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Home My WebLink About2403T_Columbus_TS_Approval_Cost_FID1809795_20230619Moutos, Sarah From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: laserfiche.ncdenr.gov@mccicloud.io Monday, June 19, 2023 3:42 PM hnobles@columbusco.org Moutos, Sarah; Stanley, Sherri; Benjamin.Jackson@ncdenr.gov [External] APPROVAL -Transfer Station Financial Assurance Cost Estimate - 2403T- TRANSFER-1997 Columbus County Transfer Station Columbus_County_Transfer_Operation_Plan_Sept2022.pdf; S_Stanley_2022-09-23 _Letter_(Columbus_TS_Response_to_Comments).pdf Follow up Flagged CAUTION: External email. Do not click links or open attachments unless verified. Report suspicious emails with the Report Message button located on your Outlook menu bar on the Home tab. ND.q Tr CAF'.CLIhL4 Ga"MWI W EnYlraMmUri i nv 6/19/2023 Harold Nobles Manager Columbus County RE: Approved Cost Estimate Transfer Station - Columbus County Transfer Station Columbus County Dear Harold Nobles, A review of the Transfer Station Cost Estimate for 2403T-TRANSFER-1997 Columbus County Transfer Station submitted on 3/31/2023 has been completed. The estimate meets the site -specific operations and appears to be appropriate. Initial Review Comments: 20230331- The Section has entered in the cost estimate data on behalf of Columbus Co. Data was received via email on Sept. 23, 2022. This form will be reassigned to Diana Yitbarek for review. Permitting Engineer's Review Comments: 20230619 - Approving based on the assumption that the $ 42,715 will cover leachate collection system decommission and disposal. Please include specific amounts for these in your upcoming submittal. Detailed costs are included in the closure plan. The cost of removal of waste based on two days of waste has been approved by Management. The Division of Waste Management - Solid Waste Section has reviewed and approved the provided cost estimate required for establishing financial assurance for a transfer station. The cost estimate is provided for your use. Approved Cost Estimate = $ 42715.00 At this time, you may work with your Finance Department Director and have the approved cost estimate incorporated into the December 2023 Local Government or Capital Reserve submittal to the Section. Financial Assurance mechanism templates, NC Rules for financial assurance, and inflation multipliers are among the pertinent information you can find at the Section's Financial Assurance website: http://deq.nc.gov/swsfa. Should you or your Finance Department require any assistance, feel free to reach out to Sarah Moutos at 919-707-8287 or Sarah.Moutos@ncdenr.gov . Sincerely, Sarah Moutos Environmental Program Consultant Division of Waste Management - Solid Waste Section CC: Sherri Stanley Benjamin Jackson Sarah Moutos on behalf of Harold Nobles DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 OPERATIONS MANUAL Columbus County Transfer Station Whiteville, North Carolina NC Solid Waste Permit No. 24-03T Prepared for: Columbus County Solid Waste Whiteville, North Carolina September2022 Prepared by: SMITH GARDNER 14 N. Boylan Avenue, Raleigh NC 27603 1 919.828.0577 (L S� PRINTED ON 100% RECYCLED PAPER O 2022 Smith Gardner, Inc. This document is intended for the sole use of the client for which it was prepared and for the purpose agreed on by the client and Smith Gardner, Inc. DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 This page intentionally left blank. DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 Operations Plan Columbus County Transfer Station NC Solid Waste Permit No. 24-03T Whiteville, North Carolina Prepared For: Columbus County Solid Waste Whiteville, North Carolina S+G Project No. Columbus 22-2 EbDocuSigneld .b�y: ft I i 0 su-SU 4FFAB9B6926A4DE... Lou J. Krasuski Staff Engineer ESDocuSigned by: f" Q. SKA& 3369FBA008BB445... Stacey A, Smith, P.E. Senior Engineer September 2022 ,�ii�`�•neaie••�'�f� rrt� �12 2022 Q'r � �J`•�•�.NGlty��r •�� FY A. B4801#11000 NC LIC. NO. C-0828 (ENGINEERING) SMITH GARDNER 14 N. Boylan Avenue, Raleigh NC 27603 1 919.828.0577 DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 This page intentionally left blank. DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 Columbus County Transfer Station Whiteville, North Carolina Operations Manual Table of Contents Page 1.0 GENERAL FACILITY OPERATIONS.............................................................................. 1 1.1 OVERVIEW................................................................................................................1 1.2 CONTACT INFORMATION.........................................................................................1 1.2.1 Waste Management of Carolinas, Inc. (Operator).......................................1 1.2.2 Columbus County (Owner).......................................................................... 2 1.2.3 North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality ............................... 2 1.3 FACILITY OPERATIONS............................................................................................3 1.3.1 Facility Operating Hours..............................................................................3 1.3.2 Service Area.................................................................................................3 1.3.3 Personnel Requirements.............................................................................3 1.3.4 Equipment Requirements............................................................................4 1.4 ACCESS CONTROL...................................................................................................4 1.4.1 Physical Restraints......................................................................................5 1.4.2 Security........................................................................................................5 1.5 SIGNAGE..................................................................................................................5 1.6 COMMUNICATIONS..................................................................................................5 1.7 FIRE CONTROL........................................................................................................5 1.7.1 Fire Tetrahedron..........................................................................................6 1.7.2 Equipment....................................................................................................6 1.7.3 General Fire Management Strategies.........................................................6 1.7.4 Fires within the Transfer Station or Transfer Trailers................................7 1.7.5 Notification...................................................................................................7 1.7.6 Coordination With Local Fire Department...................................................7 1.8 LITTER CONTROL....................................................................................................7 1.9 SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS.............................................................................8 1.9.1 Ice Storms....................................................................................................8 1.9.2 Heavy Rains..................................................................................................8 1.9.3 Electrical Storms.........................................................................................8 1.9.4 Windy Conditions..........................................................................................8 1.9.5 Violent Storms.............................................................................................8 1.10 HEALTH AND SAFETY..............................................................................................9 1.10.1 Personal Hygiene.........................................................................................9 1.10.2 Personal Protection Equipment..................................................................9 1.10.3 Mechanical Equipment Hazard Prevention...............................................10 1.10.4 Employee Health and Safety......................................................................10 1.10.5 Physical Exposure......................................................................................10 1.10.6 Safety Data Sheets.....................................................................................10 Columbus County Transfer Station Operations Manual September 2022 Table of Contents Page i DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 1.11 UTILITIES...............................................................................................................11 1.12 RECORD KEEPING PROGRAM...............................................................................11 2.0 WASTE HANDLING OPERATIONS............................................................................. 