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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: Guilford
Closed
MSWLF X HHW White
goods Incin T&P FIRM PERMIT NO.: 41-03
CDLF X Tire T&P /
Collection Tire
Monofill Industrial
Landfill DEMO SDTF FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE

Date of Site Inspection: November 13, 2017 Date of Last Inspection: October 26, 2016

FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
City of Greensboro C&D Landfill – White Street Landfill [Phases I and II]
2503 White Street
Greensboro, NC 27405

GPS COORDINATES:
N: 36.11628 W: -79.71717

FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Jason Jernigan, Solid Waste Disposal Manager
w. 336-412-3959
c. 336-587-3445
[e-mail]

FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
City of Greensboro Field Operations Department
Jason Jernigan, Solid Waste Disposal Manager
2503 White Street
Greensboro, NC 27405

PARTICIPANTS:
John Patrone, Environmental Senior Specialist - Solid Waste Section (SWS)
Jason Jernigan, Solid Waste Disposal Manager - City of Greensboro Field Operations Department
Richard P. Lovett, Environmental Compliance Support Manager – City of Greensboro Field Operations Department
Lewis S. Walker, Jr. Landfill Compliance Supervisor – City of Greensboro Field Operations Department

STATUS OF PERMIT:
Permit To Operate (PTO) issued March 30, 2012
PTO expiration date March 30, 2017
Permit renewal application submitted the SWS

PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Comprehensive Inspection

STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS:
None

OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
None

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Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section

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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
On November 13, 2017, John Patrone met with Jason Jernigan, Richard Lovett, and Lewis Walker to conduct a
comprehensive inspection of the City of Greensboro C&D Landfill - White Street Landfill [Phases I and II] on White
Street in Greensboro, Guilford County.

1. The City of Greensboro operates a construction and demolition debris (C&D) landfill atop a closed municipal
solid waste (MSW) landfill (Phase II, 41-03) adjacent to a closed unlined MSW landfill (Phase I). The property
also contains an active MSW landfill (Phase III, 41-12), a large type 1 solid waste compost (SWC) facility (41-
03), and a temporary disaster debris staging site (TDDSS, DS41-002).
2. The facility is open Monday through Friday 7:50 am to 4:50 pm and Saturday 7:00 am to 1:00 pm.
3. The facility site plan, permit, and operations plan were discussed.
4. The area available for landfill operations is ~ 31 acres.
5. The facility is permitted to receive solid waste from Guilford County.
6. The facility is permitted to receive C&D, inert debris, land clearing debris (LCD), and (used) asphalt.
7. The facility shall not accept yard trash.
8. The following employees are certified landfill managers:
a. Jason Jernigan, certification No. 740578, exp. 02/11/19
b. Lewis S. Walker, Jr., certification No. 976784, exp. 06/26/21
c. Timothy Williams, certification No. 54260, exp. 06/05/18
9. The facility has two scales. Each has an outside weight display unit.
10. A vehicle scale test was conducted by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services on
July 6, 2015. No error is noted.
11. A vehicle scale test was conducted by Carlton Scale on September 27, 2017. Mr. Jernigan stated that the facility
has Carlton Scale test the scales quarterly.
12. The facility maintains daily and monthly records of the amount of solid waste received. Throughput records were
observed for July 2016 through October 2017. The facility received 51,990.92 tons.
13. The facility annual report (FAR) dated July 27, 2017 was received by the SWS. Facility throughput for July 2016
through June 2017 is 39,145.05 tons.
14. The facility is required to conduct a minimum of one waste screening per day. Waste screening records were
observed for December 2016 through November 3, 2017.
15. The facility does not accept scrap tires and white goods.
16. Groundwater and methane monitoring wells observed were accessible.
17. The Phase II landfill has 12 groundwater monitoring wells: II-1, II-2, II-3, II-4A, II-5, II-6, II-7, II-7B, II-8, II-
12, MW-13, and MW-14.
18. The Phase I landfill has five groundwater monitoring wells: I-1, I-2, I-3, I-4, and MW-13.
19. The facility has five surface water locations: SW-1, SW-2, SW-3, SW-4, and SW-5.
20. The facility maintains semiannual groundwater and surface water monitoring records submitted by S&ME, Inc.,
currently submitted by Golder Associates NC, Inc., analyzed by Environmental Conservation Laboratories, Inc.
(ENCO). Records for groundwater and surface water monitoring for Phase II conducted on September 26-28,
2016 and April 25-28, 2017 were observed. An exceedance is noted for each monitoring event. Records for
groundwater and surface water monitoring for Phase I conducted on September 26-28, 2016 and April 25-28,
2017 were observed. An exceedance is noted for each monitoring event.
21. The Phase II landfill is required to conduct additional monitoring per its corrective action plan (CAP).

