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Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
UNIT TYPE:
Lined
X
LCID
YW
Transfer
Compost
SLAS
COUNTY: Forsyth
MSWLF
PERMIT NO.: 3402-MSWLF-1997
Closed
X
HHW
White
X
Incin
T&P
FIRM
MSWLF
goods
FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE
CDLF
Tire T&P/
X
Tire
Industrial
DEMO
SDTF
Collection
Monofill
Landfill
Date of Site Inspection: December 3, 2020
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Hanes Mill Municipal Solid Waste Landfill
325 West Hanes Mill Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Date of Last Inspection: September 24, 2020
GPS COORDINATES (decimal decrees): Lat.: 36.18806'
FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Jan McHargue, Assistant Utilities Director/Solid Waste
Telephone: [phone]
Email address: [e-mail]
FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
P. O. Box 2511
Winston-Salem, NC 27102
PARTICIPANTS:
Caleb Tilley, Solid Waste Supervisor — Hanes Mill MSWLF
Adam Rickett, Senior Project Supervisor — City/County Utilities
Susan Heim, Environmental Senior Specialist — Solid Waste Section
Long.:-80.28263'
STATUS OF PERMIT:
Life of Site Permit to Operate Phases 1 & 2 (Cells 1 through 5): issued July 25, 2017; expires March 6, 2030.
PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Comprehensive Inspection
STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS:
N/A
OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
None.
The item(s) listed above were observed by Section staff and require action on behalf of the facility in order to come into or maintain compliance
with the Statutes, Rules, and/or other regulatory requirements applicable to this facility. Be advised that pursuant to N.C.G.S. 130A-22, an
administrative penalty of up to $15,000 per day may be assessed for each violation of the Solid Waste Laws, Regulations, Conditions of a Permit,
or Order under Article 9 of Chapter 130A of the N.C. General Statutes. Further, the facility and/or all responsible parties may also be subject to
enforcement actions including penalties, injunction from operation of a solid waste management facility or a solid waste collection service and any
such further relief as may be necessary to achieve compliance with the North Carolina Solid Waste Management Act and Rules.
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NORTH CAROLINA
Solid Waste Section
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
1. Photos included in this report were taken by Susan Heim on December 3, 2020 during the inspection unless
otherwise noted.
2. The facility is comprised of an active, lined, municipal solid waste landfill, a closed MSW landfill (Unit 1), a
scrap tire collection area, a white goods and scrap metal collection area, and a collection/treatment and
processing area for concrete, asphalt and brick (CAB). The closed landfill was not inspected during this site
visit.
3. A residential convenience area is located near the scale house, where small loads of household waste and
recyclables are directed to unload. A landfill gas plant is located near the leachate storage tanks.
4. The facility is permitted to receive solid waste generated within Forsyth, Davie, Stokes, Yadkin and Surry
Counties.
5. The facility is bisected by railroad tracks, with the active landfill located to the west of the tracks and the
remainder of the facility located to the east.
Records Review:
6. Most records were provided in digital form prior to the inspection, as requested.
7. The current Permit to Operate and the approved Operations Plan (dated January 2017) are maintained at the
landfill office and are available for review upon request.
8. Landfill tonnage records are compiled in a spreadsheet that includes monthly and annual totals from FY 1992-
93 up to November of the current fiscal year. A review of the most recent data provided indicated that tonnage
accepted during the first 5 months of FY 2019-20 was approximately 7% greater than the tonnage accepted
during the same period of the current fiscal year. The waste accepted at the facility during FY 2019-20 for
disposal totaled 268,752.77 tons. The total tonnage of waste accepted through November of the current fiscal
year was 114,217.86.
9. White goods and scrap metal collections program records were reviewed and indicated that 236 tons of white
goods had been received at the facility during the current fiscal year. Mr. Rickett stated that the facility still
contracts with Rapid Recovery for the evacuation and disposal of refrigerant gases from the white goods units.
He also confirmed that the facility continues to haul its scrap metal to the OmniSource scrap yard in
Kernersville for recycling.
10. Scrap tire program records for the current fiscal year were made available for review. These records indicated
that 1,665.90 tons of scrap tires had been received through October 3 Vt of the current fiscal year. The data
showed that approximately 22% of that total were truck tires and 78% were passenger car tires. Mr. Rickett
stated that US Tire remains the facility's contractor for the transportation and disposal of scrap tires.
11. Scrap tire certification forms were randomly selected, one from each month of the current fiscal year, and
copies were provided digitally for review, as requested. All of the forms reviewed were found to be complete.
12. Incoming loads of waste are randomly selected for inspection, as required. Waste screening logs are compiled
by the month and are maintained in the facility office. Random waste screening records were not reviewed
during this inspection.