13 2.1 OVERVIEW..............................................................................................................13 2.2 ACCEPTABLE WASTES..........................................................................................13 2.3 WASTE DEFINITIONS.............................................................................................14 2.4 WASTE SCREENING PROGRAMS...........................................................................16 2.4.1 Waste Receiving and Inspection................................................................16 2.4.2 Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan..........................................................17 2.5 FACILITY OPERATIONS..........................................................................................17 2.5.1 Operating Capacity.....................................................................................17 2.5.2 Disposal Facility.........................................................................................18 2.5.3 Access........................................................................................................18 2.5.4 General Procedures...................................................................................18 2.5.5 Recycling and Recovery.............................................................................19 2.5.6 Special Waste Management......................................................................19 2.5.6.1 Asbestos Management................................................................19 2.6 MARKETS...............................................................................................................19 2.7 RECORDKEEPING..................................................................................................19 2.8 Operational Contingency Plan...............................................................................20 2.8.1 Loss of Power............................................................................................20 2.8.2 Loss of Communication.............................................................................20 2.8.3 Storm Surges.............................................................................................20 2.8.4 Scale and Scale Software Malfunction......................................................20 2.8.5 Equipment..................................................................................................20 3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT........................................................................... 21 3.1 OVERVIEW..............................................................................................................21 3.2 SURFACE WATER RUNOFF CONTROL..................................................................21 3.3 LEACHATE MANAGEMENT....................................................................................21 3.3.1 Leachate Collection...................................................................................21 3.3.2 Operation and Maintenance of Leachate Pump and Storage Tank ........... 22 3.4 VECTOR CONTROL.................................................................................................22 3.5 ODOR CONTROL.....................................................................................................22 3.5.1 MSW Materials...........................................................................................22 3.5.2 C&D Materials............................................................................................22 3.6 Dust Control...........................................................................................................22 3.7 Site Cleaning and Maintenance.............................................................................22 4.0 CLOSURE PLAN....................................................................................................... 25 4.1 Closure Schedule...................................................................................................25 4.2 Closure Activities...................................................................................................25 4.3 Closure Costs and Financial Assurance................................................................26 Columbus County Transfer Station Operations Manual September 2022 Table of Contents Page ii DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 FIGURES Figure 1 Site Location Map Figure 2 General Site Arrangement TABLES Table 1 Personnel Requirements Table 2 Equipment Requirements Table 3 Acceptable Waste Summary APPENDICES Appendix A Fire Occurrence Notification Form Appendix B Waste Screening Form Appendix C Paint Filter Test Appendix D Closure Cost Estimate Columbus County Transfer Station Operations Manual September 2022 Table of Contents Page // DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 This page intentionally left blank. Columbus County Transfer Station Operations Manual September 2022 Table of Contents Page iv DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 1.0 GENERAL FACILITY OPERATIONS 1.1 OVERVIEW This Operations Manual was prepared for the Columbus County Transfer Station facility (Permit No. 24-03T) located at 107 Landfill Road in Whiteville, North Carolina as shown in Figure 1. This document discusses the operation of the transfer station and other on - site solid waste management activities. Refer to Figure 2 for the general layout of the facility. The information contained herein was prepared to provide personnel with an understanding of how the Design Engineer envisioned facility operations. While deviations from the operations outlined here may be acceptable, they should be reviewed and approved by the Design Engineer. Please refer to the appropriate permit application for a detailed discussion and calculations for the individual components of the operation and process unit. All personnel involved with the management or supervision of the facility shall review the documents and periodically update as needed. A copy of this Operations Manual will be kept at the facility and will be available for use at all times. 1.2 CONTACT INFORMATION All correspondence and questions concerning the operation of the Columbus County Transfer Station facility should be directed to the appropriate company and regulatory personnel listed below. For fire or police emergencies, dial 911. 1.2.1 Columbus County (Owner) Address: 205 Lee Avenue Whiteville, North Carolina 28472 Manager: Harold Nobles Email: hnobles(acolumbusco.org Phone: (910) 642-2828, Ext. 601 Columbus County Transfer Station Operations Plan September 2022 Page 1 DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 1.2.2 GFL Environmental Inc. (Operator) Address: GFL Environmental Inc. 5240 James B. White Highway S. Whiteville, North Carolina 28472 Facility Manager: Steve Melson Email: steve.melson(agflenv.com Phone: (919) 714-3689 1.2.3 North Carolina Department of Environmental Oual North Carolina DEQ - Raleiah Central Office (RCO Address: 217 West Jones Street 1646 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1646 Phone: (919) 707-8200 Fax: (919) 707-8200 North Carolina DEQ — Wilmington Regional Office (WRO) Address: 127 Cardinal Drive Ext. Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 Phone: (910) 796-7215 Fax: (910) 350-2004 Division of Waste Manaqement (DWM) - Solid Waste Section Field Operations Branch Head: Jason Watkins (WSRO) Email: 0ason.watkins(ancdenr.gov Eastern District Supervisor: Andrew Hammonds (FRO) Email: andrew.hammonds(ancdenr.gov Environmental Specialist II: Liz Patterson (WRO) Email: elizabeth.patterson(ancdenr.gov Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources- Land Quality Section Address: Phone: Regional Engineer: Email: Engineer I: Email: North Carolina DEQ Wilmington Regional Office 127 Cardinal Drive Ext. Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 (910) 796-7215 Dan Sams (WRO) dan.sams(dncdenr.gov Mike Cook (WRO) mike.cook(ancdenr.gov Columbus County Transfer Station Operations Plan September 2022 Page 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 1.3 FACILITY OPERATIONS 1.3.1 Facility Operating Hours Waste will be received between 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. The facility will be closed on Saturday, Sunday, and on holidays as designated by the Owner. The Owner may elect to modify these hours from time to time. Operating hours provided herein are defined as the gate hours, when the facility is open to the public. The Operator may elect to modify these hours periodically or may need additional time during the work day to accommodate other activities. As such, the following activities may occur outside of operating hours: Facility maintenance and cleanup; Receipt of waste controlled by the facility Owner (i.e. commercial collection routes); and • Transfer of loaded trailers and staging of empty trailers. When work occurs outside of operating hours, the Operator is responsible for providing the appropriate resources including equipment and personnel as defined in Section 1.3.3 and Section 1.3.4. 1.3.2 Service Area The Columbus County Transfer Station facility is permitted to receive Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) and is not subject to service area restrictions, provided the receiving permitted disposal facility is approved by franchise or local government approval to accept MSW from the geographical area(s) of the MSW origin 1.3.3 Personnel Requirements At least one member of the supervisory staff will be certified as a Transfer Station Operations Specialist by the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA). Each transfer station employee will go through an annual training course (led by supervisory staff). As part of this training, personnel will learn to recognize loads which may contain prohibited wastes. The anticipated personnel requirements for operation and maintenance of the site are listed in the following Table 1. The number of site personnel may be adjusted based upon volume of waste received for recovery and transfer. Columbus County Transfer Station Operations Plan September 2022 Page 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 Table 1: Personnel Requirements Description Primary Function (Allocation) Owner Overall management of the facility. Facility Manager General facility operations and equipment operations. Scale House Operators Receiving and weighing incoming and outgoing loads. Commercial Drivers (as needed) Transfer of C&D and MSW waste. Labor (as needed) General labor. 