7607_GreatOakMSWLF_LeakDetectionSystem_status_DIN28145_20170707

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Chao, Ming-tai
From:Moore, Daniel <[e-mail]>
Sent:Monday, June 19, 2017 4:15 PM
To:Patrone, John
Cc:Chao, Ming-tai; Workman, John; McFeeley, Michael
Subject:Great Oak Landfill - Permit No. 7607-MSWLF-2015 - Cell 1A/1B Rain Flap Removal
Documentation & Action Leachate Rate Update
Attachments:Operations Record - Memo to File - Rain Flap Removal Cell 1B.pdf
John,

As you requested, and as required by our Permit to Operate, paragraph #39, I have prepared a memo
(attached) for the facility Operating Record documenting removal of the rain flap between Cell
1A/1B. Please let me know if you need any additional information related to this item.

Also, as we observed on June 16, 2017, the secondary/leak detection sump pump was activated by a liquid
level of 18.0 inches. The sump had last pumped on May 19, 2017, when 1215 gallons were removed,
utilizing 8.3 acres of active cell, after accumulating for 52 days, resulting in an ALR of 2.8 gal/ac/day. On
June 16, the sump pumped 1130 gallons from 15.3 acres after accumulating for 28 days, resulting in an ALR
of 2.6 gal/acre/day. Note that (incidentally) the Cell 1A/1B leachate lines were connected and disposal
operations began in the new cell on May 19, the same day that the secondary sump had last pumped.

Thank you,

Dan Moore
Environmental Protection Manager
[e-mail]

Waste Management – North Carolina/South Carolina
3303 N Glenn Ave
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Cell [phone]

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Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section

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UNIT TYPE:
Lined
MSWLF X LCID YW Transfer Compost SLAS COUNTY: Randolph
Closed
MSWLF HHW White
goods Incin T&P FIRM PERMIT NO.: 76-07
CDLF Tire T&P /
Collection Tire
Monofill Industrial
Landfill DEMO SDTF FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE

Date of Site Inspection: June 16, 2017 Date of Last Inspection: March 24, 2017

FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Great Oak Landfill
3597 Old Cedar Falls Road
Randleman, NC 27317

GPS COORDINATES:
N: 35.752822 W: -79.755992

FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Mike McFeeley, District Manager
c. 336-865-3201
[e-mail]

FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
Waste Management
Mike McFeeley, District Manager
3597 Old Cedar Falls Road
Randleman, NC 27317

PARTICIPANTS:
John Patrone, Environmental Senior Specialist - Solid Waste Section (SWS)
Deb Aja, Western District Supervisor - SWS
Ming-Tai Chao, Environmental Engineer – SWS
Christine Ritter, Permitting Hydrogeologist - SWS
Ervin Lane, Compliance Hydrogeologist – SWS
John Workman, Senior Engineering Manager – South Atlantic Area – Waste Management
Daniel Moore, Environmental Protection Manager-Waste Management
Mike McFeeley, District Manager – Great Oak Landfill

STATUS OF PERMIT:
Permit To Operate (PTO) issued April 10, 2017
Permit To Construct (PTC) issued in conjunction with PTO
PTO expiration date January 19, 2026

PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Pre-operational Inspection

STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS:
None

OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
None

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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
On June 16, 2017, John Patrone, Deb Aja, Ming-Tai Chao, Christine Ritter, and Ervin Lane met with John Workman,
Daniel Moore, and Mike McFeeley to conduct a pre-operational inspection of the Great Oak Landfill on Old Cedar Falls
Road in Randleman, Randolph County.

