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FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
UNIT TYPE:
Lined
LCID
YW
Transfer
X
Compost
SLAS
COUNTY: RUTHERFORD
MSWLF
PERMIT NO.'S: 8103-CDLF-2002, 8104T-
Closed
X
HHW
White
X
Incin
T&P
X
FIRM
MSWLF
goods
TRANSFER-1998, & 8103-MSWLF-1974.
FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE
CDLF
X
Tire T&P/
X
Tire
Industrial
DEMO
SDTF
Collection
Monofill
Landfill
Date of Site Inspection: 4/19/2022 Date of Last Inspection: 11/26/2019
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Rutherford County Solid Waste Management Facility
656 Laurel Hill Drive
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
GPS COORDINATES (decimal degrees): Lat.: 35.349251' Long.:-81.953121 0
FACILITY CONTACT NAME, PHONE NUMBER, AND EMAIL:
Name: James Kilgo, Solid Waste Director — Rutherford County
Telephone: [phone]
Email address: fames.kilgogrutherfordcountync.gov
FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
656 Laurel Hill Drive
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
PARTICIPANTS:
Kris Riddle, Environmental Senior Specialist, Solid Waste Section (Section)
Tony Bumgarner, Landfill Supervisor, Rutherford County
Sherry Jimerson, Weighmaster, Rutherford County
Angela Wright, Weighmaster, Rutherford County
STATUS OF PERMIT:
Solid Waste Management Facility Permit No. 8103 & 8104T (FID 1586997) dated August 20, 2021, includes:
Permit Approval to Construct 8103-CDLF-2002, Rutherford County C&D — Phase 2;
Permit Approval to Operate 8103-CDLF-2002, Rutherford County C&D — Phase 1 and Phase IA and
8104T-TRANSFER-1998 Rutherford County Transfer Facility; and
Permit for Closure 8103-MSWLF-1974 Rutherford County Landfill.
PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Comprehensive Facility Inspections.
STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS:
1. 15A NCAC 02C .0108(o): RESOLVED. Since the previous inspection, identification plates have been re-
installed and maintained on groundwater monitoring wells at the facility.
OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
None.
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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
Note: Since the previous inspection, the Section received Rutherford County's request for Non -Renewal of Permit
8105-MSWLF (Future MSWLF at Rutherford County Central Landfill). Per this request, the Section issued Rutherford
County a Permit Status — Rescinded letter (FID 1586840) and has placed Permit 8105-MSWLF in an inactive/closed
status.
1. On -site April 19, 2022, to review facility records/certifications, observe facility environmental monitoring wells,
inspect the Transfer Facility, Treatment and Processing (T&P)/Wood Grinding area, White Goods/Scrap Metals area,
Electronics area, Scrap Tire area, the active construction and demolition (C&D) landfill, the closed municipal solid
waste (MSW) landfill, and observe the construction of Phase 2 of the C&D landfill. Participants from the facility
included Tony Bumgarner for site operations, and Sherry Jimerson and Angela Wright for records review.
2. Access was controlled at the facility and signage was displayed at the facility entrance.
3. The facility's current operating hours are: Monday — Friday: 7:30 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.; and
Saturday: 7:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.
4. The current Permit, Updated Operation Plan (FID 1320282), the Revised Facility Plan for the Phase 2 Permit to
Construct (FID 1600373), and other necessary records were available for review.
5. The Scrap Tire area, located north of the facility offices, consisted of three trailers which stored all tires under cover.
This area appeared to be well maintained. The facility contracts with US Tire Recycling LP for tire removal/processing
on an as -needed basis. NC Scrap Tire Certification forms were reviewed from 1/4/22 to 4/19/22. NC Scrap Tire
Certification forms appeared to be maintained. Previous NC Scrap Tire Certification forms for 2021 and 2020 were also
available for review. During the NC Scrap Tire Certification records review, the Section and facility personnel
discussed the facility's on -going efforts to ensure that all Scrap Tire Haulers were accurately accounting for their tire
disposal numbers at the facility. During this inspection, the facility appeared to be conducting an excellent job of
maintaining the forms and managing this area.
6. Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) are accepted at the facility in a designated area adjacent to the maintenance
building at the site. Intact bulbs are received and boxed on -site. Cleanlites Recycling transports the CFLs for
recycling/processing as necessary. This area appeared to be well maintained.
7. Used motor oil is accepted and collected in an above ground storage tank located northwest of the transfer facility.
Currently, Universal Enterprise Services collects the used oil for recycling as necessary.
8. Used cooking oil is accepted and collected in a containerized vessel near the entrance to the transfer facility.
Currently, Blue Ridge Biofuels collects the used cooking oil as needed.
9. Facility fire extinguishers were most recently serviced by Falcon Fire and Safety Inc., in October 2021. Additionally,
facility personnel routinely observe and inspect the charge on facility fire extinguishers. Fire response is provided by
Rutherfordton Fire Department, with backup response provided by The Town of Spindale Fire Department.
10. White Goods and Scrap Metal are accepted at the facility and stored on a concrete pad located west of the transfer
facility. The facility currently utilizes either Carolina Metals Group or Commercial Metals Company for white goods
removal/processing. Refrigerants are removed by vendor personnel. Facility records indicate white goods and scrap
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metal were most recently collected from the site by Carolina Metals Group on March 2, 2022.
11. Electronic equipment is accepted at the facility and stored on a concrete pad adjacent to the White Goods and Scrap
Metal area. The facility currently uses Electronics Recyclers International, Inc. (ERI) for removal and processing of
electronic waste. Facility records indicate electronics were most recently collected from the site on November 18, 2021.
12. The Treatment & Processing (T&P)/Wood Grinding area is currently permitted to receive land clearing waste,
unpainted/untreated wooden pallets, and yard trash (ground material containing yard trash may not be distributed to the
public unless it has been composted in accordance with Rule .1400). The facility utilizes a private contractor for
grinding of material(s) in this area on an as -needed basis. Per facility personnel, the contractor was most recently on -site
to grind materials in March 2022, but due to equipment failure the contractor had to halt operations. The contractor will
return as soon as possible to complete grinding activity at the site. No unpermitted waste was observed in this area and
surface water management appeared to be maintained during this inspection.
13. Per facility personnel, the facility currently utilizes two inmate laborers (as available Monday -Friday) to perform
various activities as directed on -site.
14. The perimeter of the landfill(s) and other areas have been marked with stakes to identify the respective limits of waste:
• Blue -tipped stakes: limits of the Active C&D landfill;
• White -tipped stakes: Old MSW landfill;
• Yellow -tipped stakes: Old animal burial area;
• Red -tipped stakes: New animal burial area;
• Blue with Red -tipped stakes: Asbestos burial area; and
• Black -tipped: T&P/Wood Grinding area.
15. Per facility records, the facility scale was most recently calibrated by Fairbanks Scales, Inc., on December 14, 2021.
TRANSFER FACILITY:
Records/Certifications-
16. Staff Certifications:
Name
Certification
Expiration Date
Tony Bumgarner
Transfer Station Operations Specialist
2/2025
Johnny Garland
Transfer Station Operations Specialist
3/2024
Melvin Hall
Transfer Station Operations Specialist
3/2024
Sherry Jimerson
Transfer Station Operations Specialist
11/2023
James Kilo
Transfer Station Operations Specialist
3/2024
Howard Melious
Transfer Station Operations Specialist
11/2023
Edward Mote
Transfer Station Operations Specialist
4/2024
Nathanael White
Transfer Station Operations Specialist
3/2025
Angela Wright
Transfer Station Operations Specialist
4/2024
17. Per Transfer Facility records, the facility accepted on average approximately 175 tons of waste per day for the
month of March 2022. Waste tonnage records were available for review and no issues were observed.
18. Per facility personnel, annual training updates for site staff occur monthly at the facility typically during site safety
meetings. As discussed on -site, the NC Rules were readopted for Section .0400 Transfer Stations effective January 1,
2021. As discussed, continue to provide training for site staff and maintain documentation per the Operational
Requirements in 15A NCAC 13B .0405(a)(7).
