5803_INSP_20240405

FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section

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UNIT TYPE:
MSWLF COUNTY: MADISON
X PERMIT NO.: 5803-CDLF-1995, 5803-HHW
X FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE

Date of Site Inspection: 4/5/2024 Date of Last Inspection: 10/21/2022
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS: Madison County Solid Waste Facility 271 Craig Rudisill Road Marshall, NC 28753
GPS COORDINATES: Lat: 35.808901° Long: -82.716801° FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Sam Lunsford Telephone: [phone]
Email address: [e-mail] FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
Same as above
PARTICIPANTS: Sam Lunsford, Director- Madison County Rebecca Shook, Recycling Coordinator-Madison County Lee Hill, NCDEQ- Solid Waste Section Summer Justice, NCDEQ- Solid Waste Section
STATUS OF PERMIT: Renewal of Permit Approval to Operate 5803-CDLF-1995 Madison County C&D Unit 2, 5803-HHW Madison County
Solid Waste HHW, and Permit for Closure 5803-CDLF-1995 Madison County C&D Unit 1 issued January 12, 2024.
PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT: Comprehensive Inspection STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS: N/A
OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
A. 15A NCAC 13B .0542(f)(2) states: “Except as provided in Subparagraph (4) of this Paragraph, the owners and operators of all C&DLF units shall cover the solid waste with six inches of earthen material when the waste disposal area exceeds one-half acre and no less than once weekly. Cover shall be placed at more frequent
intervals if necessary to prevent the escape of waste and the attraction of vectors and scavenging, and to minimize fires and the generation of odors. A notation of the date and time of the cover placement shall be recorded in the operating record as specified in Paragraph (n) of this Rule.”

During the April 5, 2024 inspection, uncovered waste was observed at the working face on the east and west sides of the landfill access road for the active Unit 2. Facility staff stated that the landfill had not been covered in two weeks.
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Solid Waste Section

