2911_CarolinaCompost_ReviewComments_20220824

From: Wilson, Donna J
Sent: Friday, August 26, 2022 10:43 AM
To: Jason Gibson ([e-mail]); Sue Gibson ([e-mail])
Cc: Bullard, Jeffrey R
Subject: Carolina Compost permit application, review comments, Davison County
Attachments: Compost 2 3 4 applic guidance 2-23-2021.pdf, Carolina compostjason gibson applic.pdf; Carolina
Compost -previous applic info.pdf
Hello Mr. Gibson,
I've reviewed the application submitted for a Type 3 compost permit located at 558 Free Pilgrim Church Road in
Thomasville, and review comments are below.
The application will need to contain the information required by the compost rules. The rules can be found at this
website, the first link listed — https://deg.nc.gov/about/divisions/waste-management/solid-waste-section/special-
wastes-and-alternative-handling/composting.
Everything needed for the application is explained in the guidance for the compost permit application, "Compost Facility
Permit Application Guidance - Types 2, 3, and 4," at the above website, but a copy is also attached. The application
doesn't have to follow the format of the guidance document, as long as the information is there.
Review comments:
The compost application should contain the information listed in the application guidance, for a Type 3. There
are some items that are OK in the submitted application, but there are many things that will need to be added.
a. For the soil texture requirements, the text and figures from the previous application is OK and can be
used.
b. The zoning discussion from the previous application submittal is OK and can be used in the application.
2. If the compost operation area will be two or more acres, or if the amount of compost onsite at any given time is
more than 1000 cubic yards, then the site will be a Large Type 3. Applications for a Large Type 3 compost site
will need to be prepared and signed by a NC registered professional engineer (PE). A small Type 3 is one in
which the compost operation area is less than 2 acres and the site contains no more than 1000 cubic yards
onsite at any given time (not including finished product), and does not require a PE to prepare. The operation
area is the size of the unloading area, mixing, feedstock storage, composting, and curing. It does not include
finished compost storage, roads, buffer areas, parking areas, etc.
3. For the yogurt processing waste, is it whey or what is the material? Is it a liquid waste?
4. For the mixing pit, describe how it is designed to prevent liquids flowing offsite or infiltrating into ground.
5. In the monitoring section, it is suggested to remove the sentence about - 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees F) for
14 days or longer and the average temperature ... (this is VAR). And add a sentence at the end that the PFRP
temperature requirement (15 days at 131 degrees) also satisfies the VAR temperature requirement.
6. Stormwater and leachate/process water- Bethany Georgoulias or Rick Riddle with the Department of Water
Resources will need to be contacted to determine if a water quality stormwater/wastewater permit would be
required, see page 2 of the application guidance. They will most likely need a copy of the revised compost
application.
Responses to comments should be incorporated into the text of the application. I've attached some previous submitted
file information that you may want to use or refer to.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Donna

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COMPOST FACILITY
TYPES 2, 3, AND 4
PERMIT APPLICATION GUIDANCE
The N.C. Compost Rules are located in 15A NCAC 13B .1400 et seq., and can be viewed online on our
compost webpage: http://deg.nc.gov/about/divisions/waste-management/solid-waste-
section/composting. Other Solid Waste Section Rules and related General Statutes are also linked on
the website, under Solid Waste Section/Rules.
The completion of an application is required for the permitting or approval of all compost facilities,
with a few exceptions. Permits are not required for backyard composting, certain farming
operations, and certain small compost operations (see Rule .1402 (f) and (g)).
If the majority (more than 50%) of the material to be composted, not including bulking material, is
animal manure or wastewater treatment sludge, the permitting process is regulated through the
Division of Water Resources (DWR), instead of the Solid Waste Section. Contact the Solid Waste
Section for more information.
For compost facilities that require a permit, there are three types of permit actions:
A "new permit" means an application for a permit for a facility that has not been previously
permitted by the Department. A significant expansion, change in the facility type, or change in
the boundaries of a permitted facility may be considered a new permit.
A "permit amendment" means (1) an application for the ten-year renewal of a permit for a
permitted facility, or (2) an application that proposes a change in ownership or corporate
structure of a permitted facility.
A "permit modification" means an application for a change to the plans approved in a permit for a
compost facility or the addition of new feedstock materials.
One paper copy and one electronic (pdf) copy of the application report should be submitted. The
electronic copy can be sent by email, on a CD, or by online file share. The drawings must be included
in the electronic copy. Applications should be sent or brought to the following address:
By Mail or Delivery Service:
NC DEQ, Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
1646 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1646
In Person:
NC DEQ, Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
217 West Jones St.
Raleigh, NC 27603
An annual fee of $500 is required for large compost facilities, not for small facilities (see Rule .1402
(e)(6) and (7) for definition). An application for a new permit for a large facility is $50.
This guidance is not a substitute for the applicant reviewing and understanding the applicable North Carolina Statutes
and Administrative Code.

For a new permit application or permit amendment/renewal application, a compliance history review
will be required of the owner and operator of the facility, in accordance with State statutes. After the
application is submitted, the owner and operator will be sent a letter requesting compliance history
information, and parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate information, which is required in order to
complete the application.
Questions regarding an application should be directed to the Solid Waste Section, Phone 919-707-
8200.
Please note that new compost operator training requirements became effective on November 1,
2019, for Large Type 2 and all Type 3 and Type 4 facilities. Compost facilities that were permitted
before that date are required to meet the operator training requirement by no later than November
1, 2022. Operators of new sites permitted after November 1, 2019, are required to meet the rule
within 18 months of permit issuance. See Rule .1406 (19) for more information.
An application for a new permit must address all Sections as listed below.
An application for a permit amendment (permit renewal) must address Sections 1, 3 (updated as
necessary), 4, 5, 6, 7, and other Sections as applicable (including drawings), in which any information
contained in the original permit application is incomplete or has changed. A copy of the Site Plan
drawing should be included with the application.
An application for a permit modification must address Sections 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and other Sections as
applicable (including drawings), in which any information contained in the original permit application
has or will change due to the proposed modification.
Applications for a Large Type 3, Small Type 4, or Large Type 4 facility, or a facility proposed to be
located over a closed -out disposal area, must be prepared and signed/sealed by a N.C. registered
professional engineer.
For facilities not enclosed in a building, surface water run-off from the site will most likely require a
stormwater and/or wastewater permit. It is important to contact the Division of Energy, Mineral, and
Land Resources (DEMLR), early in the permitting process to determine if a permit is required, and to
begin the stormwater/wastewater permitting process. You may contact Bethany Georgoulias at 919-
807-6372 or [e-mail] or Rick Riddle at 919-807-6375 or
[e-mail] for permitting information.
Compost Facility Application Report Format and Contents
Cover letter, which states desired Department action (including whether the request is for a new
permit, permit amendment, or permit modification)
Title page, signed and sealed by a professional engineer, if applicable
Table of Contents
Section 1— General Information - Provide a narrative discussion, including the following:
1. The name of the facility or proposed facility. Street address of the facility. Include the facility
type: large or small, and Type 2, 3, or 4.
2. Name, address, telephone number, and email address of the applicant/owner and contact
person.

Name, address, telephone number, and email address of the landowner, if not the applicant.
A landowner authorization form must be signed and notarized if the facility owner/operator is
not the landowner (see attached form).
4. Name, address, telephone number, and email address of the engineer and/or composting
consultant (if applicable).
5. Name, address, telephone number, and email address of person to receive permit fee invoices
and annual fee invoices, if applicable.
Section 2 — Siting Requirements — Provide a narrative discussion that includes the following items:
1. Location of the facility. Include the county location, and proximity to nearest town or city. If
the property was previously used for solid waste management activities, provide a description
of the operation including permit information and a map with boundaries. Describe the
history of any solid waste permits and approvals issued.
2. Provide a map showing the property parcel boundaries and parcel ID information (this can
usually be obtained from the County's GIS website). Describe any other commercial or
industrial use of the property.
3. Total acreage of the property and the size of the actual compost operations area. The
operations area includes unloading areas, mixing/processing areas, composting and curing
areas, and feedstock storage areas.
4. In an appendix, provide a legal description of the property and a complete copy of the current
land deed. Also, provide a copy of any available current plats or survey drawings of the
property. Reference these items in the text of this section.
5. Provide a copy of the USGS topographic quadrangle map of the area. The property
boundaries of the site and the approximate composting and storage areas should be drawn
onto the map. The map may be a high quality color photocopy and should show at least 0.5
mile surrounding the property boundary.
6. In an appendix, provide a letter from the appropriate City or County official confirming that
the siting of the facility will be in conformance with all zoning and local laws, regulations, and
ordinances, or that no such zoning, laws, regulations, or ordinances are applicable. Reference
the letter in the text of this section.
7. Provide a copy of the FEMA Flood Insurance floodplains map for the area, with the site
property marked on the map (appendix or within the section). Discuss compliance with Rule
.1404 (a)(1).
8. For sites that potentially contain wetlands, provide a letter from the Army Corps of Engineers
that addresses the wetlands determination for the property, and compliance with
requirements, if applicable. Include letter in an appendix and reference the letter in the text
of the section.
Discuss compliance with the buffer requirements of the Compost Rules, Section .1404 (a)(2)
through (5), and (8). Buffer requirements apply to unloading areas, composting and curing
areas, mixing/processing areas, and feedstock storage areas. Final product may be stored
within the buffer. Provide distance from the compost boundary to the nearest offsite
residence, and nearest perennial stream or water body.
10. Address compliance with Rule .1404 (a)(7), concerning sites located over a closed -out disposal
area.

11. Address compliance with the soil texture requirements or pad requirements of Rule .1404
(a)(10)(B) through (D). For outdoor facilities, provide a soil evaluation of the site conducted by
a soil scientist down to a depth of four feet, or to bedrock or evidence of a seasonal high
water table, to evaluate all chemical and physical soil properties and depth of the seasonal
high water table. Include the report in an appendix, and reference the report in the text of
the Section.
Section 3 - Design Plan — Provide a narrative discussion, broken into appropriate sections, that
includes the following items:
List the types of feedstocks, residuals, bulking materials, and amendments to be accepted (for
example, yard waste, land clearing debris, pre -consumer food waste, post -consumer food
waste, grease trap waste, agricultural waste, etc.). For each material, provide a description,
list the sources, and indicate whether it will be accepted from the general public. Analytical
data will be required for materials that could contain metals or other contaminants, such as
commercial or industrial by-products. For Type 4 wastewater treatment plant
sludge/biosolids, provide analytical analysis of total metals by SW-846 methods, for arsenic,
cadmium, copper, lead, mercury, molybdenum, nickel, selenium, and zinc, for each waste
source.
Provide an estimate of the total amount of materials to be received at the facility per day,
week, or month, in tons or cubic yards. Provide an approximate amount for each type of
feedstock to be received, per day, week, or month. Describe any seasonal variation for any of
the materials.
Provide the design capacity of the facility, best estimate. The site capacity is the incoming
volume, or throughput, per year, and is based on the compost method, duration of the
process, and the size of the facility. Show calculations for Large Type 3 and 4 facilities. This is
for information purposes only, not to be used as a limit.
4. Provide a description and sizing of the storage areas or containers for feedstocks,
amendment, recyclables, finished compost, and waste.
5. Describe and provide compost recipes.
a. For Type 2 operations, describe plan for balancing the carbon and nitrogen ratio
("browns" and "greens")
b. For Type 3 and Type 4 operations, provide carbon to nitrogen ratio (C:N) testing and
calculations. There are compost recipe calculators online that can assist with this,
balancing density, moisture, and C:N ratio.
6. Describe methods used for measuring, shredding, mixing, and proportioning feedstock
materials, to insure the proper ratios are met.
7. Provide a process flow diagram of the entire operation, including the type, size, and location
of all major equipment, and feedstock flow streams. The flow streams should indicate the
quantity of materials by weight and volume. Also include plans and specifications for the
facility, including manufacturer's performance data for all equipment selected.
8. Provide the anticipated process duration for each stage of the process, including receiving,
preparation, composting, curing, and distribution.
9. Describe the compost method (windrow, static aerated pile, in -vessel, etc.), and method for
time and temperature monitoring.