19. Waste screening records for the Transfer Facility were reviewed from January 4, 2021, through April 11, 2022.
Previous waste screening records were also available for review. No issues were observed and the waste screening
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records appeared to be well maintained. As discussed on -site, continue to maintain tonnages and documentation of
unacceptable waste on waste screening records to ensure the facility continues to meet the Operational Requirements in
15A NCAC 13B .0405(8)(a).
Operations
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20. Currently, Transfer Facility loading bays #1 & #2 (northern side) accept co -mingled recyclables from county
collection sites, municipalities, and businesses, and Transfer Facility loading bays #3, #4, & #5 (southern side) are
utilized for MSW disposal.
21. MSW from the Transfer Facility is transported by Republic Services of NC, LLC (d.b.a GDS), who has
subcontracted the actual transportation of the waste to Endurance Environmental Solutions (formerly K.R. Drenth
Trucking Inc.).
22. Cardboard, newspaper, glass, and co -mingled plastics are collected and transported as necessary by Endurance
Environmental Solutions (sub -contractor for Republic Services) to a Republic Services materials recovery facility
(MRF) in Catawba County, NC.
23. During this inspection, no unacceptable waste was observed.
24. The facility maintains (pressure washes) the interior walls of the Transfer Facility on a semi-annual basis, or sooner
as necessary. Per facility personnel, the last semi-annual cleaning event for the interior walls occurred in December
2021 and the next semi-annual cleaning event is scheduled for May 2022. During this inspection, cleaning and
maintenance of the tipping floor, push walls, and truck loading bay (receiving bay) appeared adequate. As discussed on -
site, the NC Rules were readopted for Section .0400 Transfer Stations effective January 1, 2021. Continue site cleaning
and maintain records per the Operational Requirements in 15A NCAC 13B .0405(a)(11).
25. Since the previous inspection, Rutherford County worked with a consultant and contractor to develop and
implement a plan to complete necessary tipping floor repair and maintenance. This maintenance was requested in
numerous inspection reports and the Section appreciates the county's efforts to maintain the tipping floor at the facility.
26. The tipping floor and receiving bay leachate collection grates, trench drains, and leachate collection system(s)/drains
were maintained during this inspection. The leachate collection system at this facility is connected to the Town of
Spindale's municipal sanitary sewer system. Leachate from Transfer Facility operations is collected and discharged
directly to this system for proper treatment.
27. The receiving bay contained minimal debris and was maintained. As discussed on -site, part of the deflector panel
should be maintained as needed above the southern receiving bay (photo #1) to ensure waste is directed into semi-
trailers/containers in this bay. Additionally, as discussed, the sheet metal along the lower, eastern side of the receiving
bay should be observed and maintained as necessary (photo #2). (The facility had previously added the sheet metal in
this area to serve as a barrier to help control windblown litter. Per facility personnel, the barrier has helped to
control/reduce windblown debris in this area.) Continue to maintain the receiving bay area as necessary.
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1. Eastern view of partial deflector panel on southern
side of transfer facility receiving bay.
2. Northern view of exterior eastern side
of lower sheet metal "wall" on transfer
facility receiving bay.
28. The transfer trailer staging area located to the north of the transfer facility was maintained.
29. The small asphalt berm installed at the MSW receiving bay entrance drive along the southeastern corner of the
facility should be maintained. This berm was previously installed by the facility to provide an additional layer of
protection to facilitate the capture of any potential leachate that may be generated from the MSW loading/receiving bay.
Although no solid waste issues were noted in this area, as discussed on -site, continue to maintain this berm as necessary.
30. Minimal windblown litter was observed at the Transfer Facility. During this inspection, facility personnel and
inmate laborers were observed collecting any windblown debris. (Note: during this inspection wind gusts at the site
were moderate —25mph per local weather conditions and windblown debris remained minimal.) Please continue efforts
to ensure that windblown debris is collected and properly disposed of daily.
