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July 12, 2016
Mr. Allen Gaither, P.E. Environmental Engineer North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Waste Management – Solid Waste Section Permitting Branch
Asheville Regional Office
2090 US 70 Highway Swannanoa, NC 28778
RE: Waste Management of Asheville Transfer Station
Permit Number 1104-Transfer-1993
Revision of Facility Operations Plan Dear Mr. Gaither:
The purpose of this letter is to request the Department’s approval of a revised Operations
Plan (enclosed) for the referenced facility. The current approved Plan was prepared during permit renewal in 2013. That Plan has been revised to delete Palmetto Landfill (Spartanburg, SC) as an approved disposal facility, due to its recent closure; and to add the Republic
Services, Inc., Upstate Regional Landfill in Union County, SC as an approved disposal
facility. The emergency contacts for the facility have also been updated to reflect the
facility’s current management/staff. All other details of the approved 2013 Plan remain the same.
In closing we would like to thank you for your assistance with this issue. If you have any
questions regarding this request, please contact me at (336) 253-0091, or by email at
dmoore36@wm.com. Sincerely,
Waste Management of Asheville Transfer Station
Daniel Moore, P.G.
Environmental Protection Manager
c: Ron J. Peterson – Waste Management, Senior District Manager Site P.O.R. 5.5
3303 North Glenn Ave.
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
(336) 253-0091
WASTE MANAGEMENT
OF CAROLINAS, INC.
WASTE TRANSFER STATION
PERMIT NO. 1104-TRANSFER-1993
OPERATIONS PLAN
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF ASHEVILLE
24 POND ROAD
ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
2013
[Revised July 12, 2016]
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1.0 FACILITY LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION ……………………………………… 1
2.0 HOURS OF OPERATION………………………………………………….………..…2
3.0 EQUIPMENT………………………………………………………………………...…..2
4.0 OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES ……………………………………………..……… 3
5.0 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURE AND EQUIPMENT …………………... 4
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 - Facility Location Map
Figure 2 – Site Plan
1.0 FACILITY LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION
The Waste Management of Carolinas, Inc. – Asheville Transfer Station (Asheville Transfer
Station) is located at 24 Pond Road, approximately .25 miles east of U.S. Highway 26 (Figure 1).
The transfer station may serve all Counties located in North Carolina.
The facility includes approximately 4.8 acres of land which is encompassed by a perimeter fence.
Existing buildings at the site include an office building, warehouse, materials recovery facility,
and a maintenance shop. The site location plan provides the facility layout (Figure 2).
The transfer station will accept municipal waste from residential, commercial, medical, and
industrial sources. The facility may handle on average up to 800 tons per day. No sludges,
special waste, or hazardous waste will be accepted for disposal at the transfer station. Municipal
waste will be consolidated at the transfer station for transport to and disposal at a permitted
sanitary landfill. Regulated Medical Waste will be collected and stored on site prior to transfer.
The municipal waste will be transported to the Republic Services, Inc. Upstate Regional Landfill
(SC Solid Waste Permit# #442441-1101) in Union County, SC; Chamber’s R&B Landfill (GA
MSWL Permit # 006-009D) in Homer, GA; Iris Glen Environmental Center (TN Solid Waste
Permit# SNL 901040262) in Johnson City, TN; Buncombe County Landfill (NC Permit# 1107-
MSWLF-1996) in Alexander, NC; or Haywood County - White Oak Landfill (NC Permit# 4407-
MSWLF-1993) in Waynesville, NC. Regulated Medical Waste will be transported to the Waste
Management – Healthcare Solutions facility (GA Solid Waste Handling Permit# 028-
042P(BIO)) in Woodstock, GA.
Water and sewer service is provided by the local utilities. The sanitary sewer connection is
directly into the sewer on-site. All process water, leachate or contaminated stormwater is
collected in floor drains at the front bay entrance or the loading bay entrances. The process
water flows through an oil water separator prior to discharge to the sewer system. No storage
other than the collection system and the separator is available at the facility.
