8606_INSP_20220216

FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section

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UNIT TYPE:
Lined
MSWLF X LCID YW Transfer Compost SLAS COUNTY: Surry
Closed
MSWLF HHW White
goods Incin T&P FIRM PERMIT NO.: 8606-MSWLF-1998
CDLF Tire T&P / Collection Tire Monofill Industrial Landfill DEMO SDTF FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE

Date of Site Inspection: February 16, 2022 Date of Last Inspection: January 28, 2022

FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Surry County Municipal Solid Waste Landfill
237 Landfill Road
Mount Airy, North Carolina 27030

GPS COORDINATES (decimal degrees): Lat.: 36.43185 Long.: -80.57530

FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Jessica Montgomery, Public Works Director/County Engineer
Telephone: [phone]
Email address: [e-mail]

FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
Post Office Box 342
Dobson, North Carolina 27107

PARTICIPANTS:
Ricky Hawks, Public Works Office Coordinator – Surry County
Charles Gerstell, NCDEQ – Solid Waste Section

STATUS OF PERMIT:
A Permit Approval To Operate 8606-MSWLF-1998 MSW Landfill Phases 1, 2, 3 & 4 and 8606-LCID-2020 Land
Clearing and Inert Debris Landfill and Permit for Closure for 8602-MSWLF-1983 (Mt. Airy), 8602-CDLF- (Mt. Airy),
and 8602-CDLF-2011 (Mt. Airy) was issued to Surry County on December 16, 2020.

PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Partial Inspection

STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS:
15A North Carolina Administrative Code 13B .1626(2)(b) states: “Except as provided in Sub-Item (c) of this Item, the
owners or operators of all MSWLF units shall cover disposed solid waste with six inches of earthen material at the end of
each operating day, or at more frequent intervals if necessary to prevent the escape of waste and the attraction of vectors
and scavenging, and to minimize fires and the generation of odors.”

During the previous inspection, multiple portions of the landfill surrounding the current working face had not been
adequately covered at the end of the previous working day leaving waste exposed. An area of most concern was located
at the southern extent of the current lift. Mr. Collins explained waste was last placed in this area on January 24, 2022.
As a result, Surry County was found in violation of 15A NCAC 13B .1626(2)(b) for failure to cover solid waste with six
inches of earthen material at the end of the operating day.

To achieve compliance, Surry County was required to cover all waste within the landfill with a minimum of 6-inches of
earthen material or approved alternative cover material at the conclusion of the operating day.

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Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section

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Inspection of the facility on February 16, 2022 found good soil cover on the inactive portions of the landfill. Initially, a
portion of the landfill previously covered by a synthetic tarp had exposed waste as a result of a portion of the tarp being
displaced leaving waste exposed. Inspection of this area later in the day found the tarp had been removed and the area
covered with soil. Therefore, this violation is considered resolved. Thank you for your cooperation in this
matter. Moving forward, please ensure all waste is covered as required at the end of the working day.

OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
No new violations observed.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

1. The facility consists of a lined municipal solid waste landfill unit, white goods area, tire collection area, a land
clearing and inert debris landfill unit, and a recycling area for the collection of paper, cardboard, glass and plastic
containers, aluminum, steel cans, batteries, cooking oil and electronics.
2. The facility is permitted to receive waste generated within a 90-mile radius of Surry County.
3. Scrap metal is collected adjacent to the concrete pad designated for the collection of white goods.
4. A gate was provided at the entrance of the facility to prevent unauthorized access.
5. The facility had proper signage.
6. This was a partial inspection to evaluate Surry County’s efforts to comply with the violation documented on the
previous inspection report issued on February 4, 2022. Please refer to “Status of Past Noted Violations” for
comments.

Operations Inspection of the MSWLF Unit:

7. At the time of the inspection, waste was being placed along the eastern edge of Phase 4 at the transition point from
Phases 1 and 2.
8. The working face was very small and compact.
9. Windblown waste was well controlled.
10. Edge-of-waste markers were in place around the perimeter of the landfill.
11. The rain liner was in place over the portions of Phase 4 where waste had not yet been placed.
12. All access roads were of all-weather construction and well maintained.

Supporting Comments:

13. During the previous inspection, a wood storage and grinding area was observed just north of Phase 4 of the
MSWLF Unit. Mr. Collins stated storage of wood waste had been ongoing for approximately four to five months.
He explained that waste had recently been ground for the first time by a private contractor. The site map included
with the approved Operations Plan for the facility delineates a “Mulch Storage Area” north of Phase 4 but makes
no mention of wood grinding operations at the facility.
x Upon discussion with the Permitting Branch, it was requested that Surry County submit a revised
Operations Plan to the Solid waste Section detailing the wood grinding operation within 30-days of
issuance of the previous inspection report. Details should include, but not be limited to, wastes excepted,
storage limits, waste screening practices, and frequency of grinding.
x It is understood that Ms. Montgomery has contacted Mr. Gaither in reference to the submittal of a revised
Operations Plan. Please continue efforts to submit the revised plan.
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.
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Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section

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Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.

________________________________________ Phone: [phone]
Charles T. Gerstell
Environmental Senior Specialist
Regional Representative

Sent on: 2/23/22 X Email Hand delivery US Mail Certified No. [ _]

Copies: Deb Aja, Western District Supervisor - Solid Waste Section
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Date: 2022.02.23 10:25:28 -05'00'