2001_ROSCANS_1993

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleiglh, North Carolina 27604
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
DIVISION OF SOUD WASTE MANAGEMENT
TELEPHONE: (919) 733-a692
July 12, 1993
Mr. Todd Reece
County Manager, Cherokee County
Courthouse
Murphy, N.C. 28906
Jonathan R. 1-1ower, Secretary
Re: Implementation Of Subtitle 'D' Ground -water Monitoring Program
Dear Mr. Reece,
The purpose of this correspondence is to provide information and
clarification on the changes in ground -water monitoring requirements
for MSWLF facilities that remain in operation after October 9, 1993.
The proposed North Carolina Solid Waste Management Rules reflect
significant changes for ground -water monitoring based on requirements
of the E.P.A. Subtitle D Rules.
Attachment A to this letter provides a summary of important
dates and significant activities that must be accomplished in order
to be in compliance with the new rules. Attachment B contrasts
existing and proposed ground -water monitoring and.assessment
requirements based on changes in the rules. Because of significant
increases in costs that will be incurred in order to operate a MSWLF
under the new Subtitle D Rules, including financial assurance and
increased costs for ground -water monitoring and assessment, you may
wish to seriously consider closing your sanitary landfill prior to
October 9,1993, when the new rules become effective.
Based on past ground -water monitoring data for the Cherokee
County landfill, there is evidence from indicator parameters of
possible violations of North Carolina Groundwater Quality Standards
at some of the detection monitoring wells. When the new rules take
effect and further sampling has been performed, Cherokee County may
be required to implement assessment monitoring for all Appendix II
constituents. Since the Groundwater Quality Standards are also used
in establishing the ground -water protection standards, you may also
rapidly move into assessment of corrective action alternatives based
on a full-scale ground -water investigation to determine the nature
and extent of contamination at the site.
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In addition, the present ground -water monitoring system is not
adequate to detect the effects of the facility on groundwater in the
area (15A NCAC 13B, .0601). The attached letter dated February 20,
1990 evaluated the monitoring system and recomended necessary changes
to comply with the rules and regulations. Past sampling data shows
elevated indicator parameters from MW-3 which suggest the landfill
may a-1-rea-d,—b-e having —an impacton groundwater. A new monitoring
plan for upgrading the present system is required and should be
submitted within 60 days to the Solid Waste Section.
If Cherokee County chooses to continue to operate their MSWLF
facility after October 9, 1993, then you need to begin planning and
budgeting immediately for the activities outlined in Attachment A. A
revised Water Quality Monitoring Plan must be submitted as part of
the Transition Plan on or before April 9, 1994. All background
sampling and related activities for the upgraded monitoring system
must be completed and reported to the Division in order to
demonstrate compliance with the new water quality monitoring
requirements on or before October 9,-'1994.
Please note that the goals and objectives for ground -water
assessment monitoring and ground -water contamination investigations
are the same under both the current and the proposed rules and shall
be accomplished in a way that is protective of human health and the
environment. However, current rules allow for greater flexibility in
the assessment and investigation activities and the sample analytical
costs could be substantially less using the constituent list required
under current rules and policy as compared to analytical costs
required by the new rules based on Subtitle D, which require sampling
for the Appendix II list of constituents.
I hope this letter has been helpful in providing you more
insight into the actions that will be required by Cherokee County to
maintain compliance with the water quality monitoring requirements of
the Solid Waste Management Rules as we make the transition to the new
rules growing out of the E.P.A. Subtitle D Regulations. If you have
any questions or comments regarding this letter, please contact the
Solid Waste Section at [phone].
Sincerely,
7111
Bobby Lutfy, Hydrogeologist
Solid Waste Section
cc: James Patterson
Attachments

ATTACHMENT A
Important dates and significant activities that must be accomplished
in order to be in compliance with the new rules on ground -water
monitoring at MSWLF facilities:
April 9, 1994: A Water Quality Monitoring Plan that fulfills the
requirements of the new Solid Waste Management Rules
must be submitted to the Division as part of the
Transition Plan on or before April 9, 1994.
October 9, 1994: Compliance with the new ground -water monitoring
requirements must be demonstrated to the Division on
or before October 9, 1994. In order to demonstrate
compliance, the MSWLF owner or operator must perform
the following activities and provide documentation
to the Division.
1. Upgrade the ground -water monitoring system so that it meets
the criteria of the new rules for monitoring systems.
Rule .1631
(a) Monitoring wells shall be -installed at the relevant
point of compliance based upon the waste boundaries
established on October 9, 1993. - Rule .1631(4)(2)
(b) Monitoring wells shall be designed and constructed in
accordance with the applicable North Carolina Well
Construction Standards as codified in 15A NCAC 2C.
- Rule .1631(b)
2. In order to accurately determine ground -water elevations for
each monitoring well, the wells shall have been accurately
surveyed by a North Carolina Registered Land Surveyor.
- Rule .1632(d)(1)
3. In order to determine the rate of ground -water flow, the
owner or operator shall provide data for hydraulic
conductivity and porosity for the formation materials at
each of the well locations. -*Rule .1632(d)(2)
4. A minimum of four independent samples from each well
(background and downgradient) shall be collected and
analyzed for the Appendix I constituents during the first
semiannual sampling event. - Rule .1633(b)
5. The owner or operator shall determine whether or not there
is a statistically significant increase over background
values for each parameter or constituent required in the
particular ground -water monitoring program that applies to
the MSWLF unit. - .1632(i)

ATTACHMENT B
Contrasts between the existing and proposed ground -water monitoring
and assessment requirements based on changes in the Solid Waste
Management Rules. All MSWLF units that are in operation on or after
October 9, 1993, will be subject to the new rules.
EXISTING RULES ATrw ATTT VC
Detection monitoring:
Monitoring frequency:
Semiannual monitoring
Monitoring parameters:
23 landfill constituents
Data evaluation based on:
N.C. Groundwater Quality
Standards
Post Closure Monitoring:
Length of time:
5 years and reevaluate need
for further monitoring
Monitoring parameters:
23 landfill constituents &
occasional VOCs
Data evaluation based on:
N.C. Groundwater Quality
Standards
Monitoring frequency:
Semiannual monitoring
Monitoring parameters:
Appendix I constituents
Data evaluation based on:
N.C. Groundwater Quality
Standards and statistical
increase over background
levels
Length of time:
30 years and reevaluate need
for further monitoring
Monitoring parameters:
Appendix I constituents
Data evaluation based on:
N.C. Groundwater Quality
Standards and statistical
increase over background
levels
Assessment monitoring and ground -water investigations:
Monitoring parameters:
23 landfill constituents,
VOCs, semi-VOCs
Data evaluation based on:
N.C. Groundwater Quality
Standards
Monitoring parameters:
Appendix II constituents
(213 constituents)
Data evaluation based on:
N.C. Groundwater Quality
Standards and statistical
increase over background
levels
Greater flexibility Flexibility more limited

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Solid Waste Management
P.O.11ox 27687 - R. leigli, North Carolina 27611-7687
James G. Mitrtin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
February 20, 1990
Mr. Robert Allen
Cherokee County Courthouse
Murphy, N.C. 28906
William L. Meyer
DireCLor
Re: Evaluation of Ground and Surface Water Monitoring at the Cherokee
County Landfill (Permit 420-01)
Dear Mr. Allen,
The field inspection of the monitoring system at the Cherokee
County Landfill this past week confirmed a couple of problems. The
monitoring wells are not constructed properly. `.There is a need to
establish a surface water monitoring.program.
All four of the monitoring wells at the landfill are too deep to
be effective for detection monitoring purposes. These deep wells
will be very difficult and expensive to sample. Also the results of
sampling the deep wells may be misleading. By the. time potential
contamination were to migrate this deep in the aquifer, it would
already have spread so much as to possibly pose a serious threat to
the public health or the environment. At this point it would be very
difficult and expensive to perform an assessment and corrective
action if required.
The detection monitoring system should be designed to detect any
potential contaminants as early as possible. It appears that the
wells that were installed were constructed similar to drinking water
wells rather than detection monitoring wells. In order to intercept
contamination as early as possible, the monitoring wells should be
installed in the saturated soil zone of the uppermost aquifer. The
well screens should be set in the most conductive zones of this
saturated soil zone. Frequently this most hydraulically conductive
zone of the saturated soil is located in the weathered rock
(saprolite) just above bedrock. Generally the wells should be
installed no deeper than is necessary -to effectively monitor the
uppermost aquifer. However, it is important to be sure there is a
sufficient level of water so that seasonal variations in the water
table would not result in a dry well at some time in the future.

