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FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
UNIT TYPE:
Lined
X
LCID
YW
X
Transfer
Compost
SLAS
COUNTY: JOHNSTON
MSWLF
PERMIT NO.: 5103-MSWLF
Closed
X
HHW
White
Incin
T&P
FIRM
MSWLF
goods
5103-CDLF
5103-MSWLF-1984
FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE
CDLF
X
TireT&P
Tire
Industrial
DEMO
SDTF
Collection
Monofill
Landfill
Date of Site Inspection: November 8, 2021
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Johnston County Landfill
680 County Home Road
Smithfield, NC 27577
GPS COORDINATES: Lat.: 35.51424'
Date of Last Inspection: August 20, 2021
Long.:-78.42643'
FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Rick Proctor, Johnston County Solid Waste Director
Phone: [phone] Cell: [phone]
Email address: rick.proctorgjohnstonnc.com
FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
Johnston County Landfill
PO Box 2263
Smithfield, NC 27577
PARTICIPANTS:
Amanda Thompson, NCDEQ, Solid Waste Section
Drew Hammonds, NCDEQ, Solid Waste Section
Donna Wilson, NCDEQ, Solid Waste Section Permitting Engineer
Rick Proctor, Johnston County Solid Waste Director
Pieter Scheer, Smith + Gardner
STATUS OF PERMIT:
In 1973. Landfill operations began in Phase 1 on this property. Facility Permit 51-03 is a combination of facility permits
51-01 and 51-02.
Permit to Construct Johnston County MSW Landfill, Phase 6 issued May 8, 2020.
Permit to Operate 5103-MSWLF Phase 4A and 5103-CDLF Area 2 Cells 1 and 2 issued May 8, 2020.
Permit for Closure for MSW Phases 1 through 4 and C&D Area 1 issued May 8, 2020.
Life of Site Permit for 5103-MSWLF and 5103-CDLF issued May 8, 2020 and will expire August 8, 2057.
PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Pre -Operation Inspection and Partial Compliance Inspection
STATUS OF PAST OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
A. 15A NCAC 13B .1626 (8)(d), "Leachate shall be contained within a lined disposal cell or leachate collection
and storage system."
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS IN PROGRESS: The Johnston County Landfill is in violation of 15A NCAC 13B
.1626 (8)(d) in that leachate was not contained within a lined disposal cell or leachate collection and storage system.
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On January 21, 2021, Mr. Rick Proctor contacted Amanda Thompson to self -report a leachate release. The release
was reported to Mr. Proctor by an operator at the end of the day on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. The release was
located at the southern end of Phase 5, adjacent to the gas collection lines. Mr. Proctor stated that pressure on a pipe
had blown a cap off the end of the pipe and forced leachate out of the pipe. During this inspection, Mr. Proctor
stated that the liner should be repaired this week, pending contact with the contractor.
OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
A. 15A NCAC 13B .1626 (8)(d), "Leachate shall be contained within a lined disposal cell or leachate collection
and storage system."
During this inspection, several leachate seeps were identified at the toe of the slope of Phase 4A. The leachate was
flowing down the drainage ditch and pooling next to and draining into the stormwater inlet. The inlet drains into a
perimeter ditch adjacent to the road between the closed landfill and C&DLF. The outfall of the stormwater inlet
was inspected as well. No leachate was observed beyond the stormwater outfall, located approximately 1,000 feet
east of the inlet. The leachate releases must be stopped and repaired immediately. The impacted soils within the
drainage ditches will need to be removed and samples taken along the impacted area. The leachate impacted soils
must be disposed of in the landfill.
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
Phase 6 Pre -Operation Meeting
1. The Phase 6 cell had been constructed with a liner and a rain cover.
2. Erosion rills were identified in the soil along the western edge of Phase 6. During the meeting, it was recommended
that the rills be repaired prior to accepting waste in Phase 6.
3. The rain cover will be moved as the progression of the first lift advances to the north.
4. Any stormwater that has pooled on top of the rain cover is pumped into the inlet of the stormwater basin. Any
leachate will be collected by the leachate collection system.
