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Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
UNIT TYPE:
Lined
LCID
YW
X
Transfer
Compost
SLAS
COUNTY: VANCE
MSWLF
PERMIT NO.: 9101-MSWLF-1974
Closed
X
HHW
White
X
Incin
T&P
FIRM
MSWLF
goods
FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE
CDLF
Tire T&P/
X
Tire
Industrial
DEMO
SDTF
Collection
Monofill
Landfill
Date of Site Inspection: April 5, 2023
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Vance County MSWLF (Closed)
3181 NC Hwy 39 N
Henderson, NC 27537
Date of Last Inspection: November 16, 2021
GPS COORDINATES: Lat.: 36.36979' Long.:-78.422279'
FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Jason Falls, Director of Environmental Programs
Phone: [phone]
Email address: [e-mail]
FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
Vance County MSW Landfill (Closed)
122 Young Street, Suite B
Henderson, NC 27536
PARTICIPANTS:
Amanda Thompson, NCDEQ, Solid Waste Section
STATUS OF PERMIT:
Inactive closed site. The Permit for Closure, issued April 8, 2015, allows for the collection of yard waste, scrap tires and
white goods. The Permit for Closure states that the operations plan should be review every five years from the issuance
of the Permit for Closure.
PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Compliance inspection
STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS:
None.
NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS:
A. 15A NCAC 13B .1406 (4), "Leachate shall be contained on site or treated prior to discharge. A National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit may be required in accordance with 15A NCAC
02B prior to the discharge of leachate to surface waters."
Vance County is in violation of 15A NCAC 13B .1406 (4) in that leachate was observed flowing from the leaf pile
in the yard waste processing area, into a drainage feature that was converging with what appeared to be freshwater
from another drainage area and flowing in the direction of an unnamed tributary of Crooked Run.
Leachate was found to be flowing from the leaf pile and into a drainage feature to the north of the leaf pile. Ms.
Thompson followed the leachate flow from the northern edge of the leaf pile, along the drainage feature to the north
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of the leaf pile. Leachate was found to have been pooling in and flowing down the drainage feature eventually
meeting a freshwater drainage feature. The leachate had mixed with the freshwater and continued to flow to the
west in the direction of an unnamed stream. Ms. Thompson was unable to find the end of the leachate flow. Ms.
Thompson has notified the Division of Water Resources about this leachate release.
In addition, a large pool of leachate was identified to the east of the limb pile. At the time of this inspection, Ms.
Thompson was unable to determine if the leachate had flowed to a nearby drainage feature due to the lush
vegetation.
Please contact Perry Sugg (Environmental Compliance Branch Head) at pegy.sugggricdenr. og_v or [phone],
or Ervin Lane (hydrogeologist) at ervin.lanekncdenr.gov or [phone], to determine the sampling protocol
for the leachate release.
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. The facility is fenced and is secured by a locking gate when it is not open for operations.
2. The correct signage is at the entrance of the facility listing the facility name, permit number and emergency contact
information as well as materials accepted at the facility.
3. The facility accepts yard waste, white goods, electronics, and scrap tires Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1630
and Saturday from 0800 to 1200.
MSWLF (Closed)
4. The site had been mowed.
5. Some thorny woody vegetation was observed near the riprap for the slope drains. The thorny woody vegetation
should be removed from the landfill cap. During a follow-up telephone conversation, Mr. Falls stated that the thorny
vegetation had been sprayed and would be removed from the riprap.
6. No areas of standing water or subsidence were observed during this inspection. Continue to monitor the closed
MSWLF and repair areas as needed.
7. Edge of waste markers were observed around the Closed MSWLF.
Yard Waste
8. Several areas of standing water were observed within the yard waste area. Ensure that the area is graded to promote
drainage away from the yard waste storage area.
9. No unacceptable waste was observed within the yard waste area. Continue to monitor incoming loads and remove
any unacceptable waste as needed.
10. The yard waste piles were accessible on all sides.
White Goods and Scrap Tire Area
11. The large concrete pad for the white goods and scrap tires was in good condition and properly sloped to prevent
ponding water.
12. The white goods were upright and neatly stored on the concrete pad. The refrigerants are removed by the contractor.
13. The electronics are palletized and wrapped prior to transportation to the recycler.
14. Scrap tires are stored at the opposite end of the concrete pad from the white goods. The scrap tires are picked up
once or twice a week.
15. Digital photographs were taken during the inspection.
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Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.
Amanda Digitally signed by Amanda
Thompson
Thompson Date: 2023.04.17 09:23:25 -04'00' Phone: [phone]
Amanda Thompson
Environmental Senior Specialist
Regional Representative
Sent on: April 17, 2023
Email
Hand delivery
US Mail
X
Certified No. 7019 0700
0000 3642 9998
Copies: Drew Hammonds, Eastern District Supervisor — Solid Waste Section
Photoaranhs taken by Amanda Thompson on Al)ril 5, 2023
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Organic leachate flowing into the tree line from the leaf
pile.
View of the organic leachate in the drainage feature.
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View of the organic leachate meeting the freshwater
stream.
View of
View of the stream after the organic leachate meeting the
freshwater stream.
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General view of the limb pile.
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View of the closed MSWLF.
View of the thorny woody vegetation on the closed
MSWLF.
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