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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9234_INSP_20240717FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT Division of Waste Management Solid Waste Section Page 1 of 5 UNIT TYPE: MSWLF X COUNTY: WAKE PERMIT NO.: 9234-TRANSFER-2012 Collection Monofill Landfill FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE Date of Site Inspection: July 17, 2024 Date of Last Inspection: March 1, 2023 FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS: Wake Transfer Station 9220 Durant Rd Raleigh, NC 27616 GPS COORDINATES: Lat.: 35.89950 Long.: 78.56867 FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER: Scott Kamp, Facility Manager, GFL, 919-215-3670 (m), scott.kamp@gflenv.com FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS: 7130 New Landfill Drive Holly Springs, NC 27540 PARTICIPANTS: Tim Davis, NCDEQ, SWS Scott Kamp, GFL Terry Basnett, GFL STATUS OF PERMIT: Life of Site Permit to Operate issued October 24, 2023; expires July 19, 2072. PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT: Comprehensive Compliance Inspection STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS: None OBSERVED VIOLATIONS: None 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 Page 2 of 5 ADDITIONAL COMMENTS 1. The facility is fenced and secured by a locking gate when it is not open for operation. 2. The correct signage is at the entrance of the facility listing the facility name, permit number and emergency contact information as well as materials accepted at the facility. 3. The facility accepts waste Monday through Friday from 7:00am – 4:00pm. 4. Interior roadways are of all-weather construction and are maintained in good condition. 5. The facility permit, operations plan, and training records were available and were reviewed with facility staff. 6. The following are facility certified personnel: a. Dena Helms, Certified Transfer Station Operations Specialist, TS-2014016, exp. 3/26/26 b. Terry Basnett, Certified Landfill Operations Specialist, LF-2008002, exp. 2/8/2026 c. Scott Kamp, Certified Transfer Station Operations Specialist, TS-2023066, exp. 7/12/2026 Scott Kamp, Certified Manager of Landfill Operations, Cert # 1750951, exp. 7/30/2026 7. Waste screening forms, which included rejected loads, were verified up to 7/17/2024. 8. At the time of this inspection, a combination of stormwater, mud, and waste had accumulated in the southeastern corner of the tipping floor enclosure. Some of the stormwater had escaped through an opening in the enclosure and migrated into the parking area. Mr. Kamp emailed pictures to Mr. Davis (see attached on pg. #5) immediately after this inspection on 7/17/2024 showing that the opening in the tipping floor enclosure had been closed off and that leachate in the parking area had been removed. All water that comes in contact with solid waste is considered leachate and must be captured and properly treated before release to the environment. Continue to ensure that all waste and leachate is contained within the tipping floor enclosure and removed by the end of each operating day. 9. Mr. Kamp has obtained quotes from Turner Asphalt for resurfacing of the tipping floor and repairing potholes, which is projected to occur in 2025. 10. An uncovered roll-off container stored onsite and labeled “GFL Mattress, Furniture, and MSW Only” was observed to contain mattresses, furniture, and MSW. Mr. Kamp stated that this container was removed about once per month. MSW waste is not permitted to be stored uncovered at this facility and must be removed at the end of each operating day. Ensure any MSW waste separated from the waste stream is removed from the site at the end of each operating day and disposed of properly. 8. During this inspection, windblown waste and litter was observed along the northern and western fence lines, and adjacent to the transfer trailer loading area. Mr. Basnett has been moved into a full-time facility attendant role to aid in clean up and maintenance. Ensure that windblown litter is picked up at the end of each operating day as required by rule and permit. 9. At the time of this inspection, the stormwater basins located in the northeastern and northwestern corners of the facility were overgrown with vegetation and looked to be in general disrepair. A drainage ditch leading to the northeastern basin contained standing water and mud. Mr. Kamp emailed Mr. Davis pictures on 7/18/24 (see attached on pg. #5) showing that tall grass and vegetation within the basins had been mowed. Continue to ensure that stormwater basins and ditches are periodically mowed and kept free of debris so that they function as designed. It is recommended that the drainage ditch is stabilized with stone and re-graded so that stormwater is effectively conveyed to the basin. 10. A considerable amount of spillover waste from loading trailers was observed on and around the excavator ramp and adjacent to the C&D waste processing area. Scrap metal, commingled with wood and plastic, was stored in a pile adjacent to the tipping floor. Waste resulting from site operations must be picked up and containerized for disposal by the end of each operating day. Mr. Kamp emailed pictures to Mr. Davis on 7/18/2024 (see attached on pg. #5) showing the tipping floor and surrounding areas had been cleared of waste. Also, the scrap metal collection container had been moved into a position adjacent to the tipping floor so that scrap metal can be loaded directly into it, and not piled and stored on the ground. Continue to FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT Division of Waste Management Solid Waste Section Page 3 of 5 ensure that all waste, including all spillover waste on and around the excavator ramp and in the C&D waste processing area is cleaned up by the end of each operating day. 11. At the end of this inspection, a sizable amount of dust was present in the C&D processing area. A water truck was not in use or located onsite during this inspection. It is recommended that a water truck or other means of water application is utilized to reduce the dust emissions from this facility. 12. Digital photographs were taken during this inspection. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report. _____________________________________ Phone: 919-707-8290 Tim Davis timothy.davis@deq.nc.gov Environmental Senior Specialist Regional Representative Sent on: August 6, 2024 X Email Hand delivery US Mail Certified No. [ _] Copies (email): Dena Helms, Scale House Operator, GFL Terry Basnett, Facility Attendant, GFL Photographs taken by Tim Davis on 7/17/2024. View of accumulated stormwater, waste, and mud on tipping floor with leachate escaping from enclosure. View of roll-off container holding MSW. FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT Division of Waste Management Solid Waste Section Page 4 of 5 View of standing water and mud in stormwater drainage View of stormwater basin overgrown with vegetation. View of spillover waste on excavator ramp. View of scrap metal and commingled waste pile adjacent FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT Division of Waste Management Solid Waste Section Page 5 of 5 Post-inspection photographs sent by Scott Kamp on 7/17/2024 & 7/18/2024.