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The water table measurements made this past week by the Solid
Waste Section indicate that the water table is encountered fairly
close to the land surface at all the downgradient wells. Therefore
our office highly recommends that new more shallow wells be installed
to establish a more effective monitoring_ system. This will make
graunz3—grater sampling much easier, more accurate, and less expensive.
By establishing a shallower and more effective detection monitoring
system, you will reduce liability and the additional cost involved in
assessment and corrective action should contamination become wide-
spread before contamination is detected. It would be advisable to
contract an Engineering or Geotechnical firm that has experience with
the installation of ground -water monitoring wells to do this work.
At the two downgradient wells below the landfill (MW-3 and MW-4)
ground water was encountered within a couple of feet of land surface.
The well construction records indicate that rock was encountered at
fairly shallow depths for these wells.' '.Therefore shallow monitoring
wells to a depth of 15 to 20 feet would be preferred at these
locations. The water table was encountered at about 15 feet below
land surface at the other downgradient well (MW-2). A monitoring
well of about 30 feet in depth would probably prove most effective at
this location. The upgradient well should also be screened in the
saturated soil zone. It should only be necessary to penetrate the
water table about 15 feet to set the well screen. This would enable
a much more shallow well for the upgradient well also.
In recent years surface water monitoring has been overlooked at
many solid waste management facilities. The Solid Waste Section is
now in the process of re-establishing surface water monitoring at all
sanitary landfills in North Carolina. Surface water sampling should
include a sample taken immediately upstream of the landfill facility
as well as a sample taken immediately downstream of the facility.
The streams should be sampled at the same time and for the same
parameters as the ground -water monitoring wells. Please include the
surface water data along with the ground -water analysis for all
future water quality samplings.
All monitoring wells should be designed and installed according
to the specifications in the "North Carolina Water Quality Monitoring
Guidance Document For Solid Waste facilities". All ground and
surface water monitoring should also be performed in a manner that is
consistent with the "Guidance Document". If you have any questions
or comments please contact our office at [phone].
Sincerely,
Bobb 1�
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Hydrogeologist
Solid Waste Section
cc: Jim Coffey
Jim Patterson
Cherokee County Commissioners

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Mr. James Coffey
Solid Waste Section
NC- DELINP,
PO Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
Re: Regional Landfill
Dear Mr. Coffey:
I am writing on behalf of the Tri-County Solid Waste Authority which includes Cherokee,
Clay and Graham Counties. Cherokee County is requesting that their permit be revised to
allow Clay, Graham and Swain Counties to dispose of their municipal solid waste at the
Cherokee County Landfill. The goal of the Solid Waste Authority is to have stopped
receiving waste at the Clay and Graham County Landfills by the effective date of Subtitle
D. We are working on siting a new landfill for the Authority which will be used as the
regional landfill when it is completed.
The increase to the waste stream at the Cherokee County Landfill will be:
l . 11 tons from Graham;
2. 11 tons from Clay; and
3. 21 tons from Swain.
This tonnage should not change the daily operation of the Cherokee County Landfill
which presently handles between 50 and 60 tons daily.

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I would like to thank you for your consideration of this permit. If you need additional
information or have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.
Very-trulyyours, - - - -
MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES CO., PA
D. Wayne Sullivan
DWS:cw
Conv: Mr. Paul Jordan, Tri-County Solid Waste Authority
County
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
512 North Salisbury Strect • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan R. 1--lowes, Secretary
May 27, 1993
Mr. Wayne Sullivan
Municipal Engineering
P.O. Box 97
Garner, NC 27529
RE: Cherokee County Landfill, Cherokee County, Permit #20-01
Dear Mr. Sullivan:
This letter constitutes the Solid Waste Section's response to
your request regarding the expansion of service area for the
referenced landfill. The following discussion reflects the
consideration given this request to expand the service area of an
unlined, existing landfill and the reasons for the Section's
decision.
Solid Waste Management Rules state that a permit for a
sanitary landfill shall be based upon a particular stream of
identified waste, as set forth in Rule .0504 (1)g(i) and (ii) of
this section. Any substantial change in the population or area to
be served, or in the type, quantity or source of waste shall
require a new permit and operations plan, including waste
determination procedures where appropriate. Sections .0503 and
.0504 of the Rules contain the permit requirements for disposal
sites, including Section .0503 (2)d(i) which requires liner,
leachate collection and final cover systems for new landfills and
lateral expansions of existing sites.
Current permitting policy allows the vertical expansion of
existing landfills under site -specific conditions. and then only to
provide adequate —lead -time —to- permit —a lined landfill. —The
objective of this policy is to ensure adequate capacity of
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May 27, 1993
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environmentally -protective landfills by forcing the closure of
unlined sites and the development of lined landfills as rapidly as
possible.
Additionally, N.C. Solid Waste Management Law states as its
purpose "to regulate in the most economically feasible, cost
effective, and environmentally safe manner the storage, collection,
transport, separation, processing, recycling and disposal of solid
waste in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare;
enhance the environment for the people of the state; and recover
resources which have potential for further usefulness." The State
Solid Waste Management Plan, developed as a requirement of Solid
Waste Law lists as its highest priority goal "to ensure that
adequate capacity of environmentally -protective solid waste
disposal facilities exist to meet the needs of the people of North
Carolina". The legislation also encourages cooperative efforts in
solid waste management by counties and municipalities and groups of
counties and municipalities where appropriate.
In previous decisions under similar circumstances in Sampson
and Montgomery Counties, the information submitted in accordance
with the site plan requirements of Sections .0503(1) and .0504(1)
was used by the Solid Waste Section to determine "site -
suitability". Based upon this site -specific information and in
consideration of technical concerns with so-called "piggy -back"
landfills, the Section did not require the construction of a
liner/leachate collection system over existing waste. However,
since permitting policy allows vertical expansion only to provide
adequate lead-time to permit and construct a lined landfill., the
vertical expansion was time -limited. In both cases, Sampson and
Montgomery Counties were required to submit an implementation
schedule for Section approval, detailing the transition from
closure of existing site to operation of a lined landfill. The
schedule provided for transition to a lined landfill within 2 years
and included the submittal of a permit application for a lined
landfill.
Therefore, the Solid waste Section requires submittal of the
site -specific information in accordance with the site plan
application requirements, Sections .0503(1) and .0504(1) of the
Solid Waste Rules. The Section will use this information to
determine the suitability of the site fAor vertical expansion. If
the site is determined to be suitable, a revised construction plan
application shall be required including all information necessary
for a vertical expansion of the existing landfill. As in previous

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May 27, 1993
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decisions, the vertical expansion will be time -limited to allow
adequate time to permit a lined landfill.
If there are any questions, please-contae-t mew 733- -- --
0692.
i cerely,
mes C. Coffey,*ed
ermitting Branch
Solid Waste Section
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cc: Julian Foscue
t_cTim Patterson

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
lames B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION
TELEPHONE:-(9-19)-733-0692 Jonathan-B-HoweS�eeretary--
February 12, 1993
Mr. Rick Welch
OMC Andrews
1000 Highway 19 and 129 West
Andrews, NC 28901
Subject: Disposal of 3 Yd3/Week of Rotoclone (Aluminum) Sludge at
the Cherokee County Landfill, (Permit T20-01).
Dear Mr. Welch:
The Solid Waste Management Division has received a request for
characterization of the subject waste. Based upon the submitted
information, the waste appears to be non -hazardous. The Solid
Waste Management Division has no objection to the sanitary landfill
disposal of this waste, if in accordance with the conditions listed
below:
1. The owner/operator of the landfill approves the disposal.
2. The waste contains no free liquids and can be confined,
compacted, and covered in accordance with the Solid Waste
Management Rules (15A NCAC 13B).
3. Renewal of this approval will require resubmittal of a
Waste Determination Form and current supportive
analytical data. Renewal is required prior to subsequent
disposal if the process generating the waste changes or
if the waste composition changes significantly.
Failure to meet these conditions may result in revocation of
this approval, and subsequently, an administrative penalty. The
approval is subject to change if new rules and/or regulations were
to prohibit this practice. If the process which generates the
waste changes or if the composition of the waste changes
significantly, this approval is void and re-evaluation of the waste
will be required prior to subsequent disposal. If you have further
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February 12, 1993
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questions or comments concerning this matter, please contact this
office at [phone].
Sincerely,
William R. Hocutt
Waste Determination Coordinator
Solid Waste Section
cc: James Patterson
Todd Reece - County Manager

