HomeMy WebLinkAbout5703_MaconCoMSW_ShingleOpsPlan_DIN26705_20160831.pdfMacon County
Solid Waste ManagementDepar tment
August 23, 2016
Mr. Allen Gaither
Environmental Engineer II
DEQ – DWM – SWS
Permitting Branch
Asheville Regional Office
2090 US Hwy 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778-8211
Mr. Gaither:
Please accept this letter and attachment as notification of a modification to the Operations Plan for
Macon County MSW Landfill Facility; Permit #57-03. The purpose of this modification is to
incorporate operations of a tear-off shingle recycling program at the Treatment and Processing Facility.
Macon County currently has an agreement with a shingle processor to grind the shingles and
incorporate them into an asphalt mix for road building.
The attachment is a word document with the changes tracked to make it easier for you to review. These
changes will be forwarded to McGill Associates for inclusion in the pending Permit to Operate Phase
III; Cell 1; or in an earlier submittal, as applicable.
If you require any additional information or have any questions about this request; please do not
hesitate to contact me at your convenience.
Sincerely,
M. Chris Stahl
Director of Solid Waste Management
CC: Mark Cathey, McGill Associates
Operating File
Macon County Department of Solid Waste Management
109 Sierra Drive, Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Phone: (828) 349-2100; Fax: (828) 349-2185
Email: cstahl@maconnc.org
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OPERATIONS PLAN
Macon County MSW Landfill
Table of Contents
Introduction
1.0 Waste Acceptance & Disposal Requirements
1.1 Prohibited Wastes
1.2 Hazardous Wastes
1.3 Liquid Wastes
1.4 White Goods
1.5 Car Wash Sediment
1.6 Mercury Containing Products
1.7 Automobile Fuel Tanks
1.8 Asbestos
1.9 Food, Animal & Regulated Medical Waste
1.10 Wastewater Sludge
1.11 Electronic Waste Recycling
1.12 Tear-off Asphalt Shingles
2.0 Random Waste Inspections
2.1 Waste Inspection Records & Notices
2.2 Training of Facility Personnel
2.3 Contingency Plan
3.0 Waste Treatment and Processing Facility
3.1 Operations Overview
3.2 Personnel
3.3 Characterization of Waste Stream
3.4 Inspection of Wastes
3.5 Traffic Control
3.6 Housekeeping, Litter, and Vector Control
3.7 Treatment and Processing Facility Bypass Procedures
3.8 Dust and Fire Control
3.9 Wastewater Collection
3.10 Stormwater Management and Erosion Control
3.11 Zoning
3.12 Facility Inspections
4.0 Waste Placement & Cover Material Requirements
4.1 Daily Cover
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4.2 Alternate Daily Cover
4.3 Disease & Vectors
5.0 Explosive Gases Control
6.0 Air Quality
6.1 Clean Air Act
6.2 Open Burning
6.3 Hot Loads
6.4 Fire Notification Requirements
7.0 Access & Safety Requirements
7.1 Dust Control
7.2 Signage
7.3 Scavenging
7.4 Barrels & Drums
7.5 New Traffic Procedures
8.0 Erosion & Sedimentation Control
9.0 Drainage Control & Water Protection
9.1 Surface Water Diversion
9.2 Storm Water Cover
9.3 Discharge of Pollutants
10.0 Recordkeeping Requirements
11.0 Leachate Management Plan
11.1 LCRS System Maintenance
11.2 Leachate Testing
11.3 Pump Requirements
11.4 Leachate Disposal
11.5 LCRS System Inspection
11.6 Leachate Records
11.7 LCRS Contingency
12.0 Composting Operation
12.1 Overview
13.0 Yard Waste Treatment and Processing Operation
13.1 Overview
13.2 Personnel
13.3 Characterization of Waste Stream
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13.4 Procedures
13.5 Traffic Control
14.0 Recycling Center
14.1 Overview
14.2 Personnel
14.3 Characterization of Waste Stream
Appendices:
App. 1- Correspondence from Town of Franklin Wastewater Treatment Facility Approving
Wastewater from (former) Baling Facility (now Waste Treatment and Processing
