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February 5, 2010
Ms. Jaclynne Drummond
NCDENR DWM Solid Waste Section
1646 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1646
RE: Soil Analytical Results
Waste Relocation and Mitigation
Avery County Landfill
Spruce Pine, North Carolina
Dear Ms. Drummond:
As you know, Richardson Smith Gardner and Associates, Inc. (RSG) has been assisting
Avery County Landfill personnel in responding to a Compliance Order from NCDENR
dated September 22, 2008. The Compliance Order addressed, in part, waste that was
placed outside the permitted boundary of the landfill. Under Condition #3 for
Compliance, Avery County agreed to prepare a plan for assessment. You may recall
we spoke at that time and it was agreed that one soil sample would be collected from
each area of waste removal after the wastes were removed to evaluate any potential
impact to the soils.
An initial soil sampling event was conducted on October 28, 2009. The soil samples
collected were submitted to Environment 1 for laboratory analysis of Appendix I
constituents. The results of this preliminary sampling event indicated no detectable
concentrations of organic constituents. However, concentrations exceeding the soil
remediation guidelines were detected for cobalt in three (3) samples (Sample #2 —
Sample #4) and for vanadium in one sample (Sample #2). The sampling locations are
shown on Figure 1 and the analytical results are included in Attachment 1.
The soil remediation goal for cobalt is 4.6 mg/kg. Results from the initial sampling
indicate concentrations ranging from 12 mg/kg to 33 mg/kg. The soil remediation goal
for vanadium is 110 mg/kg. Sample #2 indicated a vanadium concentration of 135
mg/kg. The remaining soils analysis indicated concentrations below the soil remediation
goals.
Due to these elevated concentrations of cobalt and vanadium, a second sample event
was conducted. During this sampling event, the background sample, Sample #1, was
also re -sampled along with the locations exhibiting elevated concentrations for
comparison with the results. During this re -sampling event, the same approximate
sampling locations were used.
Results from the re -sampling event indicate that the vanadium concentrations were
detected below the soil remediation goals. The detected cobalt concentrations
remained above the soil remediation goals, however, the background concentration
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(Sample #1) was 16 mg/kg. The analyzed concentrations for the remaining samples
were:
• Sample #2 - 40 mg/kg;
• Sample #3 - 18 mg/kg; and
• Sample #4 - 11 mg/kg.
These results are also included in Attachment 1. Given the expected natural variability
of inorganic constituents across sites located in the Blue Ridge Physiographic Province
these results appear to be consistent with the analyzed background concentrations. As
such, these results indicate that no impacted soils remain in these areas of waste
removal.
This concludes the assessment activities related to the waste relocation and mitigation
at the Avery County Landfill. If you have any questions, or require additional
information, please call me at 919-828-0577 x 221 at your earliest convenience.
Sincerely,
Richardson Smith Gardner and Associates, Inc.
Joan A. Smyth, P.G.
Senior Hydrogeologist
Attachments

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March 5, 2010
Mr. Zinith Barbee
NCDENR — Solid Waste Section
1646 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1646
RE: Revised Site Study
Avery County C&D Landfill
Spruce Pine, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Barbee:
As you know, Avery County has previously submitted a Site Study' to evaluate their
current C&D landfill property for suitability for expansion. Your review of this report
indicated additional work was needed prior to issuing a letter of Site Suitability. Our
letter of February 26t" 2009, outlined additional work that would be needed to complete
the site study, which included the installation of three additional piezometers and
additional geotechnical laboratory analysis of soils collected from these piezometers.
Site Geology
As stated in the Site Study, the site is located in the Blue Ridge province, approximately
12 miles from the Brevard fault zone. Geologic mapping of the area indicates an
amphibolite of the Alligator Back Formation occupies the higher elevations of the site.
Although bedrock was not evaluated during this additional investigation, the soils
encountered are consistent with those encountered in other portions of the site that
exhibited amphibolite bedrock. As you are aware, additional study will be required and
conducted under future development of the site under the five (5) year phase design
hydrogeologic investigations.