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this prxxidure \wiill be used by the Solid U--iste K-Inagment Division to determine
wheUter a waste is (1) ha7ardous as defined by 15A NCAC 131), and (2) suitable for
disposal at a solid waste manageinent facility. 1 e types of wastes that will be
evaluated by this prdcdure are primarily, but: not exclusively, industrial and
calnm—ui,al wastes lvU slue, and Publicly Owned Troabnent Works Sludges.
'ltle Solid Waste Management Division reserves the right to request additional
information or waive sane of the reiqui_ emiks based on t11e type of waste if it decns
necx2s,ary. 'Ithe Division may aJso require scue waste to be treated or altered to rmlr�r
tt st 1>EMM- 11Y �irjilo prior to di .po-swal at a sanitary landfill. Wastes
disp(xx- l at sanitary l.andfil.ly must be mart --liquid wtact, can be properly w.jrwged in
aoaordanoe with tl ae "So-1-i-d Waste K-anagernrat Rides". APIMVAL, Zb DISIXXIr OF '11 tC WAS`IT
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Attie following infonwatic" is rryuired for an evaluation. hyxUplete waste
determination forms will be returned to the generator. without: review. An asterisk(*)
CkAXr-IeS irhformati.on raac.luitW for Publicly Owrxad Treatw-jht Works.
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4. Mat volunm of disfx3sal will there be?
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6. Explain either the manufacturing pr.Yxf--s or Iwca the
was c"terate
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1. Is tlae waste listed Unc1er .0006 e1)
( ) (i.e., 40 CAR 261.31 - 261.33)? If yes, list
tRnti er.e waste exhi/�/ C
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(i.e., 40 61Z 261.2.1-261.24)? (Attach laboratory results for TC Zbx.icity,
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Aptaendi.x VIII (i.e., 40 C1-R 261, Appendix VIII)? If yes, what ocxtstit uents and what
oaacant:.ration? (Attach laboratory irsdxlt:s)
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2. Wittat outer c ISLitarents are prevent and i what concentration?
(Attach laboratory results) -< tl,, - �- '
3. Will tiho I>ihrrll.ing and disposal of t11is waste create dust em.issicxas wthi.caya
c:�auss;me a health hazard or nabi;anoe to landfill pe onnal. iV C�
*4. Does tlae waste pass the "paint filter" test for free liquids (Mbthodl 9095 in
S.W. 846)7 (Attach laboratory zults)?/i }� ;'r.k
*5. Which solid waste nanagdmrr--nt facility is the request for (name of lataci�al �
arxi permit rnmdaer, incinerator, etc...)
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0.1.3
-
0.013
0.!;
-
0.09
1.41
-
0.30
200.0
-
70
2.0
-
0.20
100.0
-
10
!i.0
-
0.50
0.11
-
0.(17
0.5
0.005
0.05
400.0
-
40
2.0
-
0.70
0.2
0.002
0.02
subm , 0--pc] in rega ietl to � ,: r -- ! E � c� � �(�..
the best of my knowledge and beli.ef."
(print-, mme)
(Sigma IIme)
(ti.tle)
(date)_ /?
All quest-.i_cAr: rxxxxrnitxl this "Prnac lure" should be d itrct ed to the Solid Waste
�c� at- [phone].. A1lsraer specific questions : n space provided. Attach
addit: io lal sheets if nec essaty.
UMP-tete all irtfotatl,-lticxl, sigm, and submit to:
Solid WaSt-0 Man-1gcVM- t Division; Solid Wante Section
P.O. llox 27607; dale qjI, NC 2.7611
Attn: Waste Det e mination
11111M tbrm 1151 5WS RF.V. 11/'1/90

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James 13. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Mr. Rick Welch
OMC Andrews
1000 Highway 19-129 West
Andrews, NC 28901
)F—SOLID-WASTE MANAGEMENT
TELEPHONE: [phone] Jonathan 11. 1 lower, Secretary
June 4, 1993
Subject: Disposal of Approximately 20 Yd3/Two Months of Drag
Finish Sludge at the Cherokee County Sanitary Landfill
(BPI), (Permit #20-01).
Dear Mr. Welch:
The Solid Waste Management Division has received a request for
characterization of the subject waste. Based upon the submitted
information, the waste appears to be non -hazardous. The Solid
Waste Management Division has no objection to the sanitary landfill
disposal of this waste, if in accordance with the conditions listed
below:
1. The owner/operator of the landfill approves the disposal.
2. The waste contains no free liquids and can be confined,
compacted, and covered in accordance with the Solid Waste
Management Rules (15A NCAC 13B).
3. Renewal of this approval will require resubmittal of a
Waste Determination Form and current supportive
analytical data. Renewal is required prior to subsequent
disposal if the process generating the waste changes of
if the waste composition changes significantly.
Failure to meet these conditions may result in revocation of
this approval, and subsequently, an administrative penalty. The
approval is subject to change if new rules and/or regulations were
to prohibit this practice. If the process which generates the
waste changes or if the composition of the waste changes
significantly, this approval is void and re-evaluation of the waste
F'O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Titlephone 919 7111108.1 Fax X 90 713 0513
An Fqual Opportunity Affirmative Action Fmp1„yev

Mr. Rick Welch
June 4, 1993
Page 2
will be required prior to subsequent disposal. If you have further
questions or comments concerning this matter, please contact this
office at [phone].
sincerely,
William R. Hocutt
Waste Determination Coordinator
Solid Waste Section
cc: James Patterson
Todd Reece

