49_N1085_INSP_20211209

FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
UNIT TYPE:
Lined
LCID
X
YW
Transfer
Compost
SLAS
COUNTY: Iredell
MSWLF
PERMIT NO.: N1085
Closed
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white
Incin
T&P
FIRM
MSWLF
goods
FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE
CDLF
TireT&P/
Tire
Industrial
DEMO
SDTF
Collection
Monofill
Landfill
Date of Site Inspection: 12/9/2021
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Checkered Flag Land & Cattle
149 Buckin Ln.
Troutman, NC 28166
Date of Last Inspection: 12/2/2020
GPS COORDINATES (decimal degrees): Lat.: 35.67694 Long.:-80.80791
FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Bryce Hildebrand
Telephone: [phone]
Email address: Bryce.hildrbrand(kme.com
FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
Same as above
PARTICIPANTS:
Bryce Hildebrand, Operator — Checkered Flag Land & Cattle
Kim Sue, NCDEQ — Environmental Senior Specialist — Solid Waste Section
STATUS OF PERMIT:
A Land Clearing and Inert Debris Landfill Notification was recorded with the Iredell County Register of Deeds on July
28, 2016 by Shane and Melody Hildebrand, property owners.
PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Comprehensive inspection and complaint investigation.
STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS:
None
OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
1. CORRECTIVE ACTION IN PROGRESS: 15A NCAC 13B .0566(3) states: `All waste shall be covered with no
less than six inches of soil monthly, or when the working face reaches one acre in size, whichever occurs first. Any
soils used for cover at the site shall meet unrestricted use standards for soils as defined in G.S. 130A-310.65. "
During the inspection smoke was observed escaping through vents and exposed waste on the north east side slope.
Facility staff had not applied adequate soil cover on the landfill to completely cover the waste to prevent the
combustion of the wood waste. As a result, Checkered Flag Land & Cattle is in violation of 15A NCAC 13B
.0566(3).
To achieve compliance, all waste shall be covered with adequate soil cover and compacted. Adequate soil must
be placed over the waste to ensure that the fire is extinguished. Immediately discontinue acceptance of waste
until the fire has been completely extinguished. Notify the Division to schedule a follow up inspection once the
fire has been extinguished and it is deemed safe to work within the landfill area. By January 7, 2022, cover the
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entire waste area with adequate soil, including the working face and side slopes, as required by 15A NCAC 13B
.0566(3).
2. 15A NCAC 13B .0566(10)(a) states: "Open burning of solid waste is prohibited, unless approval has been obtained
from the Division, the local government, and the Division of Air Quality in accordance with 15A NCAC 02D .1900
prior to any burning activity. "
On December 7, 2021, the waste within the landfill was on fire. This is a violation of 15A NCAC 13B .0566(10)(a).
During the inspection conducted on December 9, 2021, facility staff were actively applying soil to the north east side
slope.
To achieve compliance, all waste shall be covered with adequate soil cover and compacted. Adequate soil must
be placed over the waste to ensure that the fire is extinguished. Immediately discontinue acceptance of waste
until the fire has been completely extinguished. Notify the Division to schedule a follow up inspection once the
fire has been extinguished and it is deemed safe to work within the landfill area. By January 7, 2022, cover the
entire waste area with adequate soil, including the working face and side slopes, as required by 15A NCAC 13B
.0566(3).
North east slope of landfill smoking. Per the local fire
department stumps were pulled off slope to prevent
catching fire. Photo taken by Bryce Hildebrand
12/7/2021.
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Facility staff applying soil on the north east slope. Photo
taken by Bryce Hildebrand 12/7/2021.
Facility staff hauling dirt. Photo taken by Bryce
Hildebrand 12/07/2021.
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View of north east slope looking in a NW direction.
Photo taken by Bryce Hildebrand 12/9/2021.
View of the top of the landfill looking NE. Photo taken
by Bryce Hildebrand 12/9/2021.
View of north east slope looking in a SE direction.
Photo taken by Bryce Hildebrand 12/9/2021.
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. This facility is a Land Clearing and Inert Debris landfill for the disposal of land clearing waste, inert debris,
untreated wood, and yard trash requiring a disposal are of less than two areas.
2. Mr. Hildebrand was on -site December 7, 2021 after spotting smoke and immediately called the local fire
department.
3. The local fire department along with NC Forestry Service were on scene December 7, 2021 soaking the fire and
facility staff were applying cover.
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Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.
- Digitally signed Kim Sue
DN: cn=Kim Sue,, —Division of Waste
Management, ou=Solid Waste Section,
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Date: 2021.12.1012.4220-05'00' Phone: [phone]
Kim Sue
Environmental Senior Specialist
Regional Representative
Emailed to: Bryce
X
Email
Hand delivery
US Mail
Certified No. 1j
Hildebrand 12/10/2021
Copies: Deb Aja, Western District Supervisor - Solid Waste Section
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