10. For outdoor facilities, describe surface water control features, including run-on and run-off.
Describe grading and sloping of site surface to prevent ponding of water. Describe plan for
operation of the facility in wet weather. Surface water must be diverted from the
operational, compost curing, and storage areas. For sites that will have run-off from the
facility operation, a stormwater/wastewater permit will most likely be required (see page 2
for contact information).
11. Process water or contact water (water and liquid that has come in contact with compost or
feedstocks) may either be collected and disposed of separately, or for some facilities, it may
be approved for combining with clean surface water run-off for discharge from the site with a
stormwater/wastewater permit. Describe the collection, storage, and disposal of process
water. Disposal could involve connection with a sanitary sewer line, or collection in a holding
tank, with the liquid periodically pumped and removed from the site for proper disposal.
Process water may also be added back to the compost; however, time and temperature
requirements to reduce pathogens must begin again, and the text should describe this.
12. Describe any amendments (lime, wood ash, gypsum, etc.) to be added to the finished
compost, if applicable, including the amount. For wood ash, provide analytical data for total
metals by methods in SW-846. Describe storage of the amendments, maximum pile size, and
methods to prevent surface water run-on and run-off, if applicable. If wood ash is added, it
should be stated that samples for required finished compost metals analysis will be taken
from the compost after the ash is added.
13. Describe controls to address dust and other air emissions (example, a spray mist for dust). For
indoor facilities, describe how particulates are minimized.
14. Describe any recycling or other material handling processes used at the facility.
Section 4 - Operation Plan — Provide a narrative discussion, broken into appropriate sections, that
includes the following items:
1. Name and contact information for the person responsible for the operation of the facility.
2. A list and description of the equipment, scales, structures, unloading area, water source,
hopper, and any other feedstock or compost management devices. Also describe equipment
maintenance.
3. Site security and access control. Large sites must be secured by gates, chains, berms, fences,
or other measures to prevent unauthorized entry. Include whether the site will receive
feedstocks or residuals from the general public.
4. Confirm that an operator will be on duty at the site at all times while the facility is open for
public use to ensure compliance with operational requirements.
Confirm that access roads will be of all-weather construction and maintained in good
condition.
6. A schedule for operations, including days and hours of operation, preparations before
opening, and procedures to be followed after closing for the day.
7. Signs to be posted at the entrance. Signs must provide a description of the types of wastes
that may be received, the types of waste prohibited, operating hours, permit number, and
emergency contact phone numbers. The sign should state that no hazardous waste, asbestos
containing waste, or medical waste can be received at the site.

8. Permanent boundary markers may be required, depending on the layout of the site, to
maintain the operation's required setbacks to the property line or to other nearby residences,
wells, floodplains, etc. If natural or existing benchmarks don't exist, include a description of
the boundary markers, installed at intervals to allow for line of sight from one marker to the
next.
List of personnel required and the responsibilities of each position.
10. For Large Type 2, and all Type 3 and Type 4 facilities, describe compliance with the personnel
training requirements described in Rule .1406 (19)(a) and (b), and .1406 (c). Existing facilities
permitted before Nov. 1, 2019 are required to meet the requirements of .1406 (19)(a) by no
later than Nov. 1, 2022. Operators of new sites permitted after November 1, 2019, are
required to meet the rule within 18 months of permit issuance.
11. A narrative description of the compost process, from beginning to end, to include arrival of
materials, unloading, processing, mixing, storage, composting, curing, testing, final product
storage, and removal from site. Describe the location that each of the activities takes place,
and the estimated time for composting and curing.
12. Method for screening loads for unacceptable waste. Describe plan for handling incoming
loads that contain unacceptable waste. Describe storage of the unacceptable waste, the
frequency of removal of the waste (at least weekly), and final disposition.
13. Any special feedstock or residual handling (e.g., odorous residuals, liquids, etc.).
14. Any amendment to be added to the compost, how it will be stored, and when it will be added.
If wood ash is used, also provide total metals lab testing of the ash, and confirm that metals
testing of the finished compost will be after ash is added.
15. Processing activities to prepare materials for composting, such as grinding.
16. Pile sizes for feedstock, composting, curing, and final product storage (width and height).
Length is unlimited within the permitted boundary of each area. Describe distance between
rows, to provide vehicular access in the event of a fire. Storage of wood debris, mulch, and
finished compost should be in rows no larger than 50 feet wide and 30 feet high.
17. Describe compliance with the time, temperature, and turning requirements in Rule .1406 (11),
(12), and (13), as appropriate for the feedstock and compost method. Describe location of
and spacing of monitoring points, probe depth (at least 24 to 36 inches), monitoring
frequency, and recordkeeping. Monitoring frequency during the time and temperature
requirement period should be at least every other day, or Monday -Wednesday -Friday if the
site is not open on weekends. If the site is operated to meet Rule (13)(a) for PFRP, then Rule
(12) is automatically met for VAR.
18. Describe the probe thermometer to be used. Describe calibration of the thermometer at least
once per year, to include written documentation of the calibration. Onsite calibration using
ice water is an acceptable method.
19. Describe other monitoring, such as moisture content, oxygen level, porosity, carbon to
nitrogen ratio testing, etc., including method and frequency.
20. The method of aeration provided, frequency, and the capacity of aeration equipment, for
both composting and curing piles.
21. Describe compost testing and the method for collecting samples, in accordance with Rule
.1407(b).

a. The pathogens sample should be collected as a composite sample from finished
compost onsite on the same day it is to be taken to the lab for analysis. The sample
should be processed within the hold time required by the lab testing procedure, and
this is usually 24 hours.
b. The sample that is collected for metals analysis is to be collected and composited over
a six-month period (or every 20,000 tons produced) from each batch of compost. See
Rule .1407(b)(4) for procedure.
22. Describe distribution and ultimate use of the finished compost. If agriculture nutrient claims
are to be made for the compost, for fertilizer or soil additive, the owner is required to meet
the requirements of the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Plant Industry
Division.
23. Describe method for removal from the site, and a contingency plan for disposal or alternative
usage of residues or finished compost that cannot be used in the expected manner due to
poor quality or change in market conditions.
24. Describe recordkeeping and annual reporting in accordance with Rule .1406 (1)(b), Rule .1406
(19)(c), and Rule .1408. Provide a copy of the temperature log forms and other recordkeeping
forms.
25. Describe operational activities for surface water and process water control features (for
example, drain covers, pipes, ponds, tanks). For onsite tanks, frequency of pumping and
removal.
26. Provide documentation that the local fire protection agency has been notified of the site use
as a compost facility.
27. Plan for fire prevention and actions to be taken in the event of an accidental fire. Describe
equipment provided to control accidental fires. It should be stated that any fire will be
reported to the Solid Waste Section within 24 hours, followed by a written notification of the
details of the fire within 15 days of the incident.
28. Plan for maintaining facility property in a sanitary condition and actions to be taken to
minimize noise, vectors, litter, dust, and other airborne particulates. It should be stated that
at the end of each operating day, the unloading area will be clear and all feedstocks will be
processed/mixed or properly stored. Describe procedures to prevent blowing litter and dust
from leaving the compost area and from leaving the property.
29. Contingency plans for wind, heavy rain, snow, freezing weather and other extreme weather
events, air pollution, equipment breakdown, spills, unusual traffic patterns, long-term power
outages, cracks in concrete pads, etc.
30. Site safety procedures concerning onsite equipment (especially grinders), safety during
unloading and loading of materials, and safety to address other possible site hazards to
workers or the public.
31. Describe closure of the site when the site ceases operation, in accordance with Rule .1410.
Section 5 - Odor Control Plan
This section should describe site specific conditions, designed to minimize odors at the property
boundary by means such as expanded buffers, consideration of topography and wind patterns, or
process layout design. The plan should include the following:

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1. Identification of all onsite potential odor sources on a map or diagram (examples, unloading
area, mixing area, active compost windrows, etc.).
2. Description of onsite weather conditions that may affect odor migration, such as prevailing
wind direction, topography, and seasonal variations.
3. Plan to monitor onsite odor and record odor data for the odor sources with the potential to
migrate offsite. Data shall include date, time, site specific conditions, weather conditions,
wind direction, and characteristics and intensity of odor.
4. Description of the facility's odor complaint protocol, including forms used, odor verification by
operator both onsite and offsite, what the response will be, and who will be contacted.
5. Description of complaint record keeping.
6. Description of odor control design and operating best management practices to be used
onsite, including:
a. Personnel training;
b. Feedstock characteristics;
c. The initial mixing of feedstocks to reach targeted carbon to nitrogen (C:N) ratios and
moisture levels;
d. Procedure for handling incoming odorous feedstocks, to include prompt mixing of the
waste with carbon material;
e. Maintenance of compost piles for moisture;
f. Aeration methods, frequency, and protocol;
g. Leachate and liquids management;
h. Weather monitoring and protocol;
i. Management of airborne emissions; and
j. Windrow covering, such as the application of 3 to 6 inches of finished compost cover
over piles.
7. For indoor facilities, describe the design and operation of biofilters, if applicable, and
procedures for equipment breakdown.
Section 6 — Financial Assurance
Financial assurance is required for certain facilities, effective July 1, 2020.
It is not required for:
• Sites owned/operated by local governments,
• Sites owned/operated by federal or state entities,
• Small Type 3 facilities
It is required for Large Type 3 and all Type 4 facilities, which do not meet the exemptions listed
above.
The application will need to include a cost estimate for a third party to remove and dispose of the
maximum amount of waste to be stored onsite. The maximum amount for the calculation would be
the active compost volume, not curing or final product. Provide an itemized cost, to include the
maximum amount onsite, removal and transportation cost, and disposal cost. Disposal would be a
landfill or another compost site that would be able to take the waste. A financial assurance
mechanism will need to be established. See Rules .1801 (a), .1802 (a)(1), .1805, and .1806 for more
information.

Section 7 —Signature Pages
Place signature page(s) at the end of the application text, before the appendices.
Applicant signature page (see attached).
If the landowner of the property is not the applicant, the attached certification form by the
land owner is required.
Section 8 — Stormwater Discharge and Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan
For new facilities or existing facilities with proposed construction modifications, provide:
A copy of the sedimentation and erosion control plan/stormwater discharge and permit as
required by local governments and/or NC DEMLR. Calculation pages are not necessary.
A copy of the DEMLR stormwater/process discharge application and permit. Calculation pages
are not necessary.
Section 9 —Drawings
Provide drawings for a new facility or an existing facility with proposed modifications that would
change the previously submitted drawing(s). For Large Type 3, and all Type 4 facilities, engineering
drawings should be prepared and sealed by a NC professional engineer. Drawings should be drawn to
scale and include:
An aerial photograph, where one inch is less than or equal to 400 feet, accurately showing the
area within one-fourth mile of the proposed site's boundaries. It may be included in the Siting
Requirements Section, if it can be appropriately sized 11x17. The following should be drawn
onto the map:
a. Boundaries of entire property owned or leased by the person proposing the facility;
b. Location of all homes, wells, industrial buildings, public or private utilities, roads,
streams, water bodies, intermittent streams/ditches, and other applicable information
regarding the general topography within 500 feet of the facility.
Site plan drawing(s) where one inch is less than or equal to 100 feet that delineates the
following:
a. Existing and proposed contours, at intervals appropriate to the topography.
b. Setbacks from the operations area to property lines, residences, wells, and perennial
streams/rivers and water bodies. The operations area includes unloading, mixing,
feedstock storage, composting, grinding/processing, and curing areas.
c. Access roads, existing and proposed, and gates/fences or other access control
features.
Streams, water bodies, floodplains and wetlands located on the property.
e. Existing and proposed location and elevations of berms, ditches, basins, and other
water control features for the diversion and management of surface water and process
water, and sedimentation and erosion control.
f. Labeled areas for unloading, mixing, processing, composting, curing, material storage,
and final product storage. Illustrate the location of all piles and windrows onsite,
including feedstocks, active compost, curing, finished compost, and amendments.

