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FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
UNIT TYPE:
Lined
LCID
YW
Transfer
X
Compost
SLAS
COUNTY: AVERY
MSWLF
PERMIT NO.'S: 0603-CDLF-1996; 0603-
Closed
HHW
White
X
Incin
T&P
FIRM
MSWLF
goods
TRANSFER-
FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE
CDLF
X
TireT&P
X
Tire
Industrial
DEMO
SDTF
Collection
Monofill
Landfill
Date of Site Inspections: 5/18/2022 Date of Last Inspections: 1/16/2020 — CDLF
5/17/2019 — Transfer, Wt. Goods, Tire collection
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Avery County Solid Waste Management Facility
2175 Brushy Creek Road (SR-1011)
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
GPS COORDINATES (decimal degrees): Lat.: 35.959661' Long.:-81.972021'
FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Eric Foster, Solid Waste Director — Avery County
Telephone: [phone]
Email address: avery.swkaverycountync.gov
FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
Avery County Solid Waste Department
P.O. Box 640
Newland, NC 28657
PARTICIPANTS:
Kris Riddle, Environmental Senior Specialist, Solid Waste Section (Section)
Eric Foster, Solid Waste Director — Avery County
Robert Banner, Landfill Operator — Avery County
STATUS OF PERMIT:
Solid Waste Management Facility Permit No. 06-03 (FID 1413954) dated June 16, 2020, includes:
Permit Approval to Construct: Avery County C&D Landfill Phase 3, Cell 3;
Permit Approval to Operate: Avery County C&D Landfill Phase 3, Cell 2 & Vertical Expansion
and Avery County Transfer Station; and
Permit for Closure: Avery County C&D Landfill Phases 1 & 2 & Phase 3, Cell 1.
PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Comprehensive Facility Inspections.
STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS:
1. 15A NCAC 13B .0542(f)(2) RESOLVED. Since the previous inspection, areas which will not have additional
wastes placed on them for three months or more, but where final termination of disposal operations has not
occurred, have been covered and stabilized with vegetative ground cover or other stabilizing material.
2. 15A NCAC 13B .0542(k)(2): RESOLVED. Since the previous inspection, adequate sediment control
measures have been utilized to prevent excessive on -site erosion of the C&DLF facility or unit.
3. 15A NCAC 02C .0108(o): RESOLVED. Since the previous inspection, identification plates have been re-
installed and maintained on groundwater monitoring wells at the facility.
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OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
None.
FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
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 May 18, 2022, to review facility records/certifications, observe facility environmental monitoring wells and
the closed construction and demolition (C&D) landfill phases, inspect the Transfer Station, Treatment and Processing
(T&P)/Wood Grinding area, White Goods/Scrap Metals area, Scrap Tire area, and the active C&D landfill phase.
Participants from the facility included Eric Foster, Solid Waste Director, and Robert Banner, Landfill Operator.
2. Post -inspection, additional facility research conducted which concluded on June 2, 2022.
3. Access was controlled at the facility and signage was displayed at the facility entrance. Since the previous inspection,
the facility installed additional signage which included emergency contact information.
4. The facility's current operating hours are: Monday — Friday: 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.; and
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.
C&D LANDFILL:
Active C&D Landfill Phase 3-
5. The Permit to Operate (PTO), Updated Operations Plan (FID 1234681), and necessary records were available for
review.
6. Staff Certifications:
Name
Certification
Expiration Date
Eric Foster
Manager of Landfill Operations
6/2022 (registered for
training in Wilmington
6/22)
Robert Banner
Landfill Operations Specialist
11/2022
7. Per C&D landfill records, the facility accepted approximately 6 tons of waste for the month of March 2022. Waste
tonnage records were available for review and no issues were observed.
8. Waste screening records for the C&D landfill were reviewed for the 2021 calendar year and 2022 waste screening
records were discussed. Previous waste screening records were also available for review. As discussed on -site, facility
personnel accompany each hauler to the C&D working face to observe each load for unpermitted waste. Waste
screening records for the C&D landfill appeared to be maintained and no issues were observed. Continue efforts to
ensure that unacceptable waste is documented and disposed of properly.
9. The most recent semi-annual groundwater and surface water sampling monitoring report, dated February 1, 2022, (for
the Fall 2021 sampling event) was available for review. Previous semi-annual water quality monitoring reports were
also available for review. As required, continue to monitor all groundwater and surface water sampling locations at the
facility on a semi-annual basis and submit reports to the Section in a timely manner.
10. Since the previous inspection, the facility submitted a revised Landfill Gas (LFG) Monitoring Plan (FID 1395519)
which was approved by the Section on March 24, 2020. The most recent LFG quarterly monitoring reports for the facility,
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as sampled on 4/27/22, 2/21/22, 11/23/21, and 8/5/2021, were available for review. Previous quarterly LFG monitoring
reports were also available for review. All records were maintained and no exceedances were noted. As required, continue
to monitor for LFG on a quarterly basis.