31. Vector control measures were maintained at the transfer facility.
C&D LANDFILL UNIT:
Records/Certifications-
32. Staff Certifications:
Name
Certification
Expiration Date
Randy Bumgarner
Landfill Operations Specialist
10/2023
Tony Bumgamer
Landfill Operations Specialist
2/2025
Johnny Garland
Landfill Operations Specialist
9/2026
Melvin Hall
Landfill Operations Specialist
9/2024
Sherry Emerson
Landfill Operations Specialist
11/2023
James Kilgo
Landfill Operations Specialist
3/2024
Howard Melious
Landfill Operations Specialist
11/2023
Edward Mote
Landfill Operations Specialist
3/2023
Nathanael White
Landfill Operations Specialist
11/2024
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33. Per C&D landfill records, the facility accepted on average approximately 37 tons of waste per day for the month of
March 2022. Waste tonnage records were available for review and no issues were observed.
34. Waste screening records for the C&D landfill were reviewed from January 22, 2021, through April 18, 2022.
Previous waste screening records were also available for review. Waste screening records for the C&D landfill appeared
to be maintained and no issues were observed. Continue efforts to ensure that all unacceptable waste is documented and
disposed of properly.
35. The most recent semi-annual groundwater and surface water sampling monitoring report, dated August 28, 2021,
was available for review. As required, continue to monitor all groundwater and surface water sampling locations at the
facility on a semi-annual basis and submit reports to the Section in a timely manner.
36. Methane data (Landfill Gas (LFG)) is currently collected in monitoring wells LFG-1, LFG-2, LFG-3, LFG-4, LFG-
5, LFG-9, LFG-10, and LFG-11 for this unit and the overall facility. Additionally, LFG data is currently collected in six
facility structures: scale house, transfer station, maintenance shop, storage area #1, storage area #2, and the adjacent
animal shelter. Since the previous inspection, the four most recent LFG quarterly monitoring reports for the facility, as
sampled on l/12/22, 10/11/21, 7/7/21, and 4/7/21, were available for review. All records were maintained and no
exceedances were noted. As required, continue to monitor for LFG on a quarterly basis. (Note: The site -wide LFG
monitoring system that includes eight wells and six structure locations serves to function as a methane monitoring
system that encompasses both the C&D landfill and the closed MSW landfill on -site.)
OAerations-
37. The working face of the active C&D landfill was observed and appeared to be well maintained. The working face
size was compact and well managed. No unpermitted waste was observed. The application of weekly soil cover
appeared to be adequate.
38. Continue all waste screening efforts at the C&D landfill working face. As necessary, segregate from the working
face any unpermitted waste delivered to this unit and properly dispose of the waste.
39. Windblown litter was maintained at this unit. During this inspection, facility personnel and inmate laborers were
observed collecting any windblown debris. (Note: during this inspection wind gusts at the site were moderate —25mph
per local weather conditions and windblown debris remained minimal.) Please continue efforts to ensure that
windblown debris is collected and properly disposed of daily.
40. As discussed during this inspection, continue to maintain all erosion control measures associated with the C&D
landfill unit as necessary including sediment basins, ditch -lines, diversion berms, slope drains, inlet/outlet protection(s),
and vegetative ground cover as necessary.
41. Continue to manage and control surface water to ensure it is diverted from all operational and storage areas of this
unit.
42. Groundwater Monitoring Wells MW-3, MW-12, MW-13, MW-14, and MW-15 function to monitor the C&D landfill
unit. Groundwater Monitoring Well MW-2 functions as a background well for all facilities and is located up -gradient,
towards the northern end of the property. Surface Water sampling locations SW-2, SW-3, SW-4, and SW-5a function to
monitor the facilities on -site. Continue to maintain access for well and surface water sampling locations at the facility as
necessary.