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Drawings should show that all sides of storage areas for flammable feedstocks and
compost will be clear and drivable, to provide vehicular access in the event of a fire.
g. Labeled ground cover (gravel, soil pad, concrete, asphalt, etc.).
h. Utilities and structures/buildings, existing and proposed.
i. Other physical characteristics of the site, as applicable.
3. If applicable, detail drawings of the following:
a. Compost bins, bays, or vessels.
b. For indoor operations, plan and profile drawings of the buildings, with areas and
features labeled. Note whether walls or roof are open or partially open.
c. Other site specific features of the compost operation.

Signature page of applicant —
Name of facility
I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction or supervision and that the information provided in this application is true, accurate, and
complete to the best of my knowledge.
I understand that North Carolina General Statute 130A-22 provides for administrative penalties of up
to fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00) per day per each violation of the Solid Waste Management
Rules. I further understand that the Solid Waste Management Rules may be revised or amended in
the future and that the facility siting and operations of this solid waste management facility will be
required to comply with all such revisions or amendments.
Signature Print Name Date
Title
Business or organization name

Certification by Land Owner (if different from Applicant):
I hereby certify that I have read and understand the application submitted by
for a permit to operate a compost facility on land owned by the
undersigned located at (address) ; (city)
, NC, in
Page(s)
County, and described in Deed Book and
I specifically grant permission for the proposed compost facility planned for operation within the
confines of the land, as indicated in the permit application. I understand that any permit will be
issued in the names of both the operator and the owner of the facility/property. I acknowledge that
ownership of land on which a solid waste management facility is located may subject me to cleanup
of said property in the event that the operator defaults as well as to liability under the federal
Comprehensive Environmental Responsibility, Compensation and Liability Act ("CERCLA"). Without
accepting any fault or liability, I recognize that ownership of land on which a solid waste management
facility is located may subject me to claims from persons who may be harmed in their persons or
property caused by the solid waste management facility.
I am informed that North Carolina General Statute 130A-22 provides for administrative penalties of
up to fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) per day per each violation of the Solid Waste Management
Rules. I understand that the Solid Waste Management Rules may be revised or amended in the
future, and that the siting and operation of the facility will be required to comply with any such
revisions or amendments.
Signature
Print name
NORTH CAROLINA
Date
County
_, Notary Public for said County and State, do hereby certify that
personally appeared before me this day and acknowledged the due
execution of the foregoing instrument.
Witness my hand and official seal, this the
(Official Seal)
day of 120
Notary Public
My commission expires

APPLICATION FOR:
COMPOST LEVEL 3 PROJECT
APPLICANT:
Carolina Compost Inc.
Dewey Jason Gibson
280 Cunningham Brickyard Rd
Lexington, NC 27292
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
8-30-17

CAROLINA COMPOST INC.
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Contact Information
• Location
• Ingredients
• Testing
• Schedule
• Methodology
• Aeration
• Blending
• Monitoring
• Leachate
• On -Site Storage
• Product Testing
• Record Keeping
• Product Use
• EPA Standards
Conclusion

CONTACT INFORMATION
Name: Dewey Jason Gibson
Company: Carolina Compost, Inc.
Address: 280 Cunningham Brickyard Rd
Lexington, NC 27292
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
LOCATION
Driving Directions: From US 85 take 64 East to Cunningham Brickyard Rd on the left,
Go approximately 1 mile past 989 Cunningham Brickyard Rd, property is on the left, inside the
fence.
See Aerial Map Exhibit 1
INGREDIENT
The ingredients involved in the proposed composting project are, brown grease and bulking
material. Bulking material will be wood chips and dairy waste, from yogart processing. The
volumes anticipated for this project are approximately 8000 cubic yards per year for an amount
of time to be determined by the Division of Waste Management.
1

TESTING
After composting a North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services waste
analysis is required to test for pathogens and to determine the ratio of carbon to nitrogen in
the waste.
SCHEDULE
Carolina Compost has been operating on Solid Waste Compost Demonstration Approval
(SWCD-29-10), since June 2016, with an extension through September 2017.
See Exhibit 42
METHODOLOGY
The specific compost process that we plan to use is the windrow method. An initial pile will be
constructed with a triangular cross section utilizing one days grease production. The windrows
must be maintained at a temperature of 131 degrees F for 15 days and will be turned a
minimum of 5 times in 15 days.
A two to three inch layer of finished compost can be used for odor control.
The windrows will be 5-7 feet high, 40 feet in length and 9 ft. wide. Each day the pile will be
extended 2 feet in length or as needed.
AERATION
The windrows will be turned as needed with front end loader for aeration. During PFRP the
windrows will be turned at least five times during the first fifteen day period.
2

BLENDING
The only blending this particular system will consist of is the initial blending of the grease to
the bulking material. We anticipate a daily blending of 5.25 cubic yards of brown grease and or
and 3.15 cubic yards of bulking material( wood mulch and or dairy waste) for a total volume of
16.275 cubic yards per day.
MONITORING
The proposed compost system at Carolina Compost, Inc. will be designated as a Type 3 facility
and produce a Class A product. They are required to maintain the compost process at a
temperature above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees F) for 14 days or longer and the average
temperature for that time must be higher than 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees F). Also since
the composting method used is windrows, the temperature must be maintained at 131
degrees F for at least 15 days and the windrow turned at least five times.
To obtain minimal assurance that the composting activity is proceeding properly, the
temperature within the windrow is periodically monitored. Equipment required to conduct this
monitoring is a probe-thermistor-type temperature indicator with at least a 6 foot probe and
3/16" thick, with a scale reading from 32 degrees F to 212 degrees F. Additionally, monitoring
of heavy metals, pathogens, and environmental parameters such as air and water quality
ensures safe and acceptable compost and composting operation.
3

LEACHATE
Leachate will be monitored for BOD and suspended solids on a monthly basis, downwind at
locations critical to public health concerns. From calculations the ration of dry to wet materials
needed to provide a moisture content between 55 and 60 percent is approximately 21.
ON -SITE STORAGE
Carolina Compost Facility has a 20,000 gallon steel tank for the storage of grease trap
pumpings. Tank permit # SDTF-29-03. See Exhibit #3
PRODUCT TESTING
The tests we plan to perform on the finished product will be an NCDA &CS waste analysis with
metals, an analysis fort pathogens, and a test for foreign matter. After the first batch of tests
are complete, they will be repeated every six months. A private lab will be hired to test for
fecal coli form in accordance with the requirement for pathogens.
Foreign matter content will be determined by passing a dried, weighed sample of the compost
product through a one -quarter inch screen. EPA Method 160.3 will be used to dry the sample.
The material remaining on the screen will be visually inspected and the foreign matter that can
be clearly identified shall be separated and weighed. The weight of the separated foreign
matter divided by the weight of total sample will be determined and multiplied by 100. This
will be the percent dry weight of the foreign matter content.
The NCDA&CS waste analysis will provide the required chemical analysis of the compost. All
parameters that the lab can provide will be requested.
Carolina Compost will use A&L Great Lakes Laboratories for testing our product.
See Exhibit # 4
RECORD KEEPING
4

All facility owners and operators will record and maintain records for a minimum of 5 years.
Records will be available for inspection by Division personnel during normal business hours and
shall be sent to the Division upon request.
• Daily operational records will be maintained, which include, temperature data and quantity
of material processed.
• Analytical results on compost testing.
• The quantity , type and source of waste received.
• The quantity and type of waste processed into compost.
• The quantity and type of compost produced by product classification.
The quantity and type of compost removed for use or disposal, by product classification, and
the market or permitted disposal facility.
An annual report for the period of July 1 to June 30 shall be submitted by all facility owners or
operators to the Division by August 1 and will contain:
• The facility name, address, and permit number.
• The total quantity in tons, with septage values expressed in dry weight, and type of waste
processed into compost during the year covered by the report, including tons of waste
received from local governments of origin.
• The total quantity in tons and type of compost removed for use or disposal from the
facility, by product classification, along with a general description of the market it was used
for during the year covered by the report.
• Monthly temperature monitoring to support rule.1406 of the Solid Waste Compost
facilities section.
Results of test required for foreign matter, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead,
mercury, nickel , selenium, zinc, pathogens, and total nitrogen.
5

Our plan is to start with 2 tons of septage, (grease) mix with 1 tons of wood chips, mix and test
until we have a formula that is acceptable with EPA standards.
Start of Process:
Place wood chips and or dairy waste on the ground, dump septage(grease) on top, mix with
loader, blending thoroughly.
Add wood chips, the amount will vary with the amount of grease.
When the compost is right (amount of wetness), move to windrow, add 2 temperature probes.
Wait for temperature probes to reach at least 140 degrees, checking 4-7 days a week,
recording readings.
With the loader turn blend (scooping up and lifting high, as to turn completely over, blending
the entire pile.
When compost reaches at least 140 degrees, turn blend into a new windrow.
The compost will stay onsite for 15 days and maintain a temperature of at least 131 degrees.
Temperature readings are recorded on both probes,
7

The blend, within 2 weeks after meeting the time/temp requirements, is moved off site to be
used as a compost product.
Will not operate when temperatures are below 10 degrees.
Wind is not an issue for equipment but for operator.

EXHIBITS

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Waste Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
June 30, 2016
Mr. Jason Gibson
Carolina Compost Inc.
280 Cunningham Brickyard Rd
Lexington, NC 27292
Solid Waste Compost Demonstration Approval (SWCD-29-10)
Dear Mr. Jason Gibson:
PAT MCCRORY
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
MICHAEL SCOTT
AweE:.,.
The Division of Waste Management, Solid Waste Section, has reviewed your request for
approval of a Solid Waste Composting Demonstration Approval (SWCD-29-10) located approximately
one mile past 989 Cunningham Brickyard Rd. in Lexington, NC. Your request is considered approved in
accordance with the N.C. Solid Waste Management Rules, 15A NCAC 13B .1409 and subject to the
following conditions:
(1) The approval period is from June 30, 2016 to June 30, 2017. If an extension is needed it must be
requested by March 13, 2017 with a justification for the extension.
(2) A full Solid Waste Compost facility permit will not be issued for this facility without approval from
the appropriate local zoning officials or a letter indicating that the property is not zoned. Any local
zoning approvals necessary for the demonstration approval are the responsibility of the applicant.
(3) Composting at this site shall be limited to the materials specified in the application.
(4) The site shall be prepared to control run-off and run-on. Best management practices shall be
utilized for this purpose. Alf run-off from the site and any leachate generated shall be managed to
prevent any impact to ground or surface waters. A full Solid Waste Compost facility permit will
not be issued for this facility until storm water and leachate from the site are managed according
to the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resource's standards.
(5) This approval is subject to immediate revocation if activities on site result in a direct or potential
threat to the public health or the environment or if significant odor problems are created. The
Division of Waste Management reserves the right to apply any other requirements of 15A NCAC
13B Section .1400 as the Division deems necessary during the above approval period.
(6) Operation of the facility and compost monitoring activities shall be in accordance with the
approved application and Section .1406 of the Solid Waste Management Rules. Records of
temperatures shall be maintained to show pathogen reduction and vector attraction reduction
requirements have been met and shall be available to representatives of the Section upon
request.
State or North Carolina I Envirotunental Quality I Wade Maltageinent
1646 Mail Service Center 1 217 West Jones Sireei Raleigh NC 27699-1646
919 707 9200 'r

