disposal. A scale attendant is on duty during operating hours. Unauthorized
vehicle access to the remaining portion of the facility is controlled or prevented by other
gated and/or buffered areas.
6.0 Traffic Control
Access to the site is controlled by fencing and manned gates, where applicable. As
vehicles arrive at the facility, they must first cross the scales at the SH. The vehicles are
weighed in and directed to the appropriate disposal facility. Staff controls access to the
TS. As vehicles arrive at the TS, staff direct the driver to position the vehicle at the
correct unloading location once there is sufficient room to maneuver on the tipping floor.
When the contents of the vehicle are emptied, the driver is instructed to move the vehicle
away from the tipping floor and exit the TS.

7.0 Housekeeping, Litter, and Vector Control
Incoming wastes are transported to the TS in covered or enclosed vehicles. Outgoing
transfer trailers are covered or enclosed. Throughout the day and at the end of each

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working day, staff monitors the building and surrounding site for litter. Collected litter is
disposed of in an available transfer trailer or placed in containers for proper disposal. The
equipment used for pushing trash on the tipping floor has a bucket equipped with a
squeegee to push all waste to the chute opening and minimize wear of the tipping floor.

Odors are controlled by prompt unloading and transfer of all delivered wastes at the TS.
The entrances are completely open, which allows adequate access to all areas of the
buildings to ease operations, maintenance, and cleaning. The open end of the buildings
and ventilation fans provide adequate fresh air exchange to control odor problems. Floor
and equipment cleaning and/or wash-downs at the TS will also serve to reduce odor
problems at the facility. Should odor become a problem, the County may opt to utilize
commercially available deodorizers specifically formulated for use at solid waste
facilities to control the odor.

The daily removal of solid waste from the tipping floor, in conjunction with daily
housekeeping procedures, effectively controls the development of vector-related
problems. Floor and equipment cleaning and/or wash-downs at the TS will also serve to
reduce vector problems. Licensed exterminators will also be available to visit the TS as
needed to control vectors (see Appendix G).

The tipping floors of the transfer stations are constructed of concrete or other specialty
type hard-surface materials which are readily cleanable surfaces. The tipping floor
surfaces are inspected at the end of each day’s operations and are cleaned as necessary to
prevent the build-up of residual waste material. Cleaning activities may include regularly
scheduled sweeping or wash-downs with hoses or spray nozzles. Wash-downs also
include the adjacent push walls. Yard hydrants are available to facilitate the wash-down
activities. Periodically the tipping floors and push walls are pressure washed and
inspected for wear and/or other damage. Areas requiring repair will be addressed as
necessary. Wash-down activities are performed when outside temperatures are above
freezing. Wash water is collected and ultimately diverted to the county-operated pump
station for ultimate disposal to the Cane Creek Sewer District. Stagnant or ponded water
shall be prevented from occurring to control mosquito breeding.

8.0 Dust and Fire Control
Dust and fire control is provided by periodic wash down of the tipping floor and
equipment to prevent excessive build-up of dirt and dust at the facility.

Fire control is provided by an appropriate number of portable hand-held fire extinguishers
as well as a yard hydrant located just outside the building. Fire protection is provided by
the local fire department, which is aware of the fire control needs for the facility. In the
event that a fire occurs, local authorities will be notified immediately. The telephone
numbers of local fire, police, ambulance and hospital facilities are posted in and around
the facility at all times. In the event of a fire at the facility, NC DEQ will be notified
within 24 hours and written notification will be submitted within 15 days.

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9.0 Stormwater Management
Areas adjacent to the TS are graded away from the building to divert stormwater to
designated storm drain conveyance structures/ditches. Gutters and downspouts are
positioned on the building to divert discharge of stormwater to designated storm drain
conveyance structures/ditches.
10.0 Wastewater Collection
The wash water from the tipping floors flows into a trench drain located at each building
entrance. The drain is covered by a metal grate system to prevent clogging by large
debris. The metal grate is raked periodically and the collected trash is placed on the
tipping floor or into containers for proper disposal. All wash water flows from the
stations to the grit chamber, located west of Transfer Station Shed No.1. Drains located in
each pit are also connected to the grit chamber to convey wash water. The grit chamber
discharges into the pump station operated by Cane Creek Sewer District.

The roof that covers each Transfer Station minimizes wastewater generation. The
driveways are sloped away from the transfer station floors to restrict outside flow from
entering the buildings. Wastewater flow at the TS generally consists of the wash down
water.
11.0 Characterization of Waste Stream
The Henderson County Transfer Station will only accept municipal solid waste (MSW)
and construction and demolition waste (C&D) generated within the Henderson County
service area. No hazardous, liquid, or infectious waste shall be accepted. Wastes
prohibited for handling include those hazardous wastes as defined in 15A NCAC 13A
(including hazardous waste from conditionally exempt small quantity generators),
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) as defined in 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
761, septic waste, waste oil or any waste that is determined to contain “free liquids” as
defined by the paint filter liquids test.

12.0 Transfer Station Operation
Incoming waste collection vehicles deposit municipal solid waste (MSW) and
construction and demolition (C&D) waste directly onto the concrete tipping floor of the
facility. Once the waste material has been dumped onto the tipping floor, a loader pushes
the material to the rear of the tipping floor where it is dropped into a transfer trailer on the
lower level. The loader operator, properly trained to identify unacceptable waste,
observes each load as it is being pushed to the open chute. Should unacceptable material
be observed, the loader operator will attempt to isolate the material from the waste stream
or contact other County staff to assist in the removal of the noted material. Unacceptable
waste is handled in accordance with the procedures generally outlined in Paragraph 13.0,
Inspection of Wastes.

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The lower level of the Transfer Station facility has two drive-thru lanes (one for each
building) for transfer trailer truck access. The open-top trailers are positioned below the
pit openings in the transfer station tipping floor by county-operated site tractors. Once
the trailers are in position, the operator will load the waste into the trailer. Once the
trailer is loaded, the county-operated site tractor will remove the trailer and weigh the
load for compliance with applicable load limits. Once the loaded trailer is in compliance
with applicable load limits, it will be staged in the trailer staging area. The loads are then
covered by the contracted hauler before leaving the facility.

Transfer trailers that are over the applicable load limits will be restaged under the pit
opening and waste removed to bring the load into compliance with applicable load limits.
The removed waste will be staged on the transfer station tipping floor for loading in the
next available transfer trailer. Once the loaded trailer is in compliance with applicable
load limits, it will be staged in the trailer staging area. The loads are then covered by the
contracted hauler before leaving the facility.

Transfer trailers that are under the applicable load limits and are able to accept additional
waste will be restaged under the pit opening and additional waste added to the trailer until
full or within the applicable load limit. Once the loaded trailer is in compliance with
applicable load limits, it will be staged in the trailer staging area. The loads are then
covered by the contracted hauler before leaving the facility.

The loaded and staged waste transfer trailers are transferred by truck to the Upstate
Regional Landfill, South Carolina Facility I.D. No. 442441-1101, operated by Republic
Services, located in Enoree, South Carolina per the County’s Agreement with Republic
Services of North Carolina, LLC, dated July 1, 2015 (See Appendix B). A permit
modification will be applied for should the County desire to change the approve disposal
site or add additional sites in the future.

13.0 Inspection of Wastes
Access to the Transfer Station is controlled by properly trained employees, located at the
entrance of the facility. As the contents of the collection vehicles are emptied onto the
tipping floor, an employee will conduct periodic visual inspections of the waste materials.
If unacceptable waste is found, the driver of the vehicle will be instructed to terminate
dumping and the unacceptable waste will be reloaded onto the vehicle for removal from
the site. Examples of unacceptable wastes include large containers of liquid waste,
sludges, drums that have not been emptied and crushed prior to delivery, and containers
either smoking or emitting noxious vapors. Refer to Section 11.0, “Characterization of
Waste Stream” and NC G.S. § 130A-309.10 for the complete list of banned items that are
not acceptable at the HCSWF.

If hazardous waste is identified during vehicle dumping, staff will immediately notify the
driver and if necessary, contact NC DEQ and the Hazardous Materials Emergency

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Response Team. Pertinent information about the waste will be provided to those officials
and the recommended steps will be taken until properly trained handlers of hazardous
waste arrive on-site.

Infectious or medical waste haulers are advised that the Transfer Station does not accept
such wastes and that the hauler will have to transport the infectious wastes to an approved
facility for disposal.

Should a “hot load” occur in a vehicle using the facility, the attendant will not permit the
load to be discharged onto the tipping floor. The vehicle operator will be advised to
move the vehicle to a paved area located outside the Transfer Station where the load will
be discharged. The local fire department will be notified, if necessary, prior to discharge
to identify the cause of the problem and extinguish the load fire. Once the load has been
extinguished and the cause determined, the load will be taken into the facility for
disposal. No asbestos will be accepted at the Transfer Station.

The above limitations on the types of wastes that are acceptable do not circumvent the
incidental wastes that may be found in the residential waste stream that is expected at the
facility.

