6505_INSP_20240509

FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section

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UNIT TYPE:
MSWLF COUNTY: NEW HANOVER
X PERMIT NO.: 6505-HHW-2013
FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE

Date of Site Inspection: May 9, 2024 Date of Last Inspection: July 6, 2022
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
New Hanover County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility 3002 NC Hwy 421 North
Wilmington, NC 28401
GPS COORDINATES: N: 34.28150 W: -77.96050
FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER: Joe Suleyman, Environmental Management Director
910.798.4400 [e-mail] FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
Joe Suleyman, Environmental Management Director New Hanover County, Department of Environmental Management 3002 NC Hwy 421 North Wilmington, NC 28401 [e-mail]

PARTICIPANTS: Liz Patterson, NCDEQ –Solid Waste Section STATUS OF PERMIT: Permit to Operate (PTO) issued January 17, 2019. Expires January 17, 2024.

PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT: Comprehensive 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
FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section

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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS The Facility is a Household Hazardous collection facility operated by the New Hanover County Solid Waste Department. This facility is permitted to receive Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) generated within New Hanover County.
1. Signage posted at the facility indicates permit number, emergency contact numbers and hours of operation. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. A trained attendant is onsite during the operational hours. 2. The site is secured by chain link fence and locked gate when not in operation. 3. Onsite personnel are trained in accordance with the approved training program in the Operation Plan. 4. The facility staff maintains records of the waste in and shipped out in order to complete the required facility
annual report. 5. Materials are segregated as they are received.
6. All hazardous waste is collected and sorted in an existing metal building.
7. Means for fire control are kept adjacent to waste sorting and storage areas.
8. Adequate aisle space in the storage areas is being properly maintained to allow for the unobstructed movement of personnel, fire protection equipment, spill control equipment, and decontamination
equipment to any area of the facility operation in an emergency.
9. Containers are covered from rain and pallets are placed on top of impervious surface in order to minimize contact with soil and visually verify that leakage is not occurring.
10. The facility does not accept ammunition, explosives, and radioactive, infectious, medical, and commercial wastes. 11. The facility was clean and being well maintained. 12. Digital photos were taken during the inspection.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.

Phone: [phone](O) [e-mail] Liz Patterson
Environmental Senior Specialist Regional Representative
Sent on: 5-21-2024 X Email Hand delivery US Mail Certified No. [ _]
Copies: Drew Hammonds, Eastern District Supervisor - Solid Waste Section
FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section

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Digital pictures taken by Liz Patterson on May 9, 2024