11. Access roads at the facility appeared to be maintained.
12. The working face of the active C&D landfill was observed and appeared to be well maintained. The working face
size was compact and appeared well managed. No unpermitted waste was observed. As discussed on -site, continue the
application of weekly soil cover on the active C&D working face.
13. Continue all waste screening efforts at the C&D landfill working face. As necessary, segregate from the working
face any unpermitted waste delivered to this unit and properly dispose of the waste.
14. As discussed during this inspection, continue efforts to ensure that any windblown debris is collected and disposed
of daily.
15. Continue to manage and control surface water to ensure it is diverted from all operational and storage areas of this
facility.
16. The site -wide Groundwater and Surface water monitoring network includes four monitoring well locations (CDMW-
la, CDMW-2s, CDMW-3s, and CDMW-4s) and two surface water monitoring locations (SW-1 and SW-2) that serve to
monitor both the active and closed C&D facilities on -site. Continue to maintain access for groundwater monitoring well
and surface water sampling locations at the facility as necessary.
17. The site -wide LFG monitoring network includes four monitoring well locations (GP-1, GP-2, GP-3, and GP-4) that
serve to monitor both the active and closed C&D facilities on -site. Continue to maintain access for LFG monitoring well
locations at the facility as necessary.
18. As discussed during this inspection, continue to maintain all erosion control measures associated with the C&D
landfill unit as necessary including sediment basins, ditch -lines, diversion berms, slope drains, inlet/outlet protection(s),
and vegetative ground cover as necessary. Also, as discussed on -site, continue to observe and maintain the slope above
Sediment Basin #3 as necessary.
19. Continue to maintain all Edge -of -Waste (EOW) markers on the active C&D landfill phase as necessary.
Closed C&D Landfill Phases 1 & 2 & Phase 3, Cell 1-
Note: Groundwater, surface water, and LFG monitoring records for the closed C&D landfill phases are included in
comments #9 and #10 above.
20. Access roads at the facility appeared to be maintained.
21. Passive LFG vents were observed and appeared to be maintained on the closed phases of the landfill cap during this
inspection.
22. Continue to maintain the integrity and effectiveness of the closed landfill cap system. No apparent leachate
breakouts or seeps were observed on the closed landfill phases during this inspection.
23. Continue to maintain all erosion control measures associated with the closed C&D landfill phases as necessary
including sediment basins, ditch -lines, diversion berms, slope drains, inlet/outlet protection(s), and vegetative ground
cover as necessary.
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24. As discussed during this inspection, continue to conduct mowing maintenance activities on the established ground
cover of the closed C&D landfill phases and ensure that any small trees/shrubs are removed as necessary. After mowing
events occur at the facility, continue to ensure the landfill cap is inspected for impounded water, subsidence/differential
settling, cracking, signs of erosion or damage, and that any necessary repairs are made in a timely manner.
25. Continue to maintain all EOW markers on the closed C&D landfill phases as necessary.
TRANSFER STATION:
26. The current Permit to Operate (PTO), Updated Operations Plan (FID 1234681), and necessary records were
available for review.
27. Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) from the Transfer Station is transported via Avery County transfer trailers and
personnel to one of the following approved facilities for disposal:
a) Bristol Integrated Waste Management Facility, Bristol, VA, (Permit No. 588);
b) Iris Glen Environmental Center, Johnson City, TN (Permit No. SNL-901040262); or
c) Caldwell County Foothills Landfill, Lenoir, NC, (NC originated wastes only), (Permit No. 13-03).
28. During this inspection, the MSW tipping fee was $55.00 per ton.
29. As observed during this inspection, Staff Certifications are listed below:
Name
Certification
Expiration Date
Bobby Bailey
Transfer Station Operations
11/2024
Greg Taylor
Transfer Station Operations
12/2024
Robert Woody
Transfer Station Operations
11/2024
30. Per Transfer Station records, the facility accepted on average approximately 60 tons of waste per day for the month
of March 2022. Waste tonnage records were available for review and no issues were observed.
31. Waste screening records for the Transfer Station were reviewed from January 2021 through May 11, 2022. Previous
waste screening records were also available for review. No issues were observed and the waste screening records
appeared to be well maintained. As discussed on -site, continue to maintain tonnages and documentation of unacceptable
waste on waste screening records to ensure the facility continues to meet the Operational Requirements in 15A NCAC
13B .0405(8)(a).
32. Per facility personnel, annual training updates for site staff occur at the facility typically during site safety meetings.