Recent Site Investigation
On October 27 2009, RSG personnel and personnel from Mad Dawg Drilling, Inc. began
the installation of three piezometers (PZ-14, PZ-15 and PZ-16) across the site. A track
mounted drill rig with augering capability was chosen for this project due to the steep
terrain and slick conditions at the time of drilling. The borings were advanced by hollow
I Richardson Smith Gardner and Associates, Inc., Site Study Report Avery County Landfill, April 2008
2 Letter from Zinith Barbee to Avery County, Notice of Incomplete Demonstration for Site Suitability,
November 18, 2008
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March 5, 2010
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stem auger techniques with split spoon samples collected every 5 feet. The locations of
these borings are shown on Figure 1 (attached).
The unconsolidated sediments encountered during drilling were similar to those
previously encountered as part of the initial site study. These included clayey silts, silty
and sandy clays and, in PZ-16 silty sand to sandy silts. The near surface soils exhibit
SPT blow counts that range from 3 to 44+ blows per foot.
The borings for PZ-14 and PZ-15 were both advanced to a depth of 45 feet. No water
was encountered during drilling, however, water was noted in the boreholes the day
after drilling. Due to the elevation of water in the borehole for PZ-14, the bottom 5 feet
of the boring were filled with sand and the piezometer was set to a depth of 40 below
grade. This allowed the water table surface to be below the top of the well screen.
Bedrock was not encountered in the borings for PZ-14 and PZ-15, however, auger
refusal was encountered in the borehole for PZ-16. Prior to reaching auger refusal at a
depth of 42 feet, partially weathered rock (defined as >100 blows per foot) was
encountered from a depth of approximately 30 feet below grade. The samples collected
from 30 ft. — 42 ft. indicated granitic saprolite with relict texture. Boring logs for these
piezometers are included in Attachment 1.
Geotechnical Laboratory Analysis
Soil samples were collected from each of these borings for geotechnical analysis.
Samples were analyzed for moisture content, atterberg limits and by sieve analysis with
hydrometer to fully characterize the silt and clay fractions. The results of these
analyses are included in Attachment 2.
Generally the geotechnical analyses indicated the soils ranged from silty sands with
varying amounts of clay. The U.S.C.S. classification of the soils ranged from SM to ML.
The moisture content ranged from 9.8% (PZ-16) to 36.5% (PZ-15) and the atterberg
limit tests indicated non -plastic soils (PZ-16) to a plasticity index of 30% (PZ-15). These
analytical results are similar to those previously performed for the original site study
investigation.
The sieve analysis with hydrometer data were used to evaluate the effective porosity of
the soils using the Textural Classification Triangle which relates grain size to specific
yield (which is a valid approximation of effective porosity in an unconfined aquifer).
Effective porosities ranged from 1 % to 19% based upon this analysis. This analysis of
effective porosity is included in Attachment 3.
An undisturbed sample for hydraulic conductivity analysis was not collected, therefore
we have estimated hydraulic conductivity based upon grain size from the sieve analysis
with hydrometer4. An evaluation of the sandy silts encountered at the site indicates the
3 Fetter, Applied Hydrogeology, 4" Edition, 2001, Page 80
4 Johnson Division, Groundwater and Wells, 2ntl Edition, 1986, Page 75

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March 5, 2010
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hydraulic conductivity of these soils should be approximately 6 x 10.4 cm/sec. This is
consistent with hydraulic conductivity results previously analyzed. Further evaluation of
hydraulic conductivities in the western portion of the site will be conducted prior to
submittal of future permit to construct applications and future groundwater monitoring
plans.
Piezometer Surveying
After installation, each piezometer was surveyed for location and ground elevation by
Appalachian Professional Land Surveyors and Consultants, PA. Stick-up
measurements were made for each piezometer and the top of casing elevation was
calculated by RSG. After the surveying was completed, measurements of the depth to
water were collected from each piezometer.
Revisions to Previously Submitted Site Study
The data collected during this investigation was used to update the tables and figures
previously submitted in the original Site Study. The following tables were revised:
Tables 1, 1A, 2 through 5, 5A and Table 7. Table 6 of the previously submitted Site
Study summarized vertical gradients and did not require revision. The revised tables
are included in Attachment 4. Revisions to the tables include the addition of surveying
and hydrogeologic data pertaining to the installation of piezometers PZ-14 through 16.