1. The Great Oak Landfill is a municipal solid waste (MSW) landfill owned by Randolph County and operated by
Waste Management of Carolinas, Inc.
2. The facility was issued a permit to operate Phase 1, Cell 1A in conjunction with a permit to construct Phase 1 on
December 29, 2016.
3. The facility was issued a permit to operate Phase 1, Cells 1A and 1B in conjunction with a permit to construct
Phase 1 on April 10, 2017.
4. The facility has constructed Phase 1, Cell 1B and is currently operating in Cell 1B.
5. The facility began operation of Phase 1, Cell 1B on May 19, 2017.
6. The pre-operational inspection of Phase 1, Cell 1B was postponed until June 16, 2017 in order that all pertinent
SWS staff could schedule to attend. The decision was based on review of documentation submitted to the SWS
which demonstrated that the facility had met the pre-operational conditions stated in the permit to construct.
7. The facility permit, site plan, and operations plan were discussed.
8. The facility maintained proper signage and site access and security. Safety requirements appeared compliant with
15A NCAC 13B .1626(6).
9. Edge of waste markers installed at Phase 1, Cell 1B were observed.
10. The working face appeared small and compact.
11. Documentation was provided to the SWS per Attachment 3, Conditions of Permit Approval to Operate, Part II –
Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Unit(s), permit condition number 39.
12. The primary liner leachate sump cut-on is 36 inches and the cut-off is 12 inches and the secondary liner leachate
sump cut-on is 18 inches and the cut-off is 8.5 inches.
13. During the inspection, the primary liner sump level was 35.7 inches and the secondary liner sump level was 10.1
inches.
14. During the inspection, the leachate storage tank level was at five feet.
15. Previously, the leak detection system (LDS) did not function as designed. The facility has installed an external
check valve above the secondary liner sump pump and reprogrammed the LDS flowmeter to account for the
secondary liner sump elevation in relation to the leachate level maintained in the leachate storage tank. Continued
calculation of the action leakage rate (ALR) will demonstrate if the LDS functions as designed.
16. The facility provided records of the ALR for the two most recent pumping events. On May 19, 2017, a total of
1,215 gallons was pumped from the LDS and on June 16, 2017, a total of 1,130 gallons was pumped. The ALR
for the May pumping event is 2.6 gallons/acre/day and the June pumping event 2.8 gallons/acre/day.
17. Mr. Moore stated that the spreadsheet used to record the ALR and other inspection data will be redesigned. The
ALR formula will be shown on each page/spreadsheet and the same description stated in the operations plan for
the aboveground and underground force main weekly inspections will be used. The calculations demonstrating
each ALR shall be attached to the corresponding spreadsheet.
18. During the inspection, there was what appeared to be stormwater in the leachate pipe manhole adjacent to the
header for the leachate removal system serving Phase 1, Cells 1A and 1B. This manhole precedes the manhole
adjacent to the leachate storage tank. Ensure the manholes are watertight. It is suggested that the manholes be
raised above grade by two or three feet and that the access hatches are watertight.

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

Phone: [phone]

John Patrone
Environmental Senior Specialist
Regional Representative

Sent on: June 26, 2017 X Email Hand delivery US Mail Certified No. [ _]

Copies: Deb Aja, Western District Supervisor - SWS
Jessica Montie, Compliance Officer - SWS
Ming-Tai Chao, Environmental Engineer – SWS
Christine Ritter, Permitting Hydrogeologist - SWS
Ervin Lane, Compliance Hydrogeologist – SWS
John Workman, Senior Engineering Manager – South Atlantic Area – Waste Management (770-590-
3308, [e-mail])
Daniel Moore, Environmental Protection Manager, Waste Management (c. 336-253-0091,
[e-mail])
Paxton Arthurs, Director - Randolph County Public Works (c. 336-736-7927,
[e-mail])

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Chao, Ming-tai
From:Workman, John <[e-mail]>
Sent:Friday, June 09, 2017 11:48 AM
To:Chao, Ming-tai
Cc:Patrone, John; Moore, Daniel; Darragh, Terry; McFeeley, Michael
Subject:Great Oak Cell 1 Detection Sump
Attachments:Leachate Sump Data - May 30 2017.xlsx
Ming,

In advance of our meeting next week, I want to summarize our actions over the past couple of months concerning the
detection sump. Our proposed actions were presented in our letter dated March 3, 2017.

