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Home My WebLink About2909_INSP_20170407FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT Division of Waste Management Solid Waste Section Page 1 of 4 UNIT TYPE: Lined MSWLF LCID X YW Transfer Compost SLAS COUNTY: Davidson Closed MSWLF HHW White goods Incin T&P FIRM PERMIT NO.: 29-09 CDLF Tire T&P / Collection Tire Monofill Industrial Landfill DEMO SDTF FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE Date of Site Inspection: April 7, 2017 Date of Last Inspection: January 12, 2017 FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS: Veach LCID Landfill 4261 Old Thomasville Road Winston-Salem, NC 27107 GPS COORDINATES: N: 35.97874° W: 80.18178° FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER: Name: Mike Phillips, Operator Telephone: 336-462-3643 (mobile) Email address: mphillips3914@yahoo.com FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS: Veach LCID Landfill Mike Phillips, Operator 411 Bethany Church Road Winston-Salem, NC 27107 PARTICIPANTS: Mike Phillips, Operator – Veach LCID Landfill Jeffrey Johnson, Equipment Operator – Veach LCID Landfill Susan Heim, Environmental Senior Specialist, Solid Waste Section STATUS OF PERMIT: Permit to Operate issued June 28, 2013 Permit to Construct issued in conjunction with Permit to Operate Permit to Operate expires June 28, 2018; permit renewal application must be submitted by December 28, 2017. PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT: Partial Inspection STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS: 1. CORRECTIVE MEASURES IN PROGRESS: 15A NCAC 13B .0203(d) states: “By receiving solid waste at a permitted facility, the permittee(s) shall be considered to have accepted the conditions of the permit and shall comply with the conditions of the permit.” Permit to Operate No. 2909-LCID-2013, Attachment 2, Conditions of Permit to Construct, Part I, facility specific condition 3.d. states, “The disposal unit boundary must be accurately identified with permanent markers.” Permit to Operate No. 2909-LCID-2013, Attachment 3, Conditions of Permit to Operate, Part I, facility specific condition 7 states, “The permanent markers that accurately delineate the waste disposal boundary must be maintained.” On April 7, 2017, Mr. Phillips pointed out orange metal stakes that had been installed on the eastern side of the mined area. He explained that these stakes delineate the current edge of the landfill area. There were no stakes FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT Division of Waste Management Solid Waste Section Page 2 of 4 installed on the other edges of the landfill. By May 15, 2017, ensure that permanent edge of waste markers are installed to delineate the waste boundary of the approved 3.887-acre fill area, as designated in the approved site plan, dated September 4, 2012. 2. CORRECTIVE MEASURES IN PROGRESS: 15A NCAC 13B .0203(d) states: “By receiving solid waste at a permitted facility, the permittee(s) shall be considered to have accepted the conditions of the permit and shall comply with the conditions of the permit.” Permit to Operate No. 2909-LCID-2013, Attachment 3, Conditions of Permit to Operate, Part I, facility specific condition 8 states, “Excavation, grading and fill material side slopes must not exceed a ratio of three horizontal feet to one vertical foot (3:1). On April 7, 2017, the slopes of the mined area and the fill area were observed to be almost unchanged from the previous inspection. Mr. Phillips stated that he was working to reduce the slopes, but referred only to the fill area. Technical assistance was provided to explain that a slope ratio of 3:1 is required to be able to maneuver equipment across a slope to properly compact waste, and to stabilize slopes to prevent erosion and sedimentation. By May 15, 2017, ensure that the slope of the working face, the side slopes of the fill area and the side slopes of the excavated area do not exceed a ratio of 3:1. 3. CORRECTIVE MEASURES IN PROGRESS: 15A NCAC 13B .0566(4) states: “Adequate soil cover shall be applied monthly, or when the active area reaches one acre in size, whichever occurs first.” On April 7, 2017, it was not possible to observe the portion of the fill area that had been covered within the past 30 days. The working face was almost vertical and no fill progression was visible. Adequate cover requires that no waste is visible through the soil and that the soil is at least 12” deep. Immediately start a cover log indicating the date, the area of fill, and size of the area that was covered; and, keep the log available at the site for review as requested by Solid Waste Section Staff. 