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FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
UNIT TYPE:
Lined
LCID
YW
Transfer
X
Compost
SLAS
COUNTY: CHEROKEE
MSWLF
PERMIT NO.: 2003-TRANSFER-2020
Closed
HHW
White
Incin
T&P
X
FIRM
MSWLF
goods
FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE
CDLF
TireT&P/
Tire
Industrial
DEMO
SDTF
Collection
Monofill
Landfill
Date of Site Inspection: 02/21/2023
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Regional Disposal & Metal Transfer Facility
9275 US Hwy 19
Marble, NC 28905
Date of Last Inspection: 09/15/2021
GPS COORDINATES (decimal degrees): Lat.: 35.176444'
FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Jacob Anderson
Telephone: [phone]
Email address: [e-mail]
FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
701 Regal Rd
Murphy, NC 28906
PARTICIPANTS:
Kurt English, Regional Disposal
Cody McBride, Regional Disposal
Charles Gerstell, NCDEQ — Solid Waste Section
Lee Hill, NCDEQ — Solid Waste Section
STATUS OF PERMIT:
Permit Issued December 10, 2020
Permit Expires December 10, 2080
PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Comprehensive Inspection
STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS:
Long.:-83.922799'
A. Not Resolved:15A NCAC 13B .0405(11). On September 15, 2021, Regional Disposal was cited for failing to
remove all waste from the tipping floor at the end of each operational day.
During the February 21, 2023 inspection, a dumpster was observed in the northwest corner of the transfer floor.
Facility staff stated that the dumpster is used to place waste in at the end of the day when the transfer trailer is
full. Accumulated waste was observed underneath the dumpster. The waste under the dumpster was covered
with thick dust and residue and appeared to be from previous days operations.
Marble Yard Land Holding, LLC is in violation of 15A NCAC 13B .0405(11) for failing to remove all
waste from the tipping floor the end of each day of operation.
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To correct the violation, Marble Yard Land Holding, LLC must remove all waste from the tipping floor
at the end of each operational day.
OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
B. 15A NCAC 13B .0405(11) states "Site Cleaning and Maintenance: Unless otherwise stated in the site
permit, all waste shall be removed from the tipping floor, the truck loading bays, and from behind push
walls by the end of each day of operation and disposed of in accordance with this Subchapter. The
tipping floor, push walls, and truck loading bays shall be cleaned with a pressure washer no less than
once per month. The remaining areas of the site building including side walls and any material storage
areas outside of the building shall be cleaned with a pressure washer no less than twice per year. Wash
water generated from cleaning waste handling areas shall be contained and treated as leachate. Cleaning
and maintenance records shall be maintained and made available to the Division upon written request."
During the February 21, 2023 inspection, an accumulation of foam, cardboard, plastic and other wastes were
observed behind the rear push wall of the transfer building. The waste was covered with dust and dirt, indicating
that it had been behind the push wall for multiple days.
Marble Yard Land Holding, LLC is in violation of 15A NCAC 13B .0405(11) for failing to remove all
waste from behind the push walls by the end of each day of operation.
To correct the violation, Marble Yard Land Holding, LLC must immediately remove all waste from behind the
push walls and must clean behind the push walls at the end of each day of operation as required by 15A NCAC
13B .0405(11).
Waste Behind Rear Tipping Wall
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C. 15A NCAC 13B .0405(b) states: "Water that comes into contact with solid waste is leachate and shall be
collected from the site for disposal to an approved facility or discharged directly from the site into a sanitary
sewer line. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit may be required prior to the
discharge of leachate to surface waters, as provided by 40 CFR 258.26 and 258.27, which are incorporated by
reference, including subsequent amendments and editions, and may be accessed at www.ecfr.gov at no cost."
During the February 21, 2023 inspection, leachate was observed flowing out of the "vent' pipe on top of the
leachate tank. The ground immediately surrounding the tank was saturated and dark staining was visible.
Marble Yard Land Holding, LLC is in violation of 15A NCAC 13B .0405(b) in that leachate was not
collected from the site for disposal to an approved facility or discharged directly from the site into a
sanitary sewer line.
