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FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
UNIT TYPE:
Lined
LCID
X
YW
Transfer
Compost
SLAS
COUNTY: FRANKLIN
MSWLF
PERMIT NO.: 3505-LCID-2020
Closed
HHW
White
Incin
T&P
X
FIRM
MSWLF
goods
3505-TP-2020
3505-MWP-2020
FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE
CDLF
TireT&P/
Tire
Industrial
DEMO
SDTF
Collection
Monofill
Landfill
Date of Site Inspections: September 2, 2021 and September 15, 2021
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Wall Recycling, LLC
2095 US Highway 1
Franklinton, NC 27525
GPS COORDINATES: Lat.: 36.066429' Long.:-78.4884491
FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Dan Wall, Dan Jarboe
Phone:
Email address: dankwallrecycling com, diarboekwallrecycling com
FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
Wall Recycling, LLC
2310 Garner Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
PARTICIPANTS:
Amanda Thompson, NCDEQ, Solid Waste Section
Davy Conners, NCDEQ, Solid Waste Section, September 2, 2021 Inspection
Gary Getty, Wall Recycling, September 2, 2021 Inspection
Dan Jarboe, Wall Recycling, September 15, 2021 Inspection
STATUS OF PERMIT:
Permit to Operate issued April 17, 2020.
Permit to Operate will expire April 17, 2025.
PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Follow-up Compliance Inspection
STATUS OF PAST NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS:
Date of Last Inspection: July 13, 2021
3505-TP
A. 15A NCAC 13B .0301 (d)(2), "Operations Plan ... the procedures for receiving, screening, processing,
handling, salvaging, storage, treating, and removal of waste and recovered materials, including the
anticipated processing, treatment and storage times."
PARTIALLY RESOLVED: The carbonizer was still located at the facility. Mr. Getty stated that it had not been
operated at the facility since the May 2021 inspection. Mr. Getty also stated that the carbonizer would be taken to
the Apex facility. Please notify the Section when the carbonizer has been removed from the facility. The wood
debris near the carbonizer that was identified in the July 2021 inspection, has been removed. The stockpile of
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biochar was still located at the facility and appeared to be the same size as in the previous inspection. The biochar
stockpile was comingled with metal and treated wood waste. The stockpile of biochar should be disposed of
properly.
3505-MWP
B. Permit to Operate Part VI (44)(C), "Waste may be stored on -site, in leak proof containers, with watertight
covers, in accordance with the approved documents. Storage of the waste must not cause any nuisance, such
as odor or attraction of vectors."
UNRESOLVED: The pile of shingles previously identified had grown in size and was still stored directly on the
ground. Mr. Getty stated that they were in the process of locating a contractor to remove the shingles. Shingles must
be removed and recycled or disposed of properly.
Moving forward, should the operator wish to conduct this activity in the future, the asphalt shingle recycling
activity must be added to the facility operations manual and permit. A Permit Modification to include the
asphalt shingle recycling, must be submitted to Diana Felix at diana.felix(&ncdenr.gov. Additional plans, such
as an asbestos operation plan, may be required as identified in the September 2011 Carolina Asphalt Pavement
Association Best Practices Guide.
C. Permit to Operate Part VI (44) (b), "Waste must only be deposited on the concrete pad or directly into
containers. Waste must not be stored on the concrete pad after operating hours."
Permit to Operate Part VI (45), "Any waste stored on site after operating hours must be stored in leak
resistant containers, with watertight covers, a maximum of 24 hours. However, a minimal amount of waste
may be stored for a maximum of 48 hours when the facility is closed during a weekend and a maximum of
72 hours when closed for a weekend holiday. Storage of the waste must not cause any nuisance, such as odor
or attraction of vectors."
RESOLVED: Upon arrival at the facility, no waste was observed on the tipping floor. Good job! Mr. Getty stated
that after the July 2021 NOV was received, trailers had been brought to the facility so that all waste would be
removed from the tipping floor every night. There were three full trailers and one empty trailer on site during the
inspection. One full trailer was leaving the facility upon arrival at the facility.
D. 15A NCAC 13B .0302 (a)(5), "the owner or operator shall provide equipment to operate and maintain the
site using safe and sanitary practices for the preservation of the public health and welfare and the
environmental by preventing the generation of leachate, the attraction of vectors, the release of odors, and
the release of waste or leachate to the environmental."
And 15A NCAC 13B .0103 (e), "No person shall dispose or cause the disposal of solid waste in or on waters
in a manner that results in solid waste's entering waters or being deposited upon lands of the State."
