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FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
UNIT TYPE:
Lined
LCID
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Transfer
Compost
SLAS
COUNTY: MADISON
MSWLF
PERMIT NO.: 5802-MSWLF-1981
Closed
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HHW
White
Incin
T&P
FIRM
MSWLF
goods
FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE
CDLF
TireT&P/
Tire
Industrial
DEMO
SDTF
Collection
Monofill
Landfill
Date of Site Inspection: 3/15/2022
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Madison County Landfill
389 Long Branch Road
Marshall, NC 28753
Date of Last Inspection: 1/16/2018
GPS COORDINATES (decimal degrees): Lat.: 35.801949' Long.: - 82.650581'
FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Mr. Sam Lunsford, Solid Waste Director, Madison County Solid Waste Department
Telephone: [phone]
Email address: slunsford&madisoncountync.gov
FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
Madison County Solid Waste Department
271 Craig Rudisill Road
Marshall, NC 28753
PARTICIPANTS:
Kris Riddle, Environmental Senior Specialist, Solid Waste Section (Section)
STATUS OF PERMIT:
CLOSED: "Closure Letter" dated December 21, 1995.
One Category 1 MSW Cell and two Category II MSW Cells per the "Landfill Closure Plan" submitted by Jensen
Engineering, Project No. 93131 (P.E. signed October 6, 1994) and the revised "Landfill Closure Plan Drawing No.
93131" dated October 19, 1994, submitted by Jensen Engineering.
PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Comprehensive Site Inspection.
STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS:
1. 15A NCAC 13B .0503(2)(a) CORRECTIVE MEASURES ONGOING. Since the previous facility
inspection, Madison County submitted an Updated Landfill Gas (LFG) Monitoring Plan (FID 1236572) to
address LFG exceedances at the facility. As discussed post -inspection with Solid Waste Director Mr. Sam
Lunsford, please continue to coordinate with Section Hydrogeologist, Jaclynne Drummond, at email
jaclynne.drummond ckncdenr..og_v, for ongoing facility LFG corrective action measures and submittals.
OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
1. 15A NCAC 02C .0108(p). At the time of this inspection, the facility has not demonstrated that the closed site
has met the standards of construction in 15A NCAC 02C .0108(p) which states:
"Each non -water supply well shall have permanently affixed an identification plate. The identification plate
shall be constructed of a durable, waterproof, or rustproof material and shall contain the following
information:
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(1) well contractor's name and certification number;
(2) the date the well was completed;
(3) the total depth of the well;
(4) a warning that the well is not for water supply and that the groundwater may contain hazardous
materials;
(5) the depth to the top and bottom of each screen; and
(6) the well identification number or name assigned by the well owner."
During this inspection, it was observed that identification plates were not maintained as required on environmental
monitoring wells MW-01 OLD, MW-02 OLD, GP-6R, and sampling location BG SPRING OLD at the facility (see example
photos #1 & #2).
1. Groundwater Monitoring Well MW-01 OLD. 2. LFG Monitoring Well GP-6R. Note: well
Note: well locked but no permanent locked but no permanent identification plate is
identification plate is affixed. affixed.
To achieve compliance, Madison County must affix a permanent identification plate with the required information
on environmental monitoring wells as needed at the Madison County Landfill Permit No. 5802-MSWLF-1981 as
specified in 15A NCAC 02C .0108(p).
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. On -site March 15, 2022, to observe the closed municipal solid waste landfill (MSWLF) cap and slopes, site access
roads, facility environmental monitoring wells, passive LFG vents, erosion control maintenance, and facility mowing
maintenance efforts. Facility records were reviewed prior to conducting the inspection.
2. Post inspection, additional facility research conducted which concluded on March 25, 2022.
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3. Access to the site is located off Long Branch Road (SR 1582) and is controlled by a lockable gate.
4. Access roads at the site appeared to be well maintained.
5. Edge -of -Waste (EOW) markers were maintained at the facility. As discussed during post -inspection, continue to
maintain all EOW markers at the site as necessary.
6. No apparent leachate breakouts were observed during this inspection. As discussed post -inspection, a very small
potential seep (approximately l' x 1') was observed on the bench of the slope that is southwest of the stormwater inlet
grate that was maintained since the previous inspection (photo #3). As discussed, inspect this area and maintain as
necessary. (Note: the seep appeared to be within the EOW and the facility received a moderate amount of rain prior to
the inspection.) Additionally, continue to monitor the closed landfill cap and slopes for any damp or wet areas and
maintain as necessary.
