HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDTF-92-11PERMIT_RENEWAL_20240909ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
MICHAEL SCOTT
Director
Greasecycle, LLC
Dylan Gehrken
3900 Commerce Park Drive
Raleigh, NC 27610
RE: Dylan Gehrken
Greasecycle, LLC
SDTF-92-11
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
September 9, 2024
Commerce Park Drive in Wake County
Dear Dylan Gehrken:
The NC Division of Waste Management has reviewed your application to renew Septage Detention and
Treatment Facility permit, SDTF-92-11, in Wake County. Your application(FID 1895528) has been approved
in accordance with NC Septage Management Rules and your permit, SDTF-92-11, is attached. This septage
treatment facility consists of one 9,000 gallon, one 15,000 gallon and one 16,500 gallon above ground
tanks and includes two dewatering boxes and a bar screen tank. The three tanks have a total capacity of
40,500 gallons for the storage of untreated and treated septage. This permit shall expire on December 31,
2028. An application for permit renewal (including all items in Permit Condition 9) must be submitted
ninety (90) days prior to permit expiration.
Please read the permit conditions carefully. When communicating to the Division about this permit, refer
to it as "SDTF-92-11." Failure to operate the septage detention facility in accordance with NC Septage
Management Rules and the enclosed permit could subject you to administrative penalties of up to
$15,000 per violation per day. If you have questions concerning this permit or septage in general, please
do not hesitate to contact me at 919-707-8292.
Attachment
copies: Central File
Sincerely,
Lee Sorrell
Digitally signed by Lee
Sorrell
Date: 2024.09.09 11:20:53
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Lee Sorrell, Environmental Specialist II
Division of Waste Management. NCDEQ
DG Property Holdings LLC, landowner
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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
MICHAEL SCOTT
Director
Facility Permit No.: SDTF-92-11
Greasecycle, LLC
Permit to Operate
September 9, 2024
Page 1 of 4
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT
SOLID WASTE SECTION
PERMIT TO OPERATE A SEPTAGE DETENTION
AND TREATMENT FACILITY
PERMIT #: SDTF-92-11
Greasecycle, LLC
Dylan Gehrken
3900 Commerce Park Drive
Raleigh, NC 27610
is hereby permitted to operate Septage Detention and Treatment Facility with permit # SDTF-92-11 located on
Commerce Park Drive in Wake County at approximate position 35.79203 ° N latitude and-78.57067 ° E
longitude. This site is permitted only for operations that are conducted in accordance with the representations
made in the approved application, with all conditions attached to this permit, and with all of the provisions of 15A
NCAC 1313.0800 -- Septage Management. Failure to operate as permitted may result in the Department
suspending or revoking this permit, initiating action to enjoin the unpermitted operation, imposing administrative
penalties, or invoking any other remedy as provided in Chapter 130A, Article 1, Part 2 of the North Carolina
General Statutes.
This facility is subject to periodic inspection, as deemed necessary by the Division of Waste Management, to
determine if the facility is in compliance with this permit. This permit is subject to review at least annually, or
more often if deemed necessary by the Division of Waste Management, to determine if the operations
permitted are consistent with the Septage Management Rules in effect at the time of the review. Modifications
to the conditions of this permit may be made where necessary to make this permit conform to the requirements
of rules in effect at the time of the review.
Wm Perry Digitally signed by
Wm Perry Sugg
Date: 2024.0 .1
Sugg 09:4249-04'000
Perry Sugg
Environmental Compliance Branch Head
Solid Waste Section
Division of Waste Management, NCDEQ
QNo��rth Carolina department of Environmental Qualtty I division of Waste Management
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Facility Permit No.: SDTF-92-11
Greasecycle, LLC
Permit to Operate
September 9, 2024
Page 2 of 4
CONDITIONS OF OPERATING PERMIT
1. This septage detention and treatment facility shall be maintained and operated in a
manner that will protect the assigned water quality standards of both surface and
ground waters.