Facility)
App. 2- Leachate Collection System Inspection Report
App. 3- Waste Screening and Special Waste Handling Occurrence Procedure
App. 4- Letter from Zoning Committee
App. 5- Correspondence from Town of Franklin Wastewater Treatment Facility Approving
Leachate Acceptance and Pretreatment Permit
App. 6- Correspondence regarding approved methods of Alternate Daily Cover
App. 7- Airspace Volume Calculations – Five-Year Permitting Period
App. 8- Management of Universal Wastes: Mercury Containing Lamps and Devices
App. 9- Asphalt Shingle Supplier Certification Form/Information Flyer
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OPERATIONS PLAN
Macon County MSW Landfill
Introduction
Macon County currently manages the operation of a single active MSW cell - Phase 2 Cell 1 - at
the Macon County Municipal Solid Waste Landfill (MSWLF) Facility. Phase 2 Cell 1 began
receiving waste in February 1999 and is expected to reach capacity in the spring of 2017, at
which time, the County will begin to utilize proposed Phase 3 Cell 1. The proposed Phase 3 Cell
1 area received Site Study Approval in 1997 at the same time as the existing Phase 2 Cell 1 area.
Phase 3 Cell 1 is a standalone landfill unit. The County has recently purchased adjoining
property and will expand the Facility Boundary as part of the Permit to Construct Phase 3 Cell 1.
Existing MSWLF facilities that will remain in operation include a landfill office, scales and
scalehouse, Waste Treatment and Processing Facility, equipment storage building, leachate
collection system, yard waste facility and a recycling processing center. Proposed MSW Phase 3
Cell 1 is expected to provide five (5) years of additional landfill airspace. The location of MSW
Phase 3 Cell 1 along with the proposed Facility Boundary is shown on Sheet C-101 of the Permit
to Construct drawings. Appendix 7 includes the waste and volume projections for the five (5)-
year permitting period for MSW Phase 3 Cell 1.
The Macon County Municipal Solid Waste Landfill is owned and operated by Macon County,
North Carolina. Operation and maintenance of the landfill is under the supervision of the Macon
Solid Waste Director, Mr. Chris Stahl.
This Operations Plan has been prepared as required under Rule .1617 and in accordance
with Rule .1625 of the North Carolina Solid Waste Management Rules (15A NCAC 13B).
Macon County shall maintain and operate the Macon County MSW Landfill in accordance
with the following requirements.
1.0 Waste Acceptance and Disposal Requirements
The Macon County Municipal Solid Waste Landfill will only accept municipal solid waste,
construction and demolition waste, and non-hazardous industrial waste generated in Macon
County, and the Town of Highlands. Macon County will notify the Division of Waste
Management, Solid Waste Section within 24 hours of any attempts to dispose of non-permitted
waste.
1.1 Prohibited Wastes
The following wastes are prohibited from disposal at the landfill:
Hazardous waste as defined within 15A NCAC 13A, including hazardous waste from
conditionally exempt small quantity generators.
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) waste as defined in 40 CFR 761.
Liquid wastes unless they are managed in accordance with Rule .1626(9).
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Wastes prohibited by Statute GS 130A-309.10 of the North Carolina Solid Waste
Management Rules. These wastes include:
Used oil,
Yard trash,
White goods,
Antifreeze (ethylene glycol),
Lead-acid batteries,
Aluminum cans,
Whole scrap tires.
Motor oil filters,
Recyclable plastic bottles (excluding motor oil bottles),
Wooden pallets.
Oyster Shells,
Discarded Computer Equipment,
Discarded Televisions
Wastes prohibited by Macon County Solid Waste Ordinance passed on July 2, 1996.
