8004T_INSP_20211210

FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
UNIT TYPE:
Lined
LCID
YW
Transfer
X
Compost
SLAS
COUNTY: Rowan
MSWLF
PERMIT NO.: 80-04T
Closed
xxw
white
Incin
T&P
FIRM
MSWLF
goods
FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE
CDLF
TireT&P
Tire
Industrial
DEMO
SDTF
Collection
Monofill
Landfill
Date of Site Inspection: 12/10/2021
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Waste Management of the Carolinas, Inc.
1000 North Long Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
Date of Last Inspection: 11/3/2021
GPS COORDINATES (decimal degrees): Lat.: 35.69103 Long.:-80.42127
FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Tim Owens, District Operations Manager
Telephone: [phone]
Email address: towens5gwm.com
Name: Kyle Mertens, Environmental Protection Manager
Telephone: [phone]
Email address: kmertens(cr�,wm.com
FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
Same as above
PARTICIPANTS:
Sam Mufaro, CEI
Andrew Taylor, CEI
William Bittner, CEI
Melanie Morse, General Manager — CEI
Kyle Mertens, Environmental Protection Manager — Waste Management
Kim Sue, NCDEQ — Environmental Senior Specialist — Solid Waste Section
STATUS OF PERMIT:
Current — Approved March 26, 2018 (DIN 28795) Life of Site expires May 11, 2055
Operations Plan — Approved January 30, 2018 (DIN 28731).
PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Partial Inspection
STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS:
1. RESOLVED: 15A NCAC 13B .0203(d): cited for failure to effectively apply vector control measures at all
times to control any potential vectors including flies, rodents, insects, and other vermin. During the inspection
it was observed the deflector shield in the trailer loading bay had been removed, allowing facility staff
unobstructed access to the leachate trench to remove any waste allowing leachate to flow easily to the drain.
All waste observed on the trailer loading bay floor at the end of the day was scooped up and deposited into the
loader front bucket to be unloaded into the trailer. Facility staff washed down the trailer loading bay and swept
all leachate to the trench drain leaving no attraction for vermin. Therefore, this violation is considered resolved.
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2. RESOLVED: 15A NCAC 13B .0405(a)(4): cited for failure to operate and maintain the site to prevent on -site
populations of vectors. During the inspection it was observed the deflector shield in the trailer loading bay had
been removed, allowing facility staff unobstructed access to the leachate trench to remove any waste allowing
leachate to flow easily to the drain. All waste observed on the trailer loading bay floor at the end of the day was
scooped up and deposited into the loader front bucket to be unloaded into the trailer. Facility staff washed
down the trailer loading bay and swept all leachate to the trench drain leaving no attraction for vermin.
Therefore, this violation is considered resolved.
3. RESOLVED: 15A NCAC 13B .0203(d): cited for failure to pick up windblown litter at the end of each day in
accordance with General Permit Condition Number 6(e)(ii). During the inspection, no windblown litter was
observed around the truck turn around area and the perimeter of the transfer building. At the start of the
inspection, facility staff were observed picking up litter as a part of their end of day clean up procedures. All
windblown litter had been collected and properly disposed of during the inspection. Therefore, this violation is
considered resolved.
4. RESOLVED: 15A NCAC 13B .0405(a)(10): cited for failure to pick up windblown litter from site operations
by the end of each operating day. During the inspection, no windblown litter was observed around the truck
turn around area and the perimeter of the transfer building. At the start of the inspection, facility staff were
observed picking up litter as a part of their end of day clean up procedures. All windblown litter had been
collected and properly disposed of during the inspection. Therefore, this violation is considered resolved.
5. RESOLVED: 15A NCAC 13B .0203(d): cited for failure to maintain the tipping floor in a clean and sanitary
condition in accordance with General Permit Condition Number 6(a). The trench drain across the entrance to
the transfer station was clean and free of waste. The grates covering the tipping floor and loading bay trench
drains are, on a daily basis, being removed and accumulated trash is being removed. The trench drain located
across the entrance to the transfer station and in the trailer loading bay are washed down daily to ensure free
flow of wastewater/leachate to the oil -water separator. During the inspection, no waste was observed on the I
beams in the trailer loading bay. Therefore, this violation is considered resolved.
6. RESOLVED: 15A NCAC 13B .0405(a)(11): cited for failure to remove all waste from the tipping floor, the
truck loading bay, and from behind push walls by the end of each day of operation. During the inspection,
facility staff were removing all extraneous waste on the tipping floor with shovels and brooms. All waste
observed on the tipping floor and trailer loading bay floor at the end of the day was scooped up and deposited
into the loader front bucket to be unloaded into the trailer. Facility staff washed down the tipping floor, trailer
loading bay and push walls, sweeping all leachate to the trench drains. Therefore, this violation is considered
resolved.
OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
None
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 follow up inspection was conducted at the end of the operating day to observe clean up and closure
procedures.
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Solid Waste Section
2. After watching end of day procedures being performed by facility staff, it appears the transfer station is being
maintained in a clean and sanitary condition as required.
3. Mr. Mertens pointed out the new pressure washer that had been purchased to be used at the facility. Please
create some form of documentation indicating that pressure washing is being performed monthly as required.
This documentation should be maintained at the facility and available for review upon request.
4. Ensure end of day procedures are followed on a daily basis.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.
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Date: 2021.12.1415:34:44-05'00' Phone: [phone]
Kim Sue
Environmental Senior Specialist
Regional Representative
Emailed to: Tim Owens
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Hand delivery
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12/14/2021
Copies: Deb Aja, Western District Supervisor - Solid Waste Section
Kyle Mertens, Environmental Protection Manager
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