RESOLVED: No standing water was observed around the base of the shingle pile or around the MWP tipping
floor. The entire mixed waste processing area had been graded so that water was shed from the area. Mulch had
also been spread out over the area to help reduce depressions made by equipment. A drainage area with brick
"riprap" had been cleared to the northeast of the asphalt shingle pile. Mr. Getty stated that this aided in the drainage
of the area.
OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
None.
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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
1. 15A NCAC 13B .0564 (7), "The site shall establish and maintain an access road around the waste boundary
for access by emergency or fire -fighting vehicles and equipment." and 15A NCAC 13B .0301 (6)(D), "Buffer
Requirements ... surrounded by an unused and cleared area of no less than 25 feet to allow access for fire or
emergency response vehicles." The facility is in the process of installing an access roadway around the LCID.
Ensure that the access roads are established and maintained around all areas for fire and emergency response
vehicles.
3. A water truck is located at the property and is used to control dust emissions at the facility.
4. 15A NCAC 13B .0564 (6)(b), "Buffer Requirements: A site shall maintain the following buffer requirements:
100 feet from the waste boundary to property lines, residential dwellings, commercial or public buildings,
and potable wells." and Permit to Operate Part VI (32), "A buffer of at least 100 feet must be maintained
between the property line and the treatment and processing operation." Based on the Response to Facility
Compliance Inspection Report dated June 18, 2021, an aerial topographic survey was completed the week of June
14, to assess the buffers at the facility. An updated site drawing with buffer zones would be completed. Please
provide the Section a copy of the updated site drawing, once completed.
5. Some windblown waste was observed during the inspection. Ensure that windblown is removed prior to the end of
the day.
6. A majority of the previously identified land clearing debris had been ground. The mulch material was
windrowed. Ms. Thompson recommended the removal of the mulch or at a minimum turning the mulch piles
to help prevent fires. Mr. Getty stated that the mulch piles were being turned. Mr. Getty also stated that the
larger pine logs would be ground once the grinder could be turned to help ensure the safety of staff and
customers.
7. On September 13, 2021, Section Staff received notification from the facility contacts that one of the mulch
piles was on fire. During a site visit on September 15, 2021, it was observed that the mulch pile located on
the northern part of approved areas was smoldering. The smoldering mulch pile was estimated to be
approximately 1/3 acre in size. Site staff continue to monitor and make efforts to extinguish the smoldering
mulch pile.
8. The access road to the top of the concrete processing area had recently been cleared to allow access. Unacceptable
wastes such as rebar, sealed granite countertops with backing, quartz countertops, and PVC pipe were observed
within the concrete stockpile. The unacceptable wastes must be removed and disposed of prior to and during
the grinding and processing of the concrete waste. Mr. Getty stated that the concrete would be processed in the
future.
9. G.S. 130A 309.05 (c) (1), "Seventy-five percent (75%), by weight or volume, of the recovered material stored
at the facility at the beginning of a calendar year commencing January 1, shall be removed from the facility
through sale, use, or reuse by December 31 of the same year." At least 75% by weight of recyclable and
recovered material must be removed from the site once per year. This includes the concrete and inert debris and
asphalt shingles.
10. The LCID has been covered with soil and a thin layer of mulch applied. Grasses were observed on the LCID.
11. The correct signage is at the entrance of the facility listing the facility name, permit number and emergency contact
information as well as materials accepted at the facility.
12. Records were not reviewed during this inspection.
13. Corrective measures are necessary at this facility. Measures to bring the facility into compliance must be
completed within 30 days of receipt of this report. The Solid Waste Section will conduct a follow-up
inspection in 30 days to ensure issues noted in this inspection report have been addressed.
14. Digital pictures were taken during the inspection.
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Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.
Amanda Digitally signed by Amanda
Thompson
Thompson Date: 2021.09.17 11:14:48 -04'00' Phone: [phone] _
Amanda Thompson
Environmental Senior Specialist
Regional Representative
Sent on: September 17, 2021 X Email Hand delivery US Mail Certified No.
Copies: Jason Watkins, Field Operations Branch Head — Solid Waste Section
Drew Hammonds, Eastern District Supervisor — Solid Waste Section
Diana Felix, Permitting Engineer — Solid Waste Section
Chris Hollinger, Compliance Officer — Solid Waste Section
Digital Photos taken by Amanda Thompson on September 2, 2021.
View of the area adjacent to the carbonizer.
View of windblown adjacent to the MWP tipping floor.
View of metal and treated wood waste within the biochar
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View of mulch windrows.
View of unacceptable countertop waste within the
concrete stockpile.
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View of the smoldering mulch pile.
View of a break between the mulch piles.
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