Theses wastes include:
Burning or smoldering materials, or any other materials that would create a
fire hazard,
Cardboard,
Radioactive Waste,
Wet sludges that cannot pass the paint filter test,
Aluminum cans,
Metal drums of 50 gallons or more capacity unless drain holes are provided
to prevent containers from holding liquid or unless filled with identifiable
solid waste which is otherwise acceptable,
Automobiles, truck or other motor vehicle bodies, large pieces of metal
such as manufactured homes or farm equipment,
Ash unless approved by the Solid Waste Director,
Regulated medical waste,
Wood waste greater than 6 inches in diameter at the butt end and greater
than 4 feet in length, and
Friable Asbestos.
1.2 Hazardous Wastes
Hazardous waste may be gases, liquid, solids or sludges that are listed or exhibit the
characteristics described in 40 CFR Part 261.
PCB wastes are defined in 40 CFR 761. They may be liquids or non-liquids (sludges or solids).
PCB wastes do not include small capacitors found in white goods (e.g., washers, dryers,
refrigerators) or other consumer electrical products (e.g., radio and television units).
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1.3 Liquid Wastes
Bulk or non-containerized liquid waste may not be placed in Macon County Municipal Solid
Waste Landfill cell unless:
1. The waste is household waste other than septic waste.
2. The waste is leachate or gas condensate derived from the cell itself.
Containers holding liquid waste may not be placed in the Macon County Municipal Solid Waste
Landfill unless:
1. The container is a small container similar in size to that normally found in
household waste.
2. The container is designed to hold liquids for use other than storage.
3. The waste is household waste.
Note: Liquid Waste means any waste material that is determined to contain “free liquids” as
defined by Method 9095 (Paint Filter Liquids Test), as described in “Test Methods for
Evaluating Solid Wastes, Physical/Chemical methods” (EPA Pub. No. SW-846).
1.4 White Goods
The Macon County Municipal Solid Waste Landfill does accept white goods, which are taken to
a white goods pad that is located behind the Recycling Processing Center. All appliances
containing chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) refrigerants are segregated from the other scrap metals.
Freon (type 12 for refrigeration units and type R22 for air conditioning units) is removed by
certified staff (State Board of Refrigeration Examiners certification number NC-820-3177) using
model CR-600 refrigerant extraction pumps. The Freon is collected into 50-pound storage tanks
and then transferred to a 250-pound storage tank located inside the Recycling Facility. The Freon
is shipped to a certified Freon recycler for final processing when the 250-pound tank is full.
Once a white good unit is empty, it is marked, logged into the Freon records book and transferred
to the scrap metal pile located on the same concrete pad behind the refrigeration units. Any
refrigerators with locking doors will have the door removed immediately.
Non-Freon containing white goods are placed into the scrap metal area on the white goods pad
for removal by a contractor. Freon and non-Freon items are stored separately on the pad prior to
Freon removal.
1.5 Car Wash Sediment
The Macon County Municipal Solid Waste Landfill does not accept car wash sediment unless a
TCLP test on metals has been performed at the potential customer’s expense and the test is
negative. Any waste accepted must not contain any free liquids and must pass the paint filter test
as well.
1.6 Mercury Containing Products
Mercury containing devices are accepted as Universal Wastes from residents and commercial
entities at the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) located at the MSW Landfill. These devices
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include intact mercury thermostat switches, and mercury containing lamps. These devices will
be packaged and stored according to the Universal Waste regulations, and will be sent to
qualified Universal Waste handlers for processing and recycling. A detailed plan for
management of Mercury containing devices can be found in Appendix 8.
1.7 Automobile Fuel Tanks
Steel automobile gasoline tanks are accepted at the Macon County MSW Facility as long as they
do not contain any explosive vapors or any free liquids and they have been perforated or rendered
incapable of retaining liquids. Terne-coated gasoline tanks cannot be landfilled due to the tanks
exhibiting TCLP leachability for lead well in excess of 5.0 ppm, which is the EPA hazardous
threshold.