Revisions to the figures include the addition of PZ-14 through PZ-16 on each figure and
the addition of the Lechler property which has been purchase bye Avery County. This
property was purchased as a part of the Waste Relocation Plan . A copy of the deed
for the lechler property is included in Attachment 5.
The following figures were revised: Drawings 1 — 5, Figure S1, S2, S3, X1, X2 and X3
from the original Site Study. The Seasonal High Potentiometric Surface Map was
revised based upon water level data collected on February 22 2010. The revised
potentiometric surface indicates groundwater flow in the western portion of the site flows
more toward the central stream, rather than towards Brushy Creek as it had been
previously depicted. Finally, the original cross-section D-D' on Figure X3 was revised to
include PZ-15 and PZ-16. The revised figures are included in Attachment 6.
Figures S1, S2, S3 and X1, X2, X3 should replace the drawings of the same name in
the original Site Study Hydrogeologic Report. Figures 1 through 7 should replace
drawings of the same name in the original Site Study Facility Plan.
Conclusion
The results of this investigation indicate the hydrogeology of the areas included in this
investigation are similar to the rest of the property and are similar to those presented in
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the original Site Study. The soils encountered were consistent with the previous
investigation, while bedrock was encountered in one piezometer at a depth of 42 feet
below grade.
As stated above, the seasonal high potentiometric surface was revised to include data
from the new piezometers. The revised (composite) potentiometric surface map
indicates the flow direction on the western portion of the site is more easterly than
previously thought toward the stream at the center of the site. This slight shift in flow
direction will not impact the ability to monitor this site in the future, or the ability
to develop this portion of the property as a landfill. Both the original investigation
and this additional investigation indicate that the site will be monitorable to evaluate any
future potential impact from the landfill on the ground water aquifer at the site. Based
upon this additional investigation and analysis this site is suitable for development as a
landfill.
Additionally, it should be noted that the Lechler property has been purchased and is
added to the figures included in the Site Study. This property was purchased in
accordance with the Waste Relocation Plan previously referenced.
If you have any questions, or require additional information, please contact us at your
earliest convenience at 919-828-0577 or by e-mail (below).
Sincerely,
Richardson Smith Gardner and Associates, I
Joan A. Smyth, P.G.
Senior Hydrogeologist
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Mr. Allen Gaither, NCDENR
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v` RICHARDSON SMITH GARDNER & ASSOCIATES
March 15, 2010
Mr. Bill Wagner
Environmental Senior Specialist
Division of Waste Management — NCDENR
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
RE: Waste Relocation and Mitigation Plan— PROGRESS REPORT NO. 7 (FINAL)
Avery County C&D Landfill
(NC Solid Waste Permit # 06-03)
Ingalls, North Carolina
Dear Bill:
Richardson Smith Gardner & Associates, Inc. (RSG) in cooperation with the Avery County
Solid Waste Department has prepared this final progress update as to the waste relocation
activities at the above referenced site. As you are aware, certain schedule benchmarks were set
under your condition approvals issued in correspondence dated April 22, 2009 and on May 15,
2009. Therefore, this letter addresses each benchmark and includes a description of the
completed activities that satisfy each requirement as follows:
Benchmark No. 1 (Lechler Property Purchase)
Avery County shall complete the purchase of the Mark S. Lechler parcel.
Progress Statement
Completed.
Benchmark No. 2 (Property Lines and Permit Boundary Surveys)
All property lines and approved final permitted waste boundaries shall be surveyed by a
Registered Land Surveyor and delineated with permanent markers.
Progress Statement
Completed (Survey information has been incorporated into the attached drawing).
Benchmark No. 3 (Waste Limit Surveys)
The current limits of waste shall be identified and anywhere these limits differ from the approved
final permitted waste boundaries they shall be marked with temporary markers.
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Progress Statement
Completed (Survey information has been incorporated into the attached drawing).
Benchmark No. 4 (Lateral Expansion Approval)
Within 30-days of the purchase of the Lechler parcel, Avery County shall coordinate with Allen
Gaither concerning the requirements for the proposed "lateral expansion " of the permitted
waste disposal area where approximately 17,500 cubic yards of waste that will be left in place
(Area 5).