1.3.4 Equipment Requirements The Owner and/or Operator will maintain on -site equipment required to perform the necessary transfer and recycling activities. Periodic maintenance of all equipment and minor repair work will be performed in designated maintenance zones. The anticipated equipment requirements for operation and maintenance of the facility are listed in Table 2. These may vary based on the volume coming into the facility for recovery and transfer. Table 2: Equipment Requirements Description Primary Function (Allocation) 1) Front End Loader (1)* Loading, site cleanup, and transfer operations. 2) Transfer Trailers (4-6)* Collection and transfer of C&D and MSW waste. 3) Other Equipment* As needed. * Number and types of vehicles and equipment will be based on actual volume of waste received. 1.4 ACCESS CONTROL Limiting access to the solid waste management facility is important for the following reasons: Unauthorized and illegal dumping of waste materials is prevented. Trespassing, and injury resulting therefrom, is discouraged. Columbus County Transfer Station Operations Plan September 2022 Page 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 • The risk of vandalism is greatly reduced. Access to active areas of the transfer station will be controlled by a combination of fences and natural barriers, and strictly enforced operating hours. An attendant will be on duty at all times when the facility is open for public use to enforce access restrictions. 1.4.1 Physical Restraints The site will be accessed by an entrance on Landfill Road as shown on Figure 2. Scales, scale house and offices are provided near the entrance. All waste will have been weighed prior to being processed on site. The entrance will have a gate which will be securely locked during non -operating hours. 1.4.2 Security The Columbus County Transfer Station facility is secured by fencing, locked gates, and natural buffers. Frequent inspections of the gates and fences will be performed by the facility personnel. Evidence of trespassing, vandalism, or illegal operation will be reported to the Owner in order to coordinate the repair or replacement of the damaged property and to ensure the integrity of the facility's security. 1.5 SIGNAGE A prominent sign(s) containing information required by the DWM will be placed at the main facility entrance. This sign(s) will provide information on the operating hours, operating procedures, and acceptable wastes. Additional signage will be provided as necessary within the facility to distinctly identify the roadway to the transfer station tipping floor and trailer loading area. Service and maintenance roads for use by operations personnel will be clearly marked and barriers (e.g., traffic cones, barrels, etc.) will be provided as required. 1.6 COMMUNICATIONS The scale house/office has telephones in case of emergency and to conduct day-to-day business. Emergency telephone numbers are displayed in the scale house office. l.� FIRE CONTROL Although no open burning of waste is allowed at the facility, the possibility of fire within the processing and storage areas, or with a piece of equipment must be anticipated in the daily operation of the facility. The owner will provide fire suppression equipment to control accidental fires and arrangements will be made with the local fire protection agency. The transfer station facility will be equipped with hose bibs or portable fire extinguishers located on each wall of the facility. A combination of factory installed fire Columbus County Transfer Station Operations Plan September 2022 Page 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 suppression systems and/or portable fire extinguishers will be operational on all heavy pieces of equipment at all times. For larger and more serious outbreaks, the local fire department will respond. 1.?.l Fire Tetrahedron' To better understand the properties of fire we can examine the fundamental methods to extinguish it. The fire "tetrahedron" illustrates the rule that in order to ignite and burn, each component represents a property of flaming fire; fuel, oxygen, heat, and chemical chain reaction. A fire is prevented or extinguished by removing any one of them. A fire naturally occurs when the elements are combined in the right mixture (e.g., more heat needed for igniting some fuels, unless there is concentrated oxygen). The fire tetrahedron is a more modern adaptation of the traditional fire "triangle" recognizing the chemical reactions that may occur as a component - "the uninhibited chain reaction". This chain reaction is the feedback of heat to the fuel to produce the gaseous fuel used in the flame. In other words, the chain reaction provides the heat necessary to maintain the fire. These principles are integral in the prevention and management of potential fire situations. Please note this information is considered as a basis of understanding and may be superseded by the direction and skill of the local Fire Marshall. 1.?.2 Equipment Potential fire hazards are created from the build-up of fine, dry dust particles on and around operational motors and control panels. The presence of these build- ups can cause overheating and potential fire if periodic equipment cleaning and maintenance are not practiced. A combination of factory installed fire suppression systems and/or portable fire extinguishers will be operational on all pieces of heavy equipment at all times. Portable fire extinguishers should be maintained in a state of readiness on each piece of moving equipment and equipment should be cleaned periodically. 1.?.3 General Fire Management Strategies Each fire situation is site specific; however, general strategies for active fire management include the following (in no particular order): • Accelerated high temperature combustion (displacing fuel); • Covering of the burn area with foams (reduce oxygen); 1 National Fire Protection Association (www.nfpa.org) Columbus County Transfer Station Operations Plan September 2022 Page 6 DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 Flooding the burn area with water (reduce heat); Injecting an inert gas such as CO2 (reduce oxygen); and Applying extinguishing agents that will interfere with and inhibit the combustion process at the molecular level (breaking the chemical reaction). 1.?.4 Fires within the Transfer Station or in Transfer Trailers Fires within the transfer station or in transfer trailers will be limited by the control of "hot" loads entering the facility. Facility personnel at the scale house will turn away all vehicles containing waste that is suspected to be hot. If smoldering or burning waste is discovered on the tipping floor, then the waste will be segregated, spread as thin as possible, and the fire will be extinguished. No "hot" material will be loaded onto transfer trailers. Transfer trailer fires are uncommon, but may occur when open trailers are loosely loaded with combustible waste materials. If smoke or fire is observed in a loaded waste transfer trailer, the fire must be immediately reported to the Solid Waste Operations Supervisor. If possible, the load should be immediately doused with water from the tipping floor. If possible, the transfer trailer should be slowly moved from the loading bay to at least 100 feet away from the building, and disconnected from the truck cab. The Solid Waste Operations Supervisor will evaluate the situation and response, and, if necessary, call 911. 1.?.5 Notification The Owner will verbally notify the DWM (see Section 1.2.3) within 24 hours of discovery of a fire. In addition, written documentation describing the fire, the actions carried out to extinguish the fire, and a strategy for preventing future occurrences will be provided to the DWM within 15 days following any such occurrence on the Fire Occurrence Notification Form included in Appendix A. 1.?.6 Coordination With Local Fire Department A copy of this Operations Manual will be filed with the local fire department including all contact information for the facility. 1.8 LITTER CONTROL Customers are encouraged to contain and cover all waste within their vehicles/trailers prior to entering the facility in an effort to reduce litter. Any load that is not secured in a manner that would prevent material from leaving the vehicle while it is in motion is subject to an additional fee. Trailers are encouraged to be covered by heavy tarp lids to minimize litter and reduce the potential for the entrance of vectors into the disposal operations. Columbus County Transfer Station Operations Plan September 2022 Page 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 The chain link fence acts as a barrier to keep litter contained within the site boundaries. Facility operators pick up litter in and around the site on a daily basis and respond to weather and heavy wind conditions that may compromise the appearance of the property. Windblown litter from site operations discovered during the daily inspections or observed on adjacent properties shall be picked up and containerized for disposal at the end of each operating day, unless the landowner of the adjacent property denies access to site staff. 1.9 SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS Unusual weather conditions can directly affect the operations of the facility. Some of these weather conditions and recommended operational responses are as follows. 1.9.1 Ice Storms An ice storm can make access to the facility dangerous, prevent movement and thus, may require closure of the facility until the ice is removed or has melted. The determination to discontinue activities due to inclement weather conditions will be made by the Owner. 