1) Dismantle LDS/LCCS flow meters, check valves and possibly piping and inspect for operation. – We contracted
PumpOne Environmental, LLC to dismantle the detection piping system, inspect parts, and replace any faulty
mechanisms. All parts were functional. The back flow valve in the detection force main was inspected in detail
and found to be functional.
2) Extract pump from the sump and inspect check valves. – We inspected the pump and identified there was no
internal check valve. A external check valve was installed above the pump. We believe this is the reason for
leachate that was present in the sump shortly after cell operation began. No future problems are expected now
that two check valves are present in the line.
3) Replace any faulty components and reassemble the system. – No faulty components were identified. We did
add grounding rings and properly ground the flow meter per the manufacturer’s instructions (Krohne).
4) Continue monitoring leachate levels in the LDS. – Leachate levels in the sump and rainfall records are provided
in an attached file. There continues to be a small influx of liquids into the sump. The last record of pumping
indicates 2.8 gallons/acre/day which is well below the ALR; and is reduced from the initial measured rate of 19.2
gallons/acre/day determined on 2/28/17, and 7.6 gallons/acre/day determined on 3/28/17.
5) Report results of investigation and monitoring data at end of March. – I apologize for the lateness of this report.
There are two issues that warranted the delay. First, we wanted to obtain more sump measurements and
compare to rainfall data. This information is presented in 4) above. Second, resolution about flow meter
accuracy took longer than expected. After multiple discussions with meter manufacturer Krohne, we identified
the primary source of the issue. The leachate sump and force main elevation is significantly higher than the
leachate levels we maintain in the storage tank. When the leachate/detection pumps are inactive, leachate
gravity forces leachate to flow to the tank. This creates an empty pipe condition at the sump and the
electromagnetic flowmeter may measure non-existent flow. Krohne provided programming instructions for the
flow meter signal converter to handle this condition. We believe this problem only affected total flow readings,
not the flow meter reading during active pumping.

Based upon the actions above, we are confident the detection system and monitoring is operating properly.

We look forward to seeing you next week.

Waste Management
1850 Parkway Place
Suite 600
Marietta, GA 30067
770-590-3308

March 3, 2017

Mr. Ming-Tai Chao, P.E.
Permitting Engineer
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Waste Management – Solid Waste Section Permitting Branch
1646 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1646

RE: Waste Management of Carolinas, Inc. - Great Oak Landfill
Permit No. 7607-MSWLF-2015
Status of Secondary/Leak Detection Liner & Liquid Accumulation

Dear Mr. Chao:

The purpose of this letter is to update the Solid Waste Section on the operational status of the
facility’s secondary liner; also, known as the leak detection liner. As you and I have
discussed, during the initial 30 days of operation, the secondary liner’s leachate collection
system required a minor modification to the piping at the sump headwall to assure accuracy
in the associated flow meter gauging. We are aware that DEQ has an additional concern
related to the amount and origin of accumulated/pumped liquid within the secondary liner
sump. The following paragraphs summarize our actions to date and additional proposed
actions.

Summary of Actions to Date

We have conducted several actions to verify the system is operating as designed.

• The combination vacuum and air relief valves were adjusted to properly control air
entering and leaving the system to also enhance the accuracy of readings since air in
the piping can cause erroneous flow meter readings.
• Custom Controls Unlimited inspected and adjusted the flow totalizer instrumentation
for the LCS and LCS pumps to properly totalize the flow from each sump on
February 20, 2017.
• We started recording daily LDS sump liquid levels on February 22, 2017 and will
continue to monitor for the next month. This data is presented on the attached data
sheet.
• We adjusted the pump turn-on level to 18 in. and the pump turn-off level to 8.5
inches. This triggered the first pumping event that established an Acceptable Leakage
Rate (ALR) of about 19 gal/acre/day. The shorter range for turn-on and turn-off levels
GREAT OAK LANDFILL
3597 Old Cedar Falls Road
Randleman, NC 27317
[phone]

WASTE MANAGEMENT
OF CAROLINAS, INC.
will allow the pump to cycle more often to evaluate the ALR more frequently. Data
supporting this calculation is also shown on the attached data sheet.
• On February 28, 2017, we sampled liquids from the LCS and LDS and tested for
conductivity. The LDS and LCS conductivity was 1,123 microS/cm and 1,443
microS/cm, respectively.