As discussed on -site, the NC Rules were readopted for Section .0400 Transfer Stations effective January 1, 2021. As
discussed, continue to provide training for site staff and maintain documentation per the Operational Requirements in
15A NCAC 13B .0405(a)(7).
33. Per facility records, the scale at the facility was most recently calibrated in August 2021 by Braswell Scale and
Equipment Company.
34. Facility fire extinguishers were most recently serviced by Mountaineer Fire Equipment Co. in May 2022.
Emergency fire response for the facility is provided by Green Valley Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) and the
Crossnore VFD.
35. Access roads at the facility appeared to be maintained.
36. White Goods and scrap metal are accepted at the facility in a roll -off container located west of the Scale House. The
facility currently contracts with Houston Scrap for white goods and scrap metals removal/processing. Refrigerants are
removed by Houston Scrap personnel. No solid waste issues were observed in this area.
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37. Scrap tires are collected and stored in a semi -trailer located east of the Transfer Station entrance until removal for
processing. This area appeared to be maintained. The facility currently contracts with Patriot Recycling Tire Processing
Company for tire removal/processing. No solid waste issues were observed in this area.
38. A Glass Recycling Area at the facility is located south of the Transfer Station. Since the previous inspection, the
facility combined the three former glass bins into one larger collection bin which accepts commingled clear, green, and
brown glass. Strategic Materials Inc., collects glass from the facility as needed. No solid waste issues were observed in
this area. As discussed during this inspection, continue to maintain this area as necessary.
39. The Mobile Home Deconstruction Area at the facility was not active during this inspection.
40. During this inspection, the Clean Wood Waste Processing Area 2 located west of the Transfer Station appeared to be
maintained. The facility utilizes a private contractor for grinding of material(s) in this area on an as -needed basis. No
unpermitted waste was observed in this area and surface water management appeared to be maintained during this
inspection. Per facility personnel, the Treated Wood Waste Processing Area 1 is no longer utilized at the facility. As
discussed on -site, continue to maintain the clean wood waste area as necessary.
41. Per facility personnel, the facility maintains (pressure washes) the interior walls of the Transfer Station on a semi-
annual basis. During this inspection, cleaning and maintenance of the tipping floor, push walls, and truck loading bay
(receiving bay) appeared adequate. As discussed on -site, the NC Rules were readopted for Section .0400 Transfer
Stations effective January 1, 2021. Continue site cleaning and maintain records per the Operational Requirements in
15A NCAC 13B .0405(a)(11).
42. Push walls at the Transfer Station appeared to be adequately maintained and the areas behind the push walls were
clean and free of debris during this inspection.
43. The Transfer Station's tipping floor does not contain any trench or floor drains for leachate collection. The facility
utilizes a front-end loader with a flexible lip on the front bucket to push any liquids on the tipping floor into the
receiving bay. The receiving bay contains two floor drains that feed to one underground leachate collection storage tank.
During this inspection, the leachate collection grates/drains for the Transfer Station receiving bay appeared to be
functioning effectively. The facility currently contracts with A-1 Appalachian Pumping Inc. for leachate collection as
necessary. No issues were observed concerning these areas of the facility. As discussed on -site, continue to maintain the
tipping floor and receiving bay leachate collection grates and leachate collection system as necessary.
44. During this inspection, the receiving bay appeared to be adequately maintained. As discussed on -site, the facility is
in the process of maintaining the deflector panel to ensure waste is directed into semi -trailers in the receiving bay.
Continue to maintain the receiving bay area as necessary.
45. As discussed during this inspection, the damaged exterior sheet metal on the receiving bay (southern side) of the
Transfer Station should be repaired and maintained as necessary (photo #1).
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1. Eastern view of exterior sheet metal on southern side of
the Transfer Station receiving bay. Per facility personnel,
litter in this area is collected throughout and at the end of
each working day.
46. No unacceptable waste was observed at the facility during this inspection.
47. The transfer trailer staging area located southeast of the Transfer Station appeared to be maintained.
48. As discussed on -site, continue efforts to ensure that any windblown litter at the facility is collected and disposed of
daily.
49. Vector control measures appeared to be maintained at the Transfer Station during this inspection.
50. Two scent misters were operating in the Transfer Station during this inspection. As discussed, continue to maintain
the scent misters as necessary.
51. Photograph taken by Kris Riddle on May 18, 2022.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.
I\n o RUA- Digitally signed by Kris Riddle
Date: 2022.06.03 14:22:27-04'00' Phone: [phone]
Kris Riddle, Environmental Senior Specialist
Division of Waste Management, NC DEQ
Regional Representative
Sent to Eric Foster on June 3,
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Email
Hand delivery
US Mail
Certified No. �]
2022, via:
E-Copies: Deb Aja, Western District Supervisor - Solid Waste Section
Phillip Barrier, Avery County Manager - phillip.barriernaver, cam, nnc.gov
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