1.9.2 Heavy Rains Exposed soil surfaces can create a muddy situation in some portions of the facility during rainy periods. The control of drainage and use of crushed stone on unpaved roads should provide all-weather access for the site and promote drainage away from critical areas. In areas where the aggregate surface is washed away or otherwise damaged, new aggregate should be used for repair. 1.9.3 Electrical Storms The open areas of the facility are susceptible to the hazards of an electrical storm. If necessary, activities will be temporary suspended during such an event. Refuge will be taken in the on -site building or in rubber -tired vehicles. 1.9.4 Windy Conditions Facility operations will be adjusted as necessary to account for windy conditions. 1.9.5 Violent Storms In the event of hurricane, tornado, or severe winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service, facility operations may be temporarily suspended until the warning is lifted. Buildings and equipment will be properly secured. Columbus County Transfer Station Operations Plan September 2022 Page 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 1.10 HEALTH AND SAFETY All aspects of the facility operations were developed with the health and safety of the operating staff, customers, and neighbors in mind. Prior to commencement of operations at the facility, a member of the operating staff will be designated the site's safety officer. This individual, together with facility management will modify the site's safety and emergency response program to ensure consistency with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidance. Safety equipment provided includes equipment rollover protection cabs, seat belts, audible reverse warning devices, Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), and first aid kits. Facility personnel will be encouraged to complete the American Red Cross Basic First Aid Course. Other safety requirements as designated by the Owner will also be implemented. Facility employees will be routinely trained in health and safety by supervisory staff. All training will be documented. The following are some general recommendations for the health and safety of workers at the Columbus County Transfer Station facility. 1.10.1 Personal Hygiene The following items are recommended as a minimum of practice: • Wash hands before eating drinking, or smoking. • Wear personal protective equipment as described in Section 1.10.2. • Wash, disinfect, and bandage ANY cut, no matter how small it is. Any breaks in the skin can become a source of infection. • Keep fingernails closely trimmed and clean (dirty nails can harbor pathogens). 1.10.2 Personal Protection Equipment PPE must be evaluated as to the level of protection necessary for particular operating conditions and then made available to facility employees. The list below includes the PPE typically used and/or required in a solid waste management facility workplace. • Safety shoes with steel toes. • Noise reduction protection should be used in areas where extended exposure to continuous high decibels levels is expected. • Disposable rubber latex or chemical resistant gloves for handling and/or sampling of waste materials. • Dust filter masks. • Hard hats (in designated areas). Columbus County Transfer Station Operations Plan September 2022 Page 9 DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 Portable eyewash. Safety goggles. Safety vests. Following use, PPE's should be disposed of or adequately cleaned, dried, and readied for reuse. 1.10.3 Mechanical Eauiament Hazard Prevention All equipment should be operated with care and caution. All safety equipment such as horns, backup alarms, and lights should be functional. A Lockout- Tagout program will be used to identify equipment in need or under repair and ensure that operation is "off-limits" prior to maintenance or repair. All operators will be trained in the proper operation of equipment. 1.10.4 Employee Health and Safety Some general safety rules are: • Consider safety first when planning and conducting activities. • Review the equipment 0&M manual(s) prior to attempting repairs/changes. • Remember the buddy system for repair of mechanical equipment • Post emergency contact phone numbers. • Provide easy and visible access to the Right to Know materials. • Provide easy and visible access to the first aid kits and fire extinguishers. 1.10.5 Physical Exposure Facility personnel may come in contact with the fluids, solids, and airborne constituents found at the transfer station. Routine training should be conducted regarding individual and collective materials and their associated hazards. Training concerning safe workplace practices around these potential exposures should instruct employees on the proper use of equipment and proper disposal procedures. 1.10.6 Safety Data Sheets Safety Data Sheets (SDS) will be collected on every waste (if available) that enters the facility. Information will also be made available for all chemicals stored on site for use by the facility. SIDS sheets will be stored in a location with all other Right to Know information for the site. Columbus County Transfer Station Operations Plan September 2022 Page to DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 1.11 UTILITIES Electrical power, water and telephone will be provided at the scale house/office. Restrooms will be provided at the site. 1.12 RECORD KEEPING PROGRAM The Columbus County Transfer Station facility will maintain the following records in the operation record at the scale house: A. Current permit(s) (Permit to Construct, Permit to Operate, etc.); B. Current operations manual/plan(s) and engineering plan; C. Inspection reports; D. Audit and compliance records; E. Annual facility reports; F. Cleaning and maintenance records; G. Waste inspection records (see Section 2.4); H. Daily tonnage records - including source of generation, scale certifications, I. Waste determination records; J. List of generators and haulers that have attempted to dispose of restricted wastes; K. Employee training procedures and records of training completed; L. Cost estimates or financial assurance documentation; M. OSHA 300 logs; and N. Screening logs. The operating records will be kept up to date by the Owner or his designee. It will be presented upon request to the DWM for inspection. Additionally, the Owner or his designee shall submit to the DWM upon written request any information or records required to be kept under the conditions of the permit or the rules. Columbus County Transfer Station Operations Plan September 2022 Page 11 DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 This page intentionally left blank. Columbus County Transfer Station Operations Plan September 2022 Page 12 DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 2.0 WASTE HANDLING OPERATIONS 2.1 OVERVIEW This section describes the required waste handling operations for the Columbus County Transfer Station facility. Non -hazardous solid waste as defined by NCGS 130A- 290(a)(35) generated within the approved service area may be accepted at the transfer station. In addition, the facility may maintain roll off containers for the collection of white goods, scrap metal, and tires. These materials will be stored at the facility in durable, rust -resistant, water tight, rodent proof, and cleanable containers, in accordance with Rule 15A NCAC 13B .0104 as further described within, until there are sufficient quantities. 2.2 ACCEPTABLE WASTES The Columbus County Transfer Station facility will only accept waste that is consistent with the North Carolina solid waste regulations and the general conditions established in the operating permit. The acceptance of materials is summarized in Table 3 below for each designated area shown in Figure 2. Table 3. Acceptable Waste SummaryM Waste Type MSW Coo Recycling Municipal Solid Waste ✓ Prohibited Construction & Demolition Debris ✓ ✓ New Construction Debris ✓ ✓ Inert Debris ✓ ✓ ✓ Land Clearing Debris ✓ ✓ Asphalt ✓ ✓ Cardboard, Newsprint, Paper, Magazines ✓ Glass, Plastic ✓ CCA/Creosote Treated woods ,i Not accepted if separate from C&D waste Metals, Steel, Aluminum (cans included) Aluminum Cans Prohibited ✓ Tires, White Goods Not Accepted ✓ Used Oil/Motor Vehicle Oil Filters ✓ Lead Acid Batteries Yard Waste, Oyster Shells ✓ Computer equipment and TVs ✓ Antifreeze (ethylene glycol) Columbus County Transfer Station Operations Plan September 2022 Page 13 DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 Waste Type MSW Coo Recycling Certain Recyclable Rigid plastic containers Not Accepted Containers (w/liquids) Asbestos Medical Wastewater Treatment/Domestic Not Accepted Prohibited Sludge Hazardous Waste, Radioactive Waste Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) wastes Prohibited Bulk or non -containerized liquid wastes Lamps or bulbs, ballasts or fixtures Not accepted if separate from C&D waste Thermostats and light switches Lead pipes, lead roof flashing Transformers / Capacitors Notes: 1.) Waste banned by G.S. 130A-309.10 and waste banned by local law or ordinance at the disposal destination are not accepted by the transfer station. 