7803-CDLF-1997 _INSP_20240715

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UNIT TYPE:
MSWLF COUNTY: Robeson
MSWLF X goods X X PERMIT NO.: 7803-CDLF-1997 7803-MSWLF-1985
CDLF X Tire T&P / Collection X Tire Monofill Industrial Landfill DEMO SDTF

Date of Site Inspection: July 15, 2024 Date of Last Inspection: April 23, 2024
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS: Robeson County Landfill, 246 Landfill Rd., St. Paul’s, NC 28384 GPS COORDINATES: Lat: 34.79222 Long: -78.90828 FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER: Gene Walters, Solid Waste Director 910-865-3348
[e-mail] FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
PO Box 366 St. Paul’s, NC 28384

PARTICIPANTS: Gene Walters, Robeson County Solid Waste David Powell, NC DEQ, Solid Waste Section Ben Kelly, NC DEQ, Solid Waste Section James Wallace, NC DEQ, Solid Waste Section STATUS OF PERMIT: March 17, 2022 - PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT - 7803-CDLF-1997 – ROBESON COUNTY CDLF, C&D LANDFILL EXPANSION December 13, 2022 - PERMIT TO OPERATE - 7803-CDLF-1997 – ROBESON COUNTY CDLF– OVER CLOSED
LANDFILL 7803-MSWLF-1985 (this was reissued to address wording and some issues with 3/17/2022 PTC/PTO.)
7803-CDLF-1997 Issued December 31, 1997; Life of Site expires - December 31, 2057*

PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT: Comprehensive Inspection – Follow Up
STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS:
1. 15A NCAC 13B .0542 (f)(2) – UNRESOLVED 2. 15A NCAC 13B .0542 (f)(3) - UNRESOLVED 3. 15A NCAC 13B .0542 (l)(1) – UNRESOLVED 4. 15A NCAC 13B .0542 (l)(2) - UNRESOLVED

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OBSERVED VIOLATIONS: NA
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
1. The purpose of this visit was to do a follow-up inspection of the Robeson County Landfills and corrective actions previously identified. Also, this visit was to introduce permit engineer assigned to Robeson County, with the Section, James Wallace, and the Hydrogeologist, Ben Kelly, assigned to the Robeson County Landfill, to county staff. Their contact is as follows: James Wallace - [phone] or [e-mail]; Ben Kelly - [phone] or [e-mail]. An extension of 45 days was given, and that time was not met before this inspection was conducted. In addition, since that visit, and before the extension expired, another 45 days was requested by Robeson County to continue improving and working on corrective actions onsite. That request was granted, which would be a compliance dated 9/2/2024 for addressing previously identified violations.
2. The working face was of the appropriate size, and the waste was being well compacted. Windblown was not an issue at the CDLF and was being picked up during inspection. The side slopes looked to have been mowed in recent weeks. Good job. Section staff walked the working face and rode the perimeter and to the top of the older phases.
3. CDLF working face was near NE side of new phase, which is on the west end of CDLF. Cover is still an issue across the open new phase and should continue to be addressed. Waste placement in the landfill footprint, and the following cover, is not being utilized to the identified edge of waste, which also is marked along the stormwater ditch. Due to the nature of the shape of this construction, it will allow for stormwater to be held and impounded over waste, and not allowed to flow into stormwater ditch. Be sure waste placement, following cover and sloping is correct with approved plans and allow for surface water to runoff in a controlled manner, while restraining erosion as designed. In addition, there are areas with exposed waste, not covered adequately or to meet rule. For example, road access to older phases and across the older phases there are some large pieces of waste, such as metal or pipe, still visible. Cover appropriately or remove the waste to the working face.
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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Working face.
Northern slope.
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Southern slope.

NW corner of open phase. Derelict equipment, and some windblown/exposed waste scattered about the phase.

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Atop older phases.
Access road to older phases.

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4. The Mobile Home deconstruction area had one home awaiting deconstruction and the area looked clean from afar. Good job.
5. The pallet area had some unapproved painted pallets in the pile, be sure and remove.

Pallets, with couple needing removal.
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6. Corrective measures are necessary as a result of this inspection and should be completed by September 2, 2024. Failure to bring the site into compliance may result in further enforcement actions up to and including a compliance order with penalties. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.
_______________________________________ Phone: 919 – 280 - 5135 _ David Powell Environmental Senior Specialist Regional Representative

Sent on: 7/29/2024 X Email Hand delivery US Mail Certified No. [ _]

Copies: Jason Watkins, Section Chief – Solid Waste Section Andrew Hammonds, Field Operations Branch Head - Solid Waste Section Sherri Stanley, Permitting Branch Head – Solid Waste Section
James Wallace, Engineer 2 – Solid Waste Section Benjamin Kelly, Hydrogeologist – Solid Waste Section Kristina Locklear-Cummings, Robeson County Solid Waste
Kellie Blue, County Manager, Robeson County