3901_INSP_20200317

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FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
UNIT TYPE:
Lined
X
LCID
YW
Transfer
Compost
SLAS
COUNTY: Granville
MSWLF
PERMIT NO.: 3901-MSWLF-2012
Closed
X
HHW
White
Incin
T&P
FIRM
MSWLF
goods
3901-MSWLF-1981
3901-CDFL-1997
FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE
CDLF
TireT&P/
Tire
Industrial
DEMO
SDTF
Collection
Monofill
Landfill
Date of Site Inspection: March 17, 2020
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Granville County Landfill
Oxford Subtitle D MSWLF
6584 Landfill Road
Oxford, NC 27565
GPS COORDINATES: N: 36.37254 ° W: 78.61942 °
Date of Last Inspection: January 31, 2019
FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Jason Falls, Director of Environmental Programs, Pat Huff, Landfill Manager
Telephone: [phone]
Email address: jason.falls(cr�,granvillecounty.org; pat.huffggranvillecounty.org
FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
PO Box 906
Oxford, NC 27565
PARTICIPANTS:
Davy Conners, DEQ, Solid Waste Section
David Powell, DEQ, Solid Waste Section
Jason Falls, Granville County
STATUS OF PERMIT:
Permit to operate 3901-MSWLF-2012 Unit 2 Phase 1 was issued on March 18, 2019 and is a life of site permit with an
expected expiration date of February 19, 2073.
Permit for closure of 3901 -MSWLF- 1981 and 3901 -CDLF- 1997 (on top of 390 1 -MSWLF- 198 1) was issued on March
18, 2019.
PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Comprehensive compliance inspection
STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS:
None
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OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
A. 15A NCAC 13B .1626 (2)(a), "Except as provided in Sub -Item (b) of this item, the owners or operators of
all MSWLF units must cover disposed solid waste 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."
Granville County is in violation 15A NCAC 13B .1626 (2)(a) in that adequate earthen material had not been
applied to cover all of the disposed solid waste. Exposed waste was observed throughout the landfill (Figure 1).
B. 15A NCAC 13B .1626 (7)(b), "Adequate sediment control measures (structures and devices), shall be
utilized to prevent on -site erosion."
The County is in violation of 15A NCAC 13B .1626 (7)(b) in that structures or devices have not been utilized to
prevent on -site erosion. The northern slope of the landfill had extensive erosion rills, some that cut into the layer
of waste below the soil cover (Figure 2).
C. Permit Requirement Attachment 3, Part II, 2, "This permit approves the operation of onsite environmental
management protection facilities as described in the approved plans and the operation of MSWLF Unit 2,
Phase 1 which encompasses approximate 11-acre waste footprints and has a gross capacity of
approximately 660,000 cubic yards (cy) with the final contours as shown on the Drawing No. OP-3 (FID
1286298)."
And, Approved Operations Plan (Rev. January 2019) Section 5.1.2, "Typical compaction procedures above
the initial lift will involve placement of waste in thin layers (1-2 feet thick) on 4H:1V slope and not to
exceed 311:1V."
The County is in violation of Permit Requirement Attachment 3, Part II, 2 and Approved Operations Plan (Rev.
January 2019) Section 5.1.2 in that the east slope of the landfill is steeper than 311:1 V and the approved drawing
(Figure 3). Mr. Huff said his machinery was slipping while trying to work this slope, which is likely due to its
steepness.
D. Permit Requirement Attachment 3, Part VII, 20, "The unit is a treatment and processing unit as defined in
Rule 15A NCAC 13B .0101(49). The operations consisting of collection, temporary storage, and
process/treatment of land clearing and yard waste debris must follow the Rule 15A NCAC 13B. 0302.
And, 15A NCAC 13B. 0302 (2), "A facility shall only accept wastes which it is permitted to receive."
The County is in violation of Permit Requirement Attachment 3, Part VII, 20 and 15A NCAC 13B. 0302 (2)
unacceptable waste, including painted wood, treated wood and plastic waste, was observed in the Land Clearing
and Yard Waste area (Figure 4).
E. 15A NCAC 13B .1406 (3), "Stormwater shall be diverted from the operations area."
The County is in violation of 15A NCAC 13B .1406 (3) in that surface water was observed ponding in and around
the compost/yard waste area (Figure 5).