2.3 WASTE DEFINITIONS The following definitions are associated with the waste acceptance outlined in Section 2.2 (above): Municipal solid waste as defined by the North Carolina General Statutes 130A-290(a)(18a) means any solid waste resulting from the operation of residential, commercial, industrial, governmental, or institutional establishments that would normally be collected, processed, and disposed of through a public or private solid waste management service. Municipal solid waste does not include hazardous waste, sludge, industrial waste managed in a solid waste management facility owned and operated by the generator of the industrial waste for management of that waste, or solid waste from mining or agricultural operations. Solid waste as defined by the North Carolina General Statutes 130A- 290(a)(35) means any hazardous or nonhazardous garbage, refuse or sludge from a waste treatment plant, water supply treatment plant or air pollution control facility, domestic sewage and sludges generated by the treatment thereof in sanitary sewage collection, treatment and disposal systems, and other material that is either discarded or is being accumulated, stored or treated prior to being discarded, or has served its original intended use and is generally discarded, including solid, liquid, semisolid or contained gaseous material resulting from industrial, institutional, commercial and agricultural operations, and from community activities. Columbus County Transfer Station Operations Plan September 2022 Page 14 DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 • Construction and Demolition Debris Waste: as defined in G.S. 130A-290 (a)(4) means solid waste resulting solely from construction, remodeling, repair or demolition operations on pavement, buildings, or other structures, but does not include inert debris, land -clearing debris or yard waste. • Inert Debris Waste: as defined in G.S. 130A-290 (a)(14) means solid waste that consists solely of materials such as concrete, brick, concrete block, uncontaminated soil, rock, and gravel. • Land Clearing and Inert Debris Waste: as defined in G.S. 130A-290 (a)(15) means solid waste that is generated solely from land -clearing activities, such as stumps and tree trunks. • Asphalt: in accordance with NCGS 130A-294(m). • Other Wastes as Approved by the Solid Waste Section of the Division of Waste Management. • Hazardous waste as defined by NC General Statute 130A-290 (a) (8), including hazardous waste from conditionally exempt small quantity generators. • Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) wastes as defined in 40 CFR 761 with the exception of trace amounts found in materials such as consumer electronics. • Bulk or non -containerized liquid wastes unless the waste is household waste other than septic waste, waste oil, or the waste is a leachate or gas condensate derived from the MSW landfill unit. A liquid determination will be performed by the paint filter test (see Appendix B for apparatus and procedures). • Containers holding liquid wastes unless the waste is household waste. • Wastewater treatment sludge. Wastewater treatment sludge may be accepted, with the approval of the DWM, for utilization as a soil conditioner and incorporated into or applied onto the vegetative soil layer component of the final cover system. In this case, the sludge will be applied at no greater than agronomic rates and to a maximum depth of six inches. • Containers such as tubes, drums, barrels, tanks, cans, and bottles unless they are empty and perforated to ensure that no liquid, hazardous, or municipal solid waste is contained therein; • Garbage as defined in G.S. 130A-290(a)(7); • Hazardous waste as defined in G.S. 130A-290(a)(8), to also include hazardous waste from conditionally exempt small quantity generators; • Industrial solid waste unless a demonstration has been made and approved by the DWM that the landfill meets the requirements of Rule .0503(2)(d)(ii)(A); • Medical waste as defined in G.S. 130A-290(a)(18); • Municipal solid waste as defined in G.S. 130A-290(a)(18a); • Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) wastes as defined in 40 CFR 761; • Radioactive waste as defined in G.S. 104E-5(14); • Septag_e as defined in G.S. 130A-290(a)(32); • Sludge as defined in G.S. 130A-290(a)(34); • Special wastes as defined in G.S. 130A-290(a)(40); • White goods as defined in G.S. 130A-290(a)(44); and • Yard trash as defined in G.S. 130A-290(a)(45). Columbus County Transfer Station Operations Plan September 2022 Page 15 DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 2.4 WASTE SCREENING PROGRAMS To assure prohibited wastes are not entering the facility, screening programs have been implemented. Waste received at the scale house entrance and waste taken to the tipping area or the storage container area is inspected by trained personnel. These individuals have been trained to spot indications of suspicious wastes, including: hazardous placarding or markings, liquids, powders or dusts, sludges, bright or unusual colors, drums or commercial size containers, and "chemical" odors. Screening programs for visual and olfactory characteristics of prohibited wastes are an ongoing part of the facility operation. 2.4.1 Waste Receivino and Inspection All vehicles must stop at the scale house located near the entrance of the facility and visitors are required to sign -in. All waste transportation vehicles are weighed and the content of the load assessed. The Scale House Operator requests from the driver of the vehicle a description of the waste it is carrying to ensure that unacceptable waste is not allowed into the facility. The Scale House Operator then visually checks the vehicle as it crosses the scale. Signs informing users of the acceptable and unacceptable types of waste are posted at the scale house or in the vicinity of the entrance to the site. Once passing the scales, the vehicles are routed to the appropriate tipping floor or recovery area. Vehicles are randomly selected for screening on a regular basis, depending on personnel availability. Site personnel will ensure that each waste stream received at the site is equitably inspected. At least one vehicle per week, but not less than 5% of the average daily waste tonnage reported in the site's annual report for the previous year, will be randomly selected by inspection personnel. However, if any load appears to contain suspicious materials, the load is inspected further. Selected vehicles are directed to an area of the tipping floor where the vehicle is unloaded. Waste is carefully spread using suitable equipment. An attendant trained to identify wastes that are unacceptable for processing inspects the waste discharged at the screening area. If unacceptable waste is found, the load will be isolated, reloaded, and the generator/hauler will be logged and escorted out of the facility. For unacceptable wastes that are non -hazardous, the Owner will record in writing and keep records for no less than five (5) years (see Section 1.12). Records shall be made available to the division during a site inspection or upon request. The hauler is responsible for removing unacceptable waste from the facility's property. For unacceptable wastes that are hazardous, the Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan outlined in Section 2.4.2 will be followed. To determine the liquid content of the waste, a liquid determination will be performed by the paint filter test (see Columbus County Transfer Station Operations Plan September 2022 Page 16 DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 Appendix C for apparatus and procedures). The hauler is responsible for removing unacceptable waste from the facility's property. If no unacceptable waste is found, the load will be processed for recoverable items. All random waste inspections will be documented by facility staff using the waste screening form provided in Appendix B. In accordance with Rule 15A NCAC 13B. 0405(a)(8)(A), waste screening logs generated from waste inspections shall be kept in the operating record for a minimum of five (5) years. Records of information gathered as part of the waste screening programs will be maintained at the site during its active life and as long as required by Columbus County Transfer Station and DWM, or for a minimum of five (5) years. 2.4.2 Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan In the event that identifiable hazardous waste or waste of questionable composition is detected at the facility, appropriate equipment, PPE, personnel, and materials will be employed to isolate the wastes. DWM will be notified immediately (see Section 1.2.3) that an attempt was made to dispose of hazardous waste at the facility. If the vehicle attempting disposal of such waste is known, all attempts will be made to prevent that vehicle from leaving the site or, if the vehicle has left the site, immediate notice will be served on the vehicle owner that hazardous waste, for which they have responsibility, has been delivered to the facility. The facility will assist DWM as necessary and appropriate in the removal and disposition of the hazardous waste and in the prosecution of responsible parties. If needed, the hazardous waste will be covered with tarp material until such time when an appropriate method can be implemented to properly handle the waste. The cost of the removal and disposing of the hazardous waste will be charged to the owner of the vehicle involved. Any vehicle owner or operator who knowingly delivers hazardous waste to the facility may be barred from using the facility. Should an incident where hazardous waste is found at the facility occur, the event will be documented by staff using the waste screening form provided in Appendix B. 2.5 FACILITY OPERATIONS 2.5.1 Operating Capacity Waste may be stored onsite in leak -resistant transfer trailers with watertight covers, for up to 24-hours except when the facility is closed during a weekend or a holiday. Columbus County Transfer Station Operations Plan September 2022 Pagel? DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 2.5.2 Disposal Facility The anticipated disposal facilities for the transfer station (subject to change) include any facility that holds a solid waste permit for the specific waste disposed, and whose service area includes the origin of the waste. 