Progress Statement
Completed. A revised site study letter was submitted on March 5, 2010 (copy attached)
to the Solid Waste Section, which included the addition of the Lechler parcel and final
grades for the lateral expansion.
Benchmark No. 5 (Waste Limit Markers & Map)
Within 30-days of completion of the installation of the permanentproperty line markers,
permanent final waste limit markers and temporary current waste limit markers, Avery County
shall submit a copy of the survey required in item #2 above to the ARO.
Progress Statement
Completed.
Benchmark No. 6 (Submit Erosion and Sediment Control Plan)
Avery County shall submit a revised Sediment and Erosion Control Plan to the Land Quality
Section (LQS) in the ARO, for approval.
Progress Statement
Completed.
Benchmark No. 7 (Waste Relocation Activities)
Within 30-days of the approval of the revised Sediment and Erosion Control Plan, Avery County
shall begin the excavation and relocation of the waste that are currently outside of the permitted
waste limits. The excavation and relocation of all wastes currently located outside of the
approved permitted waste limits shall be completed within 240 days of the approval of the
revised Erosion and Sediment Control Plan.

Mr. Bill Wagner
March 15, 2010
Page 3 of 3
Progress Statement
Completed.
Benchmark No. 8 (Abandonment of On -Site Well)
Avery County shall abandon the water supply well that is currently located on the ridge east of
the scale house in compliance with directives by the Aquifer Protection Section.
Progress Statement
Completed.
Benchmark No. 9 (Soil Sampling)
Please conduct soil sampling in order to confirm and verify that there is no residual
contamination from the removal of the wastes located outside the permitted waste boundaries.
The soil samples should be field screened to determine the presence of organics, and the soils
should be analyzed for Appendix I constituents (of 40 CFR 258).
Progress Statement
Completed. Soil sampling results were submitted on February 5, 2010 (copy attached)
to the Solid Waste Section.
It is RSG's opinion that the activites performed during this project and documented by this final
progress report, satisfiy all of the conditions of the compliance order. We appreciate your
attention and we are prepared to respond immediately to any questions or concerns. Please feel
free to contact us by phone at [phone] or by email below.
Sincerely,
Richardson S '}h Gardner & Associates,
Don Mis nheimer
Project Scientist, ext. 224
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Avery County Solid Waste
Henry Norris
PO Box 640
Newland NC 28657
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Dee Freeman
APR 2 0 2010 Secretary
SOLID WASTE SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
SUBJECT: NPDES Stormwater Permit NCGO10000 Compliance Inspection
Avery County C&D Landfill
Avery County
Dear Mr. Norris:
This letter is in follow-up to the Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection conducted on April 13,
2010. The Avery County C&D Landfill is currently permitted under a Construction Stormwater Permit
(NCG010000) which is issued upon the approval of an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan for sites
greater than one acre. This permit requires operation and maintenance of erosion stormwater control
measures to optimum efficiency and minimum monitoring and reporting of these measures. In order to
be compliant with this permit the following items need attention.
All erosion/stormwater control measures need to be operated and maintained to optimum
efficiency.
• Inspection records of erosion & sedimentation control measures and stormwater discharges,
collected weekly and after every half -inch or greater rain event, are required.
• Rain gauge data, measured daily, is a permit requirement.
If compliance with the NCGO10000 cannot be maintained, the Avery County C&D Landfill will be
considered for coverage under the NCG120000 permit.
Refer to the attached Inspection Report for more details on maintaining compliance. Also during the
inspection you were given an example of a properly filled out NCGO10000 inspection record form.
Please contact me at [phone] or linda.wiggs@ncdenr gov, if I can be of any further assistance.