14.0 Facility Inspections
Regular maintenance inspections of the facility are conducted. The inspections are
conducted by site personnel who are familiar with the buildings and equipment at the site,
as well as the operations of the facility. Monthly inspections, at a minimum, will include
reviews of the following:

1) Building, foundation, and push walls
2) Ventilation system
3) Fire equipment
4) Electrical systems
5) Trench drains and driveway drains
6) Yard hydrants
7) Grit collection chamber
8) County-operated pump station

If unsatisfactory conditions are noted during the inspection or by TS personnel at any
other time, the concerns will be reported to the Henderson County Solid Waste Manager.
If a threat to safety or to the environment is identified, immediate action will be taken to
correct the situation. If necessary, operations at the TS will be suspended temporarily
until the proper corrective actions have been taken. In the unlikely event of a severe
accident, the proper authorities will be notified and offsite support requested.

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CITIZEN’S CONVENIENCE CENTER
1.0 Overview
The Citizen’s Convenience Center (CCC) is located in a designated area just west of the
Closed C&D Landfill in the vicinity of the old TVA Landfill. A paved access road
provides access directly from Stoney Mountain Road. Residents of Henderson County
access this facility for the disposal of their personal household waste and multiple types
of recyclables. The facility consists of a paved circular drive around the inside of a
retaining wall. Recyclable material and MSW waste collection boxes are staged on the
lower side of the retaining wall. An attendant is posted at the end of the access road, just
prior to entering the Convenience Center site as needed. The Convenience Center also
provides facilities for the collection of other recyclable materials or banned items (i.e.,
waste oil, antifreeze, batteries, etc.) along with the permanent Household Hazardous
Waste Collection Facility and the Mercury Products Recycling Collection Facility.

2.0 Facility Location
The CCC is located at 265 Convenience Center Drive, Hendersonville NC 28791 (see
Appendix D).
3.0 Operating Hours
Normal operating hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday but subject
to change per Henderson County Administration. The CCC is closed on Sunday and
holidays as designated by the County.

4.0 Personnel
The facility is owned and operated by Henderson County. A minimum of one (1)
employee is required for the daily operation of the CCC. The employees are properly
trained in safety procedures and the inspection of incoming wastes. The employees are
responsible for manning the attendant’s station at the entrance, coordinating the flow of
traffic within the CCC, performing general housekeeping activities and coordinating the
transfer in and out of the various collection boxes.
5.0 Access and Security
The CCC is enclosed by security fences and gates. Access to the entrance road, off
Stoney Mountain Road, is controlled by a gated entrance, fencing and a natural buffer.
Unauthorized vehicle access to the remaining portion of the facility is controlled or
prevented by other gated and/or buffered areas.

6.0 Traffic Control
The attendant directs the residents to the applicable disposal area based on the type of
waste and/or recyclable material requiring disposal. The onsite personnel monitor the

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internal site traffic and ensure that residents follow the prescribed traffic pattern to the
various disposal stations and exit the site. The onsite personnel also ensures that
residents do not loiter around the site once their waste and/or recyclable material is
properly disposed of.

7.0 Housekeeping, Litter, and Vector Control
Incoming wastes from the residents are transported in covered or enclosed vehicles.
Throughout the day and at the end of each working day, facility personnel monitor the
access road and the CCC area for litter and other debris. This material is collected and
disposed of in the proper collection container. Odors are controlled by promptly
removing and disposing of the offending material. Vectors shall be controlled so as to
protect the public health and welfare.
8.0 Fire Control
Fire control will be provided by an appropriate number of portable hand-held fire
extinguishers. Fire protection will also be provided by the local fire department, which is
aware of the fire control needs for the facility. In the event that a fire occurs, the local
authorities will be notified immediately. The telephone numbers of local fire, police,
ambulance and hospital facilities are posted in and around the CCC at all times. In the
event of a fire at the facility, the NC DEQ will be notified within 24 hours and written
notification will be submitted within 15 days.

9.0 Stormwater Management
Stormwater management is handled through the construction and maintenance of various
stormwater management basins, collection inlets, and piping and conveyance channels.

10.0 Wastewater Collection Facilities
Wastewater collected from the household waste collection box area is drained to the
onsite pump station operated by the County. The collection drains are covered by a metal
grate system to prevent clogging by large debris. The metal grates are periodically raked
and the collected waste is disposed of in an appropriate container.

11.0 Collection Facilities/ Services
Household Waste: Household waste delivered to the site by Henderson County residents
in their personal vehicles is collected for disposal in dedicated open-top roll-off boxes.
County staff coordinates the removal, disposal, and staging of the roll-off collection
boxes on an as-needed basis.

Recyclable Material: The household recyclable material collected by Henderson County
includes: containers (glass, metal, and plastic [bottles, jars and jugs]) and fiber
(cardboard, newspaper, and mixed paper). The collection of additional recyclable

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material items will be initiated as markets and processing facilities become available.
Recyclable material is generally collected in dedicated recycle roll-off collection
containers. County staff coordinates the removal, unloading and staging of the recycle
roll-off collection boxes on an as-needed basis.

Waste Oil, Antifreeze and Used Oil Filters: A covered designated collection station exists
at the CCC. Waste oil, used oil filters, and antifreeze are periodically collected by an
authorized recycler for processing.

Cooking Oil: A designated collection station exists at the CCC. Used cooking oil is
periodically collected by an authorized recycler for processing.

Batteries: A designated collection station is provided at the CCC. Used batteries are
periodically collected by an authorized recycler for processing.

Electronics: TVs and monitors are presently collected north of the TS (see Appendix D
for exact location). At the CCC, peripherals and other electronics (except TVs and
monitors) are collected. The County will continue to collect these items as well as initiate
the collection of additional electronic-type devices as collection/processing services or
markets become available. Electronics are periodically collected by an authorized
recycler for processing.

Mercury Products Recycling: A designated collection facility is provided for the
collection of mercury containing devices and lamps containing mercury from residents of
Henderson County. No business wastes containing mercury are collected at this site, and
only staff is permitted to enter the facility so as to prevent accidents. The collected items
include, but are not limited to: thermometers, fluorescent tubes and bulbs, elemental
mercury, switches, and barometers. Items are carefully packed by trained staff and are
periodically shipped by an authorized recycler for processing.

12.0 White Goods / Metals
The CCC accepts white goods and other recyclable metal products. Chlorofluorocarbon
(CFC) refrigerants are extracted by County staff or contractor before removal from site.
Any refrigerator/freezer equipped with locking doors will have the door(s) removed by
staff when accepting these items. Records of this activity are maintained at the SH (see
Appendix D).

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HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION FACILITY
1.0 Overview
The County operates a facility for the collection of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
products under EPA ID No. NCPH0450801. The HHW facility operates only on specific
collection dates as designated by the County. Dates and operation hours are subject to
change as designated by the County.

2.0 Facility Location
The HHW Collection Facility is a permanent location at the CCC, located at 265
Convenience Center Drive, Hendersonville NC 28791. See Appendix D.
3.0 Wastes Received
The collection facility only receives HHW generated by homeowners from within
Henderson County. The household hazardous waste collection facility will not accept any
radioactive waste, explosives, or bio-infectious wastes. The County retains the right to
refuse any waste during events and will work with NC DEQ, when appropriate, to find
the best disposal options for those refused HHW items.
4.0 Reporting Requirements
The County shall maintain records of the amount of HHW (and CESGQ HHW waste)
received for disposal at the facility and the amounts shipped off site for recycling, reuse,
treatment and/or disposal. Copies of shipment records are provided to Henderson County
Solid Waste and/or Environmental Programs by an authorized household hazardous waste
shipping company via original manifests. Records are compiled following collection
events and maintained by staff for inspection.

On or before August 1st of each calendar year, the County shall report to the NC DEQ
Solid Waste Section the amount of HHW received at the facility and the amounts shipped
off site for recycling, reuse, treatment and/or disposal. The reporting period shall be for
the previous year, beginning July 1st and ending June 30th.

5.0 Operations Plan
The HHW facility operates in general accordance with the Operations Plan included in
Appendix J. The contact for the County varies periodically due to staff changes and/or
reassignments of responsibilities within the County staff but in general is an employee
within the Solid Waste or Environmental Programs Divisions. County staff responsible
for conducting or overseeing an HHW collection event are familiar with the procedures as
outlined in the Operations Plan and are trained through by an authorized HHW
professional to receive a 40-hour HAZWOPER certification. Reauthorization of this
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transporter and disposer/recycler for a collection event(s) are contracted by the County as
needed. The transporter and disposer/recycler is properly licensed to perform the hauling
and disposing/processing of household hazardous waste collected in conjunction with the
HHW collection events. Certain items such as mercury products, waste oil, used oil
filters, antifreeze, batteries, etc. are collected through designated onsite collection
facilities and are not generally collected as a part of an HHW event.
6.0 Safety Plan
A copy of the Safety Plan is included in Appendix K. Henderson County operates the
HHW facility in general conformance with the Site Specific Health and Safety Plan.
Revisions to the Plan, relative to contacts, etc. are updated as needed.

7.0 CESQG Events
Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG) hazardous waste and
electronics recycling collection events will begin through Henderson County Solid Waste
at a future date when an authorized vendor is secured. These events will take place during
the year as designated by the County. Items accepted during these events will consist of
hazardous waste such as, but not limited to: household-type cleaning chemicals, excess
maintenance chemicals, and office-related electronics. Limits on quantities brought to the
events by county businesses will be limited by volume and must be verified on a signed
collection form. A full operations and safety plan will be developed at a future date and
sent to the NC DEQ Solid Waste Engineer for approval. Managers and staff working
these events will be 40-hour HAZWOPER trained. Training sessions will occur annually.