2.5.3 Access Traffic will be clearly directed to the appropriate tipping floor or recovery area. The traffic speed on the site should be less than 10 MPH. Rutting of gravel roadway surfaces must be repaired by the placement of additional gravel on the roadway and not solely by grading the rut. This will maintain the separator geotextile placed below most gravel roadway surfaces. Paved portions of access roads will also be monitored, maintained, and repaired as needed. Any record of maintenance or repairs will be kept along with other records as mentioned in Section 1.12. 2.5.4 General Procedures The transfer operations will be conducted in accordance with the approved Operation Plan and conditions of the Solid Waste Permit issued by the DWM. Facility operations are anticipated as follows: 1. Collection vehicles delivering waste to the facility will enter through the main entrance; 2. Collection vehicles will pass by and over the scales for weighing; 3. Collection vehicles will continue along the access road until reaching the transfer station tipping area(s). 4. The tipping area has "push" walls running along the interior of the building, where waste will be loaded into the transfer trailers and/or equipment. 5. An attendant will direct vehicles, waiting to unload, to back into the facility through the entrance. Adequate area is available in front of the transfer area for drivers to queue their vehicles into a backing maneuver. Operating personnel will be on the station floor to direct and guide the vehicles. 6. The vehicles will back onto the tipping floor to an area designated by the attendant. 7. Once the vehicle is in position, the waste load will be discharged directly onto the tipping floor. 8. The discharged waste load will be inspected before it is mixed with other waste on the tipping floor and loaded into the open top transfer trailers Located in the lower level of the transfer station. All MSW waste will stay in the covered area of the transfer station. Columbus County Transfer Station Operations Plan September 2022 Page 18 DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 2.5.5 Recycling and Recovery As a means of capturing recyclable materials and/or waste screening, waste processing will be conducted on the tipping floor as follows: 1. The loader or laborers will separate materials to be recycled and/or processed from the loads before the waste is loaded into the open top transfer trailers. 2. Unprocessed C&D materials may stay on the floor of the building (not in containers) for no more than 48 hours or two (2) working days. 3. Recyclable Materials, as defined in Table 3, may be pulled from the MSW/C&D waste and loaded into roll -off containers. 4. Tires and white goods will be collected in roll -off containers and transported to appropriate processing facilities. 2.5.6 Special Waste Management 2.5.6.1 Asbestos Management The Columbus County Transfer Station facility does not process any known or recognized asbestos containing materials. For unacceptable waste that is discovered, the Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan outlined in Section 2.4.2 will be followed. 2.6 MARKETS The final destination of the recyclable materials separated from the waste may vary depending on market prices for such materials. 2.? RECOROKEEPIN6 The facility will maintain accurate records of daily waste activities. Daily records will document the weight of waste received and the origins of the loads. Additionally, the owner/operator will maintain monthly records of the amount of waste transported for disposal. On or before August 1 annually, the owner will submit a facility report to the DWM and to each county from which waste was received. Minimally, the facility report will document the tons of waste received on a monthly basis, the origin of the waste, the type of waste received, the tons diverted, and the tons disposed. Columbus County Transfer Station Operations Plan September 2022 Page 19 DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 2.8 Operational Contingency Plan Periodically, the site may experience events that may restrict or prevent the facility from operating normally. The following contingency plan has been prepared in accordance with 15A NCAC 13B.0404(i)(10) to identify operational procedures that will be employed in the event these conditions arise. The contingency plan will be kept on -site, including emergency procedures and contact information in case of emergencies. Emergency contact numbers provided in Section 1.2 will also be posted at the site scale house. 2.8.1 Loss of Power In the event of a power outage, the site will accept waste based on volume and load counts until power can be restored. The scale house computer has battery back-up and a back-up hard drive to maintain records in the event of a power and/or network outage. 2.8.2 Loss of Communication Multiple communication devices are employed at the site to avoid loss of communications. Cell phones are maintained between the site manager, operators and scale house for day-to-day communications. The scale house has telephones in case of emergency and to conduct day-to-day business. Cellular phones are available for key operating staff (i.e. managers, operators). 2.8.3 Storm Surges The site does not serve as a disposal site. In the event of a storm surge, materials exceeding the sites operational limits would be diverted to another permitted solid waste facility capable of handling the storm surge. 2.8.4 Scale and Scale Software Malfunction In the event the scale and/or scale software malfunctions, the site will accept waste based on volume and load counts until the scale and/or scale software can be repaired. The scale house computer has battery back-up and a back-up hard drive to maintain records in the event of a power and/or network outage. 2.8.5 Equipment As provided in Section 1.3.4 the site equipment is of sufficient type and quantity to be able to operate, in the event of equipment malfunction. Should a disruption in the waste screening equipment occur or should material quantities exceed the equipment operating capacity, the facility may temporarily close and divert materials to another permitted solid waste facility until repairs can be made that would allow the site to return to normal operating conditions. Columbus County Transfer Station Operations Plan September 2022 Page 20 DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 3.1 OVERVIEW This section reviews the overall environmental management tasks required for the successful operation of the processing and recovery facility. 3.2 SURFACE WATER RUNOFF CONTROL Waste and recyclable materials will be unloaded within the covered areas of the transfer station building or directly into storage containers during periods of inclement weather. Waste will not be unloaded or stored in standing water. The site will be maintained in a fashion to divert surface water away from the transferring and storage areas. Proper control of surface water at the transfer or recycling areas will accomplish the following goals: • Prevent the run-on of surface water into waste handling area(s); • Prevent the run-off of surface water that has come into contact with the waste (i.e., leachate); • Limit the erosion caused by surface waters; and • Limit sediments carried off -site by surface waters. 3.3 LEACHATE MANAGEMENT The leachate management system for the transfer station consists of concrete tipping floor, collection trenches and leachate transmission piping, and an underground storage tank. The transfer station tipping floor and loading areas are designed to contain and direct leachate to the collection system. 3.3.1 Leachate Collection All wash -down water which comes into contact with the waste, tipping floor, loading bay floor, or waste handling equipment will be treated as leachate. Leachate from the transfer station floor is collected in floor drains and gravity flows into the underground storage tank where it is monitored weekly and removed via "pump and haul" to an authorized waste water treatment facility. If there is evidence that the drain is not working properly, staff will initiate the necessary maintenance activities. It is not anticipated that any Leachate will get outside of the collection area as the site is paved with drains flowing to the leachate collection system. However, in the event a leachate release makes contact with soil, the spill will be contained as much as practical by staff (using excavation, soil berms, or other means) and Columbus County Transfer Station Operations Plan September 2022 Page 21 DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 the DWM will be notified verbally or in writing within 24 hours from the time when a leachate release is observed. 3.3.2 Operation and Maintenance of Leachate Pump and Storage Tank Operation and maintenance of leachate pumps and the grit storage tanks shall be in accordance with the appropriate manufacturer's recommendations. The pumps and storage tanks will be inspected weekly, at a minimum. If there is evidence that they are not functioning properly, staff will initiate the necessary maintenance actions. The Owner or his designee will be responsible for following and documenting, as required, these activities. 3.4 VECTOR CONTROL The tipping floor and recovery areas will be maintained in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition to effectively control vectors. The transfer areas will be cleaned and swept daily and washed down weekly, at a minimum. If vector control becomes a problem, additional measures will be taken to ensure the protection of human health. 