3. Potential seep observed on bench of slope in
central, southern area of facility (location
discussed with SW Director). Note: ID badge
included for scale.
7. No exposed waste was observed during this inspection.
8. Semi-annual groundwater, surface water, and domestic well monitoring reports for the facility dated February 21,
2021 (for Fall 2021 sampling event) and May 19, 2021 (for Spring 2021 sampling event) were available for review. As
required, continue to monitor all groundwater, surface water, and domestic well sampling locations and submit reports
to Section Hydrogeologist Jaclynne Drummond.
9. The groundwater, surface water, and domestic well monitoring network for the facility is currently comprised of four
groundwater monitoring wells designated as MW-01 OLD, MW-02 OLD, MW-03 OLD, MW-04 OLD, one background
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groundwater quality sampling location designated as BG SPRING OLD, two surface water locations designated as SW-
01 OLD and SW-02 OLD, and a domestic water supply well designated as DW-0I OLD. Access appeared to be well
maintained for all groundwater and surface water monitoring locations at the site. Continue to maintain access for all
water quality monitoring locations at the site. (Note: Please see Observed Violation #1 of this inspection report for
additional groundwater monitoring well information for the facility.)
10. 2021 quarterly LFG monitoring reports for the facility were available for review. Quarterly LFG monitoring reports
for the facility for 2019 and 2020 were also available for review. As required, continue to monitor all LFG sampling
locations quarterly and submit reports to the Section as necessary. (Note: Please see Status of Past Noted Violation #1 of
this inspection report for additional LFG information for the facility.)
11. The LFG monitoring network at the facility is currently comprised of eleven wells designated as GP-01, GP-02, GP-
03, GP-04, GP-05, GP-06R, GP-07, GP-08, GP-09, GP-10, and GP-11. Indoor sampling locations for LFG are in the
adjacent County Animal Shelter and County Transit Building situated along the eastern side of the facility and in the
Madison County Sheriff's Office on the northern side of the site. Access appeared to be well maintained for all LFG
monitoring locations at the site. Continue to maintain access for all LFG monitoring locations at the facility.
12. Continue to maintain PVC piping associated with the passive LFG vent system at the facility.
13. Since the previous inspection, the erosion gulley observed between the northern side of the Category I cell and the
southeastern side of the northwestern Category II cell has been maintained. (Note: the erosion gulley appeared to be
between these two cells and not over any waste area.) As observed on -site and as discussed with Mr. Lunsford post -
inspection, the facility installed a stormwater inlet and grate with associated plastic piping and outlet protection (photos
#4 & #5) to help control surface runoff which was likely contributing to the erosion in this area. The facility appeared to
have also partially maintained the corrugated metal pipe which also helps control drainage in this area. As discussed,
continue to observe this area and maintain as needed to ensure positive drainage at the site. Continue to maintain all
other erosion control measures at the facility as necessary including rip -rap channels, sediment detention basins,
permanent diversions, and inlet/outlet stabilization structures.
4. Southern view of stormwater inlet
installed at the facility since the previous
inspection.
5. Northwestern view of plastic outlet pipe
installed at the facility since the previous
inspection.
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14. Vegetative cover on the landfill cap was maintained. As discussed post -inspection, remove any trees, shrubs, and/or
thick brush from all landfill side slopes as necessary. Additionally, as discussed, remove any trees and undergrowth in
the former sediment basin(s) at the site. After mowing events occur at the facility, continue to ensure the landfill cap and
side slopes are inspected for subsidence, cracking, signs of erosion or damage, and that any necessary repairs are made
in a timely manner.
15. All photographs taken by Kris Riddle on March 15, 2022.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.
Digitally signed by Kris Riddle
I� Date: 2022.03.28 16:24:00 -04'00' Phone:[phone]
Kris Riddle, Environmental Senior Specialist
Division of Waste Management, NC DEQ
Regional Representative
Sent to Sam Lunsford, on
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Hand delivery
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March 28, 2022, via:
E-Copies: Deb Aja, Western District Supervisor - Solid Waste Section
Jaclynne Drummond, Hydrogeologist - Solid Waste Section
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