0501MSWLF1980_INSP_20171017

FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
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UNIT TYPE:
Lined
MSWLF LCID YW Transfer Compost SLAS COUNTY: Ashe
Closed
MSWLF X HHW White
goods Incin T&P FIRM PERMIT NO.: 0501-MSWLF-1980
CDLF Tire T&P /
Collection Tire
Monofill Industrial
Landfill DEMO SDTF FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE
Date of Site Inspection: October 17, 2017 Date of Last Inspection: August 20, 2014
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Ashe County Municipal Solid Waste Closed Landfill
739 Fred Pugh Road
Crumpler, North Carolina 28617
GPS COORDINATES: N: 36.51866 W: 81.36998
FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Scott Hurley, Director – Department of Environmental Services
Telephone: [phone]
Email address: [e-mail]
FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
Post Office Box 1327
West Jefferson, North Carolina 28694
PARTICIPANTS:
Jim Greer, Landfill Operator – Ashe County
Charles Gerstell, NCDEQ – Solid Waste Section
STATUS OF PERMIT:
Closed
PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Comprehensive Inspection
STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS:
N/A
OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
None
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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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
1. A gate was provided at the entrance to the facility to prevent unauthorized access.
2. The landfill cap was covered with native grasses and was recently mowed.
3. Semiannual groundwater monitoring was being performed as required. Monitoring events were being performed
in conjunction with groundwater monitoring for the active Ashe County MSWLF (0501-MSWLF-1993). Records
were verified for monitoring events performed on May 20-21, 2014; October 8-11,2014; May 11-12, 2015;
October 21-22, 2015; May 9-11, 2015; and November 1-2, 2016.
4. Methane monitoring was being performed quarterly in conjunction with monitoring for the active Ashe County
MSWLF. Most recent monitoring reports for events performed in December 2016, March 2017, May 2017, and
October 2017 were verified. No exceedences above applicable standards were documented.
5. No evidence of significant settling was observed.
6. No erosion or runoff was observed.
7. During the previous inspection performed on August 20, 2014, a large patch of trees was observed near the toe of
the slope at the bend of the landfill approximately 403-feet from the scalehouse. This inspection found the trees
previously observed had been removed and the area repaired and stabilized with a groundcover sufficient to
restrain erosion. Thank you for your cooperation in the matter.
8. Edge of waste markers were in placed around the perimeter of the landfill. Please ensure that woody growth is cut
back around markers to ensure that they are clearly visible. It is also recommended that the markers be repainted
to also aid in their visibility.
9. During the previous inspection, ponding was observed at the toe of the slope on the northern portion of the landfill.
It appeared that standing water had accumulated in an old drainage swale. No ponding was observed during this
inspection. However, the facility has experienced a significant dry spell prior to inspection. Continue to monitor
this area in the future, especially after rain events, to ensure water is not ponded on the landfill.
10. The southern portion of the landfill was being used for storage of waste containers. As previously requested,
please be sure to mow tall grass and woody vegetation surrounding the containers on a regular basis.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.
________________________________________ Phone: [phone]
Charles T. Gerstell
Environmental Senior Specialist
Regional Representative
Sent on: 10/20/17 X Email Hand delivery US Mail Certified No. [ _]
Copies: Deb Aja, Western District Supervisor - Solid Waste Section
Digitally signed by Charles T. Gerstell
DN: cn=Charles T. Gerstell, o=Divsion of
Waste Management, ou=Solid Waste Section,
email=[e-mail], c=US
Date: 2017.10.20 15:16:38 -04'00'