Sincerely
Linda Wiggs
Environmental Specialist
Surface Water Protection
Encl: Inspection Report
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCGO10000 Effective: 06/09/09 Expiration: Owner: Avery County
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Avery County C&D Landfill
County: Avery Brushy Creek Rd
Region: Asheville
Contact Person: Henry Norris
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 04/13/2010
Primary Inspector: Linda S Wiggs
Secondary Inspector(s):
DWQ Tracking No: NCR002357
Title: Solid Waste Director
Entry Time: 01:20 PM
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: Construction Stormwater
Facility Status: Q Compliant Q Not Compliant
Question Areas:
0 Construction
(See attachment summary)
Certification:
Newland NC 28657
Phone:
Phone:
Exit Time: 03:50 PM
Phone:[phone]
Ext.4653
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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Permit: NCR002357 Owner - Facility: Avery County
Inspection Date: 04/13/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Mr.Buddy Norris was present during inspection.
NCG010000 reporting is not done correctly, inspector explained importance of inspecting and left an example sheet of
how the NCG010000 form is to be filled out for reference.
Facility is a candidate for coverage under NCG120000. Facility drains to Brushy Creek (C Tr) which ultimately flows to the
N. Toe River which is impaired for Turbidity. Based on the facilities current state and operation and maintenance on the
day of the inspection it is a concern that during a significant rainfall event the site would violate Trout Classification
Turbidity Standards. The facility needs to address the following:
**Work on getting better ground cover with matting.
**Maintain erosion/stormwater control measures to optimum efficiency.
**Properly inspect/observe the erosion control measures and outfalls to avoid turbid water discharges. **If the site
cannot maintain compliance under NCGO10000 then coverage under NCG12 will be considered.
**Basin #3 and ditchline to basin #3 need maintenance. Ditchline appears unstable and basin is full to the point that some
of the baffles are covered.
**Silt fence behind transfer station is no longer operational and needs repair.
**There is an old basin behind the transfer station on the westside of property. This basin is receiving sediment from
roadside ditch. This basin can still offer some treatment for the stormwater directed to it from the transfer station
conveyances, however if it is allowed to fill with sediment it will no longer function. To avoid filling the old basin another
measure needs to be installed. A sediment trap at the end of the roadside ditch that can be accessible for maintenance
could be beneficial.
Note: The new C&D cell is expected to have approximately a 40 year life.
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Permit: NCR002357 Owner • Facility: Avery County
Inspection Date: 04/13/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
DLR or Local Program Inspection
Yes No NA NE
# Is this inspection related to a DLR / local program inspection?
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# If Yes, what was the DLR / local program inspection date?
E & SC Plan
Yes No NA NE
Is the site following its approved Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan as indicated on DLR/Local Program
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Inspection Report?
Comment:
Erosion Control Measures
Yes No NA NE
Is the site maintaining their erosion control measures as indicated on DLR/Local Program Inspection Report?
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Comment: This inspection is not related to a DLR inspection, however, the last DLR
inspection (11/09) did not indicate compliance issues.
Approved E&SC Plan
Yes No NA NE
Is a copy of the approved E&SC plan on site?
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Comment:
Rain Gauge
Yes No NA NE
Is a rain gauge present on the site at the time of inspection?
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Comment:
Rain Gauge Records
Yes No NA NE
Is rain gauge data measured and recorded?
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Comment: Rainfall data was not recorded daily, but was recorded on days when
rainfall occurred.
Inspection Records
Yes No NA NE
Are inspection records of erosion & sedimentation control measures and stormwater discharges complete?
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Comment: Once a week the inspection form has recorded; a date, the inspectors
initials, and Y or N for operating or sedimentation.
The records are incomplete. Explained proper inspecting and reporting to Mr. Norris
and gave him an inspection example sheet.
Other NCGO10000 Permit Conditions
Yes No NA NE
Is the site compliant with other conditions of the NCGO10000 permit?
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Comment: Basin #3 was full to the point that is was short circuiting and no longer
properly functioning. Sediment was up to or over the baffles. See summary for more
details.
Other Water Quality Issues Yes No NA NE
Is the site free of any other Water Quality issues as noted during the inspection? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
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Permit: NCR002357 Owner - Facility: Avery County
Inspection Date: 04/13/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment: UT to Brushy Creek has sediment impacts. However, this UT is permitted
for restoration under a 401 permit (08-1464). Sediment removal is a component of that
restoration activity.