The tipping floor and loading bay leachate collection system will be maintained to minimize
liquids from draining outside the tipping floor bay doors. The system will be routinely observed
and monitored throughout the day to ensure proper maintenance and operation. The grates will
be maintained to prevent the collection of trash but allow for liquid drainage. Damaged or
missing grates will be repaired or replaced with covers of similar design that allow for liquid
control. Accumulated waste will be removed from the collection system on a daily basis, or on a
more frequent schedule as identified by the operator based on daily observations. Sediment
and/or grit will be washed from the trench drain and associated piping routinely as deemed
necessary by the operator based on daily observations.
Stormwater is routed around the facility and away from transfer station bay doors to prevent
contamination. The water flows via the conveyance system to an exterior conveyance ditch prior
to discharge.
Signs at the entrance of the site note “Municipal Solid Waste Only. No Hazardous Wastes
Accepted. Non-hazardous special wastes (drums, sludges, liquids, etc.) will be refused or
returned at the haulers’ expense.” The sign will also state hours of operation, permit number, and
emergency contact numbers.
2.0 HOURS OF OPERATION
The transfer station will operate 10-12 hours per day, 5.5 days a week. The actual hours of
operation will vary; however, it is anticipated that the transfer station will be operated an average
of 50-60 hours per week. Trained transfer station personnel are on-site during these periods. The
hours stated are for the receipt of waste; other activities pertaining to the transfer station
including handling and loading of waste may be conducted beyond these hours.
3.0 EQUIPMENT
Collection vehicles, transfer vehicles, transfer trailers, containers, and bucket loaders will be
utilized at the facility for loading, hauling, and managing solid waste.
Collection vehicles, consisting of front load, rear load, roll-off trucks, and/or trailers will
transport all waste to the transfer facility.
Refuse will be consolidated on a tipping floor where it will be pushed into open top trailers.
Transfer vehicles will typically consist of a tractor and 53’ aluminum body walking floor or
tipper type trailer. Transfer trailers will be tarped for over-the-road transport. The loading of
waste and transfer trucking operation may be contracted out to a third-party contractor.
A bucket loader will be used to load the trucks and tamp down waste. Trailers will be loaded and
weighed to ensure that legal load limits are not exceeded.
4.0 OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES
A trained and certified operator will always be present at the transfer station during operating
hours overseeing the loading and unloading of waste. The operator will be responsible for
directing all traffic into and out of the transfer station. The operator will also be responsible for
the movement of waste from the tipping floor into the trailers. In addition to a State approved
certified operator training, the operators will be provided training regarding unauthorized waste.
The operator is responsible for the operations, maintenance, and general housekeeping of the
facility. All extraneous solid waste will be swept and removed by broom and/or shovel during
the operational day. The floor will be washed down at the end of each day of operation. Wash
water will be collected in floor drain and routed to the sanitary sewer as described above. Litter
and waste will be removed from floor drains daily and piping will be flushed as needed. The
operator will ensure that wind-blown debris is picked up daily.
Municipal Solid Wastes are to be accepted at the transfer station. Random inspections will be
conducted to ensure unacceptable waste is not delivered to the facility. Random inspections will
be performed and documented on front-end loaders, commercial rear-end loaders and roll-offs.
There will be no less than four (4) random inspections conducted monthly. The drivers/vehicles
will be randomly inspected and not inspected consecutively. Loads that fail to meet the
municipal solid waste requirements will be rejected, documented and reported in accordance
with Waste Management procedures. Unauthorized waste that is identified through normal
operations will be reloaded on the vehicle that delivered the material. If the material is of a size
that it cannot be reloaded or if the material is identified after the collection vehicle has left the
facility, the material will be segregated and staged until it can be removed and disposed of
properly. Small items, such as but not limited to scrap tires or electronics, will be staged in a
container outside of the transfer station and emptied as necessary.
Recovered, reclaimed, or recycled material including but not limited to cardboard, metal,
plastics, etc., may be separated and removed from the waste stream. During operational periods
where recyclable material is removed from the waste stream, a transfer trailer or other
appropriate containers will be staged to only receive the recovered material. This single stream
or potentially commingled recyclable material will be loaded into the trailer or roll-off container
using a process specific loader, primarily a skid steer or bobcat style machine. The material
loaded into the recyclable trailer will not be contaminated by putrescible waste. Recyclable
material will not be stored onsite for a time period greater than the permit allows. Cardboard
material may be compacted or bailed to decrease volume prior to shipping to an end user. If a
bailer or compactor is located outside of the transfer station bay, the site plan and/or diagram will
be amended to reflect the location.
Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) will be collected and stored on site prior to transfer. Properly
packaged, labeled, and marked RMW will be delivered to the facility utilizing route trucks or
vans and transferred on to a fifty -three (53) foot enclosed transfer trailer. The transfer trailer
will be loaded by hand by employees outfitted with proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
Proper PPE will include but is not limited to a safety vest, safety boots, work uniform, safety
glasses or goggles, suitable work gloves, and hex-armor gloves. Any improperly packaged,
unlabeled, or unmarked waste packages inadvertently collected will not be loaded on to the
transfer trailer or stored on site and will be returned to the waste generator.
If the waste is to remain on site for more than seven days after collection from the generator, a
refrigerated type trailer will be utilized. The loaded or partially loaded trailers will primarily be
staged on a concrete pad inside the facility. If necessary, the trailers may be staged outside the
covered area directly in front or beside the warehouse bay. The staged trailers will be inspected
during loading, prior to staging outside, and prior to transfer to identify leaks or spills. If leaks
or spills are identified, clean up and decontamination procedures will be implemented as outlined
in the transportation vehicle’s contingency plan. Once completely loaded, the RMW will be
transferred and disposed at a permitted facility. RMW will not be mixed with municipal solid
waste accepted at the transfer facility or be permitted to place on the tipping floor of the facility.
At the end of each operational day, all solid waste will be placed in the transfer trailers. The site
will be locked at the end of each operational day to eliminate unauthorized use. Reconciliation
reports are created daily to show the disposal of materials received. The reports are maintained in
a corporate level database system and hardcopies will be maintained at the facility according to
audit requirements. A copy of the permit, operations plan, and site drawings are available at the
facility.
5.0 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURE AND EQUIPMENT
The existing operation includes routine emergency equipment such as phones, radios, and first
aid kits. CPR trained employees are available on site. The emergency contacts are listed below:
Contact Telephone Number
National Response Center 800-424-8802
Regional EPA Office 919-541-2258
NC DENR 828-296-4500
Fire Department 911
Police Department 911
WM District Manager 864-949-5402
WM Site Manager 828-210-1132
WM Healthcare Solutions, Inc. Site Manager 770-517-4202
WM Healthcare Solutions, Inc. District
Manager 561-216-9178
WM Environmental Protection Manager 336-253-0091
The City of Asheville will provide first response for any fire situations that occur at the transfer
station facility. Based on the location of the facility, the response time from the City of Asheville
Fire Department should be less than 15 minutes. As a secondary measure, and based on the
severity of the incident, fire extinguishers are located in the operations building, in the tipping
floor area, in the storage area and in the transfer trailer loading area. Operators will be trained in
the use of fire extinguishers. In addition, standard garden type hose connections are located in
the tipping floor area, in the storage area, and in the transfer trailer loading area. The purpose of
the hose connections is for floor wash downs.
The key to preventing fire hazards at the facility is to remove all solid waste from the site each
day. The transfer station is designed and equipped to provide an operation that allows for all
waste to be removed from the facility each day, under normal operating conditions.
A total of at least four transfer trailers and a front-end loader will be stationed and or utilized at
the transfer station. If equipment failure causes the facility to be unable to transport the entire
day’s receipts to the approved disposal location, waste will be stored in the transfer trailers. The
facility includes a pad capable of storing six loaded transfer trailers in the loading bay. The
operation of the front-end loader and transfer trailers will be contracted to a provider who will
maintain, repair, or replace the equipment. In the event that repairs will disrupt operation, a
rental unit or spare owned by the contractor will be mobilized on site to maintain operations.
In the event of inclement winter weather, the facility will utilize the front-end loader to keep the
entrance and turn around area free and clear of ice or snow. If conditions warrant, the facility
will be closed to incoming traffic. An onsite back-up generator will be available in the event of
loss of power.