8.0 Hard-to-Recycle Events for Citizens
Hard-to-recycle events for citizens will begin at a future date when authorized vendors
are secured to handle those items not regularly accepted at the CCC. Examples of hard-to-
recycle items include, but are not limited to: furniture, mattresses, ceramic fixtures,
medical and other film, polystyrene foam, and rigid plastics. No commercial or business-
generated wastes will be accepted during these events unless otherwise designated by the
Henderson County Solid Waste Director or County Engineer. No hazardous wastes or
paints will be accepted during these events.

OTHER SERVICES, COLLECTION FACILITIES AND/OR OPERATIONS
1.0 Scrap Tires
The HCSWF accepts scrap tires for recycling. Scrap tires are taken to a designated
collection station located in the northeast quadrant of the TS. The scrap tires are
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are loaded, an authorized tire recycler removes the trailers for processing (see Appendix
D).

2.0 Paint Bulking and Collection Facility
The HCSWF accepts paints for recycling at a designated facility behind the Transfer
Stations during designated dates and times. Latex paint is bulked at this facility into 55-
gallon steel drums, and then stored. Only non-flammable paints are bulked in this facility.
Flammable paints or paint-related materials are collected outside of this facility in cubic
fiber foxes by 40-hour HAZWOPER trained Solid Waste staff. Both latex drums and
cubic fiber boxes are carefully labeled and periodically hauled away by an authorized
HHW recycler for processing. See Appendix I, Part I.

3.0 Asphalt Shingles Recycling
The HCSWF accepts asphalt shingles for recycling. Loads of clean shingles are taken to a
designated area for dumping in the northeast quadrant of the TS. Clean loads of asphalt
shingles can contain felt and nails, though no other roofing items, trash, or recyclables
can be dumped into the designated containers. Trash and recycling dumpsters are
provided separately for wastes. Absolutely no asbestos shingles are accepted at the
Henderson County Transfer Station facility or at this designated shingle recycling area.
Solid Waste staff periodically inspects incoming wastes to ensure that no asbestos
shingles have been brought into the facility. Once the open-top dumpsters are loaded, an
authorized, contracted recycler removes them for processing offsite. See Appendix I, Part
II.

HAULER RECYCLING AND MSW DROP-OFF AREA
1.0 Overview
The County operates a drop-off area for recyclable material collected by permitted haulers
operating within the County as well as a collection area for MSW and C&D waste
brought to the site for disposal by small commercial customers. Small commercial
customers would generally be classified as those customers who do not have the
capability to mechanically dump a load but must unload their waste by hand. The intent
is to provide a location for them to discharge their load without causing undue congestion
in and around the transfer station tipping floor. In addition, numerous permitted haulers
collect single stream recyclables in conjunction with their normal household MSW
collection services. The drop-off area provides a location for these haulers to unload
and/or consolidate their load of recyclables with other similar recyclables until such time
as a full load is acquired.

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2.0 Facility Location
The Hauler recycling and MSW drop-off area is located at the HCSWF, 191 Transfer
Station Road, Hendersonville NC 28791 (see Appendix D).

3.0 Operating Hours
Normal operating hours for the Hauler recycling and MSW drop-off area are 8:00 a.m. to
4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The Hauler recycling and MSW drop-off area is
closed on Sunday and holidays as designated by the County.

4.0 Personnel
The facility is owned and operated by Henderson County. County staff monitors the
activities at the facility and provide assistance/direction as needed to ensure the safe and
proper disposal of waste and/or recyclable material. The site is not manned on a full-time
basis. The County staff may assist in the coordination of traffic in and around the site to
ensure a continued safe operation. County staff also coordinates the removal, dumping
and staging of roll-off boxes on an as-needed basis.

5.0 Access and Security
Access to the site is through the main entrance facility and SH. As each load of waste is
weighed across the scales, the scale attendant will direct the customer to the appropriate
disposal facility. The site is enclosed by fencing and gates to prevent unauthorized access.
6.0 Housekeeping, Litter, and Vector Control
Incoming wastes are transported in covered or enclosed vehicles. Outgoing container
boxes are covered or enclosed appropriately depending on the type of waste and the
distance to the ultimate disposal site. Throughout the day and at the end of each working
day, facility personnel monitor the area for litter. Mosquitoes and rodents are controlled
so as to protect the public health and welfare.
7.0 Fire Control
In the event that a fire occurs, the local authorities will be notified immediately. Fire
extinguishers are also available at the transfer stations. The telephone numbers of local
fire, police, ambulance and hospital facilities are posted in and around the facility at all
times. In the event of a fire at the facility, the NC DEQ will be notified within 24 hours
and written notification will be submitted within 15 days.
8.0 Stormwater Management
Stormwater management is handled through the construction and maintenance of various
stormwater collection inlets, piping and conveyance channels.

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9.0 Wastewater Collection Facilities
Wastewater collected from the MSW collection box area is drained to the on-site pump
station operated by the County. The collection drains are covered by a metal grate system
to prevent clogging by large debris. The metal grates are periodically raked and the
collected waste is disposed of in an appropriate container.

BENEIFICAL FILL DROP-OFF AREA
1.0 Overview
The County operates a drop-off area for certain loads of beneficial fill (clean, unpainted
concrete) material brought to the site.

2.0 Facility Location
The beneficial fill area is located at the HCSWF at 191 Transfer Station Drive,
Hendersonville, NC 28791 (see Appendix D).

3.0 Operating Hours
Normal operating hours for the beneficial fill area are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday
through Saturday, and is closed on Sunday and holidays, as designated by the County.

4.0 Personnel
The facility is owned and operated by Henderson County. County staff monitor the
activities at the facility and provide assistance/direction as needed to ensure the safe and
proper disposal of beneficial fill material. The site is not manned on a full-time basis.
County staff may assist in the coordination of traffic in and around the site to ensure a
continued safe operation. Staff is trained to identify types of materials that can be
recycled and/or reused.

5.0 Access and Security
Access to the site is through the main entrance facility and SH. Each load of waste
material is weighed across the scales and the scale attendant will direct the customer to
the appropriate disposal area.
6.0 Housekeeping, Litter, and Vector Control
Incoming wastes are transported in covered or enclosed vehicles. Throughout the day and
at the end of each working day, facility personnel monitor the area for litter. Mosquitoes
and rodents are controlled so as to protect the public health and welfare.

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7.0 Fire Control
In the event that a fire occurs, the local authorities will be notified immediately. Fire
extinguishers are also available at the transfer stations. The telephone numbers of local
fire, police, ambulance and hospital facilities are posted in and around the facility at all
times. In the event of a fire at the facility, NC DEQ will be notified within 24 hours and
written notification will be submitted within 15 days.
8.0 Stormwater Management
Stormwater management is handled through the construction and maintenance of various
Stormwater collection inlets, piping and conveyance channels.

9.0 Operations
Selected loads of beneficial fill material are diverted to the beneficial fill area for
separation of the recyclable/reusable material prior to disposal of any residual waste
material. The load of waste material is discharged onto a contained unpaved surface and
the recyclable/reusable material is removed and/or separated from the unusable waste.
The separation of the material is performed by hand or with the use of on-site equipment
depending on the general type of material being screened at the time. Items separated
will generally be: clean wood waste that can be ground into mulch; clean rubble that can
be further processed and used by the County for road surfacing; and scrap metal that can
be placed in the white goods/metal scrap pile for recycling. The residual waste is
collected and disposed of through the transfer station operation. Proper protective
equipment is worn by the site personnel during the separation process.

MULCHING AND GRINDING PROCESSING
1.0 Purpose of Plan
This operations plan has been developed for the Mulching, Grinding, and Processing
(MGP) Area located at the HCSWF. This plan has been prepared in accordance with the
requirements of the NC DEQ, Division of Solid Waste Management, Solid Waste Rules
(15A NCAC 13B).

The purpose of this plan is to provide the owner and operator with a reference manual
that includes necessary information, procedures, and applicable rules for properly
operating the processing area. All personnel involved with the management or
supervision of operations at this designated area are required to review the operations
plan and to maintain the location in conformance with applicable requirements. A copy
of the operations plan is kept at the SH.

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2.0 Facility Location
The MGP Area is located at the HCSWF, 191 Transfer Station Drive, Hendersonville,
NC 28791 (see Appendix D).

3.0 Service Area
This MGP Area will provide service for all of Henderson County.
4.0 Siting Requirements
The MGP Facility siting requirements are described as follows:
1) The MGP Facility is not located in the 100-year flood plain.
2) A 50-foot buffer between all property lines and processing areas is maintained.
3) The site grades are designed to ensure that there will be no standing water in the
processing area and there will be no offsite drainage problems.
4) An all-weather gravel access road to the site will be kept passable at all times.
5) Access to the MGP Area is controlled by properly trained employees.
6) The area will be graded to divert runoff to a sediment basin. Both the ditches and
the sediment basin can be utilized to control runoff from a potential fire.

