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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9230_INSP_20230503FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT Division of Waste Management Solid Waste Section Page 1 of 5 UNIT TYPE: Lined MSWLF LCID YW Transfer Compost X SLAS COUNTY: WAKE Closed MSWLF HHW White goods Incin T&P FIRM PERMIT NO.: 9230-CDLF-2014 9230-COMPOST CDLF X Tire T&P / Collection Tire Monofill Industrial Landfill DEMO SDTF FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE Date of Site Inspection: May 3, 2023 Date of Last Inspection: April 12, 2023 FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS: Greenway Waste Solutions of Apex, LLC 5940 Old Smithfield Rd Apex, NC 27539 GPS COORDINATES: Lat.: 35.68632 Long.: 78.84364 FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER: Grant Kiser, Landfill Manager, 919-818-0671, grant@griffinbros.com FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS: Same as above PARTICIPANTS: Tim Davis, NCDEQ, SWS Drew Hammonds, NCDEQ, SWS Josh Langdon, NCDEQ Grant Kiser, Greenway Waste Solutions, LLC Andy Burris, Greenway Waste Solutions, LLC STATUS OF PERMIT: 9230-CDLF-2014: PTC C&D Landfill Phase III (Cell 4) and PTO C&D Landfill Phases I, II, III (Cells 1, 2, 3) issued March 24, 2023; expires December 10, 2062. 9230-COMPOST: PTO Large Type I Compost Facility issued March 24, 2023; expires February 21, 2030. PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT: Partial Compliance Inspection STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS: None OBSERVED VIOLATIONS: A. 15A NCAC 13B .0542 (f)(1)&(2), “(1) The owner or operator shall compact the solid waste. (2) Except as provided in Subparagraph (4) of this Paragraph, the owners and operators of all C&DLF units shall cover the solid waste with six inches of earthen material when the waste disposal area exceeds one-half acre and no less than once weekly. Cover shall be placed at more frequent intervals if necessary to prevent the escape of waste and the attraction of vectors and scavenging, and to minimize fires and the generation of odors. A notation of the date and time of the cover placement shall be recorded in the operating record.” FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT Division of Waste Management Solid Waste Section Page 2 of 5 RESOLVED: At the time of this inspection, the size of the C&DLF active working face had been reduced to approximately one-half acre in size. Exposed waste observed on the working face side slope in the previous inspection had been compacted and covered. The stormwater drainage ditch at the toe of the working face slope had not been restored but covered completely with soil. B. 15A NCAC 13B .0542 (l)(4),(5) “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. C&DLF units shall not: (A) cause a discharge of pollutants into waters of the United States, including wetlands, that violates any requirements of the Clean Water Act, including the NPDES requirements, pursuant to Section 402 of the Clean Water Act.” CORRECTIVE ACTIONS IN PROGRESS: During this inspection, no leachate was observed to be actively seeping from the working face. Soils within the eastern and southern drainage ditches, the catch basin, and the #6 sediment basin impacted from the leachate release have not yet been excavated. Mr. Brant Kayser (Greenway Waste Solutions, LLC) is currently preparing a soil sampling plan as discussed with Elizabeth Werner (NCDEQ) on 5/4/2023. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS Landfill gas and water quality monitoring report records were reviewed during the previous inspection on 4/12/23. Please note the following comments (a, b) which pertain to that review. a) Landfill Gas Monitoring – The quarterly landfill gas monitoring reports for 2022 and most recently approved Methane Monitoring Plan dated March 26, 2019 (part of the Permit Modification Application dated December 8, 2022) were viewed electronically onsite on 4/12/23. Remember to place the quarterly monitoring reports for 2023 and all future quarterly reports in the electronic operating record, i.e., “Methane Monitoring” folder. b) Water Quality Monitoring – The most recently approved Water Quality Monitoring Plan dated March 26, 2019 (part of the Permit Modification Application dated December 8, 2022) was viewed onsite on 4/12/23 and the April 4, 5, & 7, 2022 semi-annual monitoring report was viewed electronically. Remember to place the fall/October 2022 semi-annual report and all future semi-annual reports in the electronic operating record, i.e., “Groundwater Monitoring” folder. 1. Permit Approval to Operate, Attachment 3, Part VII (41), “These areas shall be operated and maintained with sufficient dust control measures to minimize airborne emissions and to prevent dust from becoming a nuisance or safety hazard.” During this inspection, large amounts of dust were again being emitted from the interior roadways, creating potentially hazardous driving conditions for customers and facility personnel. A water truck was observed parked at the maintenance shed near the scale house, but Mr. Kiser stated that it was out of service. Ensure that a water truck or other method of water application is utilized on a regular basis to minimize dust emissions as stated in the Permit. 