19040_Atando_Ave_ MEMO DyDee Services 20140324

P.O. Box 241001, Charlotte, North Carolina 28224
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: [phone]
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RCRA INSPECTION REPORT

Site Information: Dy Dee Services
611 Atando Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28206
EPA ID# NCS 000 002 098

Inspected by: Hazardous Waste Section - Heather Sorensen,

Inspection Participants: Jim Strong, Owner, Miguel Alvalle – NCDENR IHSB, Sean Morris –
HWS ESS, Heather Sorensen – HWS ESS

Date of Inspection: March 26, 2014

Date of Report: April 9, 2014

Report Prepared By: Heather Sorensen, ESS

Summary: On March 26, 2014, a site visit was conducted at Dy Dee Services (facility). The
inspection was conducted as part of an investigation to identify potential sources of chlorinated
solvents discovered from a Phase II site assessment. The facility conducts business as DBA Royal
Uniform. The facility provides bulk laundering services, including washing, drying, and folding, for
commercial businesses with a current focus on sheets, towels, entrance mats, etc. The company
started in 1946 in the downtown Charlotte area and moved to Atando Avenue in 1950. Mr. Strong
explained that the building housed a pickle factory prior to operations conducted by Dy Dee
Services. Historically, Dy Dee Services’ services were focused on diaper cleaning. The facility
ceased diaper cleaning services approximately 15 years ago. The property consists of two buildings
and is owned by Dy Dee Wash, Inc. The facility employees five people. There is one groundwater
drinking water well on the property that is no longer in use. It was unclear if the well has been
grouted and closed. The facility is provided drinking water and sanitary sewer services by Charlotte
Mecklenburg Utilities (CMU). The facility does not have an industrial waste water permit with
CMU due to the low volume discharge into the system. The facility maintains one box truck for
pick-up and delivery.
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Pat McCrory
Governor John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
P.O. Box 241001, Charlotte, North Carolina 28224
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At the time of inspection, Mr. Strong announced that the facility will cease operations and the
business will close on March 28, 2014. The facility has planned to sell its customer base to another
company, but not the business operations.
The inspection included an initial conference and then a walk through the inside and outside of
the facility. Chemicals used onsite include softeners, bleach, sour, and soaps. Mr. Strong noted that
solvents have never been used as part of the facility’s operation due to the types of materials washed
(i.e. cotton and polyester) were not delicate and have never required solvents.
The facility’s waste stream is wash water from laundering operations. All wash water is
discharged into CMU’s sanitary sewer system for treatment. The Material Safety Data Sheet for
chemicals used onsite: Link II, Golden Suds, LIN CLOR, and Bill E Buff Sour were reviewed.
Inside the main building of the facility there were washing machines, dryers, laundry staging
areas, and a chemical storage area. There were no hazardous waste accumulations areas identified.
Wash water from laundry machines are discharged into open channels that discharge directly into the
sanitary sewer system without pre-treatment.
The building structure located at the rear of the property was not in use as part of the laundry
service at the time of inspection. The building previously housed paper goods used by the business.
Outside of the facility, there was one approximate 10,000-gallon water tank that is no longer in
use. This tank was previously used to store water for onsite operations. There was one 1,000 gallon
tank that is no longer in use. It was previously used to store a light mineral oil. The mineral oil was
historically applied to mop heads to increase dust mop effectiveness. There were five 55-gallon
containers stored outside near the water and oil tank. Mr. Strong explained that the containers were
used to transport laundry and not to store chemicals. One container appeared not to be empty. There
were no labels on the container. Mr. Strong explained that the container had rain water in it.

Comments and Recommendations:
 The facility should verify the contents of the unlabeled 55-gallon container. If it is
determined that the contents of the container is not rain water, please contact Ms. Sorensen
for additional guidance.
 Based on the closure of the facility and potential chemicals onsite, it is a reminder that the
facility has an obligation to ensure that all chemicals and waste are properly removed from
the site. Any waste that may be hazardous must have a proper waste determination
conducted to ensure proper management and disposal.

4/9/2014
Heather Sorensen, Environmental Senior Specialist Date
Division of Waste Management, NCDENR

cc: MRO Files
Brent Burch, Western Area Compliance Supervisor
Jim Strong, Dy Dee Services
Miguel Alvalle, IHSB
Central Office Files