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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
DIVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES
RALEIGH
January 13, 1976
�lr . jack H. 111armon
14cDowell County Manager
P. 0. Box 1450
eA<-!X.ion' Nort'l, GazolUla 28752
Dear Mr, 11armon.
Your sett r of Jinuary 9, 19763 with --n'eronce to the seeding of the
It W 14 Dowell County 1-andf-11.11 has been received.
1 have no better information or advice on seeding than your Farm
Agent and Soil Conservation representative as they are the speci-
alists in that field. Ithas been my experience that it is most
difficult to establish any cover crop during the winter months in
your area of the State. I would advise that you follow their in-
structions and plant as early in the spring as feasible.
I will discuss the seeding with Hr. Moore and you will not be ex-
pected to seed until weather permits.
Sincerely,
0. W. Strickland, Supervisor
Solid Waste Management Unit
Solid Waste & Vector Control Branch
Sanitary Engineering Section
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N. C. DEPARTMENT Of HUMAN RESOURCES
DIVISION OF HFl1LTH SERVICES
Inspection Form or Sanitary Landfills
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Name f Site " ounty
Lola iorn Sign ure o arson s Receiving Report
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Weather XAnditions
SIR; An inspection of your land disposal site has been made this date and you are
notified of the violations, if any, marked below with a cross W .
I. PLAN REQUIREMENTS
Site Plan Approved
Operational Plans Approved
Plans Being Followed
2. SPREADING & COMPACTING
Waste Restricted to the
Smallest Area Practicable
Waste Properly Compacted
Proper Slope on Working Face
3. COVER REQUIREMENTS
Six (6) Inches Daily Cover
Two (2) Foot Final Cover
Erosion Controlled
4. ACCESS
Attendant on Duty
Access Controls (Gate, Chains)
All Weather Road
Dust Controlled
5. WATER PROTECTION
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Surface Drainage Controller
Evidence of Leaching
Waste Placed in Water
REMARKS:, a>
DATE
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6. BURNING
Evidence of Burning
Fire Control Equipment Available
7. SPECIAL WASTES
Spoiled Food Properly Handled
Animal Carcasses, Abattoir
Waste, Hatchery Waste, Etc.,
Properly Handled
8. HAZARDOUS WASTES ACCEPTED
Pathological
Pesticides
Other
9. VECTOR CONTROL
Effective Rat Control
Effective Fly Control
Other Vector(s) Controlled
10. MI CELLA1E,
Blowing Material Control
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Operational Signs (Procedures,
Hours, Etc.)
NAME
Solid Waste & Vector Co•ttrfo
" Division of Health ServiCs
anch
DHS FORM 1709 (12/74)
Solid Waste & Vector Control Branch

SCS-CONS-5 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FILE CODE CONS-t45 APPENDIX A-1 SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE
FILE � '
INDIVIDUAL
INVENTORY & EVALUATION GRo
UNIT OF GOVERNMENT
MCDOWELL,00UM COMMISSIONERS'
REQUESTED BY JACK i N — COUN31 MANAGER LOCATION MARIQN
ASSISTED B DISTRICT OJNSERVATIONIST DATE 8/20/73
SITUATION;--Sabilitv of soils for a land fill area,
SUGGESTED SOLUTION(S):- The soils in the area of the present and proposed land fill
have been ma=ed J)X a soil 2ci anti A+h Conserzat-inn be ag---
of the Ha esville Series. The proposed land fill is mapped in detail as being
Hayesville Gravelly
fill , operAt,ing catjsf zto37 an_ nd _,W denCg
to the fact where cuts have been made in excess o 3Q feet that the draipagr
and percolation rate is good.
Circle appropriate category.

INTRODUCTION
PURPOSE - -
The purpose of this report Issto serve as a background and for
instructions necessary to successfully operate and maintain a sanitary
landfill in McDowell County. The report contains information for persons '
that are responsible for seeing that rules and regulations pertaining to
the landfill are adhered to, as set forth by the N.C. State Board of Health
and the McDowell County Health Department.
{I' Ibis recognized that burying refuse in the ground (sanitary landfill
1 method) may not ultimately be the answer to disposing of solid waste; however,
it is the most practical and economical method of solid waste disposal
available today.
If sound engineering principles are followed, there should be no
appreciable problems with a sanitary landfill operation. The waste is spread
in the smallest practical area, compacted, and at the close of the days operation
covered with a six (6) inch layer of earth, or at such intervals as may be
required by the N.C. State Board of Health.
The citizens of McDowell County are presently using the above type
of operation. The existing landfill has been in operation for five (5)
years and is anticipated to be used until about July 1977. When the
presnet landfill is phased out in accordance with N.C. Board of Health
requirements, another landfill will be placed in operation at that time on
county owned property in a nearby area.
TRITERIA FOR DESIGN
The McDowell County Landifll design should mee the needs of the
population (30,648), and is projected to meet the

