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FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
UNIT TYPE:
Lined
LCID
YW
X
Transfer
Compost
SLAS
COUNTY: VANCE
MSWLF
PERMIT NO.: 9101-MSWLF-1974
Closed
X
HHW
White
X
Incin
T&P
FIRM
MSWLF
goods
FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE
CDLF
TireT&P/
X
Tire
Industrial
DEMO
SDTF
Collection
Monofill
Landfill
Date of Site Inspection: November 16, 2021
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Vance County MSWLF (Closed)
3181 NC Hwy 39 N
Henderson, NC 27537
GPS COORDINATES: Lat.: 36.36979'
Date of Last Inspection: February 16, 2021
Long.:-78.422279'
FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Jason Falls, Director of Environmental Programs
Phone: [phone]
Email address: [e-mail]
FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
Vance County MSW Landfill (Closed)
122 Young Street, Suite B
Henderson, NC 27536
PARTICIPANTS:
Amanda Thompson, NCDEQ, Solid Waste Section
Jason Falls, Vance County Solid Waste Director
STATUS OF PERMIT:
Inactive closed site. The Permit for Closure, issued April 8, 2015, allows for the collection of yard waste, scrap tires and
white goods. The Permit for Closure states that the operations plan should be review every five years from the issuance
of the Permit for Closure.
PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Compliance inspection
STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS:
1. 15A NCAC 13B .0505 (5)(b), "Surface water shall not be impounded over or in waste."
RESOLVED: No areas of standing water were observed during this inspection. Previously identified low areas
have been repaired and graded to promote drainage.
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. The facility is fenced and is secured by a locking gate when it is not open for operations.
2. 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.
3. The facility accepts yard waste, whitegoods, electronics, and scrap tires Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1630
and Saturday from 0800 to 1200.
4. The Permit for Closure requires the Operations Plan be reviewed every 5 years from the issuance of the Permit for
Closure. Contact Donna Wilson at [phone] or donna.wilson(&ncdenr.gov to discuss any possible new
permits that will need to be obtained due to rule changes and the review of the Operations Plan.
MSWLF (Closed)
5. The site had been mowed.
6. Some thorny woody vegetation was observed near the riprap for the slope drains. Mr. Falls stated that the woody
vegetation would be cut, sprayed, and removed from the landfill cap by the forestry service.
7. Previously identified areas of settling or subsidence had been repaired and graded to promote drainage of the areas.
8. Edge of waste markers were observed around the Closed MSWLF.
Yard Waste
9. No standing water was observed in the yard waste area. The area had been graded to promote drainage away from
the yard waste storage piles.
10. No unacceptable waste was observed within the yard waste area. Continue to monitor incoming loads and remove
any unacceptable waste as needed.
11. Mr. Falls stated that the leaves are stored separately from the branches. Mr. Falls also stated that he aerates and
takes the temperatures of the leaf piles for composting purposes.
12. Mr. Falls stated that the branches had been recently ground and removed from the facility.
13. The yard waste piles were accessible on all sides.
White Goods and Scrap Tire Area
14. The large concrete pad for the white goods and scrap tires was in good condition and properly sloped to prevent
ponding water.
15. The white goods were upright and neatly stored on the concrete pad. The refrigerants are removed by the contractor.
16. The electronics will be palletized and wrapped prior to transportation to the recycler.
17. Scrap tires are stored at the opposite end of the concrete pad from the white goods. Mr. Falls stated that the scrap
tires are picked up once or twice a week.
18. Digital photographs were taken during the inspection.
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Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.
Amanda Digitally signed by Amanda
Thompson
Thompson Date: 2021.11.18 14:20:08 -05'00'
Amanda Thompson
Environmental Senior Specialist
Regional Representative
Phone: [phone]
Sent on: November 18, 2021 X Email Hand delivery US Mail Certified No. j_ _]
Copies: Drew Hammonds, Eastern District Supervisor — Solid Waste Section
Photographs taken by Amanda Thompson on November 16, 2021
View of electronic storage.
View of white goods storage.
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FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
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Solid Waste Section
View of thorny woody vegetation near the riprap on the
closed landfill.
View of the northern portion of the closed landfill.
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