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FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
UNIT TYPE:
Lined
LCID
YW
Transfer
X
Compost
SLAS
COUNTY: MADISON
MSWLF
PERMIT NO.: 58-03
Closed
X
HHW
X
White
X
Incin
T&P
X
FIRM
MSWLF
goods
FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE
CDLF
X
Tire T&P/
X
Tire
Industrial
DEMO
SDTF
Collection
Monofill
Landfill
Date of Site Inspection: 10/11/2021
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Madison County Solid Waste Facility
271 Craig Rudisill Road
Marshall, NC 28753
Date of Last Inspections: 8/19/2019 (CDLF, HHW, TIRE, WG,
TRANSFER, and T&P)
7/10/2018 (Closed MSWLF & CDLF Unit l )
GPS COORDINATES (decimal degrees): Lat.: 35.808860' Long.:-82.716745'
FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Mr. Sam Lunsford
Telephone: [phone]
Email address: slunsfordkmadisoncountync.gov
FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
Same as above.
PARTICIPANTS:
Kris Riddle, Environmental Senior Specialist, Solid Waste Section (Section)
Rebecca Shook, Office Manager/Recycling Coordinator, Madison County Solid Waste Department
Mark Tipton, Operator, Madison County Solid Waste Department
James Ensley, Operator, Madison County Solid Waste Department
Tina Pegg, Office Assistant, Madison County Solid Waste Department
STATUS OF PERMIT:
Solid Waste Management Facility Permit No. 58-03 (DIN 26263) dated July 11, 2016, includes Permit to Operate:
5803-CDLF-1995 C&D Unit 2;
5803T-TRANSFER-2002 Madison County Transfer Station;
5803-HHW Madison County Solid Waste HHW; &
Permit for Closure 5803-MSWLF-1993 Madison County Landfill and 5803-CDLF-1995 Madison County C&D Unit 1.
Note: Madison County submitted a permit renewal request for Permit No. 58-03 on May 28, 2021 (FID 1584558). The
permit renewal request is currently under review.
PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Comprehensive Site Inspection.
STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS:
15A NCAC 02C .0108(o): RESOLVED. Since the previous inspection, identification plates have been re -installed and
maintained on all groundwater and landfill gas (LFG) monitoring wells at the facility.
OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
None.
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FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
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. On -site October 11, 2021, to review facility records/certifications, observe the convenience center area, observe
facility environmental monitoring wells, and inspect the Transfer Station, Scrap Tire/Electronics area, White
Goods/Scrap Metal area, Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) area, the active Construction and Demolition (C&D)
Landfill Unit 2, and the closed Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) and closed C&D Unit 1 Landfills. Participants from the
facility included Rebecca Shook, James Ensley, Mark Tipton, and Tina Pegg.
2. Post -inspection, additional research conducted and concluded on October 21, 2021.
General/Records Review:
3. The facility's current operating hours are
4. Signage was maintained at the facility.
Monday — Friday: 8:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.; and
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
5. Entrance and access roads were maintained at the facility.
6. The current Permit to Operate (PTO) and Operations Plan were available for review.
7. Training certifications were reviewed and are listed below:
Operator
Training Certification
Expiration Date
James Ensley
Transfer Station Operations
6/2023
Lee Mathis
Transfer Station Operations
6/2022
James Norton
Transfer Station Operations
6/2022
Luther Roberts
Transfer Station Operations
6/2022
Operator
Training Certification
Expiration Date
James Ensley
Landfill Operator
8/2022
Lee Mathis
Landfill Operator
6/2022
Operator
Training Certification
Expiration Date
Sam Lunsford
Landfill Manager
12/2022
Mark Tipton
Landfill Manager
12/2022
8. Transfer Station MSW is currently transported to the GFL Lakeway Recycling and Sanitation, Inc. facility near
Lowland, TN (TN DEC #SNL32-0280) for disposal. Monthly tonnage records for waste received at the facility were
reviewed from July 2020 through September 2021. Per these records, in September 2021 the facility accepted, on
average, approximately 43 tons -per -day of MSW, and approximately 4.5 tons -per -day of C&D waste.