13. Training records for facility staff were reviewed, and indicated the following certifications are current:
• Gordon Dively, Manager of Landfill Operations Certification No. 874221, expires 11/04/2022;
• Adam W. Rickett, Manager of Landfill Operations Certification No. 92044, expires 08/06/2023;
• Brian Parker, Landfill Operations Specialist Certification No. LF-2018002, expires 02/20/2021;
• Keith Cain, Manager of Landfill Operations Certification No. 1519239, expires 08/23/2021;
• Caleb Tilley, Landfill Operations Specialist Certification No. LF-2001093, expires 11/02/2022;
• Barry F. Harris, Landfill Operations Specialist Certification No. LF-2011012, expires 03/01/2023;
• Austin McLemore, Landfill Operations Specialist Certification No. LF-2020022, expires 06/18/2024;
• Clayton Hart, Landfill Operations Specialist Certification No. LF-2017003, expires 02/17/2023;
• Devin Easter, Landfill Operations Specialist Certification No. LF-2020021, expires 06/18/2024.
14. The Forsyth County household hazardous waste program is managed through a contract with Resource
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Recovery and Reduction (permit # 34-15), located in Winston-Salem. The contract allows county residents to
drop off HHW, electronics and televisions at the contractor's facility where materials are sorted, packaged for
transportation, and then disposed of or recycled properly. Program records are maintained by the contractor at
the collection facility.
15. A review of the 2020 leachate tank inspections confirmed that inspections are carried out weekly as required.
The inspection form includes the depth of leachate in each of the two tanks, as well as information about the
condition of the tanks and any maintenance issues observed. The 2020 tank inspection records appeared to be
complete, with no issues having been noted.
16. Leachate lines were inspected and cleaned on December 22, 2018 by JetClean America. Mr. Rickett stated that
video inspection and cleaning takes place at the facility every 5 years.
17. The facility separates clean loads of concrete, asphalt, and brick (CAB) and directs them to a collection area on
the eastern side of the active landfill unit. Loads of CAB materials are screened at the scale house before being
directed to the CAB area. A log sheet is filled out by facility staff noting the types of materials received and the
type and disposition of any unacceptable materials that were removed. A review of the CAB load logs for 2020
found all entries to be comprehensive and complete.
18. Digital copies of two waste determinations were provided for review. Both requests, one for 32 tons of spent
sandblast material and the other for approximately 2,000 cu. yds. of non -hazardous soils, had been reviewed by
facility staff and approved for disposal at the facility.
19. Ground water and leachate are sampled twice a year, as required. The most recent report was for sampling that
occurred March 2 — 5, 2020 from 24 monitoring wells and 6 surface water points that cover the closed and
active MSW landfill units. The report covering the fall 2020 sampling event has not yet been received by the
Solid Waste Section.
20. Landfill gas monitoring takes place quarterly, as required, and is performed by the contractor that manages the
gas extraction plant. However, facility staff also performs more frequent monitoring when exceedances in
methane levels are detected. Digital copies of the four latest landfill gas sampling events performed by the
contractor were provided for review. These records indicated that sampling occurred on the following dates:
February 26, 2020; May 8, 2020; August 24, 2020; and, November 13, 2020. Exceedances were detected during
the May 8th sampling, and facility staff notified Hydrogeologist Jaclynne Drummond, Solid Waste Section, as
required.
Field Inspection:
21. Facility access roadways are of all-weather construction and were found to be in good repair.
22. Proper signage was observed at the entry gate and on the access roadway leading to the scales. New signs
designed with eye-catching colors had been posted throughout the facility to inform customers of disposal
procedures and to guide them to new disposal locations and back to the exit.
Active MSW Landfill Operation
23. During this inspection, waste was observed being placed in the new Phase 2 - Cell 5. A spotter was on duty to
direct incoming loads and outgoing vehicles. No unacceptable waste was observed in the working face.
24. Conditions at the landfill were wet and muddy, due to recent storm events. Erosion rills were observed on most
of the side slopes that were soil -covered, and Mr. Rickett stated that repairs would be made as the slopes dried
sufficiently to be safe for equipment to operate. Side slopes that had established vegetative cover appeared to be
in good condition.
25. The stormwater pond located on the eastern side of the landfill had been blown out by the force of the water
from the recent rain event. The sides of the pond had been raised and reinforced after a similar incident in
January 2019. However, these measures had not prevented the pond wall from collapsing on the northeast
corner. Mr. Rickett stated that staff were working to develop a plan that would minimize the water runoff on
that side of the facility and would begin making repairs to the pond as soon as conditions were dry enough to
accommodate heavy equipment in the area. He added that pond and ditch line maintenance were occurring on a
continual basis, due to the frequency of heavy rain events.
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26. The working face was small enough to be well controlled, and waste appeared to be well compacted.
27. The tipping area surrounding the working face was wet and muddy, and waste had been churned up in the mud.
Both the tipping area and access road leading to it had been reinforced with processed CAB material and
compacted to provide a stable surface for the safe maneuvering of vehicles and equipment.
