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Home My WebLink About4204-Transfer_INSP_20240806NORTH CARnLINAD_E Q�� o.n.mm.m m c.wm..rem.i a.i� FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT Division of Waste Management Solid Waste Section UNIT TYPE: Lined LCID YW Transfer X Compost SLAS COUNTY: HALIFAX MSWLF PERMIT NO.: 4204-TRANSFER-2013 Closed X HHW White Incin T&P FIRM MSWLF goods 4204-CDLF-2013 4204-CDLF-1998 4204-MSWLF-1981 FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE CI)I.F X TireT&P Tire Industrial DEMO sDTF Collection Monofill Landfill Date of Site Inspection: August 6, 2024 FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS: Halifax County CDLF Halifax County Transfer Facility Halifax County Landfill - Closed 921 Liles Road Halifax, NC 27839 GPS COORDINATES: Lat.: 36.37901 Date of Last Inspection: January 17, 2024 Long.:-77.81542 FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER: Name: Chris Williams, Director, Halifax County Public Utilities Phone: Office — (252) 583-1451 Email address: williamscm&halifaxnc.com FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS: Halifax County Transfer Facility PO Box 70 Halifax, NC 27839 PARTICIPANTS: Amanda Thompson, NCDEQ, Solid Waste Section Randy Pike, Halifax County Solid Waste STATUS OF PERMIT: Permit to Operate was issued on October 14, for 4204-CDLF-1998, Halifax County CDLF Area 1, Unit on Top of Closed MSW Landfill, 4204-CDLF-2013 Halifax County CDLF Area 2 Phase 1 and 4204-TRANSFER-2013, Halifax County Transfer Station. 4202-CDLF-2013 Halifax County CDLF Area 2 and 4204-Transfer-2013 were granted Life of Site permits. PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT: Compliance Inspection STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS: None OBSERVED VIOLATIONS: None Page 1 of 5 NORTH CARnLINAD_E Q�� OepaNnent W Environnnnbl puel� FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT Division of Waste Management Solid Waste Section 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 facility is fenced and is 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 permit, operations plan, cover logs, and waste screenings were on -site and reviewed during this inspection. 4. The facility has certified personnel on site during the hours the site is open to the public. The certified personnel on site are: Kevin Scott, Certified Transfer Station Operation Specialist, TS-2015055, exp. 5/20/2027 Christopher Williams, Certified Transfer Station Operation Specialist, TS-2023057, exp. 5/10/2026 Randy Pike, Certified Transfer Station Operations Specialist, TS-2023052, exp. 5/10/2026 Rany Pike, Certified Landfill Operations Specialist, LF-2015025, exp. 5/19/2027 Trenton Smith, Certified Landfill Operations Specialist, LF-2017041, exp. 4/11/2026 Nathaniel Silver, Certified Landfill Operations Specialist, LF-2023038, exp. 5/9/2026 Christopher Williams, Certified Landfill Operations Specialist, LF-2023039, exp. 5/9/2026 Michael Collier, Certified Transfer Station Operations Specialist, TS-2024027, exp. 5/17/2027 5. The access around the facility is stable and no soil erosion was noted. 4204-INDUS-1994 6. Some small woody vegetation was observed on the side slopes. Ms. Thompson stated that the trees must be mown or removed before they could grow in size. The landfill should be mown at a minimum of twice per year, or as often as needed, so that the landfill could be properly inspected for issues and to help keep woody vegetation at bay. 4204-Transfer-2013 7. In preparation for the potential impacts from Tropical Storm Debby, the facility had the leachate tank recently pumped. 8. The condition of the tipping floor is consistent with the daily operation of the facility. All waste is removed from the tipping floor at the end of the operating day. The tipping floor is also washed at the end of the operating day. 9. Waste was observed within the transfer trailer loading bay. Ms. Thompson recommended that the waste be removed, and the leachate drains cleaned in preparation for the arrival of Tropical Storm Debby. Mr. Pike provided Ms. Thompson with photographs of the waste removal and cleaned leachate drains prior to the end of the operating day. 10. Minimal windblown waste was observed near the transfer station. 11. Electronic goods are stored within a building, adjacent to the white goods and metal recycling area. The electronics are palletized and will be picked up once the facility has enough pallets to fill a trailer. Continue to ensure that the electronic goods are stored upright to minimize glass breakage. 12. The metal recycling pile was small and well managed during this inspection. 13. The facility has purchased a grinder to assist with the grinding of vegetative waste and bulky C&D waste. The grinder was set up in the metal recycling area for a demonstration later in the morning. Yard Waste Area 14. No unacceptable wastes were observed within the yard waste area. Mr. Pike said that any unacceptable wastes are removed and placed in containers as they are observed. 15. The unground vegetative waste was identified to be in one large pile. Ms. Thompson recommended that the vegetative waste be windrowed into smaller piles with fire breaks. 16. Several areas of standing water were observed within the yard waste area. It is recommended that the area be graded so that water is shed from the area. Page 2 of 5 FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT D_E Q�� Division of Waste Management NORTH CAROLINA OepaNnent W Environnrenbl puelily Solid Waste Section 17. The facility is continuing to utilize the old mulch pile on -site or transport off -site for utilized by other facilities. 4204-MSWLF-1981 18. The side slopes of the closed MSWLF and CDLF-1998 Area 1 were properly mowed and maintained. 4204-CDLF-2013 19. The sides slopes of the CDLF Area 2 had been properly sloped and covered with mulch. Grass was beginning to grow along the side slopes. 20. A stockpile of cover soil was also staged adjacent to the CDLF. 21. Digital pictures were taken during the inspection. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report. Amanda Digitally signed by Amanda Thompson Thompson Date: 2024.08.12 13:18:23 -04'00' Amanda Thompson Environmental Senior Specialist Regional Representative Phone: (910) 433-3352 Sent on: August 12, 2024 X Email Hand delivery US Mail Certified No. L J Copies: Drew Hammonds, Eastern District Supervisor - Solid Waste Section Page 3 of 5 NORTH CARnLINAD_E Q�� o.n.mm.m m c.w.mmen.i a.i� FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT Division of Waste Management Solid Waste Section z1 General view of the tipping floor. View of industrial landfill. l View of the land clearing waste area. View of the grinder in the metal recycling area. Page 4 of 5 Oepartmenl o� Envimnmental0uali� FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT Division of Waste Management Solid Waste Section 6, 2024. View of the transfer trailer loading bay. View of the cleaned leachate drain. Page 5 of 5