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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Solid Waste Section

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22. The CAP requires that two poplar tree phytoremediation areas (north and south buffer areas) are maintained per
the following: inspected twice a year per assessment log, inspected monthly for animal damage, mowing, and
weed control, monitored natural attenuation (MNA) testing parameters conducted semiannually, BIOCHLOR
modeling conducted semiannually, and a consistent landfill cap contour maintained.
23. The facility maintains phytoremediation inspection records. Biannual inspection records were observed for
January 26, 2017 and October 27, 2017. The phytoremediation sites are also inspected monthly. Mr. Jernigan
stated that facility personnel routinely traverse the landfill cap and conduct maintenance when necessary. The
MNA testing and BIOCHLOR modeling conducted are submitted to the SWS with the groundwater and surface
water semiannual monitoring report.
24. The Phase II and Phase I landfills have eight landfill gas monitoring wells: MGMW-1 through MGMW-8.
Methane is also monitored at the compost shed, maintenance shop, landfill gas collection system building,
maintenance buildings, and several surface point locations.
25. The facility maintains quarterly methane monitoring records. Methane monitoring is conducted by facility
personnel. Records were observed for Phase II and Phase I for February 6, 2017 (1st quarter), June 5, 2017 (2nd
quarter), and September 5, 2017 (3rd quarter). No exceedance of the methane lower explosive limit (LEL) is
noted.
26. It is suggested that the facility also monitor for hydrogen sulfide (H2S). Monitoring for H2S may be required
when the facility permit is renewed.
27. The facility uses two GEM5000 gas analyzer units to conduct quarterly methane monitoring. Gas analyzer unit
calibration records were observed, conducted on August 24, 2017 and October 17, 2016. Mr. Walker stated that
one unit has been sent off for calibration.
28. The facility [Phase II and Phase I] has a landfill gas collection system. The landfill gas is either piped to a nearby
business for use as boiler fuel or flared off. The landfill gas flare was observed in operation. The flare was
operating at 909° F. Methane, carbon dioxide, and oxygen measurements are taken manually with the GEM5000
landfill gas analyzer.
29. The landfill gas from the facility [Phase II and Phase I] and the landfill gas collected at the MSW landfill [Phase
III] are both piped to the landfill gas scrubber. The landfill gas scrubber unit removes moisture and filters out
particles. The landfill gas is compressed prior to use as a fuel.
30. In early 2018, the facility plans to install a generator on site to create electric from the landfill gas obtained from
Phases III, II, and I. Ensure the SWS is informed regarding installation of the generator. Please contact Ming-
Tai Chao, Environmental Engineer, at 919-707-8251 for further discussion.
31. On January 5, 2015, the facility was issued a Division of Air Quality (DAQ) Title V permit No. 08830T08,
expiration date December 31, 2019.
32. The facility has a stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, General Permit
No. NCG120000, Certificate Of Coverage No. NCG120013. The NPDES permit would have expired on October
31, 2017 but has been automatically renewed for one year (DEMLR Stormwater Program letter, dated 10/17/17).
33. The facility shall cover solid waste with six-inches of soil when the waste disposal area exceeds one-half acre and
at least once weekly.
34. The facility maintains a weekly soil cover log. Records were observed for October 25, 2016 through November
7, 2017.
35. The working face appeared small and compact.
36. Mr. Jernigan stated that the facility does not accept individual loads of asbestos.
37. Windblown material was not observed.
38. The landfill cap (Phase II and Phase I) appeared maintained.
39. Erosion and sedimentation controls appeared to be in good order.
40. The facility has installed edge of waste markers.
41. Mr. Jernigan stated that the landfill cap is mowed at least four times a year.
42. During the inspection odor was not detected.
43. The facility has a water truck available for dust control.
44. The facility has proper signage.
45. Access roads are of all-weather construction.
46. The facility is secured by a locked gate.
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Solid Waste Section

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47. Mr. Jernigan stated that in the event of an emergency the facility will call 911 for assistance.
48. The PTO renewal application has been submitted to the SWS.

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: November 22, 2017 X Email Hand delivery US Mail Certified No. [ _]

Copies: Deb Aja, Western District Supervisor - SWS
Ming-Tai Chao, Environmental Engineer – SWS
Jaclynne Drummond, Compliance Hydrogeologist – SWS
Richard P. Lovett, Environmental Compliance Support Manager – City of Greensboro Field Operations
Department (w. 336-373-4188 [e-mail])
Lewis S. Walker, Jr. Landfill Compliance Supervisor – City of Greensboro Field Operations
Department (c. 336-254-8096 [e-mail])