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RICHARDSON SMITH GARDNER & ASSOCIATES
August 5, 2010
Mr. Allen Gaither
Environmental Engineer
Division of Waste Management — NCDENR
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
RE: Phase 3 — Cells 1 and 2 Construction — Response to Comments
Avery County C&D Landfill
(NC Solid Waste Permit # 06-03)
Ingalls, North Carolina
Dear Allen:
Richardson Smith Gardner & Associates, Inc. (RSG) on behalf of Avery County Solid Waste
Department has provided this clarification to address verbal comments received from the section.
This letter addresses each comment and includes a response to each as follows:
Comment No. 1
Provide an explanation of the compaction notes within the Certification Documents.
Response to Comment No. 1
The hand written notes on the compaction results (Field Density Test Results included in
Appendix D) were included to show acceptance of compaction results in areas that were
known of be over waste within and underlain by Phases 1 and 2 in the location of the
lower access road. It is noted that the existing waste was bridged and later achieved
acceptable results near the road surface. Furthermore, all compaction tests within the
Phase 3 construction area were satisfactory and conformed to project requirements.
Comment No. 2
Provide volumes of waste placed, along with explanations, for Phases 1 and 2.
Response to Comment No. 2
A composite field topographic survey' of the existing Phases 1 & 2 of the C&D landfill,
Phase I area north of gravel access road topography from field survey by Surveying Solutions,
P.C., dated 10/8/09. Phase 1 area south of gravel access road and Phase 2 topography from field
survey by Appalachian Professional Land Surveyors and Consultants P.A., dated I/11/10.
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Mr. Allen Gaither
August 5, 2010
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including the vertical expansion grades' as well at the laterial expansion grades included
in the Waste Relocation Plan', was compared to historical drawings prepared by
Municipal Engineering Services Company, P.A.. Electronic files for these drawings were
not available. Therefore, RSG digitized the pre -development contours at a site specific
datum from the permit application' and translated the elevations to NC State Plane
(-2,760 feet vertically). The comparison of grading yielded total volumes of waste in
Phases 1 and 2 to be approximately 39,000 yd' and 65,500 yd' respectively, as shown in
Table 1. It is understood that this quantity is approximate and is limited by the accuracy
between the current survey data and the historical topographic files. However, it is our
opinion that it is consistant with historical permit documents.
TABLE 1
SUMMARY OF LANDFILL CAPACITY
Phase
Operating Capacity (CY)
Gross
Phase 1
39,750
Phase 2
65,500
Phase 3 - Cell 1*
49,000
Phase 3 - Cell 2*
47,000
Total:
201,250
* Phase 3 Cells 1 and 2 volumes reference the Phase 3 Permit to Construct Application, by RSG dated
February 2009 with revisions through July 2009.
Continued Operations Approval Letter. From Mr. Ed Mussler, NCDENR dated February 20,2009.
Avery County C&D Landfill, Waste Relocation and Mitigation Plan. Prepared by RSG Engineers,
October 2008.
Avery County Solid Waste Management Facility Operation Plan Drawings prepared by Municipal
Engineering Services Company, P.A., Project #G95115 dated October 21, 1995.

Mr. Allen Gaither
August 5, 2010
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We appreciate your attention and we are prepared to respond immediately to any
questions or concerns. Please feel free to contact us by phone at [phone] or by
email below.
Sincerely,
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APPLICATION FOR
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
A household hazardous waste I.D, number shall be required to ship collected materials off -site for treatment and/or processing.
Please check the appropriate box and fill in the blanks.
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828-733-8293
E-mail
buddy. norris@averycou ntync.go
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On -Site Contractor
Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc.
Contact Person
Ron Meeks
Title
Tech. Svcs. General Mgr.
Mailin Address
208 Watlin ton Industrial Drive
Cit Reidsville State
Phone [phone] Fax I 336-361-6101
NC
E-mail I
Zi 27320
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Company Name
Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc.
ID No. MAD039322250
Contact Person
Ron Meeks Title I Tec.
Svcs. General Mgr.
mailing Address
208 Wallington Industrial Drive
Cit
Reidsville State NC
Zi 27320
Phone [phone] Fax [phone] E-mail
meeksr cleanharbors.com
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Company Name
Clean Harbors Environmental Services Inc ID No. I NCD000648451
Contact Person
Ron Meeks Title I Tech. Svcs. General Mgr.