9. Transfer Station waste screening records were reviewed from 7/6/21 through 10/8/21. C&D landfill waste screening
records were reviewed from 7/l/21 through 10/8/21. (Note- previous waste screening records for 2020 and 2021 were
also available for review.) As noted, any observed unacceptable wastes were removed from the waste stream,
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Solid Waste Section
documented, and disposed of properly. As observed during this inspection, the facility is doing an excellent job of waste
screening and documentation procedures.
10. The site -wide Groundwater, Surface Water, and Leachate monitoring network currently consists of nine (9)
groundwater monitoring well locations, two (2) surface water sampling locations, and one (1) leachate collection point
that function to monitor both the active C&D and closed C&D and MSW landfill facilities on -site. Semi-annual
groundwater, surface water, and leachate monitoring reports for the facility dated May 2021 (for Spring 2021 sampling
event) and December 2020 (for Fall 2020 sampling event) were available for review. As required, continue to monitor
all groundwater, surface water, and leachate sampling locations and submit monitoring reports to Section
Hydrogeologist Christine Ritter.
11. The site -wide LFG monitoring system includes six (6) wells and two (2) structures (2 measurements in each structure)
and serves to function as a methane monitoring system that encompasses both the active C&D and closed C&D and MSW
landfill facilities on -site. Quarterly LFG monitoring reports dated 8/31/21, 5/31/21, 4/1/21, and 12/31/20 were available for
review. No LFG exceedances for the facility were noted in the monitoring reports.
12. Asbestos records for the facility were available for review. Per facility records, since the previous inspection, small
quantities of asbestos were disposed at the Active C&D Landfill Unit 2 in May and June 2020. The facility was notified
prior to receipt of the asbestos and all asbestos was properly disposed per the approved Operations Plan.
13. The facility accepts waste oil, used oil filters, and antifreeze in a designated area located north of the active C&D
Landfill Unit 2. These materials are kept under cover. The facility currently contracts with Noble Oil Services, Inc.,
located in Waynesville, NC, for waste oil, used oil filters, and antifreeze removal/processing. Noble Oil Services, Inc.,
removes material(s) from the facility as necessary. As discussed on -site, ensure the ground cover/vegetation in this area
is regularly mowed and maintained to facilitate inspection of this collection area. Additionally, as discussed during this
inspection, Madison County is in the process of creating a new used oil collection area which will be located near the
Transfer Station. Per facility personnel, upon installation of the new waste oil collection area, the current collection site
north of the active C&D Landfill Unit 2 will be properly decommissioned.
14. The facility accepts used cooking oil which is stored in a containerized vessel located near the
maintenance/recycling building. No solid waste issues were observed in this area. The facility currently contracts with
Blue Ridge Biofuels located in Asheville, NC, for used cooking oil removal/processing on an as -needed basis.
15. Household recyclables (glass, mixed paper, cardboard, and plastics) are accepted at the facility in roll -off containers
located just north of the facility office. Glass recyclables are collected on an as -needed basis by Strategic Materials, Inc.
located in Wilson, NC. Mixed paper, cardboard, and plastic recyclables are collected on an as -needed basis by
American Recycling of WNC, located in Candler, NC. This area was well maintained and an attendant was on -duty to
assist customers and screen waste. No solid waste issues were observed in this area.
16. Scrap tires and electronics are accepted at the maintenance/recycling building located northwest of the facility
office. These materials are kept under cover until they are loaded into a semi -trailer for removal/processing. No solid
waste issues were observed in this area. The facility currently contracts with Electronic Recyclers International, Inc.
located in Badin, NC, for electronics removal/processing on an as -needed basis. The facility currently contracts with US
Tire Recycling LP, located in Concord, NC, for tire removal/processing on an as -needed basis. Scrap tire disposal
records were reviewed through October 11, 2021. Scrap tire disposal records were well organized and no issues were
noted.