To correct the violation, Marble Yard Land Holding, LLC shall contact Ervin Lane to determine the requirements
for a soil sampling plan to determine the impact of the leachate release. Pending the laboratory analytical results,
additional measures may be required.
Ervin Lane, Hydrogeologist
NCDEQ-Division of Waste Management
919-707-8288
ervin.lanegncdenr. gov
D. 15A NCAC 13B .0203(d) states: `By receiving solid waste at a permitted facility, the permittee shall be
considered by the Department to have accepted the conditions of the permit and shall comply with the conditions
of the permit." Permit condition, #20 states "All water that contacts solid waste, including vehicle wash -down
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water, is leachate and must be captured and properly treated before release to the environment."
During the February 21, 2023 inspection, leachate was observed flowing out of the "vent" pipe on top of the
leachate tank. The ground immediately surrounding the tank was saturated and dark staining was visible.
Marble Yard Land Holding, LLC is in violation of 15A NCAC 13B .0203(d) in that leachate was not
captured and properly treated before release to the environment.
To correct the violation, Marble Yard Land Holding, LLC shall contact Ervin Lane to determine the requirements
for a soil sampling plan to determine the impact of the leachate release. Pending the laboratory analytical results,
additional measures may be required.
Ervin Lane, Hydrogeologist
NCDEQ-Division of Waste Management
919-707-8288
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E. 15A NCAC 13B .0403(b)(2) states: "Tipping floors shall be located within an enclosed building or covered
area to prevent precipitation from coming into contact with waste, and all waste shall be managed on the
tipping floors unless otherwise stated in the site permit. For the purpose of the rules of this Section,
"tipping floor" means the area where waste is offloaded from residential or commercial vehicles, and
staged and consolidated for transport to its intended disposal location."
During the February 21, 2023 inspection, multiple piles of countertop remnants and concrete were observed
behind the transfer building. Intermingled in the stockpiles were nails, plywood, painted wood, shingles, plastic
sheeting, metal hardware cloth, plastic drainpipe, and metal shelving.
Marble Yard Land Holding, LLC is in violation of 15A NCAC 13B .0403(b)(2) in that construction and
demolition waste was disposed of on the ground behind the transfer station building instead of the tipping
floor as required.
To correct the violation, within ten days of receipt of this inspection report, Marble Yard Land Holding, LLC
must remove all construction and demolition waste and other materials that do not meet the definition on inert
debris as defined in 15A NCAC 13B .0101(28). All waste removed must be properly disposed of at the transfer
station or other facility permitted by the Division to accept the waste type.
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The item(s) listed above were observed by Section staff and require action on behalf of the facility in order to come into or maintain compliance
with the Statutes, Rules, and/or other regulatory requirements applicable to this facility. Be advised that pursuant to N.C.G.S. 130A-22, an
administrative penalty of up to $15,000 per day may be assessed for each violation of the Solid Waste Laws, Regulations, Conditions of a Permit,
or Order under Article 9 of Chapter 130A of the N.C. General Statutes. Further, the facility and/or all responsible parties may also be subject to
enforcement actions including penalties, injunction from operation of a solid waste management facility or a solid waste collection service and any
such further relief as may be necessary to achieve compliance with the North Carolina Solid Waste Management Act and Rules.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
1. All photos were taken by Lee Hill on February 21, 2023.
2. Waste is sent to the Pine Bluff Landfill in Ballground, Georgia for final disposal.
3. The facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
4. The facility is secured by gates and natural terrain to prevent unauthorized access.
5. Signage was posted at the entrance stating the name of the facility, operating hours, and permit number.
Signage stating the types of materials the facility can and cannot take were posted throughout the facility.
6. The access roads were of all-weather construction and were being maintained at the time of inspection.
Records Review
7. The permit and operations plan were available for review upon request.
8. Tonnage records were provided and showed the facility received 4,896.22-tons of waste from January 1, 2022
to December 31, 2022.
9. Waste screening forms were available for review. The forms showed the final disposition of any rejected
materials that were encountered and were being performed to meet the requirements of 15A NCAC 13B
.0405(8)(A).