Mailing Address
208 Watlin ton Industrial Drive
Cit
Reidsville State NC Zi 27320
Phone [phone] I Fax [phone] E-mail meeksr cleanharbors.com
COLLECTION DETAILS
Physical Location of Event/Facility
269 Vale Road, Newland, NC 28657
Date of Temporary Event if applicable)
8/28/2010
Materials To Be Collected
Cleaners, herbicides, aerosols, waxes, paints, varnishes, batteries,
auto products
Materials To Be Recycled
paints, solvents, -motor batteries
Additional Comments
Clean Harbors will be the generator of the waste
CERTIFICATION OF OPERATOR/CONTRACTOR:
I certify that the information supplied is accurate and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and
that this facility will only accept household hazardous waste. I am authorized to make this request on
behalf of the operator at the location given.
Name Brian Schafle
Company Clean Harbors Environmental Services
Title Regional Cleanpack
Coordinator
Signature Date 8/11/2010

Purpose: Application for household hazardous waste identification number. This number shall be
used to ship collected materials off -site for treatment and/or processing.
Distribution: Mail completed original to the following address:
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
1646 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1646
[phone]
Disposition: This form shall be maintained in accordance with the standards of the Solid Waste
Section's Records Disposition Schedule published by the North Carolina Division of
Archives and History.
The Solid Waste Section shall assign an identification number upon receipt of application.
*Temporary Day - Upon completion of a Temporary Collection day, a report on HHW collected,
disposed, and recycled shall be returned to the Solid Waste Section.
*Permanent Site - An annual report on HHW collected, disposed, and recycled shall be returned to
the Solid Waste Section.
SOLID WASTE SECTION USE ONLY
Date Received:
Date Approved:
HHW ID Number: NC H

Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Buddy Norris
Solid Waste Director
Avery County
PO Box 640
Newland, NC 28657
Dear Buddy Norris;
LT .,
NCDENR
Division of Waste Management
Dexter Matthews
Director
Natural Resources
RE:
Avery County Collection Event
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day —Saturday, August 28, 2010
HHW Temporary ID NO. NCTH00610011
August 11, 2010
Dee yreer°I rl
Secretal d
The Solid Waste Section received your application for a household hazardous waste identification
number to be used for the shipment of collected materials off -site on Saturday, August 28, 2010. Your
Household Hazardous Waste Temporary I.D. number is NCTH00610011, and the event is to be held at
269 Vale Road in Newland, N.C. in Avery County.
Upon completion of your collection day, please return a listing of the number of households
participating in the event, the type and quantity of material collected, and its destination (recycling,
reuse, recovery, or disposal) to the Solid Waste Section. The Section will use this information to develop
an annual report detailing collection, treatment, disposal, and recycling of household hazardous waste in
North Carolina.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact Ellen Lorscheider at [phone].
Sincerely,
Ellen Lorscheider
Environmental Programs Manager
Solid Waste Section
cc: Ron Meeks, Clean Harbors
Deb Aja, Western District Supervisor
Bill Wagner, Waste Management Specialist
1646 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1646
Phone [phone] FAX [phone] Internet http://wastenotnc.o[g
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — Printed on Dual Purpose Recycled Paper

Purpose: Application for household hazardous waste identification number. This number
shall be used to ship collected materials off -site for treatment and/or processing.
Distribution: Mail completed original to the following address:
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
1646 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1646
[phone]
Disposition: This form shall be maintained in accordance with the standards of the Solid Waste
Section's Records Disposition Schedule published by the North Carolina Division
of Archives and History.
The Solid Waste Section shall assign an identification number upon receipt of application.
*Temporary Day — Upon completion of a Temporary Collection day, a report on HHW
collected, disposed, and recycled shall be returned to the Solid Waste Section.
*Permanent Site- An annual report on HHW collected, disposed, and recycled shall be returned
to the Solid Waste Section.
SOLID WASTE SECTION USE ONLY
Date Received: 8/11/10
Date Approved: 8/11/10
HHW ID Number: N C T H00610011