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needs of the people in 1980 which is estimated to serve 36,300
number of persons, based on three pounds of garbage per day,
108,900 pounds of garbage must be disposed of in a proper manner.
There are 16 major industries disposing of this solid waste
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at the landfill site. The estimated tonnage for all industries
1 is approximately 100,000 pounds per day, for a total of 208,900
pounds of solid waste being placed in the landfill per day.
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LANDFILL SITE
LOCATION
1i The County of McDowell presently
owns a parcel of land consisting
of approximately 100 acressof which some eight f8) acres are presently
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being used for a landfill. The property is located 4 miles south of Marion,
off Highway 226 South. Nap showing locations on page 10.of this report.
HYDROLOGY
The site is located"in a high elevation and drains into the area of
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Corpening Creek. The site is subject only to water due to direct precipitation.
Since the area is composed of steepsided drains.; runoff will be rather rapid,
therefore ground water table should offer no problem in the daily operation
of the landfill. The corpening Creek flows approximately 700 feet_away
from the landfill and should not constitute a stream pollution problem.
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The major problems affecting a sanitary landfill are depth to water
table, depth to rock, texture of soils, permeability of soil, slope of
landfill site and flooding. None of these should affect the McDowell County
Landfill; The primary problem that must be considered is the slope of the
site which can be controlled by sound practices in a landfill operation.
The soils of the McDowell County Lanfill are defined under Appendix A,
pages 1 & 2.
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METHOD OF OPERATION
GENERAL
The topography of the McDowell County Landfill site lends itself to
a modified area fill method. The draws will be filled in layers on lifts,
beginning at the upper end, with refuse being covered with fill earth on
the upper end and sides. 'A berm, or dike will be constructed to limit the
downhill shift. The outer face of the berm or dike will have a slope of
approximately 2;1 and will be seeded to limit erosion. The inner face
of the dike or berm, or marking face of the landfill will have a. slope
of 2:1. Water will be prevented from draining into the working area by
a system of intercepting ditches. When each area is completed it will.be
seeded and the above method repeated until the landfill site is completely
utilized.
The drawing on page 3 of Appendix.A shows existing grade (as of Feb 1,
1976, and future grade, when landfill is completely utilized. Drawing on
page 4, Appendix A, shows cross section.
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Placement of Refuse
Solid waste will be delivered to the McDowell County sanitary
landfill site by publicly owned vehicles and private haulers. The
unloading of the vehicles will be supervised by the operator of the
landfill. Solid waste will only be placed in the cell that is pre-
sently being used. Appropriate signs will be placed at areas giv-
ing directions as to where.solid waste may be placed for compaction
and covering. All weather roads leading to the dumping area will
be provided.
Compaction -
In order for a landfill to be successfully operated, adequate
compaction is necessary. Compaction will be accomplished by the
use of a H.D. 11 Dozer,,D 16 Dozer, and a 7 G Loader. The compaction
of solid waste materials will prevent ingress and egress of insects
and rodents and will also be more useful for playgrounds, etc. when
the area is finished. The working surface of the face will be re-
stricted to the width of one days operation. Six to eight lasses
will be made over the solid waste dumped at the site; th:s should
provide adequate compaction.
Covering of Solid Waste
Cover material for the landfill operation will be provided from
the hillside behind and to .each side of the cell being used for the
disposal of the solid waste.
The materials to cover the solid waste will.be inorganic soil,
free of putrescible material, refuse, trash, vegetation, stumps,)
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logs, oncrete products, or other demolition waste. The material
will contain sufficient silt and clay size particles to seal the!
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covered refuse and prevent the rapid seepage of water into the
cell.
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Amo
INSTALLATION OF FACILITIES bey
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Access Roads��.
An access road will be provided by the county. The road
will be an all weather gravel road and will lead to each landfill
cell that is in use at the time.. After the cell is filled, the
road will be closed to.that cell as shown in Appendix A-6.
Utilities
Electricity will be provided at_the landfill building to supply
necessary lighting, and electricity for the operation of electrical
driven tools and other equipment. A telephone will be provided
for use at the landfill site.
Signs
A large legible sign will be placed at the entrance site
identifying the landfill, operational hours, who may dump, and
other information that might be necessary.
Fencing
The area will be fenced to prevent winds from blowing trash
over the area. Care will he taken to police the area, routinely
of all flying debris.
Unloading of Refuse
Unloading and placing of refuse will be directed by the operator
at the landfill site. Signs will be placed showing the area desig-
nated For daily disposal. Hazardous or toxic waste will be disposed
of in another designated area. The disposal of hazardous or toxic
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materials will be directly supervised by the local or state
health officials.
Dust Control
Dust is not considered to be of any major problem at the pro-
posed site; however, if dust is considered to be excessive, the
access road will be sprinkled with water or oil products.
Burning
No burning of any description will be permitted at the Sanitary
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Landfill Site. If a fire should occur, the Fire Department
will respond.
Salvaging
No salvaging of materials brought into the landfill will be
permitted, and no animal feeding will be permitted.
Vector Control
The sanitary landfill will be operated. in such a manner as
not to permit favorable conditions for the.harborage, feeding and
breeding of rodents. Should rodents and insects become c�•ident,
vector control measures will be initiated by the county health de-
partment.
Odors
The control of odors will be accomplished by the daily cover-
ing of waste materials that are delivered to the landfill.
Wet Weather
The drainage ditches Cut into each slope of the cells will
serve to carry water away from the working surface. After the