Based upon the information gathered to date, we believe the LDS may contain leachate.
Volumes accumulated are well below the ALR, but we are concerned that only rain water
should have accumulated during construction in the LDS. The next step is to determine the
source of the liquids.

Next Actions

Based upon the triple liner design of this part of the cell and the recent leak location survey,
we do not believe the leakage is through the liner system. Since the LCS and LDS share the
same force main, leachate from the primary sump may be flowing into the LDS sump
through improperly functioning check valves.

We plan the following actions within the next two weeks:

• Dismantle LDS/LCS flow meters, check valves, and possibly piping and inspect for
operation.
• Extract pumps from the sump and inspect check valves.
• Replace any faulty components and reassemble the system.
• Continue monitoring leachate levels in the LDS.
• Report results of investigation and monitoring data at end of March.

Based on our conversation today, we will also record rainfall and look for any related influx
of flow into the detection system.

We are hopeful these actions will resolve the liquids present in the LDS sump. Based upon
the results acquired from the above action, we may propose additional actions.

If you have any questions regarding this request, please contact me at [phone], or by
email at [e-mail].

Sincerely,
Waste Management of Carolinas, Inc. – Great Oak Landfill

John Workman, P.E.
Sr. Engineering Manager

c: Michael McFeeley – WM District Manager
Terry Darragh, P.E. – WM Engineer
Dan Moore – WM Environmental Protection Manager
John Patrone – DEQ DWM Solid Waste Specialist
Site P.O.R. 6.1.4
Primary Sump Pump Cut On =36 inches
Primary Sump Pump Cut Off =12 inches
Secondary Sump Pump Cut On* =18 inches
Secondary Sump Pump Cut Off =8.5 inches
* Note that the Cut On was adjusted from 36 inches to 18 inches on February 28, 2017
Cell 1A Acres =8.3
Totalizer (gal)Sump Level (in)Totalizer (gal)Sump Level (in)
2/22/2017 1130 0 30.1 0 18.8 NA
2/22/2017 1200 74.24 NA 112.92 NA NA
2/23/2017 1500 74.24 35.0 112.92 19.3 NA
2/24/2017 NA
2/25/2017 NA
2/26/2017 NA
2/27/2017 1530 5559.50 24.9 112.92 19.9 NA
2/28/2017 1115 5559.50 26.4 112.92 20.3 NA
2/28/2017 1145 5680.62 25.8 1273.49 9.6 19.18
3/1/2017 1130 5680.63 26.1 1273.49 9.9 NA
3/2/2017 1000 5680.63 35.0 1273.49 10.3 NA
3/3/2017 1400 9853.51 24.3 1273.49 10.7 NA
3/4/2017
3/5/2017
3/6/2017
3/7/2017
3/8/2017
3/9/2017
3/10/2017
3/11/2017
3/12/2017
3/13/2017
3/14/2017
3/15/2017
3/16/2017
3/17/2017
3/18/2017
3/19/2017
GREAT OAK LANDFILL LEACHATE SUMP DATA
Primary Sump Secondary SumpDateTime Action Leachate Rate
(gal/acre/day)
3/20/2017
3/21/2017
3/22/2017
3/23/2017
3/24/2017
3/25/2017
3/26/2017
3/27/2017
3/28/2017
3/29/2017
3/30/2017
3/31/2017
4/1/2017
4/2/2017
4/3/2017
4/4/2017
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Chao, Ming-tai
From:Chao, Ming-tai
Sent:Friday, February 24, 2017 1:37 PM
To:Patrone, John
Cc:Mussler, Ed; Lane, Ervin ([e-mail]); Ritter, Christine
Subject:phone log. Great Oak Landfill, 76-07
Dear all:
I send you this telephone log (based on my best memory/knowledge) regarding the incidence
occurred/occurring at Grate Oak Landfill, Permit No. 7607-MSWL-2015 and leave the paper tail of the
discussion which may or may not be useful but it is worthwhile for your attention.