F. Permit requirement Attachment 3, Part VII, 28. The permittee must have a record to document that
temperature monitoring of compost process is conduct and temperatures are maintained at or above 55
degrees Celsius (131 degrees F) for three (3) consecutive days and aerated to maintain elevated
temperatures according to Rule 15A NCAC 13B .1406(10).
And 15A NCAC 13B .1406(10)(b), "The temperature of all compost produced shall be monitored
sufficiently to ensure that the pathogen reduction criteria are met. Onsite thermometers shall be calibrated
annually and records of calibration shall be maintained."
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The County is in violation of Permit requirement Attachment 3, Part VII, 28 and 15A NCAC 13B .1406(10)(b) in
that the temperature of compost was not being monitored to ensure that the pathogen reduction criteria had been
met.
G. 15A NCAC 13B .0201 (c), "No solid waste management facility shall be established, operated, maintained
constructed, expanded or modified with a currently valid permit issued by the Division for the specified
type of disposal activity."
The County is in violation of 15A NCAC 13B .0201 (c) in that disposal of mulched land clearing waste had
occurred in the borrow pit and yard waste area. Large amounts of ground -up land clearing waste had been
pushed/leveled in the yard waste area and over the edge into the borrow pit (Figure 6). This area is not approved
for disposal.
H. Permit Requirement Attachment 3, Part VII, 11, "Recovered or recyclable material shall be temporarily
stockpiled in the designated area as shown on Drawing Nos. FP-01 & OP-01 (FID 1286298) and managed
as a valuable commodity in a manner consistent with the desired use or end use. The permittee must
operate and manage received recyclables or recovered material at this facility according to the
requirements set forth in N.C.G.S. 130A-309.05(c), the approved plan (FID 1286298). Any revisions to the
approved plan shall be approved by the Section, prior to implementation."
The County is in violation of Permit Requirement Attachment 3, Part VII, 11 in that white goods and scrap metal
were being stored to the south of the scale house, which is not the area approved in the Operations Plan (Figure
7). This area does not have a concrete pad and should not be used to store any white goods or scrap metal even
for a short duration.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
The following corrective actions must be taken within 30 days of this report date in order to resolve the Observed
Violations:
1. Cover all solid waste throughout the MSWLF with 6 inches of earthen material.
2. Utilize devices or structures necessary to prevent on -site erosion, including use of the ground land clearing
debris stockpiled in the yard waste area and the borrow pit for erosion control and vegetative stabilization
on the MSWLF as describe in the Operations Plan Section 3.5, Land Clearing Debris.. In addition, it is
recommended that the facility establishes a vegetative ground cover on areas that are not receiving waste,
especially on side slopes to prevent erosion.
3. Rework the eastern side slope of the MSWLF to not exceed a 3HAV slope and comply with the contours
approved in Drawing No. OP-3.
4. Remove and properly dispose of all unacceptable waste from the Land Clearing and Yard Waste Area.
5. Regrade the Yard Waste Area such that water is diverted from the operations area including the compost
staging area.
6. Do NOT sell or distribute to the public the ground yard waste/compost in windrows. Temperature
monitoring has not been conducted to ensure that the pathogen reduction criteria has been met. This
material can be used for erosion control and vegetative stabilization on the MSWLF or the closed CDLF at
a maximum of 6 inches in depth.
7. Remove the mulched land clearing waste from the borrow pit and yard waste grinding area. This material
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can be windrowed and composted in accordance to the approved Operations Plan or used for erosion
control and vegetative stabilization on the MSWLF or the closed CDLF at a maximum of 6 inches in depth.
8. Relocate all white goods and scrap metal that to the area that is approved in the Operations Plan.
Discontinue use of any other areas for white goods or scrap metal, even if they are just stored there for a
short duration.
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.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
3901-MSWLF-1981 and 3901-CDLF-1981
From 1976 to 1997, Guilford County operated the Granville County Municipal Solid Waste Landfill (MSWLF) - Unit 1
under Permit No. 3901-MSWLF-1981. The landfill stopped receiving waste on or before January 1, 1998.