5. Permanent edge of liner markers were in place and visible from one to the next.
6. An all-weather access road with a turnaround was located near the southwestern corner of Phase 6. The turnaround
will be modified as needed to accommodate the larger vehicles
7. Permitting will review the submittals to determine whether additional information is needed prior to the issuance
of the Permit to Operate for Phase 6.
Facility Inspection
8. The facility is fenced and is secured by a locking gate when it is not open for operation.
9. 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.
10. The facility accepts waste Monday through Saturday from 8:00 am until 4:45 pm and closed on Sunday.
11. The permit, and operations plan, and records were not reviewed during this inspection.
12. The yard waste area was not inspected during this inspection.
13. The landfills had no woody vegetation and had been mowed.
14. Permanent edge of waste (EOW) markers were observed around the active portion of the MSWLF and closed
CDLF.
15. The perimeter roadways around the active MSWLF and closed CDLF are being properly maintained.
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16. Numerous erosion rills were identified on the side slopes of the C&D Area 2. The erosion rills need to be repaired
and graded.
17. During this inspection, the water truck was in use and applying water to the access roads to suppress dust.
18. Erosion rills were identified in the side slopes of the sediment basin at the northern end of Phase 6A. Mr. Proctor
stated that the sediment would be cleaned out of the sediment basin and the rills repaired and seeded.
Phase 4A
19. Phase 4A has almost reached capacity and is not currently in use.
20. Areas of exposed waste were observed on the top of Phase 4A. Mr. Proctor stated that the exposed waste was near
the most recent working face of Phase 4A. Mr. Proctor also stated that he would have additional cover placed on
Phase 4A to cover the exposed waste.
21. Mr. Proctor stated that he was in the process of removing sediment from Basin 6. Once the sediment was removed
from the basin, the sediment was taken to the top of Phase 4A to dry out and to be used as cover. The dry sediment
currently located on top of Phase 4A would be spread out to cover the areas of exposed waste. Ensure soils are dry
enough to be placed in the landfill.
22. Landfill gases were escaping from an eroded area with exposed waste adjacent to the access road between Phase
4A and the C&D Area 2. The gases could be heard "boiling" prior to escaping the waste. Fuzzy "crystals" were
also observed on the waste where the gases were escaping. The area where the gases were escaping, needs to be
repaired immediately to prevent further release, exposure and potential fire hazards.
23. Mulch has been applied to the southern side slope for stabilization purposes. Mr. Proctor also stated that the entirety
of Phase 4A would be stabilized with mulch after all waste had been covered and erosion rills repaired. Ensure
that the mulch has not been applied so thick that vegetative growth is inhibited.
24. Mr. Proctor stated that Phase 4A and C&D Area 2 would be closed in tandem using a synthetic membrane.
Phase 5 MSWLF
25. Phase 5 is currently in use, until a Permit to Operate has been issued for Phase 6A. The temporary cap had been
peeled back to allow for disposal of waste.
26. The working face is small and compact.
27. Windblown waste was actively being picked up during this inspection. Portable fencing may be positioned nearer
the working face as practical to help catch the windblown waste.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.
Amanda Digitally signed by Amanda
Thompson
Thompson Date: 2021.11.15 15:12:16 -05'00'
Amanda Thompson
Environmental Senior Specialist
Regional Representative
Phone: [phone]
Sent on: November 15, 2021
Email
Hand delivery
US Mail
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Certified No. 7019 0700
0000 3643 4343
Copies: Jason Watkins, Field Operations Branch Head — Solid Waste Section
Drew Hammonds, Eastern District Supervisor — Solid Waste Section
Donna Wilson, Permitting Engineer — Solid Waste Section
Chris Hollinger, Compliance Officer — Solid Waste Section
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View of several leachate seeps and leachate flowing down
the drainage ditch along the toe of the southern side slope
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View of pooling leachate at the inlet of the stormwater
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View of area where gases were "boiling" out of Phase 4A.
View of erosion rills on the CDLF.
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