17. White goods and scrap metals are accepted at the facility in a designated area northwest of the active C&D Landfill
Unit 2. Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) refrigerants (CFC R-12, R-22, and R-134) are removed by facility personnel as
needed on -site. The facility currently contracts with Biltmore Iron and Metal Co. located in Asheville, NC, for white
goods and scrap metal removal/processing. No solid waste issues were noted in this area.
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18. The Mulching and Grinding Treatment and Processing area at the facility was not active during this inspection. As
discussed with site personnel, the facility is currently directing customers with this type of waste material to Riverside
Stump Dump, Inc. facility (1111-T&P) for disposal/processing.
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Area:
19. The HHW area was locked/access controlled at the time of inspection. HHW wastes were properly stored in a
labeled, segregated manner. Paint in the used paint shed was segregated into oil -based and water -based paint areas. The
facility typically holds HHW collection events four (4) times per year in April, May, October, and November. For 2021.
the April and May collection events occurred at the facility, but the Fall 2021 events were postponed due to the ongoing
pandemic, according to facility personnel. Pesticides received during site HHW collection events are collected from the
facility by the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Pesticide Disposal Assistance Program as needed.
All HHW records reviewed for this facility appeared to be in order. The Section noted the HHW area at the facility was
neat, organized, and well -managed. Also noted: facility employees Sam Lunsford, Rebecca Shook, Mark Tipton, Lee
Mathis, James Ensley, and James Norton have all previously attended a 3RC HHW Refresher Course. As discussed
during this inspection, the facility is also currently working with 3RC to attend a virtual HHW Refresher Course.
Continue to maintain the HHW area at the facility as necessary.
Transfer Station:
20. The facility currently contracts with Asheville Fire and Safety Co. for fire extinguisher maintenance at the facility.
Continue to maintain fire extinguishing equipment at the facility as necessary.
21. Continue to maintain the interior and exterior walls of the transfer station as necessary. As discussed post -inspection
with Mr. Sam Lunsford, Madison County Solid Waste Director, periodic maintenance of the interior transfer station
walls (pressure washing to remove dust/grime, photo #1) is scheduled to occur by Spring 2022.
1. Northwestern view of the transfer station.
22. No unacceptable wastes were observed at this facility. Continue waste screening efforts per the approved Operations
Plan.
23. The transfer station tipping floor and transfer trailer loading area (receiving bay) appeared to be maintained during
this inspection. As also discussed with Mr. Lunsford post -inspection, some dents were observed on the northern
receiving bay door, and although functional, this roll -up door should be repaired as necessar. Continue to maintain the
tipping floor and transfer trailer loading area as needed.
24. The transfer trailer storage area located southeast of the transfer station appeared to be maintained during this
inspection.
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NORTH CAROLINA
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25. The leachate collection system grates and trenches were maintained during this inspection. The leachate collection
system drains to a 5,000-gallon on -site storage tank. The facility currently contracts with Able Septic Tank Service
located in Asheville, NC, for leachate/wastewater removal. Able Septic Tank Service hauls the wastewater to the Town
of Marshall WWTP. Records reveal the tank was last pumped on 9/16/21. Continue to monitor and maintain the
leachate collection system at the facility as necessary.
26. Minimal windblown litter was observed at this facility. Continue daily maintenance efforts to remove and properly
dispose of windblown litter from this facility.
Active C&D Landfill Unit 2:
27. No unacceptable wastes were observed at this facility. Continue waste screening efforts per the approved Operations
Plan.
28. Access to the working face of the active C&D Landfill Unit 2 was maintained (photo #2). Facility personnel
continue to accompany each customer to the active working face to ensure proper disposal at this unit. During this
inspection, the working face appeared to be maintained. As discussed on -site, continue to maintain the working face of
the active C&D Landfill Unit 2 to as small of an area as possible.
2. Southern view of access road to C&D Landfill Unit
2 working face.