4. CORRECTIVE MEASURES IN PROGRESS: 15A NCAC 13B .0566(3) states: “Solid waste shall be restricted to the smallest area feasible and compacted as densely as practical into cells.” On April 7, 2017, the working face and side slopes of the fill area were observed to be very steep, still greatly exceeding the 3:1 maximum ratio. Mr. Phillips explained that equipment is used to push the material over the edge into the fill area, and to compact the material on the working face from the bottom of the slope. On a steep slope, it is not possible to operate the equipment needed to sufficiently compact waste into the smallest possible area. By May 15, 2017, regrade all slopes in the fill area to a steepness not exceeding 3:1, and compact all of the waste in the fill area as densely as possible so that it takes up the least amount of space. OBSERVED VIOLATIONS: No new violations were observed. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS 1. The facility is inspected by the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR). 2. Since the previous inspection, several large piles of soil mixed with concrete and asphalt had been removed from the material storage area and screened. This has created room to maneuver on the site. Mr. Johnson pointed out that he had been able to widen and compact the access roadway so that it will remain stable in all weather. 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 Page 3 of 4 3. Stockpiles of unprocessed mixed debris are stored southeast of the entrance gate. Parts of this storage area had been damaged by vehicle and equipment tires, and some ponding of water was visible in these spots. Ensure that site maintenance is performed to eliminate the ponding of water. 4. Unacceptable wastes were observed on the unprocessed mixed debris piles, including metal, paper and plastics. Ensure that loads are adequately screened to eliminate the acceptance of prohibited wastes. Immediately remove all prohibited waste from the unprocessed mixed debris stored on the site. 5. Stockpiles of soil, topsoil and crushed concrete had been established near the crusher on the southern end of the site. A small pile of waste removed during the crushing process was observed next to the crusher. Ensure that all waste is collected daily and stored in a covered, watertight container until removed for proper disposal at a permitted facility. 6. A large amount of unprocessed wood waste was observed adjacent to the top of the working face. Mr. Phillips stated that this waste had been accumulating for approximately two weeks. Ensure that accumulated waste is pushed onto the working face regularly, and compacted as soon as it is placed in the landfill. It is recommended that waste be placed in the landfill in small amounts so that maximum compaction can be achieved before additional waste is added. 7. The slope of the current working face was observed to be near vertical at the time of the inspection. In order to prevent fire, achieve maximum compaction, and allow the safe operation of equipment, ensure that the excavation, grading and fill material slopes do not exceed a ratio of 3:1. (See violations listed above for additional information.) 8. Ensure that the mined area and the base of the working face are properly graded so as not to collect storm water. 9. Ensure that the unacceptable waste and windblown trash is collected throughout the site during each work day and that prohibited materials, including trash, tires, construction and demolition waste, etc., are segregated and stored, if necessary, in covered containers prior to removal to a permitted disposal facility. View of the excavated area from the top of the working face. Unprocessed mixed debris piles are seen in the middle of the photo. Crushing and screening equipment are visible in the background, along with stockpiles of processed materials, including soil, topsoil, crushed concrete and stone. Note the ponded water along the toe of the excavated slope. Regrading of this slope is in progress. FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT Division of Waste Management Solid Waste Section Page 4 of 4 Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report. ______________________________________ Phone: 336-776-9672 Susan Heim Environmental Senior Specialist Regional Representative Sent on: April 13, 2017 to Mike Phillips and Andrew Veach. X Email Hand delivery US Mail Certified No. [ ] Copies: Jason Watkins, Field Operations Branch Head – Solid Waste Section Deb Aja, Western District Supervisor - Solid Waste Section Jessica Montie, Compliance Officer – Solid Waste Section Matt Gantt, Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources View from the entrance gate to the excavation area. Access roadways have been widened and improved, as seen here. Crushing and screening area with stockpiles of finished products. Segregated waste is piled beside the equipment. Water can be seen ponding in tire ruts around unprocessed debris pile. Unacceptable waste, including metal, paper and plastics, can be seen in the mixed debris pile.