28. The entrance to the tipping area was tight, and the spotter was observed to be working effectively to control the
flow of traffic and guide vehicles as they entered and exited the operational area, frequently leaving his mobile
spotting but to interact with traffic on the ground when necessary.
29. Areas of exposed waste were visible across the internal slopes facing the working face. Inadequate soil cover
was observed on these slopes and in the operational area surrounding the working face. Mr. Tilley stated that
these areas had washed and been repaired several times during the past six weeks due to heavy rain events that
had been recurring. He added that repairs to this area would be completed, and all waste would be covered prior
to the end of the working day. Mr. Tilley provided photos of the area following the inspection.
30. Several areas on the northeast side of the active landfill had rills, indicating the erosion that had resulted from
the continual rain events. For the most part, the rills were shallow, and no exposed waste was visible. A
considerable amount of repair work had already been completed, and Mr. Rickett stated that he hoped all repairs
to the outside slopes would be finished within the next two weeks.
31. Windblown litter was found to be well -controlled, and members of a litter crew were observed collecting
windblown litter in various locations around the facility during the inspection.
32. Slopes with an established vegetative cover were found to be well -maintained and generally in good condition.
33. The leachate collection system includes two leachate storage tanks contained within a secondary containment
pit. The tanks, containment area and control panels are enclosed in a chain link fence with locking gate to
prevent unauthorized entry. Each tank has a capacity of 206,000 gallons, and both tanks appeared to be clean
and in good condition. The containment area was clean and dry. Mr. Rickett stated that plans are in the works to
replace/upgrade the tank control system.
Residential Convenience Area
34. The residential drop-off area is situated southwest of the scale house on a concrete pad with trailer loading
spaces below each drop-off station. Safety fencing and barricades mark the limits of the convenience site. The
entire area was observed to be clean and well -maintained.
35. The design of the convenience site provides ample space to allow vehicles and equipment to maneuver safely.
36. The convenience area is manned during operating hours. Facility staff control the flow of traffic and screen
incoming loads for unacceptable materials. Residents are redirected to other locations at the facility or at other
permitted facilities where these materials can be disposed of properly.
37. Signage was posted at each drop-off bay identifying the type of material to be placed in the container.
Scrap Tire Collection Area
38. Scrap tire certification forms are collected and reviewed at the scale house, and scale house staff direct vehicles
to the scrap tire collection area to drop off tire loads.
39. A total of 4 transport trailers were observed at the loading dock, which is located west of the convenience area.
Vehicles back up to the loading dock to offload tires for disposal. US Tire staff load the tires from the dock into
the trailers. Empty trailers are provided as needed by US Tire.
40. The site provides easy access and ample space for vehicles to maneuver safely as they enter and exit the area.
41. The tire collection area appeared to be clean and well -managed.
Concrete, Asphalt and Brick (CAB) Collection Area
42. Scale house operators identify clean loads of CAB materials and direct them to a separate area of the facility
located along the access roadway to the east of the active landfill unit.
43. The CAB area is gated and locked except when facility staff are present to supervise incoming loads or manage
materials. Staff remain with the load as it is dumped and ensure that any unacceptable materials are loaded back
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Solid Waste Section
into the customer's vehicle and taken to the working face for disposal.
44. Concrete crushing had recently taken place. A small stockpile of crushed material was staged at the rear of the
operations area, and unprocessed material had begun to accumulate on the north side of the site where the
tipping area is located. Mr. Rickett stated that most of the crushed material had been used to re-route the
working face access road and to reinforce roadways that had been damaged during rain events.
45. No unacceptable materials were visible in the stockpile.
White Goods and Scrap Metal Collection Area
46. White goods and scrap metal are collected at a location northwest of the closed landfill unit. An attendant is on
duty during operating hours.
47. White goods were staged on a concrete pad originally designed as a transfer station. Units containing
refrigerants were observed to be stored upright to protect the integrity of each unit's coils and compressors, and
were spaced so that refrigerant could be evacuated safely.
48. Scrap metal was stored in a roll -off container adjacent to the concrete storage area. Full scrap metal containers
are transported by facility staff to OmniSource for metal recycling.
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Side slope repairs on the eastern side of the active landfill. (Photo taken by S. Heim 1213120.)
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.
Digitally signed by Susan
Heim
DN: cn=Susan Heim, o=Solid
Waste Section, ou=Field
Operations Branch,
email=susan.heim@ncdenr.g
ov, c=US
Date: 2020.12.16 15:06:31
-05,00,
Susan Heim
Environmental Senior Specialist
Regional Representative
Phone: [phone]
Sent on: December 16, 2020 to
X
Email
Hand delivery
US Mail
Certified No. [ ]
Jan McHargue.
Copies: Deb Aja, Western District Supervisor — Solid Waste Section
Gordon Dively, Solid Waste Operations Manager — City/County Utilities
Adam Rickett, Senior Project Manager — City/County Utilities
Caleb Tilley, Solid Waste Supervisor — Hanes Mill Road Landfill
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