29. As discussed during this inspection, continue to maintain cover material at this unit. As the approved Operations
Plan states in Section 2.1, "Madison County shall cover the disposed waste with six (6) inches of earthen material at
least once a week or when the working area reaches one-half acre in size, or more often as necessitated by the nature of
the waste to control disease vectors, fires, odors, blowing litter, water infiltration and scavenging".
30. Windblown litter was not observed at this facility. Continue daily maintenance efforts to remove and properly
dispose of windblown litter from this facility.
31. Stormwater/surface water controls for the active C&D Landfill Unit 2 appeared to be maintained.
32. Continue to maintain Edge -of -Waste (EOW) markers around the active C&D Landfill Unit 2 as necessary.
33. As discussed on -site, continue to maintain erosion control measures at the active C&D Landfill Unit 2, such as
sediment basins, ditch lines, rip -rap channels, diversion berms, inlet/outlet stabilization structures, vegetative ground
cover, etc., as necessary.
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34. As also discussed during this inspection, continue to conduct mowing events as needed on landfill slopes and
established areas for the active C&D Landfill Unit 2.
Closed C&D Landfill Unit 1
35. Maintain the vegetative cover at this unit as necessary (photo #3). As discussed on -site, facility personnel stated this
unit is scheduled for another mowing event. While on -site, it was observed mowing had occurred on parts of this unit.
As discussed, after mowing events occur, ensure that this unit is inspected for subsidence, cracking, signs of erosion or
damage, and that any necessary repairs are made in a timely manner. During this inspection, no apparent seeps or
leachate breakouts were observed.
36. EOW markers appeared to be maintained at this facility. Continue to maintain EOW markers at this facility as
necessary.
37. Continue to maintain erosion control measures for the Closed C&D Landfill Unit 1 as necessary.
3. Southeastern view of slope of Closed C&D
Landfill Unit 1. Note: Red arrow points to EOW
marker on upper slope of facility.
Closed MSWLF:
38. Maintain the vegetative cover at this facility as necessary (photo #4). During this inspection, it was observed parts of
this unit had recently been mowed and facility personnel stated this unit is scheduled for additional mowing activity.
After mowing event(s) occur, ensure that this facility is inspected for subsidence, cracking, signs of erosion or damage,
and that any necessary repairs are made in a timely manner. During this inspection, no apparent seeps or leachate
breakouts were observed.
39. EOW markers appeared to be maintained at this facility. Continue to maintain EOW markers at this facility as
necessary.
40. As discussed on -site, the underground leachate storage tank (4,000-gallons) is equipped with a continuous leak
detection and high-level monitoring device. Visual and audible alarms exist with this device and were manually tested
during this inspection (audible alarm). Continue to observe, test, and maintain the alarm system as required. Leachate is
removed from the tank as necessary and is transported to the Town of Marshall WWTP. Records indicate leachate from
the tank was most recently pumped and removed in March 2021.
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41. Continue to maintain erosion control measures at Closed MSWLF, such as sediment basins, ditch lines, rip -rap
channels, diversion berms, inlet/outlet stabilization structures, vegetative ground cover, etc., as necessary.
4. Southwestern view of Closed MSWLF. Note: Red
arrow points to EOW marker and blue arrow points
to passive LFG vents for facility.
42. All photographs taken by Kris Riddle on October 11, 2021.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.
I`nb R Digitally signed by Kris Riddle
Date: 2021.10.21 16:45:50 -04'00' Phone:[phone]
Kris Riddle, Environmental Senior Specialist
Division of Waste Management, NC DEQ
Regional Representative
Sent to Mr. Sam Lunsford, on
X
Email
Hand delivery
US Mail
Certified No.12
October 21, 2021, via:
E-Copies: Deb Aja, Western District Supervisor - Solid Waste Section
Allen Gaither, Permitting Engineer, Solid Waste Section
Christine Ritter, Hydrogeologist, Solid Waste Section
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