32_N1112_INSP_20230823

FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section

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UNIT TYPE:
Lined MSWLF LCID X YW Transfer Compost SLAS COUNTY: DURHAM
Closed MSWLF HHW White goods Incin T&P FIRM PERMIT NO.: N1112
CDLF Tire T&P / Collection Tire Monofill Industrial Landfill DEMO SDTF FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE

Date of Site Inspection: August 23, 2023 Date of Last Inspection: May 11, 2023
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS: Double R Farm 2708 Hamlin Road Durham, NC 27704 GPS COORDINATES: Lat.: 36.062976 Long.: 78.836729 FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Robbie Johnson, Owner, 919-730-2407, [e-mail] Robert W. Johnson, Owner, 919-740-0007, [e-mail]
FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
Robert W. Johnson
2624 Hamlin Rd Durham, NC 27704

PARTICIPANTS: Tim Davis, NCDEQ – Solid Waste Section Drew Hammonds, NCDEQ - Solid Waste Section Amanda Thompson, NCDEQ - Solid Waste Section Robby Johnson, Owner Kreg Sheppard, ELM Solutions, Inc
STATUS OF PERMIT:
The Notification Letter for N1112 was issued by the Solid Waste Section on June 4, 2020. The site is recorded in deed book 8752, pages 533-548. PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT: Follow-Up Compliance Inspection STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS: A. 15A NCAC 13B .0566 (3), “All waste shall be covered with no less than six inches of soil monthly, or when the working face reaches one acre in size, whichever occurs first.” And, ‘Land Clearing & Inert Debris Notification for Site Less than Two Acres in Size’ letter dated June 4, 2020, states “Please be aware that the notification process does not satisfy the conditions for an
individual LCID permit greater than two acres in size. In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0563(1), facilities larger than two acres must comply with more stringent requirements for an individual permit. UNRESOLVED: The amount of uncovered waste observed during the previous inspection looked to be greatly reduced, however, the facility continues to dump waste outside of the 2-acre limit even though they have been told to cease this activity on multiple occasions. Access and visibility to the western and southern
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side slopes was limited due to the bench design of the grade. Uncovered concrete waste was still present at the base of the eastern side slope. Ensure incoming waste is only dumped within the designated less than 2-acre disposal area and that all waste is covered with a minimum 6-inches monthly or when the working face reaches one acre in size, whichever occurs first. Notified LCID landfills shall remain under 2 acres in size or obtain a permit from the Division. Please submit an application to obtain an individual LCID permit.
B. 15A NCAC 13B .0566 (2), “Solid waste in the landfill shall be compacted. Slopes shall not exceed a ratio of three horizontal to one vertical at any time.” UNRESOLVED: At the time of this inspection, the southeastern side slope was graded at a 3:1 ratio. However, the western and southern side slopes were graded in a bench formation which obscured the visibility of these
slopes, but it appears the western and southern side slopes remain steeper than a than a ratio of three horizontal to one vertical. Horizontal cracking was again observed on the eastern side slope. Continue to ensure that the waste is compacted, and the side slopes do not exceed a ratio of three horizontal to one vertical. C. 15A NCAC 13B .0564 (6)(b), “Buffer Requirements: A site shall maintain the following buffer requirements: 100 feet from the waste boundary to property lines, residential dwellings, commercial or public buildings, and potable wells.” UNRESOLVED: At the time of this inspection, uncovered waste within the buffer area has been removed. However, the waste boundary appears to be within the required 100-foot buffer on the western side and in the southeastern corner of the landfill. Any waste within the buffer must be pulled back and placed within the limits of the Notified LCIDLF. D. 15A NCAC 13B .0566 (5), “Erosion control measures, structures, or devices shall be utilized to prevent
silt from leaving the site and to prevent on-site erosion and shall comply with 15A NCAC 04.” UNRESOLVED: At the time of this inspection, the cover soil mining area on the east side of the landfill was
inaccessible due to the access road being blocked with equipment and debris. From a vantage point on top of the landfill, noticeable improvements were not readily apparent in this area. Sediment appeared to be overrunning the silt fencing in at least one area and no sediment trap or basin has been constructed. Ensure that all erosion control basins are dredged of sediment, restored to proper working condition, and maintained. Water pumped from the cover soil mine should be discharged into a properly constructed sediment trap or basin. E. 15A NCAC 13B .0201 (g), “Disposal area boundaries for landfills permitted in accordance with Section .0500 or .1600 of this Subchapter shall be delineated with stationary markers affixed to the ground. The markers shall be of height and spacing so that they are distinguishable from the surrounding landscape, and so that the adjacent markers are visible when standing at a marker.” UNRESOLVED: Edge of waste (EOW) markers consisted of logs driven into the soil at what seemed to be random intervals around the landfill. The log markers blended in with landscape and each one was not visible