5.0 Operations Procedures
The MGP Area consists of approximately 1.5 acres located east of the closed MSWLF.
The location of the facility is shown in Appendix D. Henderson County Solid Waste is
authorized to process and store not more than six thousand (6,000) cubic yards of
acceptable material per quarter. At least once per year, or more as often as needed,
Henderson County will contract with a local authorized company to properly process the
materials onsite if applicable (see Appendix H). Waste material not acceptable to be
processed by the contracted company will be removed from the collection site and
disposed of through the transfer station operation or processed through other means in
accordance with the applicable rules and regulations. In the future, a portion of the
mulched material may be used as a bulking agent in the County’s proposed adjacent
Small Type 1 Composting Facility.

The normal operating hours for the MGP Area will be 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday
through Saturday, and is closed on Sunday and holidays, as designated by the County.
6.0 Personnel
The area is owned and operated by Henderson County. County staff will operate the
MGP Area on an as-needed basis depending on the intake of applicable waste. These
employees are properly trained in safety procedures and the inspection of incoming
wastes. Training material published by SWAN) is utilized for initial training of onsite
personnel and for continuing education. The employees also direct and coordinate the
movement of collection vehicles into and out of the MGP Facility.

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7.0 Technical Operational Requirements
The following operational criteria shall be met at the MGP Facility:
1) Only clean, unpainted, untreated wood, land clearing debris, brush and tree limbs
will be used in the mulching process. The facility will not process more than
6,000 cubic yards of acceptable material per quarter.
2) Mulched materials will be removed from the site several times a year to ensure
that no more than 6,000 cubic yards of material are stored on site per quarter.
3) Sludges may not be included in mulched materials.
4) Neither hazardous waste nor asbestos-containing waste shall be accepted at the
mulching facility.
5) Household hazardous waste shall not be accepted at the mulching facility.
6) Material received at the site that cannot be processed onsite will be removed from
the collection site and disposed of through the transfer station operation or
processed through other means in accordance with the applicable rules and
regulations.
7) The Facility shall not allow uncontrolled public access.
8) Leaves are also collected at this site and only used onsite for erosion control
purposes to stabilize banks and/or slopes.

The tonnage and classification of waste materials received at the MGP Area, as well as
the tonnage of material hauled offsite, is recorded at the SH. These records are monitored
to ensure the volume of material processed and stored on site does not exceed 6,000 cubic
yards during any given quarter. Staff may periodically measure stockpiles of processed
material to confirm the scale tonnage records and ensure compliance with the 6,000 cubic
yard per quarter limitation.

8.0 Traffic Control
Access to the MGP Area is controlled by properly trained employees who are located at
the Scale House. As vehicles arrive at the MGP Facility, site personnel, when needed,
will direct the driver to position the vehicle at the correct unloading location. When the
contents of the vehicle are emptied, the driver is instructed to move the vehicle away
from the MGP Facility area.

9.0 Housekeeping, Litter, and Vector Control
Incoming wastes are transported in covered or enclosed vehicles. Outgoing container
boxes are covered or enclosed appropriately depending on the type of waste and the
distance to the ultimate disposal site. Throughout the day and at the end of each working
day, facility personnel monitor the area for litter. Vectors are controlled so as to protect
the public health and welfare.

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10.0 Fire Control
In the event that a fire occurs, the local authorities will be notified immediately. Fire
extinguishers are also available at the transfer stations. The telephone numbers of local
fire, police, ambulance and hospital facilities are posted in and around the facility at all
times. In the event of a fire at the facility the NC DEQ will be notified within 24 hours
and written notification will be submitted within 15 days. 11.0 Stormwater Management
Standard erosion control practices, such as a sediment basin, silt fencing, vegetating
slopes, and diversion ditches will be utilized at the site. Runoff from the processing area
will be diverted through Stormwater conveyance channels to a sediment basin prior to
discharge off the property. Stormwater management is handled through the construction
and maintenance of various stormwater collection inlets, piping and conveyance channels.

12.0 Temporary Disaster Debris Staging/Storage Area
The MGP Area has been designated as one of the Temporary Disaster Debris
Staging/Storage Areas for vegetative waste (i.e., brush, tree limbs, etc.) from within
Henderson County resulting from a significant natural disaster. Prior to the use of the site
as a temporary disaster debris staging/storage area, NC DEQ’s Senior Environmental
Specialist with the Asheville Regional Office will be notified in order to activate the site
for the collection of vegetative waste material. The waste would be processed in
accordance with this Plan or depending on the volume, may be removed for processing
and/or disposal at an offsite permitted facility. All waste resulting from a significant
natural disaster will be removed from the staging/storage area within six (6) months of
the triggering event and the site will be restored to its pre-event condition.

SMALL TYPE 1 (FUTURE) COMPOSTING FACILITY
1.0 Purpose of Plan
This Operations Plan has been developed for the proposed Small Type 1 Composting
Facility located at the Stoney Mountain Road Landfill in Henderson County, North
Carolina. This Plan has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the NC
DEQ, Division of Solid Waste Management, Solid Waste Rules (15A NCAC 13B).

The purpose of this Plan is to provide the owner and operator with a reference manual
that includes necessary information, procedures, and applicable rules for properly
operating the Composting Facility. All personnel involved with the management or
supervision of operations at the facility will be required to review the Operations Plan and
to maintain the facility in conformance with applicable requirements. A copy of the

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Operations Plan will be kept at the Scale House, in the vicinity of the Composting site at
all times.

2.0 Facility Location
The Small Type 1 Composting Facility is located at the Stoney Mountain Road Landfill at
802 Stoney Mountain Road, Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791 and is operated by
Henderson County. The Small Type 1 Composting Facility is located just north of the
Mulching, Grinding, and Processing Area (see Appendix D).

3.0 Service Area
The Composting Facility will provide service for all of Henderson County.
4.0 Siting Requirements
The proposed Small Type 1 Composting Facility site is located north east of the closed
MSWLF, and just north of the Mulching and Grinding and Processing Area and the
White Goods/Metals Area. The proposed Small Type 1 Composting area is not located
over a closed disposal site. Siting requirements are described as follows:

1) The proposed Composting Facility is not located in the 100-year flood plain.
2) A 200-foot buffer is maintained between the composting facility and all
residences.
3) A 100-foot buffer is maintained between the composting facility and water supply
wells.
4) A 50-foot buffer is maintained between all property lines and the composting
facility.
5) A 25-foot minimum distance between compost areas and swales or berms will be
maintained in order to allow for adequate access of fire-fighting equipment.
6) Diversion berms and drainage ditches are designed to ensure that there will be no
standing water in the composting area and there will be no off-site drainage
problems and also to divert runoff from composting areas to sediment basins.
7) A 50-foot minimum buffer between perennial streams and the compost area will
be maintained.
8) An all-weather gravel access road to the site will be kept passable at all times.
9) Site screening of the composting site is not required.
10) Access to the composting facility is controlled by properly trained employees.
11) The site has diversion berms leading to a sediment basin. Both the ditches and the
sediment basin can be utilized to control runoff from a potential fire.
5.0 Operations Procedures
The Small Type 1 Composting site will consist of an area of approximately 1 acre where
composting will take place. The County intends to use yard and garden waste,
silvicultural waste, untreated and unpainted wood waste, or any combination thereof in its

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composting operation. Additionally, there are clean wood materials available at the
landfill for composting as a result of the mulching and grinding operation, though these
materials may typically get used prior to them becoming available for composting.
Composted material will either be utilized on site as a soil amendment for newly grassed
areas or given/sold to the public, in accordance with the Solid Waste Rules for Small
Type 1 Composting Facilities. When compost is used as a soil amendment, the rate of
compost use will be determined as the compost is developed and the chemical
constituency of the material is known. The County will consult with the County
Cooperative Extension to determine application rates.

Normal operating hours for the Small Type 1 Composting site are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
Monday through Saturday, and is closed on Sunday and holidays, as designated by the
County. 6.0 Personnel
The facility is owned and operated by Henderson County. County staff will operate the
Small Type 1 Composting Facility on an as-needed basis depending on whether compost
is being produced or not. These employees are properly trained in safety procedures and
the inspection of incoming wastes. Training material published by the Solid Waste
Association of North America (SWANA) is utilized for initial training of on-site
personnel and for continuing education. The employees also direct and coordinate the
movement of collection vehicles into and out of the composting site.

7.0 Technical Operational Requirements
On or before August 1st of each year, the owner or operator shall report to the North
Carolina Solid Waste Section, for the previous year beginning July 1st and ending June
30th, the type and amount of waste that received at the facility and composted, the
composting process that was used, and intended distribution of the finished product. The
following operational criteria shall be met at the Composting site:

1) Small Type 1 Composting Facilities shall process or store less than 6,000
cubic yards of material for composting per quarter, and occupy less than two
acres of land.
2) The Composting Facility is not located over a closed-out disposal site.
3) Waste acceptable for a Type 1 facility may include yard and garden waste,
silvicultural waste, untreated and unpainted wood waste or any combination
thereof.
4) Sludges may not be included in a Type 1 Composting Facility.
5) Neither hazardous waste nor asbestos containing waste shall be accepted at
the composting facility.
6) Household hazardous waste shall not be accepted at the composting facility.
7) The composting site shall not allow uncontrolled public access.
8) Compost shall be maintained at or above 131 degrees Fahrenheit for 3 days
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compost produced shall be monitored sufficiently to ensure that the pathogen
reduction criteria are met.
9) Nitrogen bearing wastes shall be incorporated as necessary to minimize odor
and the migration of nutrients.

A Composting Operations Data Log will be maintained at the Scale House. This log will
be used to record operations activities/observations that took place at the site such as
windrow formation date, date and temperature recordings, materials used and source of
materials, or any other activities pertaining to the composting operations. The tonnage
and classification of waste materials received at the Small Type I Composting Facility as
well as the tonnage of material hauled off site will be recorded at the scale house.
8.0 Traffic Control
Access to the composting site will be controlled by properly trained employees who are
located at the entrance of the landfill. As vehicles arrive at the composting site or scales,
staff will direct the driver to position the vehicle at the correct unloading location. When
the contents of the vehicle are emptied, the driver is instructed to move the vehicle away
from the Composting site.
9.0 Housekeeping, Litter, and Vector Control
Incoming wastes will be transported to the composting site in covered or enclosed
vehicles. Outgoing trailers will also be covered or enclosed. Throughout the day and at
the end of each working day, staff will monitor the area for litter. Vectors shall be
controlled so as to protect the public health and welfare.

10.0 Fire Control
In the event that a fire occurs, local authorities will be notified immediately. The
telephone numbers of local fire, police, ambulance and hospital facilities are posted in
and around the facility at all times. In the event of a fire at the facility, NC DEQ will be
notified within 24 hours and written notification will be submitted within 15 days.

11.0 Stormwater Management
Standard erosion control practices, such as sediment basins, silt fencing, vegetative
slopes, and diversion ditches will be utilized at the site.

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CONTINGENCY PLAN
1.0 Purpose of Plan
Contingency Plans are developed to provide general guidance to the facility staff in the
event normal operations are disrupted due to a naturally occurring event or other
unanticipated situation. The contingency plan outlined below describes operations for the
Transfer Station and Citizen’s Convenience Center facilities.

2.0 Fire Control
Fire control will be provided by an appropriate number of portable hand-held fire
extinguishers. Fire protection will also be provided by the local fire department, which is
aware of the fire control needs for the facility. In the event that a fire occurs, the local
authorities will be notified immediately. The telephone numbers of local fire, police,
ambulance and hospital facilities are posted in and around the facility at all times. In the
event of a fire at the facility, the NC DEQ Solid Waste Section’s Senior Environmental
Specialist, in the Asheville Regional Office will be notified within 24 hours of the
triggering event and written notification will be submitted within 15 days.
3.0 Power Failure
Generator backup on the weigh system will provide for long-term continued operation.
In the event of a prolonged power outage, load sizes may be estimated and the vehicles
allowed to enter the appropriate waste disposal facility. Estimated waste tonnages
processed through the TS will be reconciled with the waste tonnages processed through
the offsite disposal facility.

Onsite utility systems (i.e., pump stations, etc.) will be regularly monitored to ensure the
wet wells (storage capacity) is not exceeded. A standby generator is stationed onsite in
the event of a power outage.

4.0 Equipment Failure
The County has sufficient back-up equipment to maintain continuous operations should
any one piece be down for service or repair. However, should the need arise, the County
will acquire basic operating equipment from other County departments or rent the
appropriate equipment from local equipment rental companies or contractors.

5.0 Weather Related Issues
The primary weather related issue pertains to ice and snow accumulation during winter
months. During inclement weather periods, the facility will not open in the mornings for
the acceptance of waste, until such time as adequate staff is onsite to manage the daily
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ingress and egress to the various disposal facilities. County equipment will generally be
used to maintain the access roads during inclement weather.

Inclement weather occurring during normal operating hours will be dealt with on a per
occurrence basis. Safe ingress and egress will be maintained to the various waste
disposal operations at all times. The facility will be closed should conditions deteriorate
to the point that continued operations become unsafe for the customers, citizens, and
staff. The facility will remain closed until such time as weather conditions improve
and/or safe access to the site can be restored.

6.0 Other Disruptions
Other disruptions to the normal waste disposal activities will be dealt with on a per
occurrence basis. Staff has the training and experience to handle situations as they may
arise in order to protect the citizens, customers and other staff members as well as human
health and the environment. Emergency personnel (i.e., police, fire, ambulance, etc.) will
be notified on an as-needed basis. The telephone numbers for the local response agencies
are posted in and around the facility.

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APPENDICES
1) Appendix A. DHEC Permit, Union County Regional MSW Landfill
2) Appendix B. Transportation and Disposal Agreement between Republic Services and
Henderson County
3) Appendix C. Certificates of Occupancy for Solid Waste Properties Post Capital
Improvement Plan Implementation
4) Appendix D. Henderson County Solid Waste Facilities Site Map
5) Appendix E. Boundary Plat of Henderson County Solid Waste Property
6) Appendix F. Daily Inspections Reports and Screening Reports
7) Appendix G. Vector Control Vendor Letter of Service Verification
8) Appendix H. RFP for Mulching/ Material Reduction
9) Appendix I. Non-hazardous Waste Collection Operations Plan Modifications, Part I
10) Appendix I. Non-hazardous Waste Collection Operations Plan Modifications, Part II
11) Appendix J. Safety Plan for Henderson County Household Hazardous Waste Collection
12) Appendix K. Example CESQG Generator Statement & Example Waste Collection Plan

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Appendix A. DHEC Permit, Union County Regional MSW Landfill

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Appendix B. Transportation and Disposal Agreement between Republic
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Appendix C. Certificates of Occupancy for Solid Waste Properties Post-
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Appendix D. Henderson County Solid Waste Facilities Site Map

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Appendix F. Daily Inspections Reports and Screening Reports

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Appendix G. Vector Control Vendor Letter of Service Verification

PROMARK SPECIALTIES HENDERSONVILLE PEST CONTROL
PO BOX 711 HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28793
PHONE # [phone]
FAX # [phone]

July 2, 2015

Attn: Greg Wiggins
Ref: Henderson County Solid Waste
191 Transfer Station Drive
Hendersonville, NC 28792

The following services are performed by Hendersonville Pest Control.

40 bait boxes are maintained on a monthly basis. This includes adding bait or changing
out old bait blocks.

Pest control is performed on a monthly basis for the scale house. Other structures area
sprayed upon request as needed.

Please feel free to contact us should you have any questions or concerns. As always, we
appreciate your business and look forward to serving all your moisture and pest control
needs.

Caleb Gordon, Technician
828-243-7221

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Appendix H. RFP for Mulching/ Material Reduction

HENDERSON COUNTY ENGINEERING
Memorandum To: Interested Bidders

From: Greg Wiggins
Solid Waste Operations Manager

Subject: Request for Proposals
Material Reduction at Solid Waste

Date: July 13, 2015

Henderson County Solid Waste Department requests proposals to remove brush and pallets from the facility on 191 Transfer Station Drive. The contractor will be allowed to grind brush and pallets on site prior to removal if needed. All locations receiving wood debris from Henderson County must be compliant with NCDENR regulations and approved by the County prior to any hauling activities. The proposal will be for one year from the due date with a possible one year extension option if preferred by Henderson County Solid Waste staff. Listed below are approximate tonnages of materials which will be weighed out when removed from the facility for an accurate total. The proposal should be quoted per ton of the combined totals.
• Brush (Land Clearing Debris)-800 Tons
• Pallets- 300 Tons

Proposals are due: Monday, July 27th, 2015 by 2:00 PM Henderson County Solid Waste (Scale House) Attention: Greg Wiggins 191 Transfer Station Drive Hendersonville, NC 28791
Detailed scope of work:
• Furnish the necessary supervision , labor, tools, equipment and materials to complete the required work
• Install necessary safety fencing and barricades at project site
• Obtain required permits
• Restore all disturbed areas around the site
• Work to be scheduled during standard business hours unless approved otherwise
The following information must be included in the proposal: 1) Work Schedule for start and completion 2) Contractor’s Licensure with North Carolina 3) See Henderson County Insurance Requirements posted under General Information at http://ww2.hendersoncountync.org/rfp/index for the following: a. Insurance per Article 11

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4) For Disadvantage Business Enterprise requirements, see Minority Business Participation Guidelines posted under General Information at http://ww2.hendersoncountync.org/rfp/index 5) Proposed Contract signed by bidder and ready for County’s signature. Henderson County reserves the right to reject any and / or all bids. Qualified contractors interested in bidding on the project should contact Greg Wiggins @ 828-301-7555

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Appendix I. Non-hazardous Waste Collection Operations Plan Modifications,
Part I

HENDERSON COUNTY ENGINEERING
1 Historic Courthouse Square, Suite 6 Hendersonville, North Carolina 28792
[phone]
To: Larry Frost, Environmental Engineer
Permitting Branch, Solid Waste Section Division of Waste Management, NCDENR
2090 US Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778

From: Henderson County Solid Waste Division, Engineering Department
RE: Non-hazardous Waste Collection Operations Plan Modifications, Part I Mr. Frost: May 28, 2015

This letter is to inform you of changes in the operations plan to permit # 4504T-TRANSFER-1998 regarding
facilities and collection, handling, and storage of paint-related materials at the Henderson County Transfer Station, specifically latex/ acrylic paint and oil-based paint related materials.

The former “break room house,” located behind the Stoney Mountain Activities Center on the Transfer Station
property, 191 Transfer Station Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28791, was modified in April 2015 with two 4-foot doors and an exhaust fan. This site will serve as the new location for collecting, bulking, and storing of non-hazardous
material (latex paint only). Paint will be bulked in 55-gallon DOT approved steel drums by trained Solid Waste staff
and stored on-site until a safe capacity has been reached, at which time the paint will be shipped on an as-needed
basis to our regular HHW vendor, 3RC.
Oil-based paint related materials will also be collected at this location but not bulked. Items will be stored in lined
gaylords and palletized for shipping, also through 3RC. This includes but is not limited to: oil-based paints, sealants,
strippers, thinners, lacquers.
With the implementation of this new collection and bulking at the break room house, all paint related materials incur
a $2 per gallon container fee for recycling through the Scale House so as to relieve the HHW events at the
Convenience Center from processing fees and receipts. This fee is subject to change annually by approval of the
Henderson County Board of Commissioners.
There are three primary factors for this operational change:
1. Collection of paint during HHW events at the Convenience Center causes long wait times for participants,
thereby increasing the significance of safety operations for both the public and Solid Waste staff 2. No fees are collected at the Convenience Center at any other time per year except during HHW, causing
increased wait times for participants for transactions to be completed
3. Collection space is limited during HHW at the Convenience Center without a covered, permanent structure
for storing full paint gaylords, thus enabling, though unpermitted, citizens to leave HHW items of all kinds near exposed gaylords after HHW events

Solid Waste and Environmental Programs staff assessed the most recent HHW event (May 19) and have determined
that all three afore mentioned issues will be resolved if storage and collection for all types of paint-related materials can take place on the Transfer Station side. All Solid Waste financial transactions take place systematically at the
Scale House on the Transfer Station side. Removing one level of these transactions from the Convenience Center
during HHW will save time and remove an unnecessary safety hazard for both staff and the public. Staff are
HAZWOPER trained and are briefed monthly on safety and customer service operations.

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For 2015 operations, all paint will be collected during the 3rd Tuesday from 8am until 2pm on the Transfer Station side. Times and dates of operations are subject to change at the discretion of the Solid Waste Director.

Additional modifications to the Henderson County Operations Plan, permit # 4504T-TRANSFER-1998, will be
submitted by summer 2015 following the contract renewal for hauling and/or disposal of MSW from the Henderson County Transfer Station.

Please contact us with any questions. Thank you.

Rachel Hodge, Environmental Programs Coordinator
Engineering Department
[e-mail]
[phone]

Greg Wiggins, Operations Director Solid Waste & Cane Creek Sewer District
[e-mail]
[phone]

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Appendix I. Non-hazardous Waste Collection Operations Plan
Modifications, Part II

HENDERSON COUNTY ENGINEERING
1 Historic Courthouse Square, Suite 6 Hendersonville, North Carolina 28792 [phone]

To: Larry Frost, Environmental Engineer
Permitting Branch, Solid Waste Section Division of Waste Management, NCDENR
2090 US Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778

From: Henderson County Solid Waste Division, Engineering Department
RE: Non-hazardous Waste Collection Operations Plan Modifications, Part II
Mr. Frost: April 6, 2015

This letter is to inform you of changes in the operations plan to permit # 4504T-TRANSFER-1998, regarding
facilities and handling of non-hazardous materials at Henderson County Transfer Station, specifically asphalt shingles recycling. Handle Safe Systems, LLC., is the approved vendor to accept and process the shingles. All
material comes from licensed contractors and shingle suppliers from homes in Henderson County only. The Rogers
Group processes the shingles for eventual road paving and other asphalt applications.
Collection of asphalt shingles for recycling began in October 2014 on the Transfer Station property near the tires
recycling area following conversations with and verbal support from Andrea Keller with the Solid Waste Section,
NC DENR - DWM. No facilities were modified for this program except for the addition of two 40-yard roll-off
containers in the transfer station area. This area is appropriately marked with visible signage. All suppliers are required to bring a signed form and a tear-off sample of their loads to the weigh masters at the Scale House before
being allowed to dump the shingles. Tear-off samples confirm that the loads are free of asbestos-containing
materials. A Henderson County Solid Waste staff person meets each supplier at the marked location before
dumping the shingles into the roll-off containers to ensure that the loads are clean and free of non-shingle debris, recycled materials, or trash. A copy of this form is attached and can be found online for suppliers to use readily.

Shingle loads are taken when the roll-off containers are filled to safe and appropriate capacity to Handle Safe
Systems, LLC. in Asheville, NC. The frequency depends on the volume. Henderson County Solid Waste staff makes every effort to recover additional recyclable materials from these loads as they are dumped into the onsite roll-off containers.

Additional modifications to the Henderson County Operations Plan, permit # 4504T-TRANSFER-1998, will be
submitted by summer 2015 following the contract renewal for hauling and/or disposal of MSW from the Henderson County Transfer Station.

Please contact us with any questions. Thank you.

Rachel Hodge, Environmental Programs Coordinator Greg Wiggins, Operations Director Engineering Department Solid Waste & Cane Creek Sewer District
[e-mail] [e-mail] [phone] [phone]

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Appendix J. Household Hazardous Waste Operations Plan

Household Hazardous Waste
Operations Plan for Collection and Storage

1.0 Overview
The purpose of this plan is to define a standard operations procedure for Henderson
County (Permit # 45-04T) to operate an onsite, Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
program. This plan should be utilized by personnel that have been trained, to a minimum,
at the operations level according to OSHA 1910.120, Hazardous Waste Operations and
Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) standard. This involves undergoing twenty four
hours of hands-on and classroom training. A permanent facility was established in 2008
onsite at 265 Convenience Center Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28791. This facility
accepts HHW only from residents of Henderson County, and may also accept HHW/
electronic waste from conditionally except small quantity generators (CESQG) in the
future.

2.0 Operations Procedures
The Henderson County Solid Waste and/or Environmental Programs Divisions will
establish an annual or per fiscal year schedule as approved by the County Engineer
and/or Solid Waste Director. Dates and times of the HHW collection events may vary at
the discretion of the Division Director or Program Manager. Generally, the HHW
program will operate for a specified number of days and hours per year or per fiscal year.
Prior to the events, Henderson County staff will notify area safety personnel of the event
dates, hours, location, and other pertinent information so that appropriate agencies can
be on standby should an emergency event occur.

Staff involved with the collection of HHW are properly trained Henderson County staff
or other authorized/trained personnel. A Site Safety and/or Program Manager is
designated before the event and this person is identified to the other staff who are
working in or near the collection event. Communication information should be shared
with all Henderson County staff and/or additional authorized/trained personnel before
the collection event begins.
3.0 Facility Preparation
Before or on the day of the scheduled HHW collection event, designated Henderson
County Solid Waste personnel should complete the following checklist:
• Program Manager or Henderson County staff supervisor to designate which
HAZWOPER-trained staff to manage event and delegate particular jobs to those
trained staff to perform during event
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smoking, no pets, stay in your vehicle, etc.)
• Set up collection and testing tables and cover them in plastic
• Place fire extinguishers under tables
• Place the emergency air horn (evacuation signal) under or on table
• Open storage building and inventory contents
• Organize work area, i.e.: locate drums in a convenient area for processing and
make sure they are visibly labeled; locate spill dry supplies such as secondary
containment and oil dry
• Make safety supplies available in a convenient area. Supplies include but are not
limited to: gloves, Tyvek aprons or suits, safety glasses, eyewash, clean water,
etc.
• Conduct site safety meeting including a review of emergency facilities and
procedures
• Ensure that all other non-HHW event staff are aware of emergency/evacuation
procedures

4.0 Receiving Waste
Henderson County Solid Waste Division retains discretion to ask that citizens self-
unload their HHW materials onto a designated table set up within the boundaries of the
collection event. Trained staff should monitor the unloading process so as to quickly
identify unlabeled or leaking containers, or other potential hazards that could result in
falls, slips, trips, exposure. For those unidentifiable materials or containers without
labels, staff should discuss the contents of the container with the citizen or have the
citizen fill out a special material ID form to better help categorize the waste. This
procedure can change at the discretion of the Henderson County Solid Waste Director,
County Engineer, or Program Manager should safety concerns or the need arise. Staff
monitoring the unloading tables should provide containment for leaking containers
immediately.

Spills associated with leaking containers should be cleaned up immediately. Any
containers that are unknown, in bulging containers, have crystallized, or appear to be
unstable should be brought to attention of the Site Safety or Program Manager
immediately. Do not move these items prior to having the manager check them.

Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) should be as follows:
1) Unloaders Level D
2) Segregators Level D with Level C available
3) Chemist Level D with Level C available

Personal Protective Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is necessary when handling hazardous materials to
prevent skin contact with harmful substances. The following list identifies the typical
PPE which would be utilized at HHW collection programs:

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Persons Monitoring Waste Unloading from Cars or Pickup Trucks
• Tyvek suits/coveralls (heat dependent) or apron
• Safety glasses
• Chemical resistant and/or puncture resistant gloves
• Safety shoes/ boots Traffic vest
NOTE: Depending on the substances being handled, a higher level of PPE including
chemical resistant coveralls and appropriate respirators may be required.

Persons Segregating Waste from Vehicles to Processing Area
• Safety glasses
• Tyvek suits/coveralls (heat dependent) or apron
• Latex or non-latex gloves (higher level of more chemical resistant and/or puncture
resistant gloves if necessary)
• Safety shoes/ boots

Persons Opening Containers for Testing
• Safety glasses (with goggles or full-face shield when necessary)
• Tyvek suits/coveralls (heat dependent) or apron
• Latex or non-latex gloves (higher level of more chemical resistant and/or puncture
resistant gloves if necessary)
• Safety shoes/ boots

Persons Lab Packing Household Hazardous Waste
• Safety glasses (with goggles or full-face shield when necessary)
• Tyvek suits/coveralls (heat dependent) or apron
• Latex or non-latex gloves (higher level of more chemical resistant and/or puncture
resistant gloves if necessary)
• Safety shoes/ boots

5.0 Segregating Waste
Personnel are unloading wastes onto tables in the processing area and helping segregate
these items during the unloading process. There will be a staff person working at the
tables in this area whose job is segregating and packing the wastes as they come into the
facility. The wastes should be segregated by DOT hazard class. Utilize the Hazardous Materials Compliance Guide, Code of Federal Regulations Titles 29, 40 and 49, and Safety Data Sheets (as needed) to aid in the following categorization strategy:
• Flammable cubic yard boxes include: 1 gallon containers (or smaller) of
adhesives, glues, cement, oil based - paint, paint thinner, sealants, polishes, and
strippers. The box should be labeled OIL BASED PAINT. Non-flammables can
go in flammable boxes because it is exempt waste but, flammables are regulated
wastes and CANNOT go into the non-flammables boxes.
• 55-gallon open top poly drums are suitable for corrosives.

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• The acid drum will contain products with a pH of 0-7 (such as muriatic
acid). It is important to test the pH products as they are received and write
the pH on the container. Place acids in the acid drum as they are received.
Label the drum ACIDS pH 0-7. Acids should be segregated into Organic
and Inorganic and should not be placed in the same container.
• The alkali drum will contain products with a pH of 7-14 (such as oven
cleaner and other household cleaners or strippers). It is important to test
the pH products as they are received and write the pH on the container.
Place alkalis in the alkali drum as they are received. Label the drum “alkali
(or “Basics”) pH 8-14.”

• The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA)
(Pesticide Disposal Assistance Program, or PDAP) will take all pesticides,
insecticides, rodenticides and lawn care products that have an EPA Registry
number. Segregate these into liquids and solids.

• Reactives and Oxidizers will be handled as they are received in order to assure
secondary containment (when necessary) and appropriate storage. Photo chemicals
and swimming pool products usually fit into these categories.

• Aerosol cans should be placed into 55-gallon poly drums as they are received.
This drum should be labeled FLAMMABLE AEROSOLS.

• Small flammable containers (16 ounce or less) can be placed in a 55-gallon poly
drums labeled FLAMMABLE LOOSEPACK. These items may include and is not
limited to touch-up paints, glues, caulks, epoxies, polishes, waxes, gasoline
additives, inks, etc.

• Unknown wastes that are received will undergo field screening tests to determine
their classification. In the event that field screening measures are not adequate for
identification purposes, the waste will remain onsite and be isolated in a container
alone. If it is necessary for offsite analysis to be performed, contractor personnel
will prepare samples for chemical analysis when appropriate; alternatively,
additional field site testing may be performed onsite through authorized
personnel.

Partially-filled containers will remain onsite until adequate amounts are collected and
properly packaged for transport. At the end of each collection event, all materials will be
properly packaged and safely stored in accordance with state and local fire codes until the
next collection or transportation, whichever comes first. If pumping, pouring, or bulking
of wastes is required, grounding and explosion-proof equipment will be used as needed.
For lab pack and bulk packaged waste, all containers will meet DOT specifications, as far
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treatment or disposal. Wastes will be packed in either fiber, plastic, or steel containers of
open or closed-head types in sizes ranging from 5-gallon pails to cubic yard boxes.

6.0 Packing and Labeling
The Project Manager, or other designated and properly trained staff or personnel, will assist
with packing, labeling, transporting, placarding, manifesting and disposal.

Whether lab pack or bulk, filled and partially-filled drums will be closed, labeled, and
marked in accordance with DOT and EPA shipping requirements, and the proper
information will be recorded on the manifest when preparing for shipping. The
generator’s notification and certification will also be prepared as required under the land-
ban regulations if applicable.

7.0 Storage and Accumulation
The Henderson County Permanent HHW Collection Facility is designed and constructed
to ensure safe and efficient operation. According to state guidance concerning the storage
of ignitable and reactive wastes, the structure is located at least 50 feet from the facility’s
property line. The storage building is segregated from other operational areas of the solid
waste facility in order to minimize damage in the event of a fire. The storage building is
designed to accommodate the temporary accumulation of several classes of hazardous
materials. The location of the HHW facility relative to other operational areas is shown
on the map in Appendix D.

As required for safety and environmental protection, the structure is:
• Designed to contain spills and leaks
• Covered to exclude rainwater
• Secured to control access
• Constructed in accordance with all applicable National Fire Protection
Association codes

In accordance with state requirements for storage, the date upon which each period of
accumulation begins will be clearly marked and visible on each container.

Storage time may vary according to the volume of wastes received. A designated and
authorized contractor will schedule removal of waste with designated Henderson County
staff as necessary while complying with the applicable regulations and safety
considerations.

8.0 Provisions for Ignitable, Reactive, or Incompatible Wastes
Henderson County staff and/or contractor personnel will use special precautions to
protect ignitable or reactive wastes from sources of ignition or reaction. These wastes
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or reactive wastes will be protected from possible sources of ignition or reaction,
including, but not limited to: open flames, hot surfaces, frictional or radiant heat, and
spontaneous ignition (e.g., from heat- producing chemical reactions). Any tools used for
equipment maintenance in areas containing ignitable wastes will be of a non-sparking
type.

Maintenance activities such as welding or cutting, which potentially could generate
sparks or open flame, will be allowed only by special permission of the contractor's
Project Supervisor or designee. This permission will be granted only after the area has
been inspected and tested for flammable vapors, and all ignitable or reactive materials
have been removed or protected.

Henderson County Solid Waste policy prohibits smoking or open flame on all solid waste
properties. Areas in which ignitable materials are stored will require the use of
explosion-proof equipment and lighting.

Regarding incompatible wastes, the following special provisions apply:
• Incompatible wastes will not be placed in the same container
• Hazardous wastes will only be placed in new, unused containers or in containers
cleaned and reconditioned by a licensed manufacturer
• A storage container holding a hazardous waste that is incompatible with any
waste or other materials stored in close proximity will be separated from them by
containment structures such as built-up curbs or will have secondary containment
such as drip pans constructed of steel or polyethylene.
• As a general role, the handling and storage of all hazardous wastes (especially any
that are ignitable, reactive, or incompatible) will be conducted so that it does not:
generate extreme heat or pressure, fire or explosion, or violent reaction
• Produce uncontrolled toxic mists, fumes, dusts, or gases in sufficient quantities to
threaten human health
• Produce uncontrolled flammable fumes or gases in sufficient quantities m pose a
risk of fire or explosions
• Damage the structural integrity of the device or facility containing the wastes;
• Threaten human health or the environment. The procedures to comply with these
provisions depend upon proper identification of waste materials as they are
received
• Segregated storage according to compatible hazard class
• No comingling, bulking, or combining of incompatible hazard classes

9.0 Manifesting and Transporting
The manifest should include the following information:
• Generator’s ID number (this is the facility’s EPA ID #)
• Emergency response phone number
• Waste tracking number

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• Generators name and mailing address
• Generators site address if it is different from the mailing address.
• Transporter name and EPA ID #
• Designated facility name, site address, phone # and facility EPA ID #
• Waste shipping name and description (this will include DOT hazard class,
packing group and ERG Guide #)
• The number of containers for each description, container type, total quantity, and
the unit weight/volume.
• Any special handling instructions
• The Generator’s Certification including signature
• Transporter signature
• Designated facility information including signature and certification of receipt of
materials

When transporting the waste you must use a licensed hazardous transporter. Facility
personnel will need to verify that all of the information on the manifest is accurate and
that the truck is placarded correctly on all 4 sides before allowing the transporter to leave
the facility.

Once the waste has been received by the designated facility and the manifest has been
signed by the facility certifying receipt, the receiving facility will send a signed return
manifest back to the County. Once the return manifest has been received it should be
stapled to the initial manifest and kept on file for a minimum of 3 years.

10.0 Unacceptable Waste
Radioactive Waste
Smoke detectors are the most likely household waste to contain radioactivity. Residents
are advised by County employees to mail used smoke detectors back to the manufacturers.

Explosives
If explosives are delivered to the facility, the first step will be to immediately assess the
possible danger and close the site if necessary until these materials are removed.
Henderson County Sheriff's Office will handle any small arms ammunition including
rifle, shotgun, and handgun. For any military type explosives, the Sheriff's Office will be
contacted immediately.

Infectious Waste
The County will receive sharps if they are packaged in approved collection boxes, and
will contract with an approved recycler or disposal facility.

Other, non-sharp, unregulated or regulated medical waste that may show up at the facility
may be received by the County, on a case by case basis, and collected and transported by
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waste will either be treated through steam sterilization, incineration per the regulations of
the State, or microwaving which is a new technology, that the State allows for medical
waste.

11.0 Closure Plan
If or when Henderson County decides to close the HHW facility and cease operations all
wastes will be removed from the storage areas, packed in accordance with the receiving
facility and DOT requirements, transported by an approved hazardous waste transporter
to a permitted treatment, storage and disposal facility for appropriate disposal.

Once all waste have been removed and appropriately disposed the County will contact
their designated Waste Management Specialist from NC DEQ for inspection.

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Appendix K. Safety Plan for Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Safety Plan
for Henderson County
Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Prepared in conjunction with: 3RC 1401 S. MLK, Jr. Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27107 June 4, 2014

Project Site: Henderson County Convenience Center Location: 265 Convenience Center Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28791
Facility Phone #: [phone]
Project Manager: Rachel Hodge or Greg Wiggins Primary Contacts: Environmental Programs Manager [phone] Solid Waste Operations Director [phone]
Project Objectives: Receive, characterize, segregate, package and ship wastes generated by residents during collection activities. Proposed Date of Work: 1-day activity, 5 times per year, or scheduled as needed by Henderson County Solid Waste or Environmental Programs and approved by County Engineer

H&S Plan Prepared By: Michele Sakwa, President, 3RC Review and Approval: Project Manager Signature _________________________ Date _______________

Safety Manager Signature _________________________ Date ________________

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. Emergency Procedures
B. Hazard Assessment
C. Personal Protective Equipment
D. Decontamination Procedure
E. Site Assessment and Control
F. Organization / Coordination

A. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
HENDERSON COUNTY, SAFETY, FIRE: EMS Supervisor [phone] Mountain Home Fire Dept. Station 1 [phone] Rocky Hyder/Wally Hollis (Fire Marshal, EMS) [phone] Sheriff’s Dept [phone] Park Ridge Hospital [phone] Pardee Hospital [phone] Michael Doll (Pardee Hospital) [e-mail] Michelle Reynolds (Pardee Hospital) [e-mail] Troy Wightman (Park Ridge Hospital) [e-mail] Treva Morgan (Park Ridge Hospital) [e-mail] OPERATION PERSONNEL: Transfer Station [phone] or 697-4505 Greg Wiggins [phone] Joe Roberts [phone] Rachel Hodge [phone] HAZWOPER TRAINERS & VENDORS Denese Ballew (Ballew Environmental) [phone] Michele Sakwa (3RC) [phone] OTHER HC County Manager’s Office [phone] WHKP Radio Station [phone] Jeremy Maciejewski, NC Dept. of Agricultural Pesticides [phone] [e-mail] EMERGENCY ROUTE Evacuate citizens and staff from Citizen’s Convenience Center, proceed to main gates and exit onto Stoney Mountain Road.

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Emergency Equipment Available:
• First aid kit
• Poly-coated tyvek coveralls or apron (heat dependent)
• Latex and non-latex gloves
• Cotton gloves
• Spill pads, oil dry, shovel & broom
• Eyewash station
• Neutralizer (for corrosive burns)
• Hearing protection
Reference Books:
• Hazardous Materials Compliance Guide
• Code of Federal Regulations Titles 29, 40 and 49
• Safety Data Sheets (as needed)
Communication Equipment:
• Mobile and office phones
Personnel On-Site:
• See sign-in sheets during day-of collection events
• HAZWOPER-trained staff stationed where necessary These procedures will be used by on-site personnel: The Project Manager will be notified of any onsite emergencies and will be responsible for insuring that appropriate procedures are followed. Prior to entry of the potential situation, personnel will don all appropriate personal protective equipment. Personal Injury: Upon notification to the Project Manager, all site personnel will assist to remove the injured from the work area, if required. The Project Manager will determine the extent of the injury and the type of first aid required, if necessary. Contact will be made to call an ambulance, if a medical facility is required. If the injured has been exposed to hazardous material, decontamination will be implemented using all available equipment. Normal operations will presume if the incident does not affect the performance of other site personnel. If there is risk to others, personnel will be moved to a location that removes the risk. Activities will cease until all is corrected. PPE Failure: If any personnel experience a failure of their personal protective equipment, that person shall immediately report to the Project Manager for PPE repair or replacement.
Fire: Personnel will attempt to extinguish any small or incipient fire following the steps below: 1. Pull the fire extinguisher from the safety area. 2. Hold canister up-right and pull ring. 3. Stand back 10 feet and aim the extinguisher at the base of the fire. 4. Squeeze lever and sweep side to side until the fire is extinguished.
5. Personnel will evacuate the area if the fire cannot be extinguished, at which time appropriate emergency personnel will be notified. Spills or Leaks: Personnel will locate the source of the leak or spill and notify the Project Manager. The spilled material will be identified and, using the appropriate containment procedures, the spill will be cleaned up.

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Evacuation Routes: Evacuation routes have been established for the site. Personnel will be trained in these routes. Evacuation will be conducted immediately, using air-horn or voice communication. Personnel will not re-enter the area until:
1. The emergency conditions have been arrested.
2. The hazards have been re-assessed. 3. The Site Safety Plan has been reviewed and modified, if necessary. 4. Site personnel have been informed of any changes in the plan. General First Aid:
1. Inhalation: Move victim to fresh air and administer CPR if the victim is not breathing. Call 911, if necessary. 2. Eye Contact: Flush eye immediately with copious amount of water for at least 15 minutes, while holding eyelids open. Get medical attention promptly. 3. Skin Contact: Flush affected area with copious amount of water while removing contaminated clothing. Flush for 15 minutes if contact material is concentrated chemical. If irritation persists, get medical attention.
4. Ingestion: The appropriate MSDS or the Poison Control Center will be consulted before deciding to induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs uncontrollably, keep head below hips to prevent vomit from entering the lungs. 5. Never induce vomiting if the victim is unconscious. 6. Get medical attention as soon as possible.
B. HAZARD ASSESSMENT The following hazards may be present during the HHW collection process:
• Rusted, unopened, or unsecured containers
• Traffic from cars entering and exiting the unloading line, as well as other vehicles using the center during the event for regular recycling
• Unlabeled or unclassified containers
• Pressurized containers
• Explosive or shock sensitive materials
• Weather extremes
• Radiation or bio-infectious material

A table of hazard assessment and means of protection per hazard is below.

Expected Hazards Means of Protection Skin / eye contact Level D Protection Inhalation Full-face respirator Back Injury Use of drum cart Proper lifting techniques Injection/cuts Level D Protection Slips, trips and falls Good housekeeping Weather exposure Appropriate clothing, PPE and water breaks

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Fingerprint Testing of Unknowns Level C Protection
Shock Exposure Do not pick up or unload any containers with visible “spider web” crystals in the liquid. Only handle materials that can be stabilized by the Project Manager.

C. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT The following PPE will be required of all personnel working during HHW operations:
• Safety glasses
• Steel-toe shoes
• Latex or non-latex gloves (or other appropriate material)
• Tyvek suit (heat dependent) or apron
• Safety vest PPE may be upgraded should any potential hazards arise.
D. DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES 1) All gloves will be removed when any employee leaves the immediate work area. Tyvek apron or suit will be removed, as well. 2) Personnel will wash hands thoroughly before using the restroom, eating, or entering the office area. 3) All contaminated PPE and equipment will be disposed of properly.
E. SITE ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL Before beginning operations, the Project Manager will confirm the location of eye wash and clean water source or safety shower (if applicable), as well as fire extinguishers and air-horn. Only those personnel with current HAZWOPER training can work at the event site (this excludes emergency personnel). Project boundaries will be established and “staff only” signs will be posted, where appropriate, in visible locations.
F. ORGANIZATION AND COORDINATION The Project Manager or the appointed staff will be responsible for procedure and safety implementation, segregation, classification, testing, packaging and disposal of all materials. The Project Manager, or appointed staff, is also the Site Safety Manager.
G. POTENTIAL HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ON SITE

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Chemical Classification Hazard Code
Toxicity Reactivity Flammable Corrosive
Strong Inorganic Acids: 3 1 1 4
Acid solutions anhydrides, acid chlorides Strong Inorganic Bases: 3 2 1 4
Basic Solutions Flammable Liquids: 3 1 3 1
Organic Acids Flammable Liquids: 3 1 3 1
Organic Bases Combustible (liquids, solids) 2 1 1 1
Flammable Solids (organic, metallic) 2 3 4 1
Inorganic Oxidizers: 3 4 3 1
Nonflammable metals, metal compounds Inorganic Oxidizer, liquid: 3 3 2 1
inorganic oxidizer, corrosive Poison B, solid toxic (organic solids) 4 2 1 1
Poison B, liquid toxic (organic liquids) 4 2 1 1
Pesticides: poison, toxins (liquid) 3 1 1 1
Pesticides: poisons, toxins (solid) 3 1 1 1
Inorganic Salts: 3 1 1 1
chlorides, fluorides, sulfates, bisulfate Fibrous Materials: 3 1 1 1
Asbestos, burlap, cotton, excelsior, hay,
lead dross, paper scrapes, sawdust
Hazardous Waste (liquid or solid) 3 1 1 1
Compressed Gas (toxic) 4 2 2 2
Compressed Gas (flammable) 1 2 4 1
Radioactive (low level) 2 1 1 1
Shock Sensitive/ Explosive Compounds 3 4 1 1