(7) Compost testing, frequency of testing, and reporting of test results shall be in accordance with the
approved application and Section .1408 of the Solid Waste Management Rules. Classification and
distribution of compost shall be in accordance with Section .1407 of the Solid Waste Management
Rules.
(8) All compost shall be tested and the results approved bV the Solid Waste Section prior to
being used at the facility or removed from the facility for any use.
(9) Any changes or additions to this facility, subsequent to receipt of this letter shall be approved prior
to the start of the operation.
(10) This approval is not transferable.
(11) A pre -operational inspection is required to confirm the site's setbacks in accordance with NC Solid
Waste Composting Rule 15A NCAC 13B .1404 rp for to accepting feedstocks for composting.
(12) Susan Heim, Environmental Senior Specialist, will be responsible for oversight and
inspection of the facility and related activities. Ms. Heim can be contacted at [phone].
If you have questions concerning this approval please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Martin A. Gallagher, Environmental Supervisor
Composting & Land Application Branch
Cc: Susan Heim, Environmental Senior Specialist
Deb Aja, Western District Supervisor
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NC.
Waste Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
March 9, 2017
Mr. Jason Gibson
Carolina Compost, Inc.
280 Cunningham Brickyard Road
Lexington, NC 27292
RE: SDTF permit issuance
Carolina Compost, Inc.
SDTF-29-03
Free Milgrim Church Road, Davidson County
Dear Mr. Gibson:
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
5eereiary
MICHAEL SCOTT
Director
Enclosed is your permit to operate a Septage Detention and Treatment Facility
with permit # SDTF-29-03, issued in accordance with the NC Septage Management
Rules. This facility consists of one 20,000 gallon steel tank for the storage of
grease trap purnpings per Permit Condition 7. To answer questions you may have
about this permit, we'll need the number to assist you.
Please read the permit conditions carefully and if you have any questions,
contact me at [phone] or Martin Gallagher at [phone].
Sincerely,
Connie S. Wylie; Soif Scientist
Division of Waste Management, NCDEQ
cc: files
Dewey & Anna Sue Gibson, landowners
Davidson County Health Department
sAdalseptagelsdtfper12903c117p. doc
State of North Cm Dina j Environmental Quality � Waste Management
Fayetteville Regional Office1725 Green Street, Suite 714 1 Fayetteville, NC 29301
[phone]

Facility Permit No: SDTF-29-03
Carolina Compost, Inc.
Permit to Operate
March 9, 2017
Page 1 of 3
Environmental
Quality
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Roy Cooper Michael S. Regan
Governor Secretary
STATE OF NORTH CAPOLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT
SOLID WASTE SECTION
PERMIT TO OPERATE A SEPTAGE DETENTION
AND TREATMENT FACILITY
Carolina Compost, Inc.
Jason Gibson
2$9 Cunningham Brickyard Road
Lexington, NC 27292
is hereby permitted to operate Septage Detention and Treatment Facility with permit # SOTF-29-03 located at
588 Free Pilgrim Church Road, Davidson County at approximate position 35.803850 N latitude and-80.134600
E longitude. This site is permitted only for operations that are conducted in accordance with the
representations made in the approved application, with all conditions attached to this permit, and with all of the
provisions of 15A NCAC 1313.0800 -- Septage Management. Failure to operate as permitted may result in the
Department suspending or revoking this permit, initiating action to enjoin the unpermitted operation, imposing
administrative penalties, or invoking any other remedy as provided in Chapter 130A, Article 1, Part 2 of the
North Carolina General Statutes.
This facility is subject to periodic inspection, as deemed necessary by the Division of Waste Management, to
determine if the facility is in compliance with this permit. This permit is subject to review at least annually, or
more often if deemed necessary by the Division of Waste Management, to determine if the operations
permitted are consistent with the Septage Management Rules in effect at the time of the review. Modifications
to the conditions of this permit may be made where necessary to make this permit conform to the requirements
of rules in effect at the time of the review.
Date Issued 3�,0�`l
Martin A. Gallagher, Supervisor
Composting & Land Application Branch,
Solid Waste Section
Division of Waste Management NCDEQ
State of North Carolina l Environmental Quality I Waste Management
217 West Jones Street 11646 Mail Service Center i Raleigh. NC 27699-i 646
419 707 8200

Facility Permit No: SDTF-29-03
Carolina Compost, Inc.
Permit to Operate
March 9, 2017
Page 2 of 3
CONDITIONS OF OPERATING PERMIT
1. This facility shall be maintained and operated in a manner that will protect the
assigned water quality standards of both surface and ground waters.
2. Leaks and spills are the responsibility of the Permittee and shall be immediately
contained, cleaned up, and treated to prevent any contamination of the surrounding
area. Any solids from leaks or spills shall be disposed of in a manner consistent with
the NC Solid Waste Management Rules
3. The method for controlling odors described in the approved application for this
permit must effectively control all odors created by the operation of this facility as
required by 15A NCAC 13B .0841(g).
4. Erosion and runoff control measures shall be implemented to prevent migration of
soil or wastes off this facility. The installation of groundwater monitoring wells or a
leak detection system may be required at the discretion of the Division of Waste
Management.
5. This permit shall not affect the applicability of any statutes, rules, regulations, or
ordinances that may be imposed by other local, state, or federal government
agencies that may have jurisdiction over this facility.
6. This permit maybe modified or reissued at anytime to incorporate any conditions,
limitations, and/or monitoring requirements the Division deems necessary to
adequately protect the environment and public health,
7. This facility consists of one above ground 20,000 gallon steel tank for the storage of
grease trap pumpings only. Storage or treatment of any liquid or solid wastes other
than those specified in the approved application for this permit is prohibited.
8. No one other than the Permittee or an employee of the firm named in this permit
may discharge septage at this detention and treatment facility unless the Division
is notified and approval is granted by the Division. Only Septage Management
Firms permitted to operate in North Carolina may receive authorizations to
discharge at this detention and treatment facility.

Facility Permit No SDTF-29-03
Carolina Compost, Inc
Permitto operate
March 9, 2017
Page 3 of 3
9. This permit shall expire on March 9, 2018. Renewal or modification of this permit
shall be in accordance with 15A NCAC 1313 .0836 (j), (n), or (r). An application for
permit renewal shall be submitted at least ninety (90) days prior to the permit
renewal date.
10. Records shall be maintained in accordance with the Septage Management Rules.
These records shall be made available to a representative of the Division upon
request.
11.Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division may, upon
presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises, or place on or
related to the facility, at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining
compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy any records that must be kept
under the conditions of this permit; or may obtain samples of groundwater, surface
water, or leachate.
12. The setbacks prescribed by 15A NCAC 13B .0841(m) shall be maintained at all times.

APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT TO OPERATE A SEPTAGE DETENTION OR
TREATMENT FACILITY RECEIVEU
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Waste Management -- Solid Waste Section DEC - 6 2016
1646 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1646
DEQ,FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL
Operator and Facility Information
1. Applicant Jason Gibson
Address 588 Free Pilgrim Church Rd
Lexington, NC
Phone [phone]
Contact person for site operation (if different from applicant): _
Title or position owner phone
Address 280 Cunningham Brickyard Rd
Lexington, NC 27292
3. Landowner Dewey and Anna Sue Gibson
Address 989 Cunningham Brickyard Rd.
Lexington, NC 27292
336-4 4-1436 or 336-250-9848
4_ Site Location: County Davidson State Road Number 64
Directions to Site: From highway 85 take 64 East to Cunningham Brickyard Rd, turn left on
Free Pilgrim Church Rd, follow to large gate on right. Site on right
5. Is the location on a permitted Septage Land Application Site? NO
If yes, give the site permit number here:
6, Indicate whether project is: new new renewal modification
For a permit renewal or modification, indicate the existing permit number and the
permit expiration date
7. Attach written, notarized landowner authorization to operate a septage storage or treatment facility
form signed by the landowner (if the permit applicant does not solely own the property). If
corporation owns the land use a corporate landowner authorization form. If Limited Liability
Company owns the land, use a limited liability company landowner authorization farm.
8. Aerial photograph scale 1 inch = 400 feet with site property lines accurately located on the photograph
must be enclosed (if 1 inch = 400 feet is not available, 1 inch = 660 feet may be substituted) -
9. Vicinity map (county road map showing site location).E�
10. Land application site or wastewater treatment plant to be used after treatment or storage:
--- - - (over)

Facility Information: the following information shall be included with the application form.
1. Facility to be used for: Storage
Treatment
2. Types of septage to be stored or treated:
Domestic Septage Grease Trap Pumpings x
Portable Toilet Waste Commerciallindustrial Septage
:3. Types of treatment to be provided: pH Adjustment (lime stabilization)
Screening Other (attach explanation if other)
4. A description of the proposed detention or treatment facility including the size, type, and number of
structures to be used and how those structures wilt be constructed or installed (use additional
paper to explain, if necessary): 20,000 Gallon Holding tank, made of carbon steel.
5. An explanation of how septage will be discharged into and removed from the facility (use
additional paper to explain, if necessary): 4" Valve, with steel pipe going to top of tank
to till. A 6" Valve to remove waste leading into mixing pit.
6. An explanation of how any leaks or spills at the facility will be cleaned and how odors will be
controlled (use additional paper to explain, if necessary): Any leaks will be treated with lime,
and repairs made immediately. Odor control is taken care of through compost process.
Ill. Certification
I hereby certify that:
t. The information provided on this application is true, complete, and correct to the best of my
knowledge, and
2. 1 have read and understand the N.C. Septage Management Rules.
3. 1 am aware of the potential consequences, including penalties and permit revocation, for
failing to follow all applicable rules and the conditions of a Septage Detention or Treatment
Facility permit.
gnature Signature of company official required) Date
Print name Title
_ Note: This application will not be accepted for review until all pads of the application are complete.
S:Solid_Wastelcla4septageNformslSDTF-Application & AuthorizationlSDTF Permit Application -Jan 2016.docx
Rev 01-07-16