rA l7: C�i' 1,Y)IZI1 i CARN;i NA
DEPAiZIMiRr Or I:NVIIi(aNMINI', I11-W.31i AND NA111RAL Rf:SC j[ZaS
SOLD WA,C,11"s MANAGI7�Ii NI' ULV.[S.IUN; ;rULib W1U'Iti SCMCW
cat.tl Mrn_Xtiti_Wn,-i1;Jxatl4 Ccx"
'1r a prrxij....e �wi.11. 1ic3 tt�.rcl Ilyar tltr� ;3oJ.id Waste ft.1n;�cicmmJat i)ivisioih tci''c]�tc!z'ttil�ie'
wttellter_ awaste S:s (.1) lk-r7�-�rik3tt5 as d(_r.ined by 15J1 NCAC a.313, atxl (2) suit�-able for
d i spcns,t l_ at a Solid w.-asLe team-xjac�nt f-tc.ig it 71u3
rvattt.�tcad t=h)s trt �'' tyC� or wash that will b(3
by i xyclure am pri)WIril.y, btrt: tx)t excl.tLSi.vely, 3rxlttstri�31 aril cxnunertial. trtstrs atxl sttxkles, arx.l I'tli)l..i.Cly Owtxxl x'r ttrmnt: Works 51txk
'1110 ;solid Waste i4r-tm-xlertaettt bi.vision Ix_'-,erves tho right: to rwm,SL a 3dit.iatull
— inrnrmaLicxt or. w.ti.ye_sci�t' trmelats k>-a cl-t►r1 tlye-tyke of waste fit deem
tack s ,r_y. 'ltu-. h.i.vir.i.ort may also XW11re sane w.-ast�; to be tmaw or altered to render
tlu* w:rsl t ertv.imrmx-nl,al.ly .!tmTWA)110 prior. to d.1s:txx::at a, L a srittitnt-y IaMWill. Wastes
d.1slxx-,rx1 nL r-K-olib-try a.andrilln musL- be rm-4.ic.ittid wltic�t czars be ptzlx-rly markygnci in
SHAD,numAtxx w.i.f.lt ilia ":'soli-d W:asta Mcan.-agement Mile-l". At'tIUML 'Ib bffiIU3is <-
Stt11iT. 11f„O Ili;' O1Il'11,LNCx) r,1"4 11►C (7FMr72 Ott o['i�Y211'Ibit OF '.111I, 1ANUC'Ii,I, 1'RIOI2 7b nJTIR „WM.
:tlx� followirxJ 3nCorm-at�{t,wt is rrcPi-MO for an evalm-IL-ton. IrtcxrPlete waste
elnl erminxaL:tcxt fc7m will. be ret:ttrrv_,ci to tlu_ gntxjt gat,01-. without review. An asLer.isk(*)
cletaotes 3-ofortnati«� recluir ed for Pttbticl.y Owned 7'reatonenL• Works.
crrtv�t, INtYmMn'7oN
I. Name, 'tL.U:1110N[: NUMTJg I .and m-ti-1'
txg �tckltr_�s or faca.lity or i)etr�on t
70
2. SperJ.f c l.a�at:i.on of waste (i.e. Sit. , oc 1 luy, city, etc...)
Wlkat ] 5 t�tQ Wi75Le
_� r-
A. W1kat v�olUmr3 or di xxx�l wa.l- tlac- -�?_ K
5. mu* rM aem or di_ `"{' 1< y �-ix�r-�-al w.i_l-1. lltet-e lie? ,F� �. r�l � n� o,�-f-►t.�
6. I=xplaln either ilia tt nuracL-ur.i`rxl pr1x)es.5 or 110w tttd waste was —' �� _ ,. `.. • c1 CN � r C ' �L
L_C
n 1NIUidilYi'I()N_I_C�it_ 1U17NZIx7CJ5 iZ(1i11j__f)C;1?��'1f.N/\'1'IOTi (� ].''a11, NCAC 13[3 .00rJG)
1. 1, llx� waslxa 1 Utxlc+r-0006(n) (i.e., 40 L`1X72 2G1.31 - 7.G1.J3)7 If yes list
11l mil x?t', ,
*7.. 1kx tlae wasl e pxh3b.i.t ally or ilte four. dk-rrtctcristic� as defined(i.e., AO CTR 2G1.21-2G1.2A)? (At ' tach laboraLo its for �c x•0006(d)
ltertc.-tivity, 1gni.L.-tbi.11ty, Cbrt mi.vity.) maicity,
c ""MM( UR 1,AM)rti r�> ; t Cis u i 'rzotr
1. ikxu3 ilua Wiest e cxx1L<�in ahy Iktzarcicxts W�tSI-e txansLitmerrlg Xist:od in .0006(e) r
Al*ter'" V.tTt (i.e., 40 CUR 261., 44"llix ? If yesV111
ocartcxntraL_i.cxa? (AL-t��adi latx)raL-oty tr�;ttl.ls) ) v , w?taf: OC7 ituertLs aril Mint
1 '
2. "u-11: of tsar. cxat i i.tyl�ttt s are pt�-.en - and In wl at aonoerattation?
(At-Uncir ].abotaLory ripmttts) Q_ . �, '
1. Wi 1.1 ilx3 Iacarxll�rxl atxi xx-xt1 or this wash crate dust emissicxis wlu.dl may
c:�ntre .� tte.-t1Llt itzarattl or nui.r::tnoe tca larxari.l.t
.AA. I)cx�s t-lte waste -ass seta r' ix'-tscattrtel.� C� i1 �'
ik pa i nL filter„ test for free 1i.yttids (Mudih d 9095 n
S.W. 1346)? (ALG--tdt laboratory ret,111.t5) 15
'k5, Wi1 ids Solid waste m-magmiertt faci 1.i.t:y is tl:�
aml permit rnrrnt)er, inci.rte.rt t:vr.,R�uest. for (rkatra of latxlCill
*G• r 3.ry 1xx4 the wasLe I11 be delxvered - :in lxiIk or con - 3 rs (i.e.

ItAlowltxl are Uio maxinrtm it-adm.w.e ('1C.:w) cxnat.muh-kitAnn levels 6r111 t-11 for solid
w;ar l.e distwx-.11 in N.C. I.atxl0.11s. 111r.1mary N.C. drinki.tag water am l FpAel:. 11u,7-1ttkxl_s
limil,s :lrn iracAttclC!d for tm>laar.:iscm. Cllellti. 11 rarl,al.yflis is rrxlttiled at deL Lion limits
pe"n-i.tting asses-jTm at or below the maximl.tm l.atxiri.11 levels. Individual pll values
roast- be >2..0 .tint] <1.2.5; avemp value aaaq*ed tare txalrmally 4.0 - 10.0
'.Itt(± c mrltcar ict t 1a-t.ibl.e to deb --Minn it ihei.r wan'te my -Ala N.C. ImArill
.tcxxgrt abl.4ti lt=vrl.s. At><alysitt ror 1x-tb1ci(lss, pr,.qLi.cidt!5 nrarl otrpani.cs J7U51' I t _M, kUtZMt
MICNE'VM RMIM)Gi;_01? 711E W11.TrE MATT.5 1.111EMI tITS NCT A rUGSIBIL111y. Inadiable met. In
Hill. -IL a i wayn k» clel:r+ran i t►cYl . I'l luJ1 f i t" i. r ntry cltlr•st-Iml crxl st. on ital:r.rl.n.-Ot:.at:i cn1.
iK' 111111KIIM1
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1.00
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0.01,
0.10
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5.0
0.05
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!; 0
0.0-1
0.1,0
M11K.1"M
0.2
0.002
0.02
r.rllln(H
1.0
0.01
0.10
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5.0
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0.50
(p?If11St1�::7 �rC�t7.CUfi,3
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0.02
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0.002
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1.1Inw01
0.40
0.004
n.04
MI'lit)nYttllm
1.0.IN1
0. 10
1.00
'IMAI111.11E
0.50
O.M5
0.05
2,4-11
10.00
0.10
1.0o
2,41 5-11' 1111m 9t
1. i o
0.01
0.10
S1l!['{1Nt4`�F
cn1111N4 1rliW11IMIII i
011171Y)Ip 1u.Fi0?
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O-01P7 Ytl,
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1,4 (11ail"Inam ur
1, 2. Itl (111 rtI tt11i11 W n?
t,1 b1UnnlrNtnrvullR
2,+ nnunrllnunln?
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10:7rA(IIt1.0WII Wit'
r(1•Illrvl, 1, 111Y1. XCIMPR
"I'll Ytl tl lr/3RR
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2,4,C 11tICiif"tollvir1D1.
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III hetrlyy cx--tt3.fy t11at: thenrorn4atirnl
(mamr-. at waste) i5 true and c urrect to
0.5
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0.05
0.5
0.005
0.05
1(1t1.0
6.0
-
0.60
200.0
-
20
200.0
-
20
2(M).0
-
20
7.5
0.075
0.75
0.5
0.005
0.05
0.7
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0.07
0.17
-
0.01) 1
0.1.3
-
0.0111
0.9
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1.0
-
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200.0
-
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2.0
-
0.2.0
100.0
-
10
5.0
-
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11.7
-
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0.05
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-
40
2.0
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sllbmli"* in Vegard to i �+ r1 �, ✓� I �j >\ >/4.CfC1to
Um best of my ktx: wlpdge andlie-lief .11
(print name) R
(signature) -
(title) � Aacr
((Late)
A1.1 gtuc-.-*JIx, cxnxx-rni.ng th Is "Ptum. l are1l r~houl.d be d ilrectr_d to ttte Solid Waste
Sectim at (91.9) 731 -0C►92,. Attstat�r glocifie quesLions in spade ptwided. AtLadt
a(k�itiot-kil r weLs it nc -sary.
"AtAo all in-fotmatlott, sign, at-d submit to:
Solid W.asLo M,attwagrnmnL Division; Solid Waste Section
1.1.0. 11ox 276117; ltal.ca.iclh, MC 7.761.1
AL -n: Waste DrAetmittatiull '
lit rtlrm TVA. .133%r, nrv, i 1/7/90