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. FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT Division of Waste Management Solid Waste Section Page 3 of 5 2. Concrete from the inert debris stockpile was actively being crushed during this inspection. Mr. Burris stated that they were going to continue to process and remove inert material until the stockpile was reduced to 500 tons or less. 3. 15A NCAC 13B .0542 (g), “Methods such as fencing and diking shall be provided within the area to confine solid waste that is subject to be blown by the wind. At the conclusion of each operating day, all windblown material resulting from the operation shall be collected and disposed of by the owner or operator.” Windblown waste was again observed on the eastern and northern side slopes. Mr. Kiser stated that they were having difficulty finding quality temporary staff for effective pickup of windblown waste. Ensure enough staff are employed and properly utilized to ensure all windblown waste is collected and disposed of at the end of each operating day as required by Rule. 4. Exposed waste visible in erosion rills identified on the northside slope during the previous inspection had been covered with soil. Soil had also been added to additional low-lying areas on the northern slope. These areas and other eroded areas that are properly repaired should be mulched and seeded to establish vegetation sufficient to restrain erosion. 5. Missing or fallen edge of waste (EOW) markers on the western and southwestern sides had been installed or restored. Each marker was visible from one to the next. 6. During this inspection, the landfill gas (LFG) flare south of the landfill was still not functioning. Mr. Kiser and Mr. Burris stated that they were still waiting on a replacement part needed for repair. 7. 15A NCAC 13B (k), “Erosion control measures consisting of vegetative cover, materials, structures, or other devices shall be utilized to prevent silt from leaving the site and to prevent on-site erosion.” The stormwater drainage ditches at the base of the eastern and southern slopes remain full of sediment or had been covered with soil. The sediment skimmer in basin #6 was still unattached and not functioning. A sediment sack was being utilized temporarily within the basin outlet pipe until the skimmer was functional, and additional sediment fencing had been installed along the basin’s southern base. Wood waste was identified within the riprap on the basin’s southern bank. Mr. Kiser stated that the basin should be repaired within a week. Ensure that the eastern and southern stormwater drainage ditches and sediment basin #6 are dredged of sediment, restored to proper working condition, and maintained. Any waste around or within the sediment basin needs to be removed and disposed of. All repairs should be made immediately. 8. Perimeter drainage ditches, basins and outfalls should be constructed in accordance with approved plans and permits, provided the required vegetative cover, and properly maintained. 9. Erosion rills were observed on the eastern side slope adjacent to the working face in an area which lacked vegetation. Ensure that any erosion rills are repaired, properly graded, and vegetated as soon as they are observed, and conditions allow. 10. Ponding water observed at the base of many of the compost windrows during the previous inspection was not present during this inspection. Mr. Kiser stated that the facility has reduced the intake of yard trash from The Town of Apex by 80% and has no intention of expanding the current operation. Mr. Kiser also stated that the compost will not be sold or given to the public and will be used onsite at the facility only. 11. Corrective measures are necessary as a result of this inspection. 12. Digital photographs were taken during this inspection. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report. ________________________________________ Phone: 919-707-8290 FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT Division of Waste Management Solid Waste Section Page 4 of 5 Tim Davis timothy.davis@ncdenr.gov Environmental Senior Specialist Regional Representative Sent on: May 15, 2023 X Email Hand delivery US Mail Certified No. [ _] Copies (email): Jason Watkins, Field Operations Branch Head - SWS Drew Hammonds, Eastern District Supervisor – SWS Elizabeth Werner, Hydrogeologist - SWS John Brown, COO – Griffin Brothers Companies Andy Burris, Landfill Manager - Greenway Waste Solutions, LLC Digital photographs taken by Tim Davis on 5/3/23. View of working face with proper compaction and cover. View of base of working face and storm water drainage ditch. View of sediment filled drainage ditch. View of uncovered waste on top of landfill. FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT Division of Waste Management Solid Waste Section Page 5 of 5 View of sediment basin #6. View of erosion rills on eastern slope.