RECEIVED
Landowner's Authorization to Operate a Septage AAWAW SECTION
Treatment Facility
North Carolina Department of Environmental Qualify
Division of Waste Management - Solid Waste Section
1646 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1646
I, Dewey Gibson (name of site owner) hereby certify that l am the owner of
10 acres of land located 533 Free Pilgrim Church Rd, Lexington,NC and
identified by 2149 page 115 (book and page of recorded deed or tax map parcel) and
that I agree to allow Jason Gibson, Carolina Compost (SDTF permit applicant) to use
said land for a septage detention or treatment facility for a period of As long as Needed (length
of time), beginning 1-1-2914 (give date) and that i have read the North Carolina
Septage Management Rules'. 1 further understand that no septage may be stored or treated on the land
until the Division of Waste Management has issued a permit.fora detention or treatment facility. The above
described property is owned solely by me or jointly with Anna Sue Gibson
(names of all co -owners, or state none).
Signature of landowner Date —1
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of 20 I I
(OFFI , t
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(Notary Public)
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My Commission expires: 4 [-11202
FANTAISA HAIRSTOIV
15A N.C. Admin. Code 13B Section .0800
Davidson County =
My Commission i xpires
June 7. 2021
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To: CAROLINA COMPOST
280 CUNNINGHAM BRICKYARD RD
LEXINGTON, NC 27292
Attn: JASON GIBSON
sample ID: CAROLINA 1
Lab Number: 90795
COMPOST ANALYSIS
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Date Recetved: 3/2/2017
Date Reported: 3/14/2017 Page: 1 of 2
Analysis
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Unit
Analysis
Result
Dry Basis
Result
Analysis Method
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Moisture @ 70 C
%
41.58
TMECC 03-09-A
Solids
%
58.42
TMECC 03.09-A
Arsenic
mg/kg
15.6
26,7
US EPA SW846-6020 04.06-
Cadmium
mg/kg
<0.289
< 0.494
US EPA SW846-6020 04.06-
Chromium
mg/kg
25.6
43.8
US EPA SW846-6020 04.06-
Copper
mg/kg
38.4
65,8
US EPA SW846-6020 04.06-
Mercury
mg/kg
<0,341
< 0,584
US EPA SW846-6020 04.06-
Molybdenum
mg/kg
<0.311
< 0.532
US EPA SW846-6020 04.06-
Nickel
mg/kg
2.77
4.74
US EPA SW846-6020 04.06-Ni
Lead
mg/kg
5.0
8.5
US EPA SW846-6020 04.06-
Selenium
mg/kg
<0.67
< 1.15
US EPA SW846-6020 04,06-
Zinc
mg/kg
45.0
77.1
US EPA SW846-6020 04.06-
503 Metals PASS/FAIL
pass/fail
PASS
EPA 503 Metal Limits
Fecal Coliform/MPN
MPN/g dry
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< 2
SM(20th)-9221E TMECC
Pathogen Reduction - PASS/FAIL
pass/fail
PASS
40 CFR 503 Class A Compost j
TMECC - Test Methods for the Examination of Composting and Compost (TMECC), The U.S. Composting Council.
Report Approved By: Approval Date: 3/15/2017
Greg Neyman - Vice President ! COO

December 2014 1 Revised November 2015
Ms. Donna Wilson
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Waste Management - Solid Waste Section
Composting & Land Application Branch
1646 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1646
Subject: Application for Permit to Construct and Operate a
Type 4 Solid Waste Compost Facility
Carolina Compost
Free Pilgrim Church [toad
Lexington, Davidson County, North Carolina
Dear Ms. Wilson:
[n December 2014, Blue Ridge Geological Services, Inc. (Blue Ridge) and Carolina Compost personnel
submitted an application for a permit for the subject facility. On May 20, 2015 we received your
comments and requests for additional information regarding the permit application. In June 2015 we
submitted a revised application including the items 1 information requested. On August 7, 2015 we
received your additional comments and requests for information. Attached is a revised application for
your review; this revised application includes the information in your May and August 2015 requests.
The application was prepared in general accordance with the guidelines in Section .1400 of the North
Carolina Solid Waste Rules (Guidelines). If you have any questions concerning this application package
or you need additional information, please contact the undersigned at 336-431-5454.
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Sincerely, �� ••p�v�Es''••'�p'1Y�e
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NC
Licensed Geologist 41141 N ,Enginee 02P.
Attachments
Cc: Mr. Jason Gibson, Carolina Compost
306 Eden Terrace, Suite C. Archdale, NC 27263 * Phone/Fax: [phone]

Application for Permit to Construct and Operate a Solid Waste Compost Facility Dec 2014/Last Revised Nov 2015
Carolina Compost, Free Pilgrim Church Road, Lexington, NC Blue Ridge Geological Services
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
ITEM I — SITE INFORMATION.............................................................................................................1
ITEM2 — ZONING.................................................................................................................................... 2
ITEM 3 — SITE AND DESIGN INFORMATION..................................................................................2
ITEM 4 — WASTE INFORMATION......................................................................................................6
ITEM5 — SITE PLAN................................................................................................................................7
ITEM 6 — FACILITY OPERATIONAL INFORMATION.................................................................7
ITEM 7 — FACILITY DESIGN INFORMATION.............................................................................17
ITEM 8 - CERTIFICATIONS .....................
FIGURES
Figure 1 - Topographic Map
Figure 2 - Site Location Map
Figure 3 - Proposed Compost Area
Figure 4 - Site Plan
Figure 5 - Flood Map
Figure 6 - Wetlands Map
Figure 7 - Soil Map
Figure 8 - Compost Mixing Pit
Figure 9 - Process Flow Diagram
APPENDIX
Property Deeds
2014 Survey Map
Table 1 - Piezometer Data
City of Thomasville Sludge Profile / Analysis
Laboratory Reports and Compost Recipe Calculations
Equipment Specifications
Example Boundary Marker
Forms
ii

