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Home My WebLink About9102T_INSP_20231018NORTH CARnLINAD_E Q�� o.n.mm.m m c.wm..rem.i a.i� FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT Division of Waste Management Solid Waste Section UNIT TYPE: Lined LCID YW Transfer X Compost SLAS COUNTY: VANCE MSWLF PERMIT NO.: 9102T-TRANSFER-1997 Closed HHW White Incin T&P FIRM MSWLF goods FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE CDLF TireT&P Tire Industrial DEMO SDTF Collection Monofill Landfill Date of Site Inspection: October 18, 2023 FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS: Vance County Transfer Station 3453 NC Highway 39 North Henderson, NC 27536 GPS COORDINATES: Lat.: 35.37323' Long.:-78.42075' FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER: Name: Randy Deming Phone: (206) 579-1861 Email address: randy.demingk0env.com FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS: Waste Industries Vance County 241 Vanco Mill Road Henderson, NC 27537 PARTICIPANTS: Amanda Thompson, NCDEQ, Solid Waste Section Randy Deming, GFL Environmental Andrew Murry, GFL Environmental Date of Last Inspection: April 5, 2023 STATUS OF PERMIT: Life of Site permit was issued for 9102-TRANSFER-1997 on August 27, 2018 and will expire on December 31, 2057. PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT: Compliance Inspection STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS: None OBSERVED VIOLATIONS: None The item(s) listed above were observed by Section staff and require action on behalf of the facility in order to come into or maintain compliance with the Statutes, Rules, and/or other regulatory requirements applicable to this facility. Be advised that pursuant to N.C.G.S. 130A-22, an administrative penalty of up to $15,000 per day may be assessed for each violation of the Solid Waste Laws, Regulations, Conditions of a Permit, or Order under Article 9 of Chapter 130A of the N.C. General Statutes. Further, the facility and/or all responsible parties may also be subject to enforcement actions including penalties, injunction from operation of a solid waste management facility or a solid waste collection service and any such further relief as may be necessary to achieve compliance with the North Carolina Solid Waste Management Act and Rules. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS 1. The facility is fenced and is secured by a locking gate when it is not open for operation. Page 1 of 4 FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT D_E Q�� Division of Waste Management NORTH CAROLINA °°°—°°'0-Im°"""°"""' Solid Waste Section 2. The correct signage is at the entrance of the facility listing the facility name, permit number, and emergency contact information as well as material accepted at the facility. 3. The facility accepts waste Monday through Friday 0530 to 0700 for private operators, Monday through Friday 0730 to 1630 for the public, and Saturday 0730 to 1200. 4. The permit, operations plan, waste screening, and training records were reviewed during this inspection. 5. The following are facility certified personnel: Clinton Whitfield, Certified Transfer Station Operations Specialist, exp. 3/10/2026 Steven Clayton, Certified Transfer Station Operations Specialist, exp. 3/10/2026 Mark Taylor, Certified Transfer Station Operations Specialist, exp. 8/28/2024 Robert Holden, Certified Transfer Station Operation Specialist, exp. 2/27/2026 Victoria Smith, Certified Transfer Station Operations Specialist, exp. 5/3/2024 Daniel Swilley, Certified Transfer Station Operations Specialist, exp. 8/18/2025 6. The transfer station had recently been power washed. Continue to ensure that the transfer station is cleaned no less than twice per year. 7. The condition of the tipping floor is consistent with daily operations. Mr. Deming stated that wear at the edge of the tipping floor and transfer trailer loading bay had been repaired. Mr. Deming provided a photograph of the cleaned tipping floor to the Section at the end of the operating day. Continue to ensure that the tipping floor is cleaned at the end of the operating day. 8. The waste observed on top of the push wall was consistent with daily operations. Mr. Deming provided the Section with a photograph of the waste having been removed from the push walls. Continue to ensure that the waste on top of the push walls is removed and properly disposed of at the end of the operating day. 9. A hole was observed in the northern sidewall of the transfer station. Mr. Deming stated that the hole would be repaired with extra tin at the facility. 10. A large amount of waste was observed within the transfer trailer loading bay and outside of the southern end of the transfer trailer loading bay. Mr. Deming stated that the transfer trailer loading bay should be cleaned out between every trailer. Mr. Deming also stated that the facility was looking into constructing a type of push/retaining wall in the hill to the south of the transfer trailer loading bay to assist in the removal of the waste from the loading bay. Mr. Deming provided the Section with photographs of the waste having been removed from the transfer trailer loading bay. Ensure that the waste is removed from the transfer trailer loading bay as needed throughout the day and at the end of the operating day. 11. Windblown waste was actively being picked up during this inspection; however, a large amount was observed throughout the facility. Mr. Deming provided the Section with photographs of the windblown having been picked up prior to the end of the operating day. Ensure that the windblown waste is picked up prior to the end of the operating day. 12. Digital photographs were taken during the inspection. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report. Digitally signed by Amanda Amanda Thompson Thompson Date: 2023.10.23 16:12:09-04'00' Amanda Thompson Environmental Senior Specialist Regional Representative Phone: (910) 433-3352 Sent on: October 23, 2023 X Email Hand delivery US Mail Certified No. j_ _] Copies: Drew Hammonds, Eastern District Supervisor - Solid Waste Section Page 2 of 4 NORTH CARnLINAD_E Q�� o.n.mm.m m c.w.mmen.i a.i� FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT Division of Waste Management Solid Waste Section 1041 General view of the transfer station. View of where the facility is looking to construct a push/regaining wall to the south of the building. View of the tipping floor and recently cleaned transfer station walls. View of waste within the transfer trailer Page 3 of 4 NORTH CARnLINAD_E Q�� o.n.mm.m m c.w.mmen.i a.i� FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT Division of Waste Management Solid Waste Section 3, 2023. View of the cleaned tipping floor and push walls View of the waste having been removed from the southern wall, at the end of the transfer trailer loading bay. View of the windblown waste having been picked up. Page 4 of 4