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10. Certified Transfer Station Operations Specialists:
• Cody McBride
• Kurt English
• Jacob Anderson
• Gavin Killian
• Josh Lovingood
• Bronson Newton
Operations Inspection of the Transfer Station (2003T-TRANSFER-2020)
11. Windblown waste was minimal and well managed at the time of inspection.
12. The facility does not have a loading bay; waste that is deposited onto the tipping floor is placed into transfer
trailers via a material handler.
13. The tipping floor and push walls were in good condition at the time of the inspection.
14. Material was observed in the trench drain located at the front of the transfer building. No leachate was observed
leaving the transfer floor; however, the drain needs cleaning to ensure the device functions properly.
15. The grates on the trench drain at the entrance to the tipping floor have been removed. Staff stated that the grates
had bent and were broken due to equipment passing over them. The approved Operations Plan (FID 1511798)
states that: "At the entrance of the tipping floor there will be a trough, the trough will have a screen over it to
allow trucks to cross and to keep debris from entering." Reinstall the grates or screen onto the trench drain
as specified in the approved Operations Plan.
16. A dumpster was placed in the northwest corner of the transfer floor. Facility staff stated that the dumpster is used
to place waste in at the end of the day when the transfer trailer is full. Accumulated waste was observed
underneath the dumpster. The waste under the dumpster was covered with thick dust and residue and appeared to
be from previous days operations. Per 15A NCAC 13B .0405(11) "... all waste shall be removed from the
tipping floor at the end of the operational day and disposed of in accordance with this Subchapter...." See
Previous Violations section of this report for more information.
17. Pallets were observed on the tipping floor. Pallets are banned from disposal in North Carolina by G.S. 130A-
309.10(f)(12); however, waste at this facility is transferred to the Pine Bluff landfill in Ballground, Georgia. If
the facility wishes to dispose of pallets, a letter from the receiving facility must be submitted to the section
stating that pallets can be accepted for disposal at that facility.
18. An accumulation of foam, cardboard, plastic, and other wastes were observed behind the rear push wall of the
transfer building. The material was covered with dust and dirt, indicating that it had been behind the push wall
for multiple days. Per 15A NCAC 13B .0405(11) Site Cleaning and Maintenance: "Unless otherwise stated in
the site permit, all waste shall be removed from the tipping floor, the truck loading bays, and from behind
push walls by the end of each day of operation and disposed of in accordance with this Subchapter." See
Observed Violations section of this report for more information.
19. Multiple piles of countertop remnants and concrete were observed behind the transfer building. Intermingled in
the stockpiles were nails, plywood, painted wood, shingles, plastic sheeting, metal hardware cloth, plastic
drainpipe, and metal shelving. Pieces of mesh were observed on the back of multiple pieces of countertop. It
appeared that most of the countertop remnants had been polished and sealed. Per 15A NCAC 13B .0101(28)
"Inert debris waste" means inert debris that consists solely of asphalt, cured concrete, brick, concrete block,
gravel, and rock. Inert debris waste shall not contain chemical adhesives or sealants, or lead -based paint."
Since the countertop remnants are sealed and some contain chemical adhesives, this material cannot be
considered inert debris and must be managed as construction and demolition waste. Remove the
unapproved material from the stockpile and dispose of the material as construction and demolition waste. See
Observed Violations section of this report.
20. The leachate tank is located on the north side of the transfer building. Leachate was observed flowing out of the
"vent" pipe on top of the leachate tank. The ground immediately surrounding the tank was saturated and dark
staining was visible. Facility staff were alerted to the issue were asked to have the tank pumped as soon as
possible to avoid additional leachate entering the environment. The facility must submit a soil sampling plan to
the Section for approval and must implement the testing within seven (7) days after approval. See
Observed Violations section of this report.
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Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.
Digitally signed by Lee Hill
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Branch,
email=[e-mail],
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Date: 2023.03.06 07:50:51
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Lee Hill
Environmental Senior Specialist
Regional Representative
Phone: [phone]
Sent on: March 6, 2023 to
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Hand delivery
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Certified No. 7022 0410
Jacob Anderson
0002 1249 8019
Copies: Jason Watkins, Field Operations Branch Head
Deb Aja, Western District Supervisor
Chris Hollinger, Compliance Officer
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Waste Underneath Dumpster on Tipping Floor
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