2. Leaks and spills are the responsibility of the Permittee and shall be immediately
contained, cleaned up, and treated to prevent any contamination of the surrounding
area. The transfer of septage to and from the detention system shall be conducted in
a manner that prevents leaks or spills of septage as stated within Rule 15A NCAC 13B
.0838(j). Any liquid or solids collected from the spillage or leakage of septage shall be
disposed of in a manner consistent with the NC Solid Waste Management Rules. Major
spills shall be reported to the Division of Waste Management within 24 hours of
occurrence.
3. The method for controlling odors described in the approved application for this permit
must effectively minimize odors created by the operation of this facility as required by
15A NCAC 13B .0838(g). Also, this facility shall be designed, constructed, and
maintained in such a manner as required by 15A NCAC 13B .0838(e)(2), to minimize
the attraction or admittance of vectors.
4. Erosion and runoff control measures shall be implemented to prevent migration of
soil or wastes off this facility. The installation of groundwater monitoring wells or a
leak detection system may be required at the discretion of the Division of Waste
Management.
5. This permit shall not affect the applicability of any statutes, rules, regulations, or
ordinances that may be imposed by other local, state, or federal government agencies
that may have jurisdiction over this facility.
6. This permit may be modified or reissued at any time to incorporate any conditions,
limitations, and/or monitoring requirements the Division deems necessary to
adequately protect the environment and public health.
Facility Permit No.: SDTF-92-11
Greasecycle, LLC
Permit to Operate
September 9, 2024
Page 3 of 4
7. Storage or treatment of any liquid or solid wastes other than grease septage as
specified in the approved application for this permit is prohibited. This septage
treatment facility consists of one 9,000 gallon, one 15,000 gallon and one 16,500
gallon above ground tanks and includes two dewatering boxes and a bar screen tank.
The three tanks have a total capacity of 40,500 gallons for the storage of untreated
and treated septage. Liquid and solid waste generated at this facility shall be disposed
of in a manner consistent with the approved application and submitted
authorizations. Authorizations for liquid and solid waste disposal shall be submitted
to the Division prior to utilizing a disposal location. This office shall be contacted
immediately if a disposal location revokes the authorization.
8. No one other than the Permittee or an employee of the firm named in this permit may
discharge septage at this detention and treatment facility unless the Division is
notified and approval is granted by the Division. Only Septage Management Firms
permitted to operate in North Carolina may receive authorizations to discharge at this
detention and treatment facility.
9. This permit shall expire on December 31, 2028. Renewal or modification of this
permit shall be in accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0837 (i), (m), (n) or (q). An
application for permit renewal shall be submitted at least ninety (90) days prior to the
permit renewal date. Accurate site drawings (2 copies with a North Carolina PE
stamp), a signed & dated operation and maintenance manual (revised to reflect any
physical or operational changes at the facility), current solids and wastewater disposal
authorizations and a copy of the required facility records shall be submitted with the
renewal application.
10.The storage capacity, construction, treatment methods, and operation plan of this
facility shall be as represented in the permit application. Any changes shall require a
permit modification.
11. Records shall be maintained in accordance with the Septage Management Rule 15A
NCAC 13B .0838(v). These records shall be made available to a representative of the
Division upon request. A copy of these records for the period of time this permit was
valid shall be submitted along with an application for permit renewal or modification.
Facility Permit No.: SDTF-92-11
Greasecycle, LLC
Permit to Operate
September 9, 2024
Page 4 of 4
12.Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division may, upon
presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises, or place on or
related to the facility, at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining
compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy any records that must be kept under
the conditions of this permit; or may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water,
or leachate.
13.The dewatering boxes shall be cleaned as described in the operation and maintenance
manual and in such a manner that all rinsate and solids are contained and disposed of
properly.
14.The setbacks prescribed by 15A NCAC 13B .0838 (m) shall be maintained at all times.