In 1997, the transition plan for the unlined MSWLF included a permit modification request to construct and operate a
Construction and Demolition Debris Landfill (CDLF) unit on top of the closed MSWLF- Unit 1. On January 1, 1998, this
CDLF unit began receiving waste. The landfill ceased receiving permitted wastes in December 31, 2016. The landfill
closure construction was substantially completed on January 9, 2019. The rule -required 30-year post -closure activities
begin on March 18, 2019.
The following were observed during the March 17, 2020 inspection:
1. The landfill had been covered, seeded and strawed. Vegetative cover was sparse (Figure 8); the area may need
to be reseeded. We discussed the possibility of using the ground mulch from the yard waste area as a vegetative
stabilization layer (up to 6 inches thick) on top of the closed landfill.
2. Berms had been constructed and landfill gas wells were visible. The road leading to the top of the closed landfill
was in good condition.
3. Groundwater monitoring wells and surface water sampling locations must be sampled at least semi-annually.
Groundwater and surface water monitoring records were emailed to Davy Conners prior to the inspection for May
and August 2019.
4. Landfill gas monitoring must be conducted quarterly. Records for landfill gas monitoring were viewed for
the following 2019 dates: February 12, May 16, August 16, and November 25.
3901-MSWLF-2012
This facility is permitted to receive non -hazardous solid waste. The permitted wastes received at the facility must be
generated within the boundaries of Granville County (including the municipalities such as Oxford, Butner, Creedmoor,
Stem, and Stovall) and surrounding counties (including Durham, Franklin, Person, Vance, and Wake Counties).
The following were observed during the March 17, 2020 inspection:
1. The facility operator must complete an approved operator training course. A responsible individual certified in
landfill operations must be on -site during all operating hours of the facility at all times while open for public use.
The following Certified Landfill Operations Specialist certifications were reviewed:
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Solid Waste Section
• Tina Faulkner; LF-2018066; exp: November 16, 2021
• Patricia Huff, LF-2018071; exp: November 16, 2021
The following SWANA Certified Professional certifications were viewed onsite during the inspection:
• Winfred Huff; 17325; exp: April 13, 2022
• Jason Falls; 76198; exp: November 5, 2021
2. The facility receives an average of between 116 and 225 tons per day.
3. Leachate is pumped and hauled to the Oxford Wastewater Treatment plant. Leachate lines must be cleaned
annually. The leachate lines had just been cleaned March 16, 2020. Leachate testing results were viewed for
January 3, 2020 and February 11, 2020.
4. Tarps were being used as alternative daily cover and soil cover was being applied once a week, typically on
Friday. The landfill is closed Saturday and Sunday. Cover logs were observed for January 1, 2019 through
December 31, 2019. Good job.
5. Groundwater monitoring wells and surface water sampling locations must be sampled at least semi-
annually. Groundwater and surface water monitoring records were emailed to Davy Conners before the
inspection for May and August 2019.
6. Landfill gas monitoring must be conducted quarterly. Records for landfill gas monitoring were viewed for
the following 2019 dates: February 12, May 16, August 16, and November 25.
7. The permittee must actively employ a screening program that detects and prevents the disposal of hazardous,
liquid, and other unauthorized wastes. Random waste screening records were viewed for January 2, 2020
through March 16, 2020.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.
Digitally signed by Davy Conners
DN: cn=Davy Conners, —Division of Waste
Mnal=da is.con=Solid Waste Section, Email: [e-mail]
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Date: 2020.04.01 13:30:38-04'00' Phone: [phone]
Davy Conners
Environmental Senior Specialist
Regional Representative
Sent on: April 1, 2020 x Email Hand delivery US Mail Certified No. !J
Copies: Andrew Hammonds, Eastern District Supervisor — Solid Waste Section
David Powell, Environmental Senior Specialist — Solid Waste Section
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Attachment 1: Inspection Photos
Taken by Davy Conners, March 17, 2020
Figure ]:Exposed waste.
Figure 2: Erosion rills and exposed waste.
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Figure 3: Steep eastern side slope.
Figure 4: Unacceptable waste in Yard Waste Area
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Figure 5: Water ponding in and around compost.
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Figure 7: Scrap metal and white goods not in approved area.
Figure 8: Sparse vegetative cover on closed CDLF.
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