Application for Permit to Construct and Operate a Solid Waste Compost Facility Dec 2014/Last Revised Nov 2015
Carolina Compost, Free Pilgrim Church Road, Lexington, NC Blue Ridge Geological Services
ITEM 1— SITE INFORMATION
Site Location and Descrintion
The subject site is the proposed Carolina Compost facility located northeast of the intersection of Free
Pilgrim Church Road and Cunningham Brick Yard Road in Lexington, Davidson County, North Carolina.
A topographic map and aerial photograph showing the location of the subject property and site boundaries
are presented on Figures 1 and 2. The subject site is wooded undeveloped land; overhead power lines cut
through the north central portion of the site. Surrounding properties are residences, undeveloped wooded
land, and a closed industrial facility (Cunningham Brick).
Site Ownerft
The subject property currently consists of six parcels of land (identified as Parcels A through F on Figure 2).
Parcels A through D are owned by Dewey and Anna Sue Gibson; the two deeds for these four parcels are
presented in the Appendix. Parcels E and F are owned by Dewey Gibson; the deed for these two parcels is
presented in the Appendix. Dewey and Anna Sue Gibson are the parents of Mr. Jason Gibson (proposed
property operator). The certification statement for the property owners is presented in Section 8 of this
application. The property owner contact information is as follows:
Dewey and Anna Sue Gibson
989 Cunningham Brick Road, Lexington, NC 27292
336-474-1436
Email address: [e-mail]
Planned Initial Compost Area
The planned initial operational area to include composting is located in the northwest corner of the subject
property (see Figure 2). The area to be used includes parts of Parcels 6764-01-39-4495 and 6764-01-38-
8944. The proposed initial composting area is approximately 1.5 acres in size. Based on the success of the
operation, a request to use additional areas of the subject parcels / property for composting may be sent to
the NCDEQ in the future.
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ITEM 2 — ZONING
As outlined on the GIS website and the county tax cards, the parcels at the subject site are zoned by
Davidson County Planning and Zoning Department as a Heavy Industrial District (HI). The adjacent
properties are zoned as HI and / or Residential (RA-3). The zoning designations are shown on Figure 2.
According to the Davidson County Zoning Ordinance last revised September 2011, the Heavy Industrial
District is intended for sites with industrial, processing, and related operations. The planned site operations
(composting) fall within this description.
ITEM 3 — SITING AND DESIGN INFORMATION
Outlined below is a summary of the site's compliance with the standards in Rule .1404 of the Guidelines:
1. 100-year Floodplain — As shown on Figure 5, the subject site and operations at the site are located in
Zone X and are not located in or near the 100-year floodplain.
2. 100-foot Buffer from Properly Lines — As shown on Figures 2 and 3, the composting operations will
be located a minimum of 100 feet from all property lines.
3. 500-foot Buffer from Residences — As shown on Figure 2 and the survey map in the Appendix, the
proposed composting area will be located a minimum of 500 feet from residences not owned and
occupied by the Permitee.
4. 100-foot Buffer for Wells — As shown on Figure 2, the proposed compost area will be located a
minimum of 100 feet from any water supply well. We conducted a driving reconnaissance to attempt to
identify water supply wells on or near the site. No water supply wells are present on the subject
property. A few apparent water supply well houses were observed at adjacent properties. Evidence of
water lines (fire hydrants and water meters) was observed along Free Pilgrim Church Road and
Cunningham Brick Yard Road. We understand that county water is provided to all residences and
businesses in the area.
5. 50-foot Buffer for Streams — As shown on Figure 2, the proposed compost area will be located a
minimum of 50 feet from perennial streams / rivers on the subject site and/or adjacent properties.
6. Location in Accordance with 15A NCAC 2B .0200 — The subject site is located in the Yadkin -Pee
Dee River Basin and in an area with surface waters designated as WS-III.
7. Closed Out Area — No portions of the proposed compost facility will be located over a closed -out
disposal area.
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8. 25-foot Buffer for Swales or Berms — Compost areas will be located a minimum of 25 feet from
swales or berms to allow adequate access of fire -fighting equipment.
9. Surface Water — A). The site will not cause a discharge of materials or fill materials into waters or
wetlands of the United States that is violation of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Figure 2 shows
the location of surface water on the subject site. The compost area is located a significant distance
upgradient of the creeks on the southern and southeastern portions of the site. Figure 6 is a map
showing the location of wetlands in the vicinity of the subject site. As shown on the figure, there are no
wetlands mapped or identified in the area B). The site will not cause a discharge of pollutants into
waters of North Carolina that are in violation of the requirements of the NCDENR National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). C) The site will not cause non -point source pollution of
waters of the state that violates assigned water quality standards.!
As shown on Figures 1 and 3, the proposed compost area is located near the top of a topographic high or
ridge and located a significant distance from nearby surface water features (two unnamed creeks located
south and southeast). Also, stormwater management at the facility will ensure that any spills or releases
of contaminants will be mitigated before reaching surface waters on the site. Stormwater management
practices that will be used at the site include perimeter berms and/or other physical barriers to prevent
releases of contaminants into surface water, as necessary.
10. Groundwater
a) The site will not contravene groundwater standards as established under 15A NCAC 2L.
b) The area of the site with active composting and curing has a soil texture finer than loamy sand and
the depth to the seasonal high water table will be maintained at least 24 inches.
According to the USDA Web Soil Survey and the Soil Survey of Davidson County dated July 1994,
the site is underlain by soils classified as the Badin channery silt loam, Enon fine sandy loam,
Georgeville silt loam, and the Poindexter — Wynott complex. The documents state that the soils
consist of sandy loam, silt, sandy clay, silty clay, and clay. Weathered bedrock is expected in the
Badin soils at 35 to 43 inches below the ground surface. According to the published information,
the depth to the seasonal high water table in these soil types is greater than six feet below the
ground surface. A copy of the soil map is presented in Figure 7.
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On November 7, 2014 Mr. Jason Gibson excavated four test pits using a mini excavator and Mr.
Jeff Gerlock, Professional Geologist with Blue Ridge Geological Services, advanced four borings
(HA-1 through HA-4) in the base of the pits in the four corners of the planned compost area (see
Figure 3 for locations). The borings were drilled using a stainless steel hand auger. Soil samples
collected from the borings were observed and described. Soil encountered in the borings consisted
of silt, clayey silt, and silty sand as follows:
HA-1: 0-0.2 leaves/topsoil, 0.2 — 0.5 brown Silt, 0.5 - 4 orange brown Silt
HA-2: 0-0.7 leaves/topsoil, 0.7-2, br — org br Silt w occ roots, 2 — 4 org br Silt, 4- tan silty Sand
HA-3: 0-0.5 leaves/topsoil, br Silt, 0.5-4.2 red brown clayey Silt to Silt, 4.2 rock
HA-4: 0-0.7 leaves/topsoil, br sandy Silt, 0.7-3 or brown clayey Silt, 3-4.2 or br Silt
One -inch diameter PVC pipe with an approximate two -foot hand -slotted section was inserted into
each borehole and test pit to construct a piezometer for subsequent groundwater measurements. The
pipes were installed to approximately three to four feet below the ground surface. The annular
space around the PVC pipe was filled with medium sand to approximately one to two feet above the
top of the slotted section. Bentonite pellets were placed on top of the sand to the ground surface to
prevent surface water from entering the boreholes. The test pit was backfilled with excavated soils
around the completed piezometer. Field personnel measured the depth to water in each piezometer
using an electronic water level indicator on several dates. No groundwater was detected in the
piezometers when installed. A trace of water was encountered in HA-1 on December 8, 2014.
Approximately one foot of water was encountered in HA-3 on December 8, 2014; the water was
measured at a depth of approximately 2.8 feet bgs. The presence of water in these two piezometers
may be a result of surface water infiltrating through the backfilled soil and into the pipe. A table
summarizing water level information is presented in the Appendix.
In the Piedmont, groundwater typically recharges (infiltrates) in upland areas and discharges in
low-lying surface water features such as streams and lakes or at the base of slopes. As shown on
Figures 1 and 3, the proposed compost area is located along the southeast flank on a topographic
high or ridge running along Free Pilgrim Church Road, with ground surface elevations of
approximately 890 to 920 feet above mean sea level. Two unnamed creeks are located south and
southeast of the composting area with a perennial stream indicated on the topographic map (Figure
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1) at elevations up to approximately 830 feet above mean sea level. Therefore, the depth to the
groundwater is likely to be 30 to 60 feet below the ground surface in the planned compost area.
c) As shown on Figure 4, a concrete pit used for waste receiving and storage is located in the northern
part of the area and active composting and curing will occur in the windrows in the southern part of
the area. Waste will be dumped into a pit constructed of a concrete floor and walls. A sketch of the
pit is included in Figure 8. After the pit is approximately 2/3 full, the material will be placed into
windrows on a compacted soil pad south of the pit.
d) Per the Guidelines, a concrete pad is not required for storage of finished product that is dried so as
to pass the Paint Filter Liquids Test (EPA Method 9095), and for storage areas prepared such that
water does not collect around the base of the stored materials where the depth to the seasonal high
water table is maintained at least 12 inches. Site operations will ensure that the finished product is
dry and water does not collect around the base of the finished product storage areas / windrows.
Site personnel will grade the site so that surface water drains away from the windrows.
e) The linear coefficient of permeability of the upper 18 inches of the compacted soils in the active
composing / curing areas will be a minimum of 1 x 10-7 centimeters per second (cm/s). The area
will be tested by a geotechnical engineering company after it has been suitably compacted. Tests
will include visual soil classification, lab testing (moisture content, grain size analysis, atterburg
limits, proctors), and field testing. The testing and installation will follow the procedures outlined
in 15A NCAC 13B .1624 (8) and we will issue a construction quality assurance report in
accordance with .1624 (16) and 15A NCAC 13B .1621. The work will also follow the standards for
construction and testing provided in your correspondence dated August 7, 2015.
11. Other Design Requirements
• The site will not allow uncontrolled public access. A gate will be located at the entrance to the
facility. The gate will be kept locked during non -business hours.
• The site will meet the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Law. Adequate
sedimentation and erosion control measures will be present at the site to prevent excessive on -site
erosion and to prevent operational sediment from leaving the site. The roadway into the facility
will be compacted soil covered with gravel.
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• The site will meet the requirements of the Air Pollution Control Requirements to minimize fugitive
emissions and odors.
• The site is designed to minimize odors at the property boundary. Buffers of trees and vegetation
will be kept at the property boundaries. A layer of clean compost or other material will be placed
over windrows, as necessary, to control odors.
• The composting area of the site will be graded to an approximate 5% slope
ITEM 4 — WASTE INFORMATION
The waste to be transported to the facility includes the following: 1) dewatered domestic septage /
sludge from wastewater treatment plant(s) — estimate 5 to 15 tons per week, 2) grease trap sludge from
commercial operations — estimate 5 to 15 tons per week, 3) clean untreated wood waste and wood chips -
estimate 20 to 30 tons per week. Domestic septage and wastewater treatment sludge will be received
from the City of Thomasville Hamby Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. A sample of the processed
waste sludge from the City was analyzed for metals, volatile organics, semi -volatile organics, and
pesticides by the TCLP method. The waste was also analyzed for flashpoint, reactive sulfide, cyanide,
and pH. Chromium was the only constituent detected in the analysis in October 2013. The pH of the
material is 6.8. The material was determined to be non -hazardous. A copy of the lab analyses is
attached. Other wastewater treatment plant sludges proposed in the future will be submitted to the Solid
Waste Section for approval.
The grease trap sludge will be collected from various local commercial businesses. Domestic waste and
grease trap sludge to be transported to the site will periodically be tested for the parameters listed above.
The wood waste and chips will be transported on -site from a local wood recycling facility (Todco in
Lexington) and placed at the feedstock storage area — see Figure 4.
Samples of the proposed compost materials (wastewater sludge, grease trap sludge, and mulch) were
submitted to a laboratory for analysis of carbon, nitrogen, weight, and moisture. The results were used to
prepare a recipe for the compost - see Appendix.
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ITEM 5 — SITE PLAN
Figures 1 through 4 are figures / plans showing existing topographic contours, proposed water control
features, buffer zones, property lines, proposed utilities and structures, access roads and traffic patterns,
unloading, processing, composing, and storage areas. The site will be cut in the north and these soils moved
to the southern part of the compost area to bring the grade to approximately five percent across the
composting area.
ITEM 6 — FACILITY OPERATIONAL INFORMATION
Outlined below is a summary of the facility operational information:
A. Facility Overview
The facility owner and operator will be as follows:
Mr. Jason Gibson
1570 Kepley Road, Lexington, North Carolina
336-250-9848
[e-mail]
The facility will be operated by three personnel. Mr. Jason Gibson will be the primary operator of the
facility (Operations Manager). He will perform site inspections and overall staff supervision. Staff
personnel working in the facility will include Mr. Alex Gibson (Safety Coordinator) and Mr. Dewey Gibson
(Loader / Operator). Responsibilities will include checking loads, adding feedstocks, mixing, inspections,
equipment operation and maintenance, measuring temperatures, preparing windrows, moving materials, and
sample collection . All personnel will be trained to perform all functions. Each person will be trained on
the specific tasks as well as safety procedures, equipment operation and maintenance, etc.
The facility will be open Monday through Saturday from 7:30 am to 4:30 p.m. During the winter, the
facility will be open Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 7:30 am to
12:30 p.m. An operator will be on duty at the site at all times when the facility is open. Note - the site is
not open for public use. A sign will be posted at the facility entrance showing site information including
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operating hours, permit number, wastes accepted, wastes not accepted, emergency contact name(s) and
phone number(s). A gate along the road restricts access to the property. The boundaries of the
composting operation will be clearly marked. Stakes with pink ribbons are currently located at each
corner of the boundary. Steel posts with pink flagging and / or fiberglass posts (stating boundary) will be
installed along the compost boundary after completion of grading and construction of stormwater
diversion berms. The signs will be placed at intervals to allow line of sight from one marker to the next.
A copy of an example boundary marker is presented in the Appendix.
Commercial vehicles will transport sludge and mulch / yard waste to the site. The vehicles will go to a
local scale and weigh house in Lexington where the vehicle weight is checked before and after dumping
the waste at the site. A fee will be charged to each vehicle depositing septage and sludge at the site. A
receipt will be provided to the vehicle driver which shows the weight of the waste deposited and the fee
charged. The general traffic flow pattern at the site is illustrated on Figure 4. The access road will be
constructed of gravel and properly maintained. The road will be resurfaced once per year or as needed.
B. Materials Received
The material received at the facility will mostly consist of dewatered domestic septage / sludge from
municipalities and sludge from grease traps. In addition, wood waste and yard waste will be brought to
the site to mix with the sludges. Yard waste includes tree trimmings, brush, leaves, stumps, etc. It is
estimated that the facility will receive a minimum of approximately 15 tons per week of various sludges
and 30 tons per week of wood / yard waste.
C. Material Handling and Processing
The feedstocks will consist of sludge wastes. The sludge received at the facility will be placed directly
into the pit. The pit will be constructed of concrete blocks and will be approximately 12 feet wide, 60
feet long, and three feet deep. An epoxy seal will be placed at the joints of all blocks to prevent leakage.
A silage tarp will cover the pit. The tarp will be rolled out over the pit and secured with tie downs (see
Figure 8). Wood and yard waste will be placed in pile(s) next to the pit. The piles will be approximately
8 feet wide and 10 to 15 feet high. The sludge and wood/yard waste will be mixed as the material is
deposited. Initial blending mixture will be two yards of wood waste to one yard of domestic septic and
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a 1.5 yard bucket. The loader bucket will be the unit measurement device for adding material for mixing
in the pit.
After the pit is about 2/3 full the material in the pit will be placed into windrows adjacent south of the pit
using a wheel loader. The windrows will be approximately 10 feet wide, six to ten feet high, and 100
feet or so in length. Dirt access roads will be maintained between the windrows.
At the end of each operating day, the unloading area will be clean and all feedstocks will be processed,
mixed, and/or properly stored. Any trash / litter observed on the property will placed in the onsite
dumpster.
D. Composting
Outlined below are the standard operating procedures for managing compostable materials and producing
compost at the facility. These procedures will be periodically refined or modified, as needed.
a. Acceptable Materials
The facility will operate as a Type 4 solid waste composting facility. According to the Guidelines,
acceptable materials include municipal solid waste, post collection separated or processed waste,
industrial solid waste, non -solid waste sludges, yard and garden waste, silviculture waste, untreated and
unpainted wood waste, pre -consumer meat, meat -free food processing waste, vegetative agricultural
waste, source separated paper, source separated specialty wastes which are low in pathogens and physical
contaminants, and manures. However as mentioned above, the material to be received at the facility will
mostly consist of dewatered domestic septage / sludge from municipalities and sludge from grease traps.
Wood waste and yard waste will be brought to the site to mix with the sludges. The wood will not be
ground onsite. Yard waste includes tree trimmings, brush, leaves, stumps, etc.
Each load brought to the facility will be inspected. Plastic, paper, and / or any trash / litter received will
in a load be placed in an on -site trash dumpster. The dumpster will be emptied weekly. If unacceptable
materials are observed in the material brought on site, the material will be separated and shipped offsite
(at least weekly). If unacceptable material is observed in the sludge received from the City, then they
will be contacted to remove and properly dispose of the materials.
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b. Windrow Composting
The windrows will be constructed in the composting area adjacent south of the mixing pit (see Figure 4).
Temperature and percent moisture will be monitored in the windrows and turning will be employed as
needed to maintain aerobic conditions and suitable elevated temperatures to expedite composting
(thermophilic decomposition), reduce odors, and reduce pathogens. Individual windrows will be
approximately 8 to 10 feet wide and six to ten feet high. Windrows will be 100 feet or less in length.
Curing piles and finished piles will less than 50 feet wide and 30 feet high. Windrows will be laid out on
an adequate slope to allow proper drainage. Dirt access roads will be maintained between the windrows.
The windrows will typically be spaced to provide an approximate 15-foot corridor between windrows
for placement and turning operations. After placement, the front-end loader will create the desired
windrow size and shape.
C. Moisture Modification
Controlling the amount of water in the composting material is important to achieving optimum aerobic
composting results. The amount of moisture in the windrow (percent moisture) should ideally be
maintained between 45 and 60 percent (Percent moisture = weight of water in moist compost divided by
moist (total) weight of compost.) Moisture levels outside these limits will cause a reduction in microbial
activity, slowing the composting process.
Once the composting process begins, increased temperature and subsequent turnings (aeration) typically
causes a loss of moisture. Periodic observation or measurement of compost moisture in the windrows
determines the need for water addition during subsequent turnings. Turning of the piles with a loader is
done in such a way as to thoroughly mix make-up water uniformly with the compost to prevent runoff.
The exposed windrows allow some rain to infiltrate the compost and increase the percent moisture. The
facility staff will monitor current moisture conditions and forecasted weather when determining the need
for moisture modification of the windrows. Maintaining a triangular cross -sectional shape of the
windrow also helps reduce rainfall infiltration when moisture conditions are above normal or excessive.
More frequent turning may be required in such cases to promote drying.
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The grade of the composting area is maintained to promote rapid drainage of stormwater runoff. Ponding
of water in the compost area and windrows will be avoided.
d. Aeration (Turning)
Aeration of composting materials is necessary for aerobic biological processes. Aeration provides
compost oxygenation, helps ensure stability, and enables temperature control. Insufficient aeration can
result in elevated temperatures that retard microbiological activity (slow the decomposition process). In
addition, the compost may go anaerobic (lack of oxygen), a condition that causes odors and can produce
plant toxins. The physical mixing during turning also breaks up air channels and clumps, blends
materials from top to bottom in the windrow, and provides for uniform microbial activity. Compost
temperature is also controlled by windrow size.
Aeration will be provided by turning the windrows with a wheel loader using a front bucket. The loader
bucket will be raised to its maximum height and then emptied gradually so as to promote cascading of the
compost to maximize aeration. The frequency of turning is dictated by temperature and moisture
conditions as well as odor, if it should occur.
After heating of compost, the windrows will be turned every 3 to 5 days until pathogen reduction
requirements have been met. Windrows will maintain 131 degrees for 15 days; during the period that the
windrows stay above 131 degrees they will be turned at least five times. Each step will be documented
and kept for reference to accomplish proper mixture. After pathogen reduction requirements have been
met, windrows will be turned as often as needed to maintain oxygen and moisture levels.
Temperature will be measured five times per week, Monday thru Friday, until pathogen reduction
requirements are met. Measurements will be taken more frequently if necessary. A copy of an example
temperature monitoring form is included in the Appendix. Windrows will be monitored approximately
every 20 feet at various depths. Moisture will be checked by hand method, squeezing compost and
checking water dripping out or too dry by compost falling apart.
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e. Compost Stabilization
The stabilizing of fresh compost to produce mature compost will be provided for as dictated by market
demands. Stabilization is the gradual reduction of microbial activity in the presence of moisture and
aeration, and is accomplished by continuing the aerated windrow composting process under the same
controlled conditions as in the first stage. Thus, stabilization will be performed in the original windrows
if required. Combining windrows of similar age may facilitate the stabilizing process; this will also
maximize the space utilization of the compost area.
f. Refining and Curing
The compost is refined by screening to remove oversize particles and foreign material and improve the
consistency and quality of the final product. Prior to refining the compost, the addition of moisture to the
windrows is discontinued to interrupt microbial activity and allow the compost to cool and dry to a
consistency suitable for screening.
Screening will be performed at the windrows. Oversize material will be run back through the process or
utilized as mulch. Foreign matter will be disposed of in the on -site dumpster and transported to a
properly permitted landfill.
Curing is accomplished in the windrows so that aerobic conditions, temperature, and percent moisture
can be monitored and managed. The estimated completed processing time for a batch of compost is one
month from date of waste drop off at the facility.
g. Quality Control
The facility staff are responsible for achieving and maintaining quality control standards in the
composting process. The temperature in the windows will be monitored and recorded five times per
week, 48 hours apart, during the elevated temperature phase to confirm the achievement and duration of
the specified elevated temperature (at least 55 degrees C or 131 degrees F for 72 hours). Temperatures
are measured manually by inserting a long -stem thermometer 18 to 36 inches into the piles at various
locations no more than 25 feet apart. A copy of an example temperature monitoring form is included in
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the Appendix. Compost moisture will be monitored regularly to access the need for moisture addition.
Moisture monitoring consists of random, periodic manual/visual inspections of compost grab samples.
Occasional oven drying tests (moisture content on percent total weight basis) of samples will be
performed on samples taken from the windrows to provide data to compare with the target limits (45 to
60 percent moisture).
Random, periodic manual/visual inspections of refined compost will be made for particle size
verification and the presence of foreign material. Particle size distribution is based on customer demand,
but in no case shall man-made inerts be allowed to exceed one (1) inch. The manual/visual inspections
also allow assessment and confirmation that the compost product is free from offensive odor and contains
no sharp particles that would cause injury to persons handling the compost.
The finished product will be tested periodically prior to distribution. Man made inert will be calculated
by taking a five gallon bucket sample of compost and weighing it. The material will be sifted through a
1/4 inch screen and the material that did not pass through the screen (trash) will be weighed. Trash
weight must weigh less than 6% of total product weight for Grade A compost. Finished product will be
loaded into dump trucks (provided by others) as needed and shipped off -site. At this time, the finished
product is expected to be transported to Todco for sale. Residues or finished product that cannot be used
or sold will be transported to the landfill for disposal.
A composite sample of the compost produced at the facility will be periodically collected and sent to a
laboratory for analysis. Sampling will be performed in general accordance with the Guidelines. The
sample to be tested for metal analysis and man-made inerts will be conducted at a minimum of one
sample for every 20,000 tons of compost produced or every six months, whichever comes first. The
sample that is collected for pathogen testing will be composited from finished compost onsite the same
day that it is to be taken to the lab. The sample will be analyzed for fecal coliform bacteria, total
nitrogen, total metals (arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead, mercury, nickel, selenium, and zinc). The
laboratory results will be compared to the levels in Table 1 of the Guidelines. Sterile techniques will be
used in collecting and transporting the samples (new gloves, clean utensils / sample equipment).
The product is planned to be sold to individuals and companies selling landscaping products such as
Todco in Lexington for distribution and use.
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E. Stormwater Management
Material will be mixed in proper proportions to control water from running out of the compost area. The
area around and down slope of the compost area will be graded and/or vegetated to prevent liquid
migration out of the compost area. The floor of the mixing pit will be approximately 4 inches of
concrete; if any liquids accumulate in the pit they will be mixed back into the solids in the pit. We will
install surface water diversion ditches around the perimeter of the compost area and a stormwater
retention basin at the intersection of the ditches to manage surface water flow. We contacted Mr.
Matthew Gantt of the Winston-Salem Regional Office (WSRO) of the NCDEQ Division of Energy, Land,
and Mineral Resources (DELMR) Land Quality Section. Mr. Gantt stated that an Erosion Control Permit
and Stormwater Permit for Construction Activities (NCG 010000) are required for the site. An Erosion and
Sedimentation Control Plan is currently in preparation and will be submitted to the WSRO upon receipt of a
permit to construct the compost facility from the DEQ and prior to the start of site clearing and grading
activities.
The site is managed in such a manner as to minimize standing water. Dirt roadways will be maintained
between each waste pile or windrow to allow surface water to flow between the piles. Carolina Compost
will apply for coverage of industrial stormwater discharges under an National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) Permit. We contacted Mr. Ken Pickle at the NCDENR Division of
Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources; Mr. Pickle stated that stormwater discharges from the site would
either fall under General Permit 24000 or an Individual Permit. Once a permit to construct is issued, an
NPDES permit application will be submitted to the NCDENR. Also, a Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan (SWPPP) will be prepared for the subject facility which describes site operations and controls to
minimize contaminants from migrating off -site by stormwater flow. The plan will be revised and
updated as necessary.
F. Equipment
Equipment normally used at the site includes the following:
0 906 rubber tire wheel loader
• Thermometer - Mannix Model DT8811 WP
0 Scale
• Water tank
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Specifications for the loader are attached. All equipment will be inspected and maintained weekly.
G. Dust Control
Because some of the products entering the facility are dry when received, dust can result from material
processing. Dust from vehicle movement on dry dirt surfaces and from handling dry processed materials
will be controlled with a water tank and hose as necessary. Dust controls are implemented as needed to
prevent other than incidental releases of dust beyond property boundaries.
H. Extreme Weather
In the event of extreme weather (e.g., severe storms, wind, rain, heavy snow and ice, etc.), facility
operations will be discontinued until the weather passes or modified to utilize existing mobile equipment
and auxiliary power. The front end loader will be used to clear on -site roads of snow and debris.
I. Fire Response
The facility is located within the jurisdiction of the Holly Grove Volunteer Fire Department. Fire
department personnel stated that they will respond to an incident at the facility with the appropriate
equipment in a timely manner. The windrows will be turned to keep temperatures down and prevent
fires. A water tank will be placed on site and used as necessary to spray across the site to minimize dust
and to control fires.
J. Record Keeping and Reporting
The facility operator and/or their staff will record and maintain site operational records for a minimum of
five years. The records will be maintained in the small building near the entrance. The records will be
available for inspection by NCDENR personnel during normal business hours. Records will be kept of
the following:
1. Quantity, type, and source of waste received
2. Quantity and type of waste processed into compost
3. Quantity and type of compost produced at the facility, by product classification;
4. Quantity and type(s) of compost removed for use or disposal from the facility, by product
classification, along with a general description of the market or permitted facility;
5. Operational records - temperature monitoring, etc.
15

Application for Permit to Construct and Operate a Solid Waste Compost Facility Dec 2014/Last Revised Nov 2015
Carolina Compost, Free Pilgrim Church Road, Lexington, NC Blue Ridge Geological Services
6. Analytical results of compost testing.
Each windrow will have its own identification number. Records will be kept of the type and quantity of
all material in each windrow in pounds; yard waste averages approximately 500 pounds per yard.
Finished product will be sold. Anticipated end uses are agricultural and landscaping. Records will be
kept at the site regarding wastes received and wastes processed and sold. Records include customer or
vendor name and address, type and weight of material received and sold, and date of transaction. An
annual report for the period July 1 to June 30 will be prepared each year and submitted to the NCDENR
Division of Waste Management by August 1. A copy of the form is included in the Appendix.
The annual report will document the total quantity and types of waste received, including waste received
from local governments, and the quantities of compost produced and sold. It will also document
temperature monitoring results to demonstrate compliance with pathogen destruction criteria. For
reporting of volume -based transactions on a weight basis, process volumes are converted using a factor
of 500 pounds per cubic yard (0.25 tons/cubic yard).
The annual report follows the following general outline:
1. Facility name, address, and permit number;
2. Total quantity, in tons, and type(s) of waste received at the facility, including waste received
from local governments;
3. Total quantity, in tons, and type(s) of waste processed into compost;
4. Total quantity, in tons, and type(s) of compost produced at the facility, by product classification;
5. Total quantity, in tons, and type(s) of compost removed for use or disposal from the facility, by
product classification, along with a general description of the market;
6. Summary of temperature monitoring, by month; and
7. Results of any analytical tests performed.
Yearly totals of solid waste received and composted will be reported back to the local government of
origin for annual recycling reporting.
16

Application for Permit to Construct and Operate a Solid Waste Compost Facility Dec 2014/Last Revised Nov 2015
Carolina Compost, Free Pilgrim Church Road, Lexington, NC Blue Ridge Geological Services
ITEM 7 — FACILITY DESIGN INFORMATION
The facility design is shown on Figure 4 and operational information is presented above. The facility
expects to receive up to a maximum of 30 tons per week of waste materials and/or 120 tons per month. The
facility expects to store up to a maximum of 300 tons of compost at any one time.
17

ApplicaiionforPermit to Construct and Operate a Solid wasic Compost Facility
Carolina Compost, Free Pilgrim Church Road, Lexington, NC
ITEM S - CERTIFICATION
Dec 2014ILast Revised Oct 2015
Blue Ridge Geological Services
NAME OF FACILITY - CAROLINA COMPOST
I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision and that the information provided in this application is true, accurate, and complete to the best
of my knowledge.
I understand that North Carolina General Statute 130A-22 provides for administrative penalties of up to
fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00) per day per each violation of the Solid Waste Management Rules. I
further understand that the Solid Waste Management Rules may be revised or amended in the future and
that the facility siting and operations of this solid waste management facility will be required to comply with
all such revisions or amendments.
Signature
Title
Business or Organization Name
Printed Name
Date