3.5 ODOR CONTROL 3.5.1 MSW Materials Odorous or potentially odorous MSW materials will be loaded into trailers as soon as possible to avoid odor problems. 3.5.2 CCD Materials Due to the nature of the type of C&D waste materials reclaimed, transferred, and stored at this facility, odor is not expected to be of concern. 3.6 Dust Control Dust generated by the processing activities will be limited by misting the materials, as needed. The access roads to the tipping floor and the travel lanes from the trailer loading areas are paved which will minimize dust generation. 3.? Site Cleaning and Maintenance All waste shall be removed from the tipping floor, truck loading bays, and from behind push walls at the end of each working day. The tipping floor, truck loading bays, and push walls shall be cleaned with a pressure washer no less than once per month. Remaining areas of the building including but not limited to, side walls and any material storage areas outside of the building shall be cleaned with a pressure washer no less Columbus County Transfer Station Operations Plan September 2022 Page 22 DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 than twice per year. Any wash water generated from these activities shall be contained, collected, and treated as leachate. Cleaning and maintenance records shall be maintained and made available to DWM as mentioned in Section 1.12. 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Columbus County Transfer Station Operations Plan September 2022 Page 24 DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 4.0 CLOSURE PLAN 4.1 Closure Schedule Closure activities will begin on the following schedule: • No less than 90 days prior to the proposed date of cessation of waste acceptance at the site, written notification of closure will be submitted to the Division. • No later than 30 days after receipt of waste at the site, closure activities shall begin. • Closure activities shall be complete within 180 days of commencement. • The Division shall be notified in writing that the requirements of Rule 15A NCAC 13B .0406(b) have been met. • The Division shall conduct a final inspection to verify the conditions of closure have been met. 4.2 Closure Activities The owner or operator shall complete the closure activities stated in Rule 15A NCAC 13B .0406(b). The owner or operator shall post a minimum of one sign at the entrance of the facility notifying all who utilize the facility of the date of closing and the prohibition against further receipt of waste materials after the stated date. Suitable barriers shall be installed at all gates or access points. As the facility is contained by perimeter fencing, a lock on the main gate and other access gates is suitable. The facility includes a single level prefabricated metal building, a scale house with scales, a leachate collection system. At the time of closure, the owner or operator will remove all waste, waste residue, and any recovered materials from the site and dispose at a facility listed in Section 2.5.2 Disposal Facility. The tipping floor, loading pit, walls and ceiling of the transfer station, and any other part of the processing areas will be washed down and disinfected. The leachate collection system will be washed down and disinfected and will be abandoned in place. The grit separator will be emptied, washed down and disinfected. The stormwater drainage features on site will remain in working order. If required by the Division, a corrective action program will be conducted following the closure of the site. Columbus County Transfer Station Operations Plan September 2022 Page 25 DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 4.3 Closure Costs and Financial Assurance A closure cost estimate has been prepared in accordance to Rules 15A NCAC 13B .1801(e) and .1802(a)(1). The site shall also annually adjust the closure cost estimate and the financial assurance for inflation according to Rule 15A NCAC .1802(b). A closure cost estimate is attached as Appendix D. Columbus County Transfer Station Operations Plan September 2022 Page 26 DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 Figures Operations Manual Columbus County Transfer Station NC Solid Waste Permit 24-03T DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 This page intentionally left blank. DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 SITE LOCATION Big Pr�h /h;trt-h i a J i REFERENCE v 0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 1. BASEMAP FROM USGS 7.5-MINUTE QUADRANGLE Feet "CHADBOURN, NC", DATED 2022. s s 0 � els.aze.usn COLUMBUS COUNTYTRANSFER STATION SMITH+GARONER WHITEVILLE, NC ciTG i nPATinni MAD F N i; i N I. E R C j' 14 N. Boom Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27603 1 NC LIE. NO. F-1370 (ENGINEERING) DRAWN: (APPROVED: ISCALE: (DATE (PROJECT NO.: IFIGURE NO L JDM LJK 1:24,000 Sep.2022 COLUMBUS-22-2 1 DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 This page intentionally left blank. L TRANSFER / • ` STATION f 4 I �•Iti- i G OF y- - _ SITE ENTRANCE ILEACHATE UST TRAILER STAGING AREA • SCALE & SC►'ALE HOUSE ' t r OFFICE A DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 This Page Intentionally Left Blank DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 Appendix A Fire Occurrence Notification Form Operations Manual Columbus County Transfer Station NC Solid Waste Permit 24-03T DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 This page intentionally left blank. DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY FIRE OCCURRENCE NOTIFICATION NCDEQ Division of Waste Management waste Management Solid Waste Section ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Notify the Section verbally within 24 hours and submit written notification within 15 days of the occurrence. (If additional space is needed, use back of this form) NAME OF FACILITY: DATE AND TIME OF FIRE: HOW WAS THE FIRE REPORTED AND BY WHOM: LIST ACTIONS TAKEN: WHAT WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE: 0 DESCRIBE AREA, TYPE, AND AMOUNT OF WASTE INVOLVED: WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN DONE TO PREVENT THIS FIRE: DESCRIBE PLAN OF ACTIONS TO PREVENT FUTURE INCIDENTS: PERMIT # NAME: TITLE: DATE: *********************************************************************************************************** THIS SECTION TO BE COMPLETED BY SOLID WASTE SECTION REGIONAL STAFF DATE RECEIVED List any factors not listed that might have contributed to the fire or that might prevent occurrence of future fires: FOLLOW-UP REQUIRED: ❑ NO ❑ PHONE CALL ❑ SUBMITTAL ❑ MEETING RETURN VISIT BY: (DATE) ACTIONS TAKEN OR REQUIRED: Revised 611512016 DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 This page intentionally left blank. DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 Appendix Waste Screening Form Operations Manual Columbus County Transfer Station NC Solid Waste Permit 24-03T DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 This page intentionally left blank. DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 Operation Plan: Permit No. 24-03T Date• Inspector• Transporter• Truck Type: Waste Description: Random Inspection Report Time in: Title: Volume: Time Out: Truck #: Are any of the following in the load? Yes No Yes No Liquids Haz. Waste Drums Hospital Mat. Transformers Oily Waste Tires Batteries Sludge Other, Explain Explain any YES answers: Actions Taken: Appendix B DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 This page intentionally left blank. DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 Appendix Paint Filter Liquids Test EPA Methods 9095 Operations Manual Columbus County Transfer Station NC Solid Waste Permit 24-03T DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 This page intentionally left blank. DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 METHOD 9095 PAINT FILTER LIQUIDS TEST From EPA SW-846 1.0 SCOPE AND APPLICATION 1.1 This method is used to determine the presence of free liquids in a representative sample of waste. 1.2 The method is used to determine compliance with 40 CFR 264.314 and 265.314. 2.0 SUMMARY OF METHOD 2.1 A predetermined amount of material is placed in a paint filter. If any portion of the material passes through and drops from the filter within the 5-minute test period, the material is deemed to contain free liquids. METHOD 9095 PAINT FILTER LIQUIDS TEST 3.0 INTERFERENCES 3.1 Filter media were observed to separate from the filter cone on exposure to alkaline materials. This development causes no problem if the sample is not disturbed. 4.0 APPARATUS AND 111FAIl;II!1p 4.1 Conical paint filter: Mesh number 60 (fine meshed size). Available at local paint stores such as Sherwin- Williams and Glidden for an approximate cost of $0.07 each. 9095-9 DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 4.2 Glass funnel: If the paint filter, with the waste, cannot sustain its weight on the ring stand, then a fluted glass funnel or glass funnel with a mouth large enough to allow at least 1 inch of the filter mesh to protrude should be used to support the filter. The funnel is to be fluted or have a large open mouth in order to support the paint filter yet not interfere with the movement, to the graduated cylinder, of the liquid that passes through the filter mesh. 4.3 Ring stand and ring or tripod. 4.4 Graduated cylinder or beaker: 100-mL. 5.0 REAGENTS 5.1 None. 6.0 SAMPLE COLLECTION, PRESERVATION, AND HANDLING 6.1 All samples must be collected according to the directions in Chapter Nine of EPA SW- 846. 