Ming Chao talked with John Walkman (770-590-3308) with Waste Management over the phone at
approximately 8:40 am on Friday, 02/24/2017 regarding the liquid/leachate detected inside the leak detection
system (LDS) of the Great Oak Landfill – Cell 1A, permit No. 76-07. Below summarize the incidents/concerns
based on the info provided by Mr. Walkman.
-Landfill operator found out the flow meter attached to the sump pump line of the leach detection system (LDS)
in Cell 1A providing erroneous data, sometime negative values and sometimes unreasonable large
quantity. Workman arranged his contractor to fix the problem and makes sure the meter will be functioning
properly in the near future.
-The pump sensor inside the LDS indicated the sump was full, and liquid/leachate in the sump was pumped to
the on-site leachate collection tank on Monday (02/20/2017). The quantity of the liquid/leachate amount was
estimated (the flow meter data is not liable at that time) for calculation of Action Leakage Rate (ALR). (John
Workman didn’t provide the amount was pumped out of the Cell 1A over the phone). The liquid/leachate in the
sump was pumped to the level blew/re-set to the activate level [(about 8-inch (?) above the sump riser base
grade according to info provided from John Patron].
-John Walkman indicated the liquid/leachate detected in Cell 1A was the storm-water infiltrated from the
immediately adjacent, new-constructed Cell 1B during the course of installation of secondary liner system of
Cell 1B. He agreed the liquid inside the Cell 1A sump should be disposal of as leachate. To calculate the ALR,
he will use the waste footprint of both Cell1A and Cell 1B, approximately 15.5 acres.
-On Thursday, 02/23/2017, the sensor indicated the leachate inside the LDS sump of the Cell 1A was reached to
19 inches; the leachate/liquid was pumped to the on-site leachate tank. (John Patron later visited the landfill
facility in the routine inspection schedule, and he was notified this incident. John later notified Ming Chao
about the incident on Thursday afternoon) According to John Walkman, the pumped volume that was estimated
and documented will be included in the ALR calculation.
Below summarize the actions to be taken by Waste Management (WM) to management and correct the
situation:
1. WM will submit a plan with a reasonable schedule to
a. Provide chronological descriptions of the incident and the approaches have been taken and will be
implemented.
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b. Identify the cause or source of the leak if the leachate is constantly and continuously detected in the
Cell 1A sump after a certain period time which indicates the original assumption that the liquid
existence in the sump resulting in storm-water infiltration from adjacent new cell is questionable.
c. Repair or replace the functioning and operable flow meter for the LDS.
d. Collect a water sample (s) from both LSD sump & LCR sump of Cell 1A for chemical analysis to
determine if the liquid inside the LSD sump of Cell 1A is leachate. The analytical test methods and
analytes will be provided in the plan, and the test result report that is another line of evidence to
determine the source of detected liquid will be provided for review by the Solid Waste Section.
e. Provide the final ALR of this incident after the generation of the liquid/leachate inside the sump of
Cell 1A is terminated within a reasonable time. The assumption of infiltration of storm-water is
vindicated.
f. If the leachate is constantly and continuously detected in the Cell 1A sump after a reasonable time
period (determined by WM), and the calculated ALR exceeds the amount of 182 gallons per acre
per day, WM must comply the Permit Condition No. 38, Part II, Attachment 3 of the Permit
Approval to Operate (DIN 27188) dated 12/16/2016. Should the exceedance be found, WM will
take additional actions according to the permit condition and approved Response Action Plan (DIN
27122).

2. WM will submit a final report to summarize the parties involved the activities and the actions were
taken to identify and to remediate/correct the problem(s).

3. The Solid Waste Section (SWS) will not issue a Notice of Violation at this time (after a discussion with
John Patron) but will place WM on a note that recognizes the presence of the unknown amount of
liquid/leachate inside the LDS of Cell 1A and understands WM is taking reasonable actions to resolve
the issues and concerns within a reasonable time frame. At the same time, the SWS will follow up the
on this issue, look forward receiving the action plan to manage the situation, and provide all necessary
assistance to WM to solve any encountered problem within the legal authority.
Ed: I will suggest the issuance of the new PTO for Cell 1B is on hold, although I haven’t received the CQA
report for Cell 1B yet. Considering as a leverage to demand WM proceeding the things that we request or they
proposed for solving the leachate issues.

