9226_NOV_20211012

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
MICHAEL SCOTT
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
October 20, 2021
CERTIFIED MAIL 7008 0150 0000 3068 5357
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Capitol Corporate Services, Inc., Registered Agent
Shotwell Landfill, Inc. and Meridian Waste North Carolina, LLC
120 Penmarc Drive Suite 118
Raleigh, NC 27603
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation
Compliance Inspection Report
Shotwell Landfill
9226-CDLF-2020
Wake County
Dear Mr. Hall:
On October 12, 2021, Davy Conners and Andrew Hammonds, representing the State of North
Carolina, Division of Waste Management Solid Waste Section (Section), inspected the above
referenced facility for compliance with North Carolina solid waste statutes and rules. Tim Webb
was present and represented Shotwell Landfill during this inspection. The following violation(s)
were noted:
A. 15A NCAC 13B .0542 (k) Erosion and sedimentation control requirements. Erosion
control measures consisting of vegetative cover, materials, structures, or other devices
shall be utilized to prevent silt from leaving the site and to prevent on -site erosion, and
shall comply with 15A NCAC 04, which is incorporated by reference including
subsequent amendments and editions.
AND
15A NCAC 13B .0542 (f) (3) Areas that will not have additional wastes placed on them
for three months or more, but where final termination of disposal operations has not
occurred, shall be covered and stabilized with vegetative ground cover or other
stabilizing material as provided for in Subparagraph (4) of this Paragraph.
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Shotwell Landfill
Notice of Violation
Page 2 of 3
October 20, 2021
Shotwell Landfill, Inc (operator) and Meridian Waste North Carolina, LLC (owner) are in violation
of 15A NCAC 13B .0542 (k) and (f) (3) in that erosion control measures were not being used to
prevent on -site erosion and areas that have not had additional wasted placed on them for three
months have not been covered and stabilized with vegetative ground cover. During the inspection,
large volumes of sediment were observed in the sediment pond and in the forested area to the
west of the landfill. Additionally, deep erosion rills cut through the soil cover into waste in some
areas along the western slope of the landfill. Erosion issues were previously noted in the August
19, 2021 and April 29, 2021 inspection reports. And, during the inspection, the
western/southwestern slope of the C&DLF had not been stabilized with vegetative ground cover
or other stabilizing material.
Based upon the foregoing, Shotwell Landfill shall come into compliance with all requirements of
the regulations in 15A NCAC 13B .0542 (k) and (f) (3) by completing the following:
1. Within 10 days of this report, cover the western/southwestern side slope of the
C&DLF with at least 6 inches of earthen material.
2. Within 30 days of this report, stabilize the western/southwestern side slope of the
C&DLF with vegetative growth or other stabilizing material.
3. Within 30 days of this report, remove accumulated sediment from the southwestern
sediment basin.
4. The forested area to the west of the landfill where sediment has accumulated is part
of the approved Phase 6, which according to the permit, if substantial construction
does not begin by December 8, 2021, then the permit to construct shall expire. By
December 8, 2021, EITHER begin construction on Phase 6 and remove the sediment
as part of that construction, OR, if Shotwell Landfill will not begin construction of
Phase 6 by the permit deadline, submit a plan for Section approval detailing the
removal of the sediment in the forest.
The violations 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.
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217 West Jones Street 11646 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1646
919.707.8200

Shotwell Landfill
Notice of Violation
Page 3 of 3
October 20, 2021
Please keep me informed of your progress in this matter. Solid Waste Section staff will conduct
a follow-up inspection(s) to verify that the facility has completed the requirements of this Notice
of Violation.
If you have any questions, please call me at [phone] or e-mail [e-mail]
or contact Andrew Hammonds at [phone] or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Digitally signed by Davy Conners
Davy Conners Date: 2021.10.20 14:05:14-04'00'
Davy Conners
Environmental Senior Specialist
Division of Waste Management - Solid Waste Section
copies: Ed Mussler, Section Chief
Jason Watkins, Field Operations Branch Head
Andrew Hammonds, Eastern District Supervisor
Jessica Montie, Compliance Officer
Chris Hollinger, Compliance Officer
Tim Webb, Meridian Waste North Carolina, LLC
Josh Daher, Meridian Waste North Carolina, LLC
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Waste Management
217 West Jones Street 11646 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1646
919.707.8200