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION
James B. Hunt -Jr. Governor ----TELEPHONE: [phone] — Jonathan-B.—Howes,—SeEretary
February 12, 1993
Mr. Rick Welch
OMC Andrews
1000 Highway 19 and 129 West
Andrews, NC 28901
Subject: Disposal of 20 Yd3/2 Months of Drag Finish Sludge at the
Cherokee County Landfill, (Permit #20-01).
Dear Mr. Welch:
The Solid Waste Management Division has received a request for
characterization of the subject waste. Based upon the submitted
information, the waste appears to be non -hazardous. The Solid
Waste Management Division has no objection to the sanitary landfill
disposal of this waste, if in accordance with the conditions listed
below:
1. The owner/operator of the landfill approves the disposal.
2> The waste contains no free liquids and can be confined,
compacted, and covered in accordance with the Solid Waste
Management Rules (15A NCAC 13B).
3. Renewal of this approval will require resubmittal of a
Waste Determination Form and current supportive
analytical data. Renewal is required prior to subsequent
disposal if the process generating the waste changes or
if the waste composition changes significantly.
Failure to meet these conditions may result in revocation of
this approval, and subsequently, an administrative penalty. The
approval is subject to change if new rules and/or regulations were
to prohibit this practice. If the process which generates the
waste changes or if the composition of the waste changes
significantly, this approval is void and re-evaluation of the waste
will be required prior to subsequent disposal. If you have further
P..O Box 27687, Paleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] fax # [phone]
An Equal Opfx)rtunity Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. Rick Welch
February 12, 1993
Page 2
questions or comments concerning this matter, please contact this
office at [phone].
Sincerely,
William R. Hocutt
Waste Determination Coordinator
Solid Waste Section
cc: James Patterson
Todd Reece - County Manager

OF 1"M I CAIRDI:INA
DE-PARIMINP FNVl-I2C)NMLN1', IIDUI'1.1I AND NAVR RT5OURCL- ,
SOLID WAb'`IT MANACJ;24EW-V DiV.CS:ION; SOLID WIME SIX'1ZON
1'faOC�xI_ftl D C12:C'.L7ItTA I�OR �i1tSIT []L'III2MINl1'I'TOt�
This procedure will be used by the Solid Waste Mlanagement Division to determine
whetlier a waste is (1) haz.artlocs as defined by 15A NCAC 1311, and (2) suitable for
disposal at a solid w-,rste mai-oge mxrt facility. '11ie types of wastes Uklt will be -
evaluated by this proopdure are primarily, but not exclusively, industrial and
caiuercial wastes and sludges, and Publicly Owned Treatment Works Sludges.
111ie Solid Waste Mamtiageirxrt Division reserves t-Itie right to request additional
information or waive sane of Ux: requ.ixemernts based on U1e type of waste if it deem
`Itle-111v.>r1on may also zr"r_ire some wastes to be treated or- alt crud to -render -
the wastes environmentally immobile prior to disposal at a sanitary landfill. Wastes
disposed at sanitary landfills mist be non -liquid wtu.ch can be properly mi-mixled in
accordance with tlu, "Solid Waste Management Ib-des". AI IMAL Zb DISPOBr OF 11111; WASH
SIIAI,, A1S0 Cll ORVAINII) 14CH 1111Is' OWN[:R Olt OPL:RA'1C)R OF 'tills' IANDVILL PRIOR ZED D1:SICE,AL.
-'lhe following information is r.\equiml for an evaluation. .Lhcayiplete waste
determination forms will be returned to the generator w.i.Uiout review. An asterisk(*)
de -notes information required for Publicly Owned Treatment Works.
A * 014IIM INIMMUON
1. Name, TSC1?1710NI NUM_ 13f 2 arr3 mail address of facility or pcxr.,on gen rat' waste40 Ael CV,
2. S i lc location f waste (.i.e. SR. i►, cranny, city, etc...)
Rc-
3. Quit is t-lve w te?
4. Mot volune of disposal will there be? Fy .: 74
5. What frequency of dispcx,al will there be?
6. Exp:lain either the manufacturing prods or how the waste was generz
r0.r("'- c-•-, i:.S ..../Rr, nj,-.V C -r;'i- ;-tA
N (15A NCAC 13B .0006)
\ 1\
1. Is the waste listed urxk-x .0006(e) (i.e., 40 C` IZ 261.31 - 261.33)? If yes, list
noumlxar. Mi
*2. Does fine waste exhibit any of the four characteristics as defined by .0006(d)
(i.e., 40 C111 2.61.21-261.24)? (Attach laboratory results for'1C I)oxicity,
lchactivity, Igni.tabilit-y, Cbrrcxs i_vity.)
C INFUUMNI'TON I -DR IANDIJUAM DC-110N
1. Does the waste contain any lkazardous waste constituents listed in . 0006 (e) ,
Appendix VIII (i.e., 40 C R 261., Appendix VIII)? If yeas, what constituents crud what
oanoentration? (Attach laboratory rY---ults) Aj
7.. Whtiat other cx)astituents are prert and i wYuat concentration?
(Attach laboratory results)
3. Will the harriling and disposal of this waste create dust emissions which may
cause a health Mzard or nw.isanee to landfill persorux?1. LN,
*4 . Dods the waste pass the "paint filter"' �t for free liquh. �s- (Method 9095 in
S.W. 846) ? (Attach laboratory resu—J. P1) , t A?", ,. k,, l
*5. WIiich solid waste managaivant facility is Uoe request for (name of hmxlfU' . l
and permit rmmb�er:-, inc l-ne-rator, etc ...) ? :_ . L,L e, I- c:()-(', ! /
*6. Specify haw the waste will be delivered - in bulk or tamers (i.e.
barre.l.s, bags, etx .)��,,-i( C,);\i < ,\(�,- -- - oy

I oll.awing ''ue the maximtnm leachable (WU,) cont..-aminati.on levels and pit,, for solid
waste disposal in N.C. iand.fi..11s. Primary N.C. drinking water and T'ederal 1aa7artloll.�;
l.imit5 am included for cMV`Tri M. Cb mical analysis is rogldreA at detf-�;ti_an limits
Pu--rnit-lncg as_s<+s at at Or be -law the al4ax:imlm landfill levels. Individual pit values
must be >2 . o and <lT . 5 : mm-t xre values acoc pted are normally 4.0 - 10.0
The �tat O r JA res-ponsible to det�ermixle if their waste meets N.C. landfill
-la
-J*,able levels. Analysis far heatbicldes, pesticides and orgzlnics MUST' I- P
t I Z_tu�C7H/III]GIs' Or ZNC WA.S.[2=MAKES RI INCC n POE3StDiT�i'I'Y. I c able metals
must always be determined. Inquire if any questions exist on interpretation.
it -f
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2, 4, 5-'1121 U If rrnli lrrll7[,
2,1, f,-rylttCllt011rjt�r 1[NOL
Vinyl, 0110t11V
berel7y certify that the in['orn47L-ion
(r1vwle of waste) is true and correct to
0.5
0.5
100.0
6.0
200.0
200.0
200.0
7.5
0.5
0.7
0.1
0.1.
0.!i
3.0
200.0
2.0
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5.0
0.7
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0.05
0.005
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0.60
-
20
-
20
-
20
0.075
0.75
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0.05
0.007
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7
0.013
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0.011
-
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-
0.70
-
20
-
0.20
-
10
-
0.50
-
0.07
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0.05
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40
-
0.20
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submitted in regard to l/`S lx L1 f 1 Jb �i I � J I Lc C'�c• �.
the best Of my knowledge and -belief." �
(print- name)
(sign.-11a lre) f e
(title)
(date) 1 :- - I
All, quet:t-.i.orts cxxxx..rnirtrl this "Procedure" should be dirnc Led to the 5olici waste
ecl; an at (919)-131-0692. r specific questions in spade provided. -Attach
additional shOet:s if neceggaty.
CtMlece all information, sign, and submit to:
Solid Waste Management Division,- Solid W,-a_ste Section
P.O. Box 27607; Mile* i, NC 27611
Attn: W�-aste Determination •
IJI7INR Ibrnt 3151 • SW5 RIV. 11./7/90

NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Division of Solid Waste Management
Solid haste Section
SOLID WASTE MNNAGEDENT FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
Type of Facilityt.. alll'u" �+G'h�� Permit # Canty
Name of Facility/ii t���l� \��Ul-Y� h,�V2'� �It� Location
Date of Last Evaluation
1. Permit Conditions , FaElowed Yes -No NA
A. Specific Condition(s) Violated
II. Operational Requirements Followed X Yes No
15A N.C. Admin. Code 13B Section e o ) o
A. Specific VioLation(s) by number and letter.
III. Other Violations of Rule or Law
IV. Evaluator's Com•ents��t�y�Cl`"t�� '-
r
V. Continuation Page Required? Yes , No Receiving Signature,
Evaluation Date Z19 Solid Waste Section
r
DEHNR 3793 (Part I White: Facility Part II Canary: Central Office Part III Pink: Regional Office)
Solid Waste Section (Review 7/94)

ti
Purpose: G.S. 130A-294 requires that an evaluation program be established for the
operation of solid waste management facilities on a statewide basis. The
Solid Waste Management Act and Solid Waste Management Rules codified at
15A NCAC 13B list requirements which must be followed by solid waste
Instnicticns: Solid Waste Section personnel shall complete the evaluation form each
time they conduct official evaluations. The form shall be signed by
the persons) receiving the report.
Distribution: Part I mite: facility copy
Part II Canary: Raleigh central office file copy
Part III Pink: Regional office file copy
Disposition: This form may be retained in accordance with the Record Retention and
Disposition Schedule of the Solid Waste Section, Solid Waste Management
Division of the Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources.

NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Division of Solid Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
SOLID WASTE K MAGE ENT FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
Type of Facility nhl Permit it county
s,, �5 i
Name of Faci lity { ti i blue. ^:. l� l'{ �� ^(I 1 Location p� ,.;,
Date of Last Evaluation
I. Permit Conditions Followed
A. Specific Condition(s) Violated
No N/A
II. Operational Requirements Followed Yes No
15A N.C. Admin. Code 13B Section
A. Specific Violation(s) by number and letter.
III. Other Violations of Rule or Law
IV. Evaluator's
V. Continuation Page Required? Yes No Receiving Signature
Evaluation Date Solid Waste Section
DENNR 3793 (Part I White: Facility Part lI Canary: Cen
Solid Waste Section (Review 7/94)
Office Part III Pink: Regional Office)

Parpose: G.S. 130A-294 requires that an evaluation program be established for the
operation of solid waste management facilities on a statewide basis. The
Solid Waste Management Act and Solid Waste Management Rules codified at
15A NCAC 13B list reauirerents which must be followed by sn1 id wA<,-t-,m
facilities.
InstLWticns: Solid Waste Section personnel shall complete the evaluation form each
time they conduct official evaluations. The form shall be signed by
the person(s) receiving the report.
Distribution: Part I MAte: facility ...
Part IEE Canary: Raleigh central office file Cl
Part III Pink: Regicnal office file copy
Disposition: _This __form -may- be retained in -accordance with the Record Retention and
Disposition Schedule of the Solid Waste Section, Solid Waste Management
Division of the Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources.

STATE,,
a
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 0 Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
lames B. Hunt, Jr., Governor SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION
T-ELE-PHONE: [phone]- - fQnathan-B.-How&s,-Secretar-j---
February 12, 1993
Mr. Rick Welch
OMC Andrews
1000 Highway 19 and 129 West
Andrews, NC 28901
Subject: Disposal of 3 Yd3/Month of Slurry Sludge at the Cherokee
County Landfill, (Permit #20-01).
Dear Mr. Welch:
The Solid Waste Management Division has received a request for
characterization of the subject waste. Based upon the submitted
information, the waste appears to be non -hazardous. The Solid
Waste Management Division has no objection to the sanitary landfill
disposal of this waste, if in accordance with the conditions listed
below:
1. The owner/operator of the landfill approves the disposal.
2. The waste contains no free liquids and can be confined,
compacted, and covered in accordance with the Solid Waste
Management Rules (15A NCAC 13B).
3. Renewal of this approval will require resubmittal of a
Waste Determination Form and current supportive
analytical data. Renewal is required prior to subsequent
disposal if the process generating the waste changes or
if the waste composition changes significantly.
Failure to meet these conditions may result in revocation of
this approval, and subsequently, an administrative penalty. The
approval is subject to change if new rules and/or regulations were
to prohibit this practice. If the process which generates the
waste changes or if the composition of the waste changes
significantly, this approval is void and re-evaluation of the waste
will be required prior to subsequent disposal. If you have further
P.O. 1"- 27687, Palrigh, North Carolina 27611.7b87 Telephone [phone] Fax d' 919733-0513
An Fgrul Opfxrrtunity Affirmative Action Fmployer

Mr. Rick Welch
February 12, 1993
Page 2
questions or comments concerning this matter, please contact this
office at [phone].
Sincerely,
Oe
William R. Hocutt
Waste Determination Coordinator
Solid Waste Section
cc: James Patterson
Todd Reece - County Manager

S1',NIE 01' WAMI CAIDULNA
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SOLID WASTE MMI11N2141- l' DIVISION; SOLID WIGIE SEX-MON
1�tfJQ�7I)fi_ l)�C 2:L'1 T2C1 pI� hS ti Ib 111 jffl_A'IIQU
711-is procedure swill be used by the Solid Riste Manz gement Division to determine
whetdher a waste is (1) hazardous as defined by 1.5A NCAC 1313, and (2) suitable for
disposal at a solid waste mai-ogeRvar t facility. 71re types of wasstes that will be
evaluated by Uds procifflure am- primarily, but not exclusively, irrdustri,al wxi
camhercial wastes and shAjes, and Publicly Owned Treat mart, Works Sludges.
11he Solid Waste Management Division reserves the right to request additional
information or waive scn►e of Uhe rnyu.ixe meats based on Ure type of waste if it deem
rx3MSSary. 'file -D.ivi don-Mly—also recAtirro--some wastes-to-be-t-r-seated-or -lte -to-rendczr
t1w3 waslx� env.i_rormientl-a11y imn"Ale prior to dispoc zl at a sanitary landfill. Wastes
disposed at sanitary 1wideil.ls mist be non -liquid which can be properly man-Rjod in
accordawe wil:h the "Solid Waste K-1rulgement Ihal.cs". AIyI'ROVAL 70 DISM;E OF 1111E; WASI'R
SHALT. AI..O HE O1117UNr1) II"M 11111, O N01 OR OP1.32A UR OIL 11I13 IANDE"ILL I'RTOR UU DISIWSAL.
-11ae following information is acquired for an evaluation. Incarplete waste
determinatiorh forms will be returned to the generator_ with -kit review.. An astr,xi.sk(*)
denotes information iL13WIr . for Rhbl.icly Owned '1'Matment Works.
A * GI71]Wh —in 1lMIE".
].. Name, T1-.Llv1110NL NUMI3IJl and mailing address of facility or pe_rsorh generating r
2. S.rK -if,ic location of waste (i.e. SR. oainty, city, etc...)
3. Whhat is the waste?
4. Mat volume of d-isposal. will there be? _
5. What frequeihcy of dislx3sal will theme be?
6. Explain either Uie,nranwfactur:ih process or bow U wasto was aged. � �l
'� f�L, •,
R INIC1RVIvION Fall r?1'IJUu)C7[J.S (IMW f)�Ij.1 MI�1iOt (].5A NCAC 13B .0006)
1. Is tine waste istedl under ..0006(e) (i.e., 40 C7-1i 2.61.31 - 261.33)? If yes, lint
rTtII01x?r. �
*2. Does Uhe waste extLibi . any of the four dh<aracteristic s as defined by .0006(d)
(i.e., 40 C'172 261.21-261.24)? (Attach laboratory results for TC Toxicity,
12eracaiv.ity, :Ign itah j.li.ty, Oorrtxi-imi ty.)
C �1dI2MA'i'1C>t�I U1111N1)1 1_ra 4)1,•17 a44rN�1`"
I. hoes the waste cuntain any lk-wardcxhs waste constituents listed in .0006(e),
Alxxxhcdix V.L.I::f. (Le., 40 (3-11 261., Apix-nYtix V111.)7 If Yes, whrht ecxhstituenLs and Mot
aouiceatxaLi.cxh? (ALt adi laboratory tr:;ulLs) Ivy)
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2. What other cxxr'stituent-s are presetand in t 1at ewiaentra- t.ion?
(Att+adh laboratory results)—
3. Wi11 the handling and d.i.spor it of ttLis waste create dust emissions which may
cauh_re a health hazard or nu-isance to landfill personnel.i�((�
*4. Does tlhe waste pass the "paint filter" tit for free liquid---. (Method 9095 in
S.W. 846)? (ALtadi laboratory vesailts)^l�J�i� �/ ,�; j,'r� ✓c �H .=,.�-�,�)
*5. Miidi solid wiuste wlnagejmt facility is tlhe request for (ha of
permit landf'1� 1
and pit MlAxar:•, inci_ne►-:ator. /
*6. Spee-i.fy haw the waste will be delivered - in bulk or contai
Ikarrrls, brags, etc.) k1A%