I will let you all know when I receive the action plan from WM later. Have a wonderful weekend.

Ming Chao
Ming-Tai Chao, P.E.
Environmental Engineer
Permitting Branch, Solid Waste Section
NCDEQ, Division of Waste Management
(Mailing Address)
1646 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1646

(Street Address)
3
Green Square, 217 West Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
Tel. [phone]
[e-mail]
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wm/sw

E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.

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UNIT TYPE:
Lined
MSWLF X LCID YW Transfer Compost SLAS COUNTY: Randolph
Closed
MSWLF HHW White
goods Incin T&P FIRM PERMIT NO.: 76-07
CDLF Tire T&P /
Collection Tire
Monofill Industrial
Landfill DEMO SDTF FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE

Date of Site Inspection: February 23, 2017 Date of Last Inspection: December 20, 2016

FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Great Oak Landfill
3597 Old Cedar Falls Road
Randleman, NC 27317

GPS COORDINATES: N: 35.752822 W: -79.755992

FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Mike McFeeley, District Manager
c. 336-865-3201
[e-mail]

FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
Waste Management
Mike McFeeley, District Manager
3597 Old Cedar Falls Road
Randleman, NC 27317

PARTICIPANTS:
John Patrone, Environmental Senior Specialist - Solid Waste Section (SWS)
Daniel Moore, Environmental Protection Manager - Waste Management
Mike McFeeley, District Manager – Waste Management

STATUS OF PERMIT:
Permit To Operate (PTO) issued December 29, 2016
Permit To Construct (PTC) issued in conjunction with PTO
PTO expiration date January 19, 2026

PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Partial Inspection

STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS:
None

OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
The facility did not collect all of the windblown material from previous days of operation.

Windblown material is required to be picked up daily per the following:
15A NCAC 13B .1626(11)(c), “Methods such as fencing and diking shall be provided within the area to confine
solid waste subject to be blown by the wind. At the conclusion of each day of operation, all windblown material
resulting from the operation shall be collected and returned to the area by the owner or operator.”

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During the inspection windblown material was observed in, and adjacent to, the sediment basin along the access roadway,
in the permanent truck wheel wash, along the creek adjacent to the access roadway, and near groundwater monitoring
wells MW-2 and MW-5.

To achieve compliance, the facility shall collect and return all windblown material to the working face by the conclusion
of each day of operation.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
On February 23, 2017, John Patrone met with Daniel Moore and Mike McFeeley to conduct a partial inspection of the
Great Oak Landfill on Old Cedar Falls Road in Randleman, Randolph County.

1. The Great Oak Landfill is a municipal solid waste (MSW) landfill owned by Randolph County and operated by
Waste Management of Carolinas, Inc.
2. This is a new landfill. The facility was issued a permit to operate by the SWS on December 29, 2016.
3. The facility is permitted to operate Phase 1, Cell 1A.
4. The facility began receiving solid waste in Phase 1, Cell 1A on January 9, 2017.
5. The facility is permitted to construct Phase 1, Cell 1B. Construction of the new cell is near completion.
6. The facility shall obtain a permit to operate Phase 1, Cell 1B prior to receiving solid waste in the new cell.
7. The facility permit, site plan, and operations plan were discussed.
8. The facility is permitted to receive solid waste from within the State of North Carolina.
9. The following employees are certified operators:
a. Daniel Moore, certified landfill manager, No. 17-02M-00269, exp. 01/12/20
b. Jeff Garner, certified landfill operator, No. 17-020-00252, exp. 01/10/20
c. Brandon Hall, certified landfill operator, No. 17-020-00253, exp. 01/10/20
10. The facility received 10,574.79 tons of solid waste in January 2017 and 19,900.53 tons in February 2017 (to date).
11. The facility conducts 8 – 10 waste screenings a week (required: at least 1 percent of commercial loads per year).
Records for January 9 through February 22, 2017 were verified.
12. Ensure disposed solid waste is covered with six inches of earthen material at the end of each operating day, or at
more frequent intervals if necessary to control disease vectors, fires, odors, blowing litter, and scavenging.
13. The operations plan states that the facility may use reusable tarps, auto-shredder fluff, or petroleum contaminated
soil as alternative daily cover (ADC).
14. Mr. McFeeley stated that ADC has not been used to date.
15. The facility shall maintain records for solid waste used as ADC.
16. Regulated asbestos-containing material shall be managed in accordance with 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M and 15A
NCAC 13B .1626(1)(d).
17. Groundwater monitoring well MW-2 was observed.
18. Groundwater monitoring wells MW-5 and MW-6 should be relabeled accordingly.
19. Groundwater monitoring well MW-4 was labeled correctly.
20. Groundwater monitoring well MW-4 appeared susceptible to stormwater run-on. It is suggested that a diversion
berm is constructed to divert stormwater run-on.
21. Surface water monitoring location SW-1 was observed.
22. Ensure stopcock valves or quick release connectors are installed on the landfill gas wells prior to the
commencement of quarterly monitoring.
23. A readily accessible unobstructed path to groundwater wells, surface water locations, and landfill gas wells should
be maintained.