6.2 A 100 mL or 100 g representative sample is required for the test obtain a sample of 100 mL or 100 g that is sufficiently representative of the waste, the analyst may use larger size samples in multiples of 100 mL or 100 g, i.e., 200, 300, 400 mL or g. However, when larger samples are used, analysts shall divide the sample into 100-mL or 100-g portions and test each portion separately. If any portion contains free liquids, the entire sample is considered to have free liquids. 7.o PROCEDURE 7.1 Assemble test apparatus as shown in Figure 1. 7.2 Place sample in the filter. A funnel may be used to provide support for the paint filter. 7.3 Allow sample to drain for 5 minutes into the graduated cylinder. RING STAND If it is not possible to FIGURE 1. PAINT FILTER TEST APPARATUS. 7.4 If any portion of the test material collects in the graduated cylinder in the PAINT FILTER -R DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 5-min. period, then the material is deemed to contain free liquids for purposes of 40 CFR 264.314 and 265.314. 8.0 QUALITY CONTROL 8.1 Duplicate samples should be analyzed on a routine basis. 9.0 METHOD PERFORMANCE 9.1 No data provided. 10.0 REFERENCES 10.1 None required. DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 This page intentionally left blank. DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 Appendix Closure Cost Estimate Operations Manual Columbus County Transfer Station NC Solid Waste Permit 24-03T DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 This page intentionally left blank. DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 SMITH- GARDNER Columbus County Transfer Station (NC Solid Waste Permit No. 24-03T) Engineer's Closure Construction Cost Estimate DATE: 07-Sep-22 BY: LJK Item N0. Item Description Unit Contractor Comments Quantity Unit Price Total Price Facility Area (Horizontal Plan) ---- > AC 2 1.0 Pre -Remedial Response Subtotal $1,000.00 1.1 Coordination, Contracts, and Management AC 2 $500.00 $1,000.00 2.0 Remedial Response Activities $33,332.00 2.1 Surveys and Layout AC 2 $350.00 $700.00 S+G Estimate 2.2 Mobilization, Demobilization, and Project Closeout AC 2 $500.00 $1,000.00 S+G Estimate 2.3 Wash Down & Cleanup of the Recovery Area G Leachate Collection System DY 2 $1,800.00 $3,600.00 Assume single work crew per day. 2.4 Fencin &Concrete Barrier Protection LS 1 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Assume close process area and place concrete barriers across access road. 2.5 Excess Disposal TN 320 $46.00 $14,720.00 Assumes a waste volume for two (2) days at 160 tons/day of MSW and CGD and disposal at the Sampson County Landfill. 2.6 Excess Recycling & Processing Material TN 72 $46.00 $3,312.00 Assumes maximum storage volume of recyclables materials for three (3)trailers and disposalat Sampson County Landfill. 2.7 Erosion GSediment Control (radio,siltfence,maintenance, etc.) AC 2 $750.00 $1,500.00 S+GEstimate 2.8 Reve etation AC 2 $1,750.00 $3,500.00 S+G Estimate 3.0 Quality Assurance, Certification, & Deed Notation $4,500.00 3.1 Engineering and Reporting LS 1 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 S+G Estimate 3.2 Surveying and Deed Notation LS 1 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 S+G Estimate Remedial Response Estimate.---- > $38,832 (2022$) 10% Contingency ..... > $3,883 (2022$) Total Estimate ----> $42,715 (2022$) (See Notes 1 S 2) Notes: 1. All costs are presented in current dollars and should he increased at an inflation rate prescribed by the NCDENR Division of Waste Management per http://Pogal.ncdenr.org/web/wm/sw/financialassurance if additional review is not performed annually. 2. This ESTIMATE has been prepared forfinancial assurance purposes only and shall not be considered a replacement for an actual bid from a licensed contractor and is considered acceptable within a +/-10% of the Total Estimate value. _ Denotes values calculated in spreadsheet. DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 SMITH GARDNER ENGINEERS September 23, 2022 Ms. Sherri Stanley Permitting Branch Head NC DEQ Division of Waste Management 217 W. Jones Street Raleigh, NC 27603 sherri.stanley(ancdenr.gov ABBRESS TEL WEB 14 N. Boylan Avenue, Raleigh NC 27603 919.828.0577 www.smithgardnerinc.com RE: Columbus County Transfer Station (Permit No. 24-03T) Transfer Station Assessment Response to Review Comments Dear Ms. Stanley: On behalf of Columbus County, Smith Gardner, Inc. (S+G) is pleased to provide this response to comments received from Ms. Diana Felix via email correspondence dated June 27, 2022. The comments received are repeated below in italicsfollowed by S+G's response in bold. 1. Please submit a revised operations plan as well as a closure plan with closure cost estimates to include all information now required by 15A NCAC 13B .0404, .0405, and .014106. Enclosed is an updated Operations Manual for the Columbus County Transfer Station Facility. Revisions required to address the referenced rules along with other general plan updates are summarized in the table below. Section Revision Section 1.2 Updated County and DEQ contact (Contact Information) information. Section 1.8 Revised to address new requirements. (Litter Control) Section 1.12 Added item for Transfer Station Cleaning (Record Keeping Program) and Maintenance Records. Section 2.3.1 Revised to include new waste screening (Waste Receiving and Inspection) requirements. Section 2.5.3 Revised to include use of leak -resistant (Container Loading and Transport) trailers to address new requirements. Section 2.8 Section added to address new (Operational. Contingency Plan) requirements. Section 3.3 Revised section to follow similar plan at (Leachate Management) other facilities. Section 3.7 Section added to address new (Site Cleaning and Maintenance) requirements. DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 Ms. Sherri Stanley September 23, 2022 Page 2of2 Section Revision Section 4.0 Section added to address new (Transfer Station Closure Plan) requirements. Figure 1 (Site Plan) Revised to include general facility updates. Appendix F Appendix added to address new (Transfer Station Closure Cost requirements. Estimate) Please contact us at your earliest convenience should you have any questions, comments or require further clarification. ♦�� Crl� � °j� Sincerely, %.�5% r'A SMITH GARDNER INC. za rj �. 9T23f.022 . 023 DocuSigned by: DocuSigned by: 1 Z M E ft I 4a kli Sfa(u� Q. SMi�o�'� •.�kG►µE f4' �S`� 4FFAB966926A4DE... 3369FBA008BB445... tfI t+`' �. `,'♦ Lou J. Krasuski Stacey A. Smith, P.E. Staff Engineer Senior Engineer lou(asmithgardnerinc.com stacey(asmithgardnerinc.com Attachment: DEQ Email with Comments (June 27, 2022) Enclosure: Revised Operations Manual CC: Diana Felix, DWM Liz Patterson, DWM Andrew Hammonds, DWM Sarah Moutos, DWM Amanda Davis, Columbus County Harold Nobles, Columbus County Steve Melson, GFL Environmental Inc. DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary MICHAEL SCOTT Director Sent via email: hnobles@columbusco.org Mr. Harold Nobles, Public Utilities Director Columbus County 205 Lee Avenue Whiteville, NC 28472 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality June 27, 2022 SUBJECT: Transfer Station Assessment Report Columbus County Transfer Station Columbus County, Permit #2403T-TRANSFER-1997, File ID 1688047 Dear Mr. Nobles: The State of North Carolina, Division of Waste Management Solid Waste Section (Section) has completed the review of the Transfer Station Assessment Report (report) for Columbus County Transfer Station (FID 1588324). The Report was submitted by Smith Gardner, Inc on June 28, 2021 in accordance with 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 13B .0401(b) and guidance provided to facilities in the February 9, 2021, memo from Ed Mussler, Section Chief. The intent of the report was to self -assess and demonstrate compliance with the rules in 15A NCAC 13B .0400, readopted effective January 1, 2021, with a primary focus of vital infrastructure at the facility as part of transitioning under the new rules and other life of site permit requirements. In summary, the report made the following recommendations for maintaining compliance with the readopted rules: Add emergency contact information to signage. Monitor "pump and haul" activities for leaks and spills. Secure access gate with lock on west side of property. Repair damaged sections of perimeter fencing. Based upon our review, the Section agrees with the report as submitted. The Section requests that you submit a revised operations plan and a closure plan with closure cost estimates to include all information now required by 15A NCAC 13B .0404, .0405 and .0406. Please note, the Section has established an electronic form for the submittal of Transfer Station closure cost estimates and requests you submit the cost estimates in this manner using the following link: htti)s://edocs.deq.nc.gov/Forms/TransferStation FA. The requested plans and cost estimates should be submitted to the Section within 90 days of receipt of this letter. If you have any questions, please reach out directly to me at (919) 707-8257 or diana.felix@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Qb//ra� Diana Felix Engineer II Solid Waste Section D E Q�� - North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Waste Management 217 West Jones Street 1 1646 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1646 NORTH CAROLINA N. oeParonemmrnrironmemaiouai� � 919.707.8200 DocuSign Envelope ID: D275A519-6ECE-4720-9936-C3E37ECB4AA4 Copies(email): Liz Patterson, Field Operations Branch Andrew Hammonds, Field Operations District Supervisor Sarah Muntos, Environmental Program Consultant E Q North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Waste Management 217 West Jones Street 1 1646 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1646 NORTH CAROLINA _ DepammammEmimnmameiausil /`� 919.707.8200