7803-LCID-2022_INSP_20241010

FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section

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UNIT TYPE:
MSWLF X X COUNTY: Robeson
PERMIT NO.: 7803-LCID-2022
FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE

Date of Site Inspection: October 10, 2024 Date of Last Inspection: July 15, 2024
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS: Robeson County Landfill 246 Landfill Rd. St. Paul’s, NC 28384 GPS COORDINATES: Lat: 34.787792 Lat: -78.907991 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: Kristina Locklear-Cummins, Robeson County Solid Waste
Gene Walters, Robeson County Solid Waste Wes Hare, NC DEQ, Solid Waste Section David Powell, NC DEQ, Solid Waste Section

STATUS OF PERMIT: Previous site was a 2 Acre Notification July 2016 (N1092); Emergency Approval for One acre expansion, (Total 3 Acre LCID) on 10/18/2018; March 17, 2022 - Permit to Construct 7803-LCID-2022 4 Acre expansion; Permit to Operate
current 3 Acre LCID. December 13, 2022 - Permit to Construct 7803-LCID-2022 4 Acre expansion; Permit to Operate current 3 Acre LCID (this was reissued to address wording and some issues with 3/17/2022 PTC/PTO.) PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT: Comprehensive Inspection – Follow Up
STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS: 15A NCAC 13B .0566 (4) – UNRESOLVED
OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
1. 15A NCAC 13B .0566 (7) - Access roads shall be of all-weather construction and shall be maintained to allow access by vehicles transporting waste, Department staff, and fire-fighting vehicles.

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During the inspection, attempts were made by Section staff to drive the perimeter access road around the LCID on the eastern side. Although the vehicle would fit, the road was not all-weather construction and could not pass. The road has eroded so access does not connect around the perimeter. Fire fighting vehicles would not be passable in current construction or size. Please improve the road and use all-weather construction. It should be noted that during the onsite discussion with County staff, it was mentioned that the construction bid was given to a company called BMCO and a pre-construction meeting is imminent within the next 20 days.
This company will then have a “start day” of construction on the 4-acre expansion to the existing 3-acre LCID, totaling 7-acres once complete. In addition, BMCO is scheduled to bring additional staff for operating heavy equipment to the landfill to maintain daily operation but also work on previously identified corrective actions.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

1. The purpose of this visit was to do a comprehensive inspection and follow-up of the Robeson County Landfills and corrective actions previously identified. Also, this visit was to introduce new Eastern District Supervisor Wes Hare, with the Section, to the staff of the Robeson County Landfill. A PTC/PTO was issued on 3/17/2022 for continued operations in the current 3-acre section and to allow for construction of the additional 4-acre section, permitting the LCID. Construction has not begun on these additional acres. Mr. Walters explained the process of beginning construction is moving forward with LCID with a company called BMCO very soon. Mr. Gene and Ms. Kristina explained they have recently lost three staff and are attempting to hire new staff and get contractors to assist. BMCO is going to assist with additional operators. 2. The site has other permitted facilities onsite nearby such as an active MSWLF and CDLF, which has a closed MSW under the CDLF. All the facilities are behind a fence, lockable gate and have proper signage.

Signage with EOW markers.
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
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3. The LCID working face was large but at or under one acre, with much waste to waiting compact and cover. Unapproved waste such as bagged trash, a large couch, and large plastic pieces were observed comingled in the waste. There are many operators onsite across the landfill when the facility is open, however, there isn’t always an operator or attendant stationed at the LCID working face. This still allows for unapproved waste to be dumped and not be caught. Please remove all unapproved waste from the appropriate disposal site and adjust onsite operations to minimize these wastes.

Working face
Couch Bagged trash
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4. EOW markers were added as previously requested. Good job. Cover needs to be increased across the LCID with older areas as well as current working face. Too much waste is being staged before cover is applied. Smaller working faces would be easier to manage. Cover is to be applied with at least 6 inches of soil, once waste reaches one acre in size or monthly, whichever is first, per 15A NCAC 13B .0566. Older areas, such as the north half of LCID, still have exposed waste. Part of this is due to improper cover overtime and some due to erosion and no repairing. Please address accordingly. Mowing is needed in some areas. A
perimeter road was added; however, it is not of all-weather construction and access is not completely around the perimeter. Although this access has been added, all weather access conditions should be maintained.
Erosion and mowing needed. Access road is visible but very small width and erosion along the path.
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Same area as previous photo but different angle of view. Exposed waste in erosion rill.
Exposed waste on older phase/cell.
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SE corner of LCID new road. Mowing is needed on the side slope as well.
5. Although not required, cover logs for LCID were available, good job.

Cover logs
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6. Section permitting engineer assigned Robeson County is James Wallace - [phone] or [e-mail]. Be sure to review the approved plans and permits with contractors. A preoperational inspection will be needed, along with other conditions met, before operations can begin in the new 4-acre section once constructed, and the LCID will total 7 acres.

7. Corrective measures are necessary as a result of this inspection. A follow-up compliance inspection may be conducted by Solid Waste Section Staff within about 90 days’ receipt of this inspection report. All corrective actions should be addressed by that timeframe. Failure to meet the conditions for compliance may result in further Compliance Actions.
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: 10/18/2024 X Email Hand delivery US Mail Certified No. [ _]
Copies: Andrew Hammonds, Field Operations Branch Head - Solid Waste Section Wes Hare, Eastern District Supervisor – Solid Waste Section
Chris Hollinger, Compliance Officer – Solid Waste Section Sherri Stanley, Permitting Branch Head – Solid Waste Section James Wallace, Engineer 2 – Solid Waste Section Kristina Locklear-Cummings, Robeson County Solid Waste Kellie Blue, County Manager, Robeson County