Application.for Permit to Construct and Operate a,Solid Waste Compost Facility Dec 2014/Last Revised Oct 2015
Carolina Compost, Free Pilgrim Church Road, Lexington, NC Blue Ridge Geological Services
CERTIFICATION BY LAND OWNER
I hereby certify that I have read and understand the application submitted by Carolina Compost, Mr. Jason
Gibson, and Blue Ridge Geological Services, Inc. for a permit to operate a compost facility on land owned
by the undersigned located at Free Pilgrim Church Road and Cunningham Brick Yard Road; Lexington,
NC, in Davidson County, and described in Deed Book 2149 Pages 399 through 406 and Deed Book 2198
Pages 1608 to 1610.
I specifically grant permission for the proposed compost facility planned for operation within the confines
of the land, as indicated in the permit application. I understand that any permit will be issued in the names
of both the operator and the owner of the facility/property. I acknowledge that ownership of land on which
a solid waste management facility is located may subject me to cleanup of said property in the event that the
operator defaults as well as to liability under the federal Comprehensive Environmental Responsibility,
Compensation and Liability Act ("CERCLA")_ Without accepting any fault or liability, I recognize that
ownership of land on which a solid waste management facility is located may subject me to claims from
persons who may be harmed in their persons or property caused by the solid waste management facility.
I am informed that the North Carolina General Statute 130A-22 provides for administrative penalties of up
to fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00) per day per each violation of the Solid Waste Management Rules. I
understand that the Solid Waste Management Rules may be revised or amended in the future, and that the
facility siting and operation of the facility will be required to comply with any such revisions or
amendments.
Sign e Printed Name Date
A"A �- �!s
Signature Printed Name Date
NORTH CAROLINA
County
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C�A,r� ,_-�ypersonally appeared before me this day and
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APPENDIX

FORMS

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1 -Residence
- Observed apparent water supply well
A to F - Tax Map PIN (see below)
A - 6764-01-39-4495
B - 6764-01-38-8944
C - 6764-01-38-5139
D - 6764-01-38-9135
E - 6764-01-49-2056
F - 6764-01-47-3989
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Wastes Received
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Lexington, North Carolina
Oct 2015 1 Figure 9

FILED DAVIDSON COUNTY, NC DAVID T. RICKARD, REGISTER OF DEEDS 10/13/2015
3:34:37 PM BOOK 2198 PAGE 1608 — 1610 INSTRUMENT #2015000021156
Recording:$26.00 Excise Tax:$88.00 Deputy: ERECORD
submitted electronically by "Citrin & Whitman, P.A."
in compliance with North Carolina statutes governing recordable documents
and the terms of the submitter agreement with the Davidson County Register of Deeds.
NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL WARRANTY DEED
Excise Tax: $88.00
Parcel Identifier No. 0502200000029 p/o Verified by County on the day of , 20
By:
Mail/Box to: 989 Cunningham Brick -yard Road, Lexington, NC 27292
This instrument was prepared by: Franklin A. Bell
Brief description for the Index:
THIS DEED made this day of October, 2015, by and between
GRANTOR GRANTEE
CBC INDUSTRIES, INC., formerly known as DEWEY GIBSON
CUNNINGHAM BRICK COMPANY, INC. 989 Cunningham Brickyard Road
PO Bog 2063 Lexington, NC 27292
Lexington, NC 27293
Enter in appropriate block for each party: name, address, and, if appropriate, character of entity, e.g. corporation or partnership.
The designation Grantor and Grantee as used herein shall include said parties, their heirs, successors, and assigns, and shall include
singular, plural, masculine, feminine or neuter as required by context.
WITNESSETH, that the Grantor, for a valuable consideration paid by the Grantee, the receipt ofwhich is hereby acknowledged, has
and by these presents does grant, bargain, sell and convey unto the Grantee in fee simple, all that certain lot or parcel of land situated
in Conrad Hill Township, Davidson County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows:
PARCELI:
Beginning at a 2" flat iron found on the southern right of way of Cunningham Brickyard Road NCSR
2115, northeast corner to Elizabeth P. Myers' tract described in Tract 3 of Deed Book 695, Page 277 in
the Davidson County Registry; thence with the southern right of way of said road the following four (4)
courses and distances, North 84°20'59" West 100.39 feet to a 1" iron pipe found, thence North
83126103" West 93.78 feet to a 2" iron pipe found laid over, thence North 83118158" West 75.42 feet to a
1" iron pipe found, thence North 83128'44" West 117.47 feet to a point (calculated), corner to Tract 3 of
the Survey For Cunningham Brick Company noted herein; thence with two (2) lines to said Tract 3,
North 03102'17" East crossing an iron pin set on the northern right of way of Cunningham Brickyard
Road at 53.84 feet and continuing for a total distance of 1,077.33 feet to an iron pin set; thence South
NC Bar Association Form No. 3 © 1976, Revised © 1977, 2002
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BK: 2198 PG: 1609
86057143" East 211.50 feet to an iron, pin set, corner to Tract 5 of said survey; thence with the western
line to Tract 5 South 17046137" East 887.23 feet to an iron pin set, the western corner to Tract 9 of said
survey; thence with the southern line to Tract 9, South 54°54'19" East crossing an iron pin set at 169.79
feet and continuing for a total distance of 202.49 feet to a point (calculated) on the centerline of
Cunningham Brickyard Road, southeast corner to Tract 9; thence with centerline of said road the
following six (6) courses and distances, South 45109'16" West 57.30 feet to a point (calculated), thence
South 53155121" West 60.68 feet to a point (calculated), thence South 661136115" West 60.22 feet to a
point (calculated), thence South 77100'22 West 55.98 feet to a point (calculated), thence South
84057'54" West 54.65 feet to a point (calculated), thence North 89118'07" West 55.56 feet to a point
(calculated), thence South 14115'41" West 29.79 feet to the point of beginning, containing 10.578 acres
more or less and designated as Tract 6 of a Survey For Cunningham Brick Company by Michael D.
Green PLS L-3604 and dated June 12, 2014.
The above -described tract is part of that tract described in Deed Book 92, Page 393 in the Davidson
County Registry and part of that tract described in Deed Book 209, Page 516 in the Davidson County
Registry.
PARCEL 2:
Beginning at 1.5" iron pipe found at base of a 24" hickory stump on the western right of way of the cul-
de-sac for Alexandria Lane, southeast comer to Francis L. Huffman's tract described in Deed Book
1867, Page 323 in the Davidson County Registry and northwest comer to Juan C. Negron's tract
described in Deed Book 1708, Page 477 in the Davidson County Registry; thence with Negron's western
line South 05°18'45" West 340.72 feet to a 1" iron pipe found leaning; thence South 86124'10" East
175.22 feet to a #5 rebar found, southwest corner to Ronnie J. Lewis' tract described in Deed Book
1730, Page 509 in the Davidson County Registry, northwest comer to Tract 4 of the survey noted
below; thence with western line to Tract 4, South 04131'31" West 839.56 feet to an iron pin set on the
northern line to Tract 5 of said survey, southwest comer to Tract 4; thence with the northern lines to
Tract 5 and 6 North 86°57'43" West crossing an iron pin set at 54.57 feet and continuing for a total
distance of 265.07 feet to an iron pin set, northwest comer to Tract 6; thence with the western line to
Tract 6, South 03002'17" West crossing an iron pin set on the northern right of way of Cunningham
Brickyard Road at 1023.49 feet and continuing for a total distance of 1077.33 feet to a point
(calculated) on the southern right of way of said road, southwest comer to Tract 6; thence with the
southern right of way of said road, North 83°28'44" West 50.09 feet to a point (calculated), southeast
corner to Tract 7 of said survey; thence with the eastern line to Tract 7, North 03102'17" East crossing
1.25" iron pipe set (control corner) at 53.87 feet and continuing for a total distance of 1074.29 feet to an
iron pin set, northeast corner to Tract 7; thence with the northern line to Tract 7, North 86°57'43"
West 67.31 feet to an iron pin set, southeast corner to Tract 2 of said survey; thence with the eastern
lines to Tract 2 and Tract 1, North 01031'10" West crossing an iron pin set at 563.92 feet and
continuing for a total distance of 847.20 feet to a 1" iron pipe found, southeast corner to Joe C. Nifong's
tract described in Deed Book 558, Page 826 in the Davidson County Registry, northeast corner to Tract
1 of said survey; thence with Nifong's eastern line North 08°03'56" East 284.75 feet to a 1.5" iron pipe
found at base of 8" rock out -cropping, southwest corner to Francis L. Huffman's tract; thence with
Huffman's southern line North 82128'59" East 290.77 feet to the point of beginning, containing 11581
acres more or less, and designated as Tract 3 of that Survey For Cunningham Brick Company by
Michael D. Green PLS L-3604 and dated June 12, 2014.
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The above -described tract is part of that tract described in Deed Book 209, Page 516 in the Davidson
County Registry.
The above -described property is [ ] is not [ x ] the primary residence of Grantor.
The property hereinabove described was acquired by Grantor by instruunent recorded in Book , page
A map showing the above described property is recorded in Book , Page .
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the aforesaid lot or parcel of land and all privileges and appurtenances thereto belonging to the Grantee
in fee simple.
And the Grantor covenants with the Grantee, that Grantor is seized of the premises in fee simple, has the right to convey the same in
fee simple, that title is marketable and free and clear of all encumbrances, and that Grantor will warrant and defend the title against
the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever, other than the following exceptions:
All rights -of -way and easements of record.
2015 ad valorem taxes which are a lien on the above described property and the Grantee herein assumes and agrees to pay.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor has duly executed the foregoing as of the day and year first above written.
CBC INDUSTRIES, INC. formerly known as
CUNNINGHAM BRICK COMPANY
NEAL S. gNNINGH
Title: PRESIDENT
By:
Title:
By:
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(SEAT_)
(SEAL)
(SEAL)
DAVIDSON COUNTY
I, kyjjkl F S)u�g�\ , a Notary Public of Davidson County, and State ofNorth Carolina, certify that
NEAL S. CUB TN GRAM personally came before me this day and acknowledged that he is the President of
CBC INDUSTRIES, INC., a corporation, and that he, as President being authorized to do so, executed the
foregoing instrument on behalf of the corporation.
WITNESS my hand and official seal, this the
My Commission expires:
cloy of October, 2015.
All1
NeiaryPPublie
Print d Name of Notary
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- Carolina Compost
Free Pilgrim Church Road
Lexington, North Carolina
TABLE 1
PIEZOMETER INFORMATION AND GROUNDWATER DATA
December 2014
Piezometer No.
Total
Depth
(ft btoc)
Date
Water Level
Measured
Depth to Water
(ft btoc)
Stickup
(ft, TOC'to GS)
Depth to
Water
(ft, b s)
HA-1
3.78
11/7/2014
Dry
-0.30
>4.08
11/11/2014
Dry
>4.08
12/8/2014
3.75
4.05
HA-2
5.00
11/7/2014
Dry
0.40
>4.6
11/11/2014
Dry
>4.6
12/8/2014
Dry
>4.6
HA-3
4.91
11/7/2014
Dry
1.00
>3.91
11/11/2014
Dry
>3.91
12/8/2014
3.78
2.78
HA-4
4.90
11/7/2014
Dry
0.70
>4.2
11/11/2014
Dry
>4.2
12/8/2014
Dry
>4.2
Notes:
ft btoc = feet below the top of the well casing
ft bgs = feet below the ground surface