cells ate completed, the water will flow to the north side of
the landfill into a drainage ditch. After each cell is completed,
grass seed will be sowed under the direct supervision of the
agriculture extension, agent. When the landfill is completely
finished, the area will be seeded.
Future Use
McDowell County anticipates a softball baseball field combi-
nation and also lighted tennis courts, after the completion of the
Sanitary Landfill.
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('{ DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
DIVISION. OF HEALTH SERVICES
RALEIGH
February 27, 1976
No. Jack H. Harmon.
McDowell County Manager
County courthouse
Marion, N. G. 237`s2
Dear- Hr. Harmony
The proposed close. -out plans for the Hc:Dowell County landfill off N. G. 226
Have been reviewed and found to be adequate for the operations proposed
through July, 1977. included Q this approval is the stii-ulation that tbn
site. will be operated in accordance with the N. G. Department of human Re-
so4rces, Division of Health Services 'Uules and Regulation:: Providing Stan-
dards for Solid Baste Management."
As this site was ju operation prior to May, 1973, recordation will not be
required until new arenas are involved. At the time of new area involvement,
complete plans, as required by the revised solid waste regulations, are to
be submitted for review.
It was noted in the proposal that light, recreational construction is planned
for the completed area. As this site was in operation prier to enactment of
the landfill standards, it is recommended that any storage or enclosed facili-
ties have complete open air ventilation.
As areas of the landfill are completed, seeding and grassing are to be esta-
blished for erosion control. Three to one fill slopes will be more appropri-
ate for erosion control considering the soil, types at this particular site.
If this office can be of further assistance, do not hesitates to call.
Yours truly,
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,'Jerry G. Perkins, Assistant head
Solid Waste & Vector Control Branch
Sanitary Engineering Section
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NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF HEALTH
Inspection Form for Sanitary Landfills
Name of Site County
Location Person s Contacted
Weather Conditions
SIR: An inspection of your land disposal site has been made this date and you are
notified of the violations, if any, marked below with a cross (X).
1. PLAN REQUIREMENTS
Site Plan Approved
Operational Plans Approved
Plans Being Followed
2. SPREADING & COMPACTING
Waste Restricted to the
Smallest Area Practicable
Waste Properly Compacted
Proper Slope on Working Face
3. COVER REQUIREMENTS
Six (6) Inches Daily Cover
Two (2) Foot Final Cover
Erosion Controlled
4. ACCESS
Attendant on Duty
Access Controls (Gate, Chains)
6. BURNING
Evidence of Burning
Fire Control Equipment Available
7. SPECIAL WASTES
Spoiled Food Properly Handled
Animal Carcasses, Abattoir
Waste, Hatchery Waste, Etc.,
Properly Handled
8. HAZARDOUS WASTES NOT ACCEPTED
Pathological
Pesticides
Other
9. VECTOR CONTROL
Effective Rat Control
Effective Fly Control
Other Vector(s) Controlled
All Weather Road 10. MISCELLANEOUS
Dust Controlled Blowing Paper Controlled
5. WATER PROTECTION Directional Signs
Surface Drainage Controlled Operational Signs (Procedures,
Hours, Etc.)
Evidence of Leaching
Waste Placed in Ground Water
REMARKS:
DATE
NAME
Solid Waste & Vector Control Section
North Carolina State Board of Health
SBH FORM 1709 (2/73)
Solid Waste & Vector Control Section

N. C. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
DIVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES
Inspection Form for Sanitary Landfills
Name of Site County
Location Signature of Person s Receiving Report
Weather Conditions
SIR: An inspection of your land disposal site has been made this date and you are
notified of the violations, if any, marked below with a cross (X).
1. PLAN REQUIREMENTS
Site Plan Approved
Operational Plans Approved
Plans Being Followed
2. SPREADING & COMPACTING
Waste Restricted to the
Smallest Area Practicable
Waste Properly Compacted
Proper Slope on Working Face
3. COVER REQUIREMENTS
Six (6) Inches Daily Cover
Two (2) Foot Final Cover
Erosion Controlled
4. ACCESS
Attendant on Duty
Access Controls (Gate, Chains)
All Weather Road
Dust Controlled
5. WATER PROTECTION
Surface Drainage Controlled
Evidence of Leaching
Waste Placed in Water
6. BURNING
Evidence of Burning
Fire Control Equipment Available
7. SPECIAL WASTES
Spoiled Food Properly Handled
Animal Carcasses, Abattoir
Waste, Hatchery Waste, Etc.,
Properly Handled
8. HAZARDOUS WASTES ACCEPTED
Pathological
Pesticides
Other
9. VECTOR CONTROL
Effective Rat Control
Effective Fly Control
Other Vector(s) Controlled
10. MISCELLANEOUS
Blowing Material Controlled
Directional Signs
Operational Signs (Procedures,
Hours, Etc.)
REMARKS:
DATE NAME
Solid Waste & Vector Control Branch
Division of Health Services
DHS FORM 1709 (12/74)
Solid Waste & Vector Control Branch