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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2909_INSP_20240103NORTH CARnLINAD_E Q�� nen.mmem m c.w.o.mem.i a.i� FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT Division of Waste Management Solid Waste Section UNIT TYPE: Lined LCID X YW Transfer Compost SLAS COUNTY: Davidson MSWLF PERMIT NO.: 2909-LCID-2013 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: January 3, 2024 FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS: Veach LCID Landfill 4261 Old Thomasville Road Winston-Salem, NC 27107 GPS COORDINATES (decimal degrees): Lat.: 35.978734' FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER: Name: Mike Phillips Telephone: (336) 462-3643 Email address: mphillips3914@yahoo.com FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS: Veach LCID Landfill Mike Phillips 411 Bethany Church Road Winston-Salem, NC 27107 Date of Last Inspection: July 7, 2023 Long.:-80.181527' PARTICIPANTS: Andrew Veach, Operator — Veach LCID Landfill Robert Pike, Environmental Senior Specialist — Solid Waste Section STATUS OF PERMIT: Permit to Construct and Operate issued January 30, 2019 — Expired June 28, 2023 PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT: Partial Inspection STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS: A. CORRECTIVE MEASURES IN PROGRESS: 15A NCAC 13B .201(d) states, `By receiving solid waste at a permitted facility, the permittee shall be considered by the Department to have accepted the conditions of the permit and shall comply with the conditions of the permit." Attachment 3 Part V: Land Clearing and Inert Debris Landfill Unit Operation Conditions 1 states, "This Permit Approval to Operate shall expire June 28, 2023 according to Rule 15A NCAC 13B .0563(4). According to N.C.G.S. 130A-294(a3)(2) the permittee must submit a request to the Section for permit review and must update pertinent facility and operations plans meeting requirements of Rules 15A NCAC 13B .0565 and .0566." On July 7, 2023, Andrew Veach owner of Veach LCID was found to be in violation of 15A NCAC 13B .0201(d) for not submitting a permit for renewal before the current permit expired. During the partial inspection on January 3, 2024, Mr. Veach stated that the facility has been in contact with Jordan Russ of the Solid Waste Section Permitting Branch to address the Permit renewal. Page 1 of 2 FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT D_E Q�� Division of Waste Management NORTH CAROLINA OepaNnent W Envir.nnrenbl puelily Solid Waste Section OBSERVED VIOLATIONS: A. OBSERVED VIOLATION: 15A NCAC 13B .0566(10)(a) states "Open burning of solid waste is prohibited, unless approval has been obtained from the Division, the local government, and the Division of Air Quality in accordance with 15A NCAC 02D .1900 prior to any burning activity." On December 19, 2023, the Veach LCID Landfill Davidson County Fire Marshall responded to a fire at the facility. Davis Murphey, Compliance Supervisor, Division of Air Quality, inspected the site on December 19, 2023, and reported heavy smoke coming from the waste area. To achieve compliance, Mr. Veach will continue actions to ensure that the fire is completely extinguished and immediately discontinue acceptance of waste until the fire had been completely extinguished and notify Robert Pike when the fire has been completely extinguished. Inspection of the site on January 3, 2024, found no open flames or smoke on site. The affected area had been covered with at least 6 inches of soil. The facility was still applying soil to areas where settling had occurred. 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 site consists of a permitted LCID landfill. The facility permit also includes the treatment and processing of used concrete and clean wood waste. 2. The purpose of this inspection was to inspect the facility after a fire was reported on December 19, 2023. Please see the Observed Violation section of this report. 3. Appropriate signage was observed at the facility entrance attached to the facility gate. 4. The site is secured by earthen berms and dense woods with site access controlled by a locking gate. 5. Facility access roadways were observed to be in good condition and of all-weather construction. 6. Landfills side slopes were sloped to meet the 3:1 slope required. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report. Digitally signed by James R. Pike James R . Pike Date: 2024.01.12 15:09:57 -05'00' Robert Pike Environmental Senior Specialist Regional Representative Phone: (336) 776-9672 Sent on: January 12, 2024 X Email Hand delivery US Mail Certified No. f J Copies: Deb Aja, Western District Supervisor - Solid Waste Section Page 2 of 2