43. Continue to maintain access for LFG monitoring wells at the facility as necessary.
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44. As discussed during this inspection, continue to conduct mowing maintenance activities on the established ground
cover of this unit. As observed during this inspection, recent mowing of the C&D Phase 1 slopes was observed. After
mowing events occur at the facility, continue to ensure the landfill cap is inspected for impounded water,
subsidence/differential settling, cracking, signs of erosion or damage, and that any necessary repairs are made in a
timely manner.
CLOSED MSW LANDFILL UNIT:
45. Please refer to additional comment #35 regarding the most recent semi-annual groundwater and surface water
sampling monitoring report for the facility. Additionally, the Section received a Corrective Action Evaluation Report
(CAER), dated January 6, 2022, for the closed 8103-MSWLF-1974 unit. The CAER for this unit was approved by the
Section in a letter to the facility dated February 15, 2022 (FID 1642699). Please note the CAER requires an additional
surface water sampling point to be established and monitored for this unit near the area by MW-6.
46. Groundwater Monitoring Wells MW-2, MW-4, MW-6, MW-7, MW-8, and MW-9 function to monitor the closed MSW
landfill. MW-2 is the up -gradient, background well at the facility. Additionally, five Groundwater Monitoring Wells
comprising two well nests, MW-IOB, MW-IOC, MW-IOD, MW-I IA, and MW-11B are monitored for this unit. Continue
to maintain access for well sampling locations. As referenced in additional comment #42, Surface Water sampling
locations SW-2, SW-3, SW-4, and SW-5a function to monitor the facilities on -site. Continue to maintain access for these
sampling locations. (See the Status of Past Noted Violations # 1 in this inspection report for additional information regarding
the water quality monitoring well network for this facility.)
47. Please reference additional comment #36 for information regarding LFG environmental monitoring at the facility.
48. During this inspection, two small areas of pooled water (both approximately 5'x10') were observed on the landfill cap
(photos #3 & #4). As discussed post -inspection, although recent, heavy rainfall occurred at the facility prior to this
inspection, continue to observe and maintain the closed MSW landfill cap as necessary.
3. Southeastern view of small area of
pooled water on closed MSW landfill cap.
4. Western view of small area of pooled
water on closed MSW landfill cap.
49. Per facility personnel, mowing for this unit most recently occurred in Fall 2021. Continue to re -seed and or establish
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vegetation on bare/sparse areas (photo #5) of the closed MSW landfill cap as needed. (Note: as discussed post -inspection,
the area in photo #5 is near passive LFG vent #12 but did not appear to be caused from methane, as no LFG exceedances
have been noted in quarterly LFG reports for the facility. As discussed, re-establish ground cover in this area and monitor
and maintain the vegetative cover as necessary.)
5. Western view of bare/sparse area located
centrally on the closed MSW landfill cap. Re -seed
this area and establish ground cover as needed.
PHASE 2 C&D CONSTRUCTION
50. On February 19, 2021, a Water Quality Monitoring Plan (FID 1530382) and Landfill Gas Plan (FID 1530396) were
submitted to the Section as part of the Permit to Construct Application for the Phase 2 C&D Expansion. These documents
were approved by the Section on March 1, 2021, respectively in letters (FID 1542209) and (FID 1542210) issued to the
facility.
51. During this inspection, ongoing construction activity was observed in C&D Phase 2 (photo #6). As discussed during
this inspection, continue to construct Phase 2 according to the approved plans and contact the Section as required prior to
operating C&D Phase 2.
6. Northern view of partial construction activity for
new C&D Phase 2.
52. All photographs taken by Kris Riddle on April 19, 2022.
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Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.
Digitally signed by Kris Riddle
I ^' Date: 2022.04.28 12:21:10 -04'00' Phone:[phone]
Kris Riddle, Environmental Senior Specialist
Division of Waste Management, NC DEQ
Regional Representative
Sent to James Kilgo, on April
X
Email
Hand delivery
US Mail
Certified No. L_1
28, 2022, via:
E-Copies: Deb Aja, Western District Supervisor - Solid Waste Section
Jaclynne Drummond, Hydrogeologist - Solid Waste Section
Tony Bumgarner, Landfill Supervisor - Rutherford County
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