to the next. During this inspection, facility staff were actively placing a log marker at the top of the eastern slope. Permanent, clearly visible edge of waste markers must be installed at this facility, showing the under two-acre disposal boundary.
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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Please be aware that the notification process does not satisfy the conditions for an individual LCID permit greater than two acres in size. In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0563(1), facilities larger than two acres must comply with more stringent requirements for an individual permit. Please be aware that the landowner and facility operator will be subject to enforcement action if the facility is in violation of any of the requirements in North Carolina Solid Waste Management Rules 15A NCAC 13B Sections .0563, .0564, and .0566. 1. The facility continues to dump waste outside of the 2-acre limit even though they have been told to cease this activity on multiple occasions. The excessive amount of material, including land clearing debris and dirt, being taken in by the facility is hindering Section staff from properly inspecting the facility and from accurately conducting an assessment/review for permit approval. 2. At the time of this inspection, a large pile of logs intended for grinding was located on the western top of the landfill,
along with large piles of previously ground wood mulch. It is imperative that any grinding activity and material stockpiled for grinding be addressed in the permit application. It is recommended that any wood and concrete stockpiling and grinding activity be designated and confined to an area outside the waste disposal footprint to reduce
the risk of fire and prevent damage to the landfill cap. 3. There were several railroad ties, some partially covered with soil observed adjacent to the log piles during this inspection. Mr. Johnson stated that they were inappropriately dumped there and would be removed and disposed of
appropriately. 4. Clean concrete and asphalt to be crushed and recycled should be stored outside the limits of the NLCID. 5. The access road into the facility was of all-weather construction and maintained in fair condition. Mr. Johnson stated that asphalt stockpiled near the facility entrance is to be used to construct and maintain interior roads. 6. At the time of this inspection, large amounts of dust were being emitted from the interior roadways, creating potentially hazardous driving and air quality conditions for customers and facility personnel. Mr. Johnson stated that one of their skid steers had a sprinkler attachment. It is recommended that a water truck or another form of water application be utilized on a regular basis to minimize dust emissions. 7. 15A NCAC 13B .0564 (7), “The site shall establish and maintain an access road around the waste boundary for access by emergency or fire-fighting vehicles and equipment.” At the time of this inspection, an access road around the waste boundary had still not been established. The western and southern perimeter were inaccessible due to the waste and soil in these areas. 8. 15A NCAC 13B .0566 (4), “Areas that will not have additional wastes placed on them for three months or more, but where final termination of disposal operations has not occurred, shall be covered with no less than one foot of soil cover sloped to direct the flow of surface water from the landfill, and stabilized with vegetative ground cover or other stabilizing material. The Division may require further action to correct any condition that the Division determines may be injurious to the public health, or a nuisance to the community.”
9. Corrective measures are necessary at this facility and should be underway. The Solid Waste Section will conduct a follow-up inspection in 30 days to ensure issues noted in this inspection report have been addressed. 10. Digital photographs were taken during this inspection.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report. ________________________________________ Phone: [phone]
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.
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Tim Davis [e-mail] Environmental Senior Specialist Regional Representative

Sent on: September 14, 2023 X Email Hand delivery US Mail Certified No. [ _]
Copies (email): Jason Watkins, Field Operations Branch Head - SWS Drew Hammonds, Eastern District Supervisor - SWS
Jordan Russ, Permitting Engineer - SWS Sherri Stanley, Permitting Branch Head – SWS Kreg Sheppard, Senior Engineer – ELM Site Solutions, Inc
Digital photographs taken by Tim Davis on 8/23/2023.

View of western side slope with bench grade.
View of southern side of landfill with bench grade.
View of eastern slope with uncovered concrete waste. View of horizontal cracking on eastern slope.
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View of dirt being dumped and pushed outside of designated waste disposal area.
View of logs and ground wood waste on top of landfill.