Asheville Hauling and Transfer
Station
Facility Location
Asheville Hauling and Transfer Station
Site Plan
Sheet Flow Direction
Storm Water Inlet
Recovered Material
Drainage Boundary
Oil Water Separator
Trailer Staging
Container Staging
Truck Wash
Fuel Island
Transfer Station
Fuel/Oil Tanks
Truck Parking
Maintenance Shop
RMW Transfer Area
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LEACHATE COLLECTION SYSTEM BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
ASHEVILLE TRANSFER STATION 24 POND ROAD ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28806
PERMIT NO. 11-04T
August 2013
Prepared By:
Version 2 – Revised August 2013
LEACHATE MANAGEMENT BMP PLAN
1.0 PURPOSE
The purpose of this Leachate Collection System Best Management Practices (BMPs)
Plan is to assist in the prevention of environmental impacts due to leachate originating from solid waste transfer station operations and transfer trailers. Leachate not contained
within the collection system has the potential to impact site soils and/or surface water.
2.0 REGULATORY AUTHORITY
The following regulations (in part) apply to leachate management at the Asheville
Transfer Station:
• 15A North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC) 13B (solid waste regulations);
• North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR)
Solid Waste Section (SWS) Permit No. 11-04T. 3.0 OPERATIONAL AREAS OF CONCERN
The following areas of concern are identified as areas that could lead to the improper
handling of leachate:
1) Leachate Collection System at the tipping bay doors;
2) Leachate Collection System at the loading bay entrance;
3) Leachate Collection System piping; and
4) Leachate Collection System oil-water separator (OWS).
4.0 ROUTINE OBSERVATIONS
As an aid to insuring that these potential issues are identified and addressed, site
employees will conduct routine observations of the four areas of concern in an ongoing, daily basis.
5.0 PREVENTATIVE MEASURES AND MAINTENANCE
In order to prevent the identified sources of leachate from potentially causing
environmental impacts, the following preventative measures and maintenance methods
will be utilized:
5.1 Tipping Floor Leachate Collection System
The leachate collection system will be maintained to prevent liquids from draining
outside the tipping floor bay doors. The drainage conveyance will be observed daily to ensure proper maintenance and operation. The grates will be maintained to
prevent the collection of trash but allow for liquid drainage. Damaged or missing
grates will be repaired or replaced as soon as possible with covers of similar design
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that allow for liquid control. Accumulated waste will be removed from the
collection system on a daily basis, or as needed to prevent buildup that impairs the
system from proper operation. Sediment and/or grit will be washed from the trench
drain and associated piping routinely, as deemed necessary by the operator based on daily observations.
5.2 Loading Bay Leachate Collection System
The leachate collection system will be maintained to prevent liquids from draining outside the loading bay doors. The drainage conveyance will be observed daily to
ensure proper maintenance and operation. The grates will be maintained to prevent
the collection of trash but allow for liquid drainage. Damaged or missing grates will
be repaired or replaced as soon as possible with covers of similar design that allow
for liquid control. Accumulated waste will be removed from the collection system on a daily basis, or as needed to prevent buildup that impairs the system from proper
operation. Sediment and/or grit will be washed from the trench drain and associated
piping routinely, as deemed necessary by the operator based on daily observations.
5.3 Leachate Collection System Piping
The piping associated with collections system will be maintained to prevent liquids
from draining outside the loading bay doors. The drainage conveyance will be
observed daily to ensure proper maintenance and operation. The piping from the
tipping floor will discharge to the loading bay floor drain. Damaged or obstructed piping will be repaired or replaced as soon as possible. Accumulated waste will be
removed from the collection system on a daily basis, or as needed to prevent buildup
that impairs the system from proper operation. Sediment and/or grit will be washed
from the piping routinely, as deemed necessary by the operator based on daily
observations.
5.4 Leachate Collection System Oil-Water Separator
The leachate collection system oil-water separator will be maintained to allow for
discharge to the sanitary sewer and prevent liquids from draining outside the concrete structure. The exterior of the oil-water separator will be observed daily to
ensure proper maintenance and operation. The interior of the oil-water separator will
be observed monthly to ensure proper maintenance and operation. The metal cover
will be maintained to prevent the collection of debris but allow for internal
observation. Damaged or missing covers will be repaired or replaced with covers of similar design. Oil, sediment, and/or grit will be pumped from the structure
routinely, as deemed necessary by the operator based on daily observations.
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6.0 RECORD KEEPING
This Plan will be maintained onsite with operating records. If routine observation
warrant, this plan will be altered or modified to improve operation of the collection
system.
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