31002_YWN_INSP_20241031

FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section

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UNIT TYPE:
MSWLF X COUNTY: DUPLIN
PERMIT NO.: YWN-31-002
FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE

Date of Site Inspection: October 31, 2024 Date of Last Inspection: December 14, 2021

FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Parker Bark Company, Inc. 3295 US-117 Rose Hill, NC 28458 GPS COORDINATES: N: 34.860300 ° W: -78.030560 ° FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER: Aaron Reynolds
910-289-3672 [e-mail] FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS: P.O. Box 158 3295 US-117
Rose Hill, NC 28458

PARTICIPANTS:
Liz Patterson, NCDEQ – Solid Waste Section Aaron Reynolds – Parker Park Company, Inc. Susannah Reynolds – Parker Bark Company, Inc. STATUS OF PERMIT: Yard Waste Notification Facility Renewal received by Solid Waste Section on March 6, 2024. Approved April 16, 2024. Expires June 1, 2025 Renewal forms are due annually prior to June 1 each year. https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/waste-management/waste-management-permit-guidance/solid-waste-section/yard-waste
PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT: Comprehensive 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

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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
1. This facility is a Type 1 Yard Waste Notification. It accepts land clearing debris and untreated wood.
2. Facility uses a horizontal grinder to grind the waste material. Ground material is then screened and placed in windrows. The windrows are monitored for temperature and turned as needed. The finished compost product is used as a soil conditioner and manufactured topsoil.
3. The facility uses a horizontal grinder to grind pallets, pulpwood, and logs. The finished mulch product is sold for use in landscaping. Land clearing debris is mulched and sold as mulch product.
4. The operating hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. 5. Signs posted indicating hours of operation and waste exclusions. 6. No offsite sedimentation was observed. 7. An interior roadway has been made of all-weather construction and is being maintained in good condition.
8. There is at least a 25 foot access path around the site for fire control vehicles.
9. All setbacks are in place. 10. No standing water was observed during the inspection.
11. Digital pictures taken during inspection:
Waste material storage/chipping area
FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section

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Windrowed material
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.
Phone: [phone](O) [e-mail]
Liz Patterson Environmental Senior Specialist Regional Representative

Sent on: 11-5-2024 X Email Hand delivery US Mail Certified No. [ _]

Copies: Wes Hare, Eastern District Supervisor - Solid Waste Section