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petTni_t:ting at ar i>el.()w 111e IMATMIM landfill levels. Indivi(hual. pit values
must III >2.0 aryl <12.5; >aver.'ac values acx�c t ed .arra t>Iotm.-rl.iy 4.0 - 10.0
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sec t jar1 at (91.9) 7 l:i-06,92. Answer spoeific gt1c--,;L-ions in space
provided. ,Kttach
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�x1 Mete all inrorn4-aiion, sign,
a►d mAinit to:
Solid Wasto Mamiglc'1nL,nt My i s ton ; Solid W,mnte
Section ,
P.O. tbx
27607; MIU-3.i.g11, NC 27611
Attn:
Waste beteMirlaL•ion
TM INR R)m 3151
SWS MY. J.1,/7/90

NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Division of Solid waste Managenent
Solid waste Section
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
cJ'�Y)1 d +
Type of Facility , )Y a :QPa*11 a Permit # z cornty /
Name of Facility �� �'� fl•!(� �• l�ht9v� � h1 i"I� i Location�6A
Date of Last Evaluation
I. Permit Conditions Followed Yes No N/A
A. Specific Condition(s) Violated
II. Operational Requirements Followed Yes `?t No
15A N.C. Admin. Code 13B Section ij i D ,5
A. Specific Violations) by number and letter. t
III. Other Violations of Rule or Law
IV. Evaluator's comments / C t �,�.�r a.) a 7 f .e' u.,n %?i > (4) :p SAC k f k�e
V. Continuation Page Required? Yes No Receiving Signature
Evaluation Date Solid Waste section - a. (i,.. c,�
DEHNR 3793 (Part I White: Facility Part II Canary: Centr,4COffiee Part III Pink: Regional Office)
Solid Waste Section (Review 7/94)

Puzpose: G.S. 130A-294 requires that an evaluation program be established for the
operation of solid waste management facilities on a statewide basis. The
Solid Waste Management Act and Solid Waste Management Rules codified at
15A NCAC 13B list remirpvkmts which must Yxe followed by solid waste
facilities.
Instructs : Solid Waste Section personnel shall complete the evaluation form each
time they conduct official evaluations. The form shall be signed by
the person(s) receiving the report.
f ...
Part II CWnry: Raleigh central office file copy
Part III Pink: Regicml office file copy
Disposition Schedule of the Solid Waste Section, Solid Waste Management
Division of the Department of Enviroment, Health and Natural Resources.

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 276N
James R. Hunt, Jr., Governor
May 27, 1993
Mr. Wayne Sullivan
Municipal Engineering
P.O. Box 97
Garner, NC 27529
,Tuuk�i
Jonathan R. Flower, Secretary
RE: Cherokee County Landfill, Cherokee County, Permit #20-01
Dear Mr. Sullivan:
This letter constitutes the Solid Waste Section's response to
your request regarding the expansion of service area for the
referenced landfill. The following discussion reflects the
consideration given this request to expand the service area of an
unlined, existing landfill and the reasons for the Section's
decision.
Solid Waste Management Rules state that a permit for a
sanitary landfill shall be based upon a particular stream of
identified waste, as set forth in Rule .0504 (1)g(i) and (ii) of
this section. Any substantial change in the population or area to
be served, or in the type, quantity or source of waste shall
require a new permit and operations plan, .including waste
determination procedures where appropriate. Sections .0503 and
.0504 of the Rules contain the permit requirements for disposal
sites, including Section .0503 (2)d(i) which requires liner,
leachate collection and final cover systems for new landfills and
lateral expansions of existing sites.
Current permitting
existing landfills under
provide adequate lead-t
objective of this policy
policy allows the vertical expansion of
site -specific conditions and then only to
ime to permit a lined landfill. The
is to ensure adequate capacity of
Ro. Rox 27687, lblciplt, North Carolina 27611.7687 Tcicphnnc 919-733-4984 Rix M 919 733-0513
An Ixlual Ommmilty Affirmativc &(Ion rmplrnrcv

Mr. Wayne Sullivan
May 27, 1993
Page 2
environmentally -protective landfills by forcing the closure of
unlined sites and the development of lined landfills as rapidly as
possible.
Additionally, N.C. Solid Waste Management Law states as its
purpose "to regulate in the most economically feasible, cost
effective, and environmentally safe manner the storage, collection,
transport, separation, processing, recycling and disposal of solid
waste in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare;
enhance the environment for the people of the state; and recover
resources which have potential for further usefulness." The State
Solid Waste Management Plan, developed as a requirement of Solid
Waste Law lists as its highest priority goal "to ensure that
adequate capacity of environmentally -protective solid waste
disposal facilities exist to meet the needs of the people of North
Carolina". The legislation also encourages cooperative efforts in
solid waste management by counties and municipalities and groups of
counties and municipalities where appropriate.
In previous decisions under similar circumstances in Sampson
and Montgomery Counties, the information submitted in accordance
with -the site plan requirements of Sections .0503(1) and .0504(1)
was used by the Solid Waste Section to determine "site -
suitability". Based upon this site -specific information and in
consideration of technical concerns with so-called "piggy -back"
landfills, the Section did not require the construction of a
liner/leachate collection system over existing waste. However,
since permitting policy allows vertical expansion only to provide
adequate lead-time to permit and construct a lined landfill, the
vertical expansion was time -limited. In both cases, Sampson and
Montgomery Counties were required to submit an implementation
schedule for Section approval, detailing the transition from
closure of existing site to operation of a lined landfill. The
schedule provided for transition to a lined landfill within 2 years
and included the submittal of a permit application for a lined
landfill.
Therefore, the Solid waste Section requires submittal of the
site -specific information in accordance with the site plan
application requirements, Sections .0503(1) and .0504(1) of the
Solid Waste Rules. The Section will use this information to
determine the suitability of the site --for vertical expansion. If
the site is determined to be suitable, a revised construction plan
application shall be required including all information necessary
for a vertical expansion of the existing landfill. As in previous

May 14, 1993
Mr. James Coffey
Solid Waste Section
NC DEIIrNR
PO Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
Re: Regional Landfill
Dear Mr. Coffey:
I am writing on behalf of the Tri-County Solid Waste Authority which includes Cherokee,
Clay and Graham Counties. Cherokee County is requesting that their permit be revised to
allow Clay, Graham and Swain Counties to dispose of their municipal solid waste at the
Cherokee County Landfill. The goal of the Solid Waste Authority is to have stopped
receiving waste at the Clay and Graham County Landfills by the effective date of Subtitle
D. We are working on siting a new landfill for the Authority which will be used as the
regional landfill when it is completed.
The increase to the waste stream at the Cherokee County Landfill will be:
1. 11 tons from Graham;
2. 11 tons from flay; and
3. 21 tons from Swain.
This tonnage should not change the daily operation of the Cherokee County Landfill
which presently handles between 50 and 60 tons daily.

