N0639_INSP_20160822

FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section

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UNIT TYPE:
Lined
MSWLF LCID X YW Transfer Compost SLAS COUNTY: TRANSYLVANIA
Closed
MSWLF HHW White
goods Incin T&P FIRM PERMIT NO.: N0639
CDLF Tire T&P /
Collection Tire
Monofill Industrial
Landfill DEMO SDTF FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE

Date of Site Inspection: 08/22/2016 Date of Last Inspection: 05/26/2011

FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Whitmire LCID
Israel Road
Brevard, NC 28712

GPS COORDINATES: N: 35.16833° W:82.81646°

FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Denny Whitmire
Telephone: [phone]
Email address: [e-mail]

FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
757 Cathey’s Creek Church Road
Brevard NC 28712
PARTICIPANTS:
Troy Harrison, NCDEQ – Solid Waste Section
Lee Hill, NCDEQ – Solid Waste Section

STATUS OF PERMIT:
LCID Notification N0639 issued on 8/21/98.

PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Comprehensive Inspection

STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS:
N/A

OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
1. 15A NCAC 13B .0566(2) states “The facility shall only accept those solid wastes which it is permitted to receive.

Whitmire LCID is in violation of 15A NCAC 13B .0566(2) by accepting unpermitted materials. On August
22, 2016 metal roofing, fabric, and coir erosion control matting was observed on the working face of the
landfill.

To achieve compliance, Whitmire LCID must immediately remove all unapproved materials from the LCID
landfill and dispose of properly.

FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
1. All photos were taken by Lee Hill on August 22, 2016.
2. The facility was secured by a gate at the entrance and was locked at the time of inspection.
3. The roads in the facility were constructed of gravel and were in good condition at the time of inspection.
4. No erosion was observed at the time of the inspection.
5. Adequate soil cover must be applied monthly or when the disposal area reaches one acre in size.
6. Unapproved material was observed on the working face of the landfill. Coir erosion matting, metal roofing, and
fabric was observed. The facility is only approved to accept land clearing waste, untreated wood, yard trash,
unpainted concrete, brick, block, and used asphalt. Please see observed violations section of this report.

Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.

____________________________ Phone: [phone]

Lee Hill
Environmental Senior Specialist
Regional Representative

Sent on: August 26, 2016 to
Denny Whitmire
X Email Hand delivery US Mail Certified No. [ _]

Copies: Deb Aja, Western District Supervisor - Solid Waste Section
Jessica Montie, Compliance Officer – 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.
FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
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Unapproved material on working face.