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Madison County is in violation of 15A NCAC 13B .0542(f)(2) for failure to cover the solid waste with six inches of earthen material no less than once weekly as required. To correct the violation, Madison County must cover all exposed waste observed at the time of inspection with at least six inches of earthen material within one week of receipt of this inspection report and continue to cover all exposed waste no less than once weekly or when the waste disposal area exceeds one-half acre. A notation of
the date and time of the cover placement shall be recorded in the operating record. Follow up inspections will be conducted to ensure compliance with 15A NCAC 13B .0542(f)(2).
B. 15A NCAC 13B .0203(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.”
Permit to Operate 5803-CDLF-1995, ATTACHMENT 1, PART 1 GENERAL PERMIT CONDITIONS, Number 7 states: “Construction and operation of this solid waste management facility must be in accordance
with the Solid Waste Management Rules, 15A NCAC 13B, Article 9 of the Chapter 130A of the North Carolina General Statutes (N.C.G.S. 130A-290, et seq.), the conditions contained in this permit; and the approved plan. Should the approved plan and the rules conflict, the Solid Waste Management Rules shall take precedence unless specifically addressed by permit condition. Failure to comply may result in compliance action or permit revocation. [G.S. 130A-290, et seq., and 15A NCAC 13B]” The approved Operations Plan (File ID No. 1772655) section 2.0 Cover Material Requirements section 2.1 states: “Madison County shall cover the disposed waste with six (6) inches of earthen material at least once a week or when the working area reaches one-half acre in size, or more often as necessitated by the nature of the waste to control disease vectors, fires, odors, blowing litter, water infiltration and scavenging.”
During the April 5, 2024 inspection, uncovered waste was observed at the working face on the east and west sides of the landfill access road for the active Unit 2. Facility staff stated that the landfill had not been covered in two weeks.
Madison County is in violation of 15A NCAC 13B .0203(d) for failure to cover the disposed waste as stated in the approved operations plan section 2.0 Cover Material Requirements section 2.1 with six (6) inches of earthen material at least once a week or when the working area reaches one-half acre in size, or more often as necessitated by the nature of the waste to control disease vectors, fires, odors, blowing litter, water infiltration and scavenging.
To correct the violation, Madison County must operate the landfill in accordance with the Approved Operations Plan, section 2.0 Cover Material Requirements section 2.1 by ensuring that disposed waste is covered with six (6) inches of earthen material at least once a week or when the working area reaches one-half acre in size, or more often as necessitated by the nature of the waste to control disease vectors, fires, odors, blowing litter, water infiltration and scavenging.
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Uncovered waste in Unit 2 on the eastern side of the access road.
Uncovered waste in Unit 2 on the western side of the access road.
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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS 1. All photographs were taken by Summer Justice unless otherwise indicated. 2. Access to the facility was controlled by a gate and natural topography. 3. The access road to the facility was of all-weather construction and appeared to be maintained.
Records Review
4. Certified Landfill Operations Specialists:
• James Ensley (expires August 21, 2025)
• Lee Mathis (expires June 21, 2025) 5. North Carolina Certified Landfill Managers:
• Mark Tipton (expires December 9, 2025)
• Sam Lunsford (expires December 9, 2025) 6. Waste screening forms were available for review for the period of June 11, 2022-April 3, 2024. The facility appears to be meeting the minimum of one inspection per week as stated in the operational plan. Ensure that the final disposition of unacceptable waste is noted on the forms. 7. Gas monitoring reports were reviewed for the period of August 8, 2022-November 16, 2023. No exceedances were observed.
8. The facility was not able to provide the Fall 2023 groundwater monitoring report as part of the operating record. Facility staff stated that the Fall 2023 groundwater monitoring report is delayed. Ensure that the groundwater monitoring report is submitted electronically within 120 days of completion of sampling. 9. The current permit and operations plan were available for review digitally. 10. The facility was not able to provide cover logs for review. According to 15A NCAC 13B .0542(n)(F),
notation of date and time of placement of cover material shall be kept in the operating record. 11. Tonnage records from the 2022-2023 Facility Annual Report indicated that the facility received 1,186 tons of waste. Facility scale records were available for review for the period of July 2023-February 2024 and indicated that the facility received 753.44 tons of waste for the period. 12. According to facility staff, and facility records from September 22, 2023-February 28, 2024, asbestos load disposal location and elevation is being recorded, but only for loads weighing over 500 pounds. According to
15A NCAC 13B .0542(c)(3), Asbestos waste shall be disposed of using methods that prevent unintended exposure of asbestos by future land-disturbing activities, such as disposal in a marked area separate and apart from other solid wastes or recording the latitude and longitude coordinates of the asbestos area within the existing landfill footprint. Ensure that the location of all asbestos loads are recorded in accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0542(c)(3) and the approved operations plan.
Operations Inspection of 5803-CDLF-1995 Active Unit 2 and Closed Unit 1
13. Edge of waste markers were properly maintained for Units 1 and 2 at the time of inspection. 14. Facility staff stated that the working face had not been covered for two weeks. See Observed Violations. Facility staff stated that understaffing and increased disposal rate has prevented proper placement of weekly
cover. 15. Windblown material was observed around the working face of the landfill. Ensure that the working face is covered with six inches of earthen material when the waste disposal area exceeds one-half acre and no less than once weekly to prevent windblown, and that windblown is picked up at the end of each working
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
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day. 16. Several monitoring wells throughout the facility were observed unlocked. These included MW-7, MW-7R, MW-8, MW-3, MW-4, and MW-9. According to follow up photos and a phone call with facility staff, all monitoring wells that were unlocked have been locked. 17. A creosote timber was observed in the active Unit 2. Ensure that unacceptable waste is removed and disposed of properly.
18. The closed Unit 1 appeared to have well established vegetation. One low spot was observed on the western slope, though no ponding was observed. Ensure that low spots are maintained as necessary. 19. Trailers were observed parked within the edge of waste markers on the closed Unit 1. Ensure that these trailers are moved outside of the edge of waste markers.
Operations Inspection of 5803-HHW
20. The HHW shed was locked and ventilated. The HHW shed appeared to be well managed. 21. Paint is stored in a covered wooden shed and outside in plastic drums.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.
___________________________ Phone: [phone] _
Summer Justice Environmental Senior Specialist Regional Representative
Sent on: April 12, 2024 To Sam Lunsford X Email Hand delivery US Mail Certified No. [ _]
Copies: Deb Aja, Western District Supervisor - Solid Waste Section