Mr. James Coffey May 14, 1993 Page 2
I would like to thank you for your consideration of this permit. If you need additional
information or have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.
Ve t-ral -
ry- Y Yours,
MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES CO., PA
D. Wayne Sullivan
DWS:cw
Copy: Mr. Paul Jordan, Tri-County Solid Waste Authority
Cherokee County
Clay County
Graham County

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Solid Waste Management
James B, Hunt, Jr„ Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
September 21, 1993
Mr. Paul Jordan
Tri-County Solid Waste Management Authority
115 Peachtree Street, Suite 103
Murphy, NC 28906
RE: Cherokee County Landfill, Permit #20-01
Dear Mr. Jordan:
In accordance with the Solid Waste Management Rules and
consistent with current policies and legislative goals to ensure
adequate capacity of environmentally -protective solid waste
disposal facilities and to encourage regional approaches to solid
waste management, the Solid Waste Section hereby approves an
amended service area for the referenced facility. The approved
service area is defined by the resolution for local government
approval adopted by the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners on
June 21, 1993 (Attachment).
This approval is contingent upon strict adherence to the
following implementation schedule detailing transition from the
existing unlined landfill unit to operation of a lined landfill
unit:
REQUIRED ACTIVITY
Submittal of Permit Application
for Lined MSWLF Unit
Commence Operation of Lined
MSWLF Unit and Closure of
Existing Unit
DATE
April 9, 1994
October 9, 1996
A contingency plan for disposal of waste into an alternative
lined landfill shall be implemented if this schedule is not met.
The proposed lined MSWLF unit shall be subject to all the
permitting requirements for a new MSWLF unit in accordance with the
recently adopted MSW Rules.
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper

Mr. Paul Jordan
September 21, 1993
Page 2
In addition, the referenced landfill shall meet the following
conditions:
(1) Disposal shall be in accordance with the approved
construction plans
(�)Th- e-g-r-oundwa-ter—monitoring-system- shal 1--bee-upgraded
to include replacement of one well and installation
of two new wells at locations and depths approved
by the Section, within 90 days of this approval.
(3) Solid waste which is currently being disposed in a
lined landfill or an incinerator shall not be
accepted for disposal.
If there are any questions, please contact me at (919) 733-
0692.
ncerely,
J es C. Coffey, S rvisor
ermitting Branch
Solid Waste Section
JCC/mj u
cc: pexter Matthews
✓Julian Foscue
Jim Patterson
Municipal Engineering

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OPERATION/CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS
Municipal
Services
P.O. Box 97, Garner, North Carolina 27529 [phone]
Mr. James Coffey
Solid Waste Management Division
NC DEHNR
PO Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
Re: Cherokee County Landfill
Dear Mr. Coffey:
CIVIL/SANITARY ENGINEERS
Engineering
Company, P.A.
O. Box 349, Boone, North Carolina 28607 [phone]
I am writing in behalf of Cherokee County to inform the Division of Solid Waste that
Cherokee County will be disposing of solid waste in their existing landfill after October 9,
1993. They understand that they will have to comply with the Division's proposed
Subtitle D Rules which, along with other requirements, requires them to submit a
transition plan on or before April 9, 1994.
If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call me at 772-5393.
Very truly yours,
MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES CO., PA
�l 7 �! �
D. Wayne Sullivan
DWS:cw
Copy: Mr. Bill Green

9y TRI-COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
v� 115 Peachtree Street • Suite 103
Murphy, N.C. 28906
[phone]
CHEROKEE
3 019-9-3
Scott Mouw
Dept of Environment, Health, & Natural Resources
3825 Merritt Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
Dear Scott;
Please find enclosed final report draft for our grant. Hope
this will suffice. Please let me know if we need to do anything
further.
Sincerely,
Paul (Jo dan,
Director
PWJ/ ch
® Printed on Recycled Paper

Final Report
Tri-County Solid Waste Management Authority
1. Project Accomplishments:
Cherokee County constructed two manned drop-off centers during the
grant period (one in Murphy, one in Andrews). A central processing
facility is under construction at the County Landfill where recyclables
will be brought from the drop-off centers to be processed for shipment.
The county has purchased a baler, 3 forklifts, 2 semi -trailers, 1
recycling trailer and 1 cardboard collection trailer. The county has then-
part-time employees working in the recycling operation.
Clay County has expanded its recycling operation from three to seven
unmanned drop-off centers over the past year. The county has
purchased a forklift and baler during the grant period, and has re-
worked the central processing area at the landfill for more efficient and
safety of operation. The county has one employee working full-time in
the recycling operation.
Graham County has continued to expand and improve the operation of
the manned drop-off center in Robbinsville. One new unmanned drop-
off center has been added, and five more will be constructed and placed
into operation this year. The county has purchased a tractor lift and a
baler during the grant period. The county has one employee working
full-time in the recycling operation.
Overall: The Authority hired a recycling specialist in August 1992, and
although that individual had to be replaced in April 1993, the recycling
efforts of the three counties made a major leap forward due to the efforts
of the individuals serving in that position. Recycling efforts are
standardized in all three counties, all have purchased similar
equipment, and all three ship recyclable materials to the same
processing facility. 'The amount of material recycled by the counties
has shown a steady increase during the grant period. The coordinator
has relied heavily on monthly meetings held by the Authority to share
information, estat)tish-rir-ocedur-es, and-t,o-identify-areas where -
assistance was needed in order to attain the goals and objectives of the
Authority.

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b. Solid Waste Matters:
The Authority was instrumental in bringing the three County
Commissions together to discuss and arrive at a CCx.rrse of action to deal
go into effect. The Authority was allowed to hire an engineering firm to
investigate options, and to make recommendations to the Commissions.
On 10 May, 1993, the three Commissions met, and the decision was
made to close the Clay and Graham County landfills and to utilize the
Cherokee County Landfill as a depository for the three Counties' solid
waste. The Engineering Firm was re -hired to obtain the necessary
permit, and to commence efforts to site a new Subtitle D Landfill for the
three counties.
The Authority Director conducted a Solid Waste infrastructure
Workshop at Tri-County Community College in November 1992. The
Workshop was well attended, with representatives from all three
counties present.
The Director made many presentation to schools, citizen gtoupS,
and organizations regarding recycling, waste reduction, and to
inform citizens of the implications of the new Subtitle D Rules. The
Director also wrote numerous newspaper articles on these same
subjects in an effort to educate the general public.
:�. There has been strict adherence to the scope of v%lork outlined in the grant
request. The only variance from the Project was the milestone/time frame
area. Some of the events did riot materialize in the time frame specified.
However. all milestones had been met by the end of the grant period.
3. The Project is considered to be a success because it has resulted in all three
counties operating their respective recycling programs in the same way, and
recycling has increased dramatically. The County Commissions of all three
counties feel that the project has been successful, and have provided funding
to keep the Authority functioning for Fiscal Year 1993-1994.
-T-h-,—,joining-together of -the -three counties -in working -together -to solve -the -soli
waste dilernma %n/as a notable event. These three counties had never agreed
with each other over much of anything in the past. Also, the overwhelming
response of citizens to our efforts to make recycling available was noteworthy.
1-11. Do a better job in educating the public.
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Project Summary
Tri-County Solid Waste Management Authority
establishing a standardized Recycling System which would result in a reduction of Solid
1Nastg being landfilled in the counties of Clay, Cherokee, and Graham. This purpose
has been accomplished in the following manner:
Utilizing both grant and local snatching funds, all three counties have purchased
recycling equipment needed to expand the fledgling recycling operations existing in each
county at the beginning of the grant period. This equipment consisted of semi -trailers,
forklifts, balers, recycling trailers, etc. All three counties constructed Recycling Centers,
snrt�e manned and others unmanned. Two of the counties, Clay and Graham, each hnve
one full time employee engaged in recycling operations, and Cherokee cour►ty has three
part-time employees involved. The amount of recyclable material collected and
processed by Clay and Graham Counties has increased by one-third during the fiscal
year covered by the grant. Cherokee county, although late in commencing recycling
operations, is now showing overwhelming support for the project.
A Full Time Recycling Specialist was hired for the project in August 1992 who worked
with the counties in standardizing procedures, obtaining equipment, grant funding, and
hnining personnel involved in recycling. The Director made presentations to classes of
school children, citizens groups and organizations in an effort to educate the public on
solid waste issues and the need to recycle, reuse and reduce solid waste currently being
landfilled. The Director also supplied the local news media with numerous articles and
material for dissemination to the public. The overall effect of these initiatives has been a
heightened awareness of solid waste issues, and an increased effort on the part of Out -
citizens to help solve the solid waste problem through various means of reducing solid
1,vaste destined for the landfill.
Pprhaps the greatest achievement of the project was to persuade the three County
r_:ommissions to address the solid waste issues facing each from a regional concept.
r Pilizing information gained as a result of an engineering study of costs and solutions for
fUture solid waste disposal, the Solid Waste Authority was instrumental in the counites
docision to close two of the landiills (Clay and Graham) and to utilize the Cherokee
C,otrnty-1_andfill-for- disposal -ol waste fi-or-ail-threecounties—.Th"M g of a-ne new Subtitle
D L_andill will also be a joint effort of the three counties.
Finally because of the sucessfurl efforts of the Authority, the counties have agreed to fund
the Authority. including the Director position for the next fiscal year. This will enable the
counties to develop and activate the required Solid Waste Management Plans which are
required by the State Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources