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Home My WebLink About3505_INSP_20211008NORTH CAR()LINAD_E Q�� OepaNnent W Envimnmenlel puel� FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT Division of Waste Management Solid Waste Section UNIT TYPE: Lined LCID X YW Transfer Compost SLAS COUNTY: FRANKLIN MSWLF PERMIT NO.: 3505-LCID-2020 Closed HHW White Incin T&P X FIRM MSWLF goods 3505-TP-2020 3505-MWP-2020 FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE CDLF TireT&P/ Tire Industrial DEMO SDTF Collection Monofill Landfill Date of Site Inspections: October 8, 2021 FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS: Wall Recycling, LLC 2095 US Highway 1 Franklinton, NC 27525 GPS COORDINATES: Lat.: 36.066429' Long.:-78.4884491 FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER: Name: Dan Wall, Dan Jarboe Phone: Email address: dankwallrecycling com, diarboekwallrecycling com FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS: Wall Recycling, LLC 2310 Garner Road Raleigh, NC 27610 PARTICIPANTS: Amanda Thompson, NCDEQ, Solid Waste Section Dan Jarboe, Wall Recycling Dan Wall, Wall Recycling STATUS OF PERMIT: Permit to Operate issued April 17, 2020. Permit to Operate will expire April 17, 2025. PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT: Follow-up Compliance Inspection STATUS OF PAST NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS: Date of Last Inspection: September 15, 2021 3505-TP A. 15A NCAC 13B .0301 (d)(2), "Operations Plan ... the procedures for receiving, screening, processing, handling, salvaging, storage, treating, and removal of waste and recovered materials, including the anticipated processing, treatment and storage times." RESOLVED: The carbonizer has been removed from the facility. 3505-MWP B. Permit to Operate Part VI (44)(C), "Waste may be stored on -site, in leak proof containers, with watertight covers, in accordance with the approved documents. Storage of the waste must not cause any nuisance, such Page 1 of 4 FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT D_E Q�� Division of Waste Management NORTH CAROLINA Solid Waste Section as odor or attraction of vectors." UNRESOLVED: The pile of shingles previously identified is still located at the facility. Based on email correspondence with Mr. Wall's engineer, a permit modification will be completed to include asphalt shingle recycling. The permit modification must be submitted to Diana Felix at diana.felixnncdenr.gov. Additional plans, such as an asbestos operation plan, may be required as identified in the September 2011 Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association Best Practices Guide. OBSERVED VIOLATIONS: None. The item(s) listed above were observed by Section staff and require action on behalf of the facility in order to come into or maintain compliance with the Statutes, Rules, and/or other regulatory requirements applicable to this facility. Be advised that pursuant to N.C.G.S. 130A-22, an administrative penalty of up to $15,000 per day may be assessed for each violation of the Solid Waste Laws, Regulations, Conditions of a Permit, or Order under Article 9 of Chapter 130A of the N.C. General Statutes. Further, the facility and/or all responsible parties may also be subject to enforcement actions including penalties, injunction from operation of a solid waste management facility or a solid waste collection service and any such further relief as may be necessary to achieve compliance with the North Carolina Solid Waste Management Act and Rules. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS 1. 15A NCAC 13B .0564 (7), "The site shall establish and maintain an access road around the waste boundary for access by emergency or fire -fighting vehicles and equipment." and 15A NCAC 13B .0301 (6)(D), "Buffer Requirements ... surrounded by an unused and cleared area of no less than 25 feet to allow access for fire or emergency response vehicles." The facility is in the process of installing an access roadway around the LCID. Ensure that the access roads are established and maintained around all areas for fire and emergency response vehicles. 3. A water truck is located at the property and is used to control dust emissions at the facility. 4. 15A NCAC 13B .0564 (6)(b), "Buffer Requirements: A site shall maintain the following buffer requirements: 100 feet from the waste boundary to property lines, residential dwellings, commercial or public buildings, and potable wells." and Permit to Operate Part VI (32), "A buffer of at least 100 feet must be maintained between the property line and the treatment and processing operation." Based on the Response to Facility Compliance Inspection Report dated June 18, 2021, an aerial topographic survey was completed the week of June 14, to assess the buffers at the facility. An updated site drawing with buffer zones would be completed. Please provide the Section a copy of the updated site drawing, once completed. 5. Minimal windblown waste was observed during the inspection. Ensure that windblown is removed prior to the end of the day. 6. The large mulch piles are still located in the TP area. Mr. Wall stated that the mulch would be moved to the front of the facility after the pad area had been leveled. The mulch would be dyed and available for purchase in bulk or in bags. A bagging line would also be installed in the front of the facility. 7. On October 4, 2021, Section Staff received an anonymous complaint regarding smoke coming from the facility. During this inspection it was determined that the September 13, 2021 fire was still smoldering. Mr. Wall stated that once the surrounding mulch piles had been moved to the front of the facility, the smoldering mulch would be spread out to extinguish the fire. Continue efforts to extinguish the smoldering mulch pile. 8. During this inspection it was observed that the grinding and processing of the concrete had commenced. Unacceptable wastes such as rebar, sealed granite countertops with backing, quartz countertops, and PVC pipe were previously identified within the concrete stockpile. The unacceptable wastes must be removed and disposed of prior to and during the grinding and processing of the concrete waste. Sealed granite and quartz countertops CANNOT be ground and MUST be properly disposed of at a permitted facility. 9. G.S. 130A 309.05 (c) (1), "Seventy-five percent (75%), by weight or volume, of the recovered material stored at the facility at the beginning of a calendar year commencing January 1, shall be removed from the facility through sale, use, or reuse by December 31 of the same year." At least 75% by weight of recyclable and recovered material must be removed from the site once per year. This includes the concrete and inert debris and asphalt shingles. Page 2 of 4 FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT D_E Q�� Division of Waste Management NORTH CAROLINA DP-t a E°°'�m"""°"""' Solid Waste Section 10. The working face of the LCID was less than one acre. Cover soil had been stockpiled at the top of the LCID. Grasses were observed on the side slopes of LCID. Ensure that all waste is covered with a minimum of 6 inches of soil every 30 days or when the working face reaches one acre, whichever occurs first. 11. The correct signage is at the entrance of the facility listing the facility name, permit number and emergency contact information as well as materials accepted at the facility. 12. Records were not reviewed during this inspection. 13. Digital pictures were taken during the inspection. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report. Amanda Digitally signed by Amanda Thompson Thompson Date: 2021.10.18 11:47:05 -04'00' Amanda Thompson Environmental Senior Specialist Regional Representative Phone: (910) 433-3353 Sent on: October 18, 2021 X Email Hand delivery US Mail Certified No. Copies: Drew Hammonds, Eastern District Supervisor — Solid Waste Section Diana Felix, Permitting Engineer — Solid Waste Section Page 3 of 4 FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT ��n1��;poii� D_E Q�� Division of Waste Management OepaNmen i Environmental0ualiry ('y � • 1 tt � � ('y � Digital Photos taken by Amanda Thompson on October 8, 2021. View of the grinding of the concrete waste. View of the metal recycling and tipping floor. View of the stockpiled cover soil at the LCID. View of the working face. Page 4 of 4