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.
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24. The facility conducts weekly inspection of the leachate storage tank overfill control equipment. Records were
verified.
25. The facility conducts weekly inspection of the exterior of the leachate storage tank. Records were verified.
Annual internal inspection of the leachate storage tank is required as specified in the facility operations plan.
26. The leachate sample collection point (at the leachate storage tank) contains an elbow pipe and is labeled
accordingly. If a secondary leachate sample point is used it should also be labeled accordingly.
27. Phase 1, Cell 1A has leachate sump digital gauges located in a box adjacent to the side slope risers for the leachate
collection system (LCS) and the leak detection system (LDS).
28. The facility shall calculate the action leakage rate (ALR) associated with the LDS. The facility will convert the
weekly LDS flow rate to an average daily flow rate in gallons/acre/day for each sump.
29. The ALR is 182 gallons/acre/day. If the ALR is exceeded, landfill staff will implement the Response Action Plan
as specified in the facility operations plan.
30. The facility informed Mr. Patrone that the LDS does not function as designed. The facility is in discussion with
the SWS – Permitting Branch and is actively addressing the issue.
31. The facility shall conduct weekly inspection of the above ground portion of the leachate force main. Records
were verified.
32. The facility shall conduct weekly inspection of the underground portion of the leachate force main at the
(currently) three manholes. Inspection of the manholes, located at low points along the force main, is by visual
alarm mounted atop (currently) one manhole and by visual inspection for the others. Records were verified.
33. Erosion, drainage, and sedimentation controls observed appeared to be in good order.
34. Sediment basins are required to be cleaned out when sediment accumulates to ½ of the design depth as specified
in the facility operations plan.
35. The facility has installed a permanent truck wheel wash. Construction is near completion.
36. Windblown material shall be collected by the conclusion of each day of operation.
37. During the inspection windblown material was observed. Mr. McFeeley stated that it had not been picked up by
the conclusion of several days of operation.
38. The facility has proper signage.

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

Phone: [phone]

John Patrone
Environmental Senior Specialist
Regional Representative

Sent on: February 28, 2017 X Email Hand delivery US Mail Certified No. [ _]

Copies: Deb Aja, Western District Supervisor - SWS
Jessica Montie, Compliance Officer - SWS
Ming-Tai Chao, Environmental Engineer – SWS
Daniel Moore, Environmental Protection Manager, Waste Management (c. 336-253-0091,
[e-mail])
Paxton Arthurs, Director - Randolph County Public Works (c. 336-736-7927,
[e-mail])

FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section

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Digital pictures taken February 23, 2017
by John Patrone, DWM – SWS

Phase 1, Cell 1A - working face Phase 1, Cell 1B – construction near completion
Phase 1, Cell 1B – edge of waste marker (representative) Windblown material along access roadway
Windblown material in truck wheel wash Windblown material near groundwater monitoring well MW-2