1.8 Asbestos
All waste containing asbestos shall be managed in accordance with 40 CFR 61. Only non-friable
asbestos is accepted at the Macon County Municipal Solid Waste Landfill. A small sample of
the asbestos must be brought to the Landfill for inspection prior to bringing the full load to the
landfill. The Solid Waste Director or a NCDENR representative will verify if the asbestos is
acceptable for disposal in the Macon County Municipal Solid Waste Landfill. Asbestos is
considered non-friable if it cannot be crushed into a powder form or into multiple smaller pieces
when squeezed in a fist. Non-friable asbestos will only be accepted between 8:00 am and 3:00
pm, Monday through Friday. The asbestos must be double-bagged in heavy duty trash bags.
Prior to sealing the bags, the asbestos must be sprayed with water to discourage creation of
airborne particles in the event that the bags rip or become opened. Asbestos waste should be
brought to the landfill separately from any other waste. Upon entry to the landfill, the
generator/hauler will inform the scalehouse attendant of the nature of the waste. The scalehouse
attendant will direct the customer to a landfill operator at the Waste Treatment and Processing
Facility, not to the landfill. One of the Waste Treatment and Processing Facility or landfill
operators will escort the customer to a determined disposal location and stay with the customer
until the waste is deposited. The landfill operator will excavate a hole in the working face for
placement of the asbestos waste materials. The operator will then immediately cover the waste
with additional loose waste at the toe of the working face to cover the bags. Asbestos waste will
not be placed with a compactor or bulldozer.
1.9 Food, Animal, & Regulated Medical Waste
No hazardous, liquid, or regulated medical waste shall be accepted or disposed of in the Landfill.
Spoiled foods, animal carcasses, abattoir waste, hatchery waste, and other animal waste delivered
to the disposal site shall be covered immediately. These wastes will be placed at the toe of the
working face and shall be covered immediately.
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1.10 Wastewater Sludge
Wastewater sludges may be disposed of in the landfill. Sludges disposed in the landfill must
pass the paint filter test and must be designated non-hazardous with the Toxicity Characteristic
Leaching Procedure (TCLP) test.
1.11 Electronic Waste Recycling
Macon County accepts a full range of electronics from residents at the Macon County MSWLF.
Electronic waste to be collected and recycled includes, but is not limited to; computer equipment,
televisions, hard drives, scanners, fax machines, copiers, and other miscellaneous electronic
equipment. Electronics are brought into the Waste Treatment and Processing Facility where they
are prepared by County staff for shipping. The County contracts with an approved vendor that
has e-steward or R2 certification to remove the collected electronic waste back to their facility
for recycling and/or further disposal. Once the electronic waste is collected, the vendor will send
the County a statement that provides the tonnage of material disposed, broken down by computer
equipment, televisions, and other electronic material.
1.12 Tear-off Asphalt Shingles
Macon County accepts source-separated post-consumer tear-off asphalt shingles at the Waste
Treatment and Processing Facility. Tear-off shingles will only be accepted for recycling from
facilities not regulated under the Asbestos NESHAP; or, from NESHAP regulated facilities
provided that documentation stating that the shingles do not contain >1% asbestos.
(Documentation is a letter from the North Carolina accredited asbestos inspector or roofing
supervisor that collected the samples with the analytical results attached.). Solid Waste staff will
perform minimal sorting of shingles. Shingles that have not been source separated will not be
accepted for recycling; solid waste staff will perform only minimum sorting at the facility.
Shingles not approved for recycling will be taken to the landfill for disposal. Shingles containing
non-friable asbestos will be landfilled per Section 1.8 of this Plan; and are not eligible for
recycling. The Macon County landfill does not accept friable asbestos.
Macon County will manage the tear-off shingle recycling program in accordance with industry
developed best management practices for post-consumer reclaimed asphalt shingles. Shingles
approved for recycling will be consolidated in a concrete bunker on the tipping floor of the T&P
Facility. Staff will manage the shingle pile, keeping shingles within the confines of the bunker
and removing any residual contaminants. Once approximately 20-tons of approved materials are
received in the program, a contract hauler will be notified, and the shingles will be delivered to
an off-site recycler for processing. If for any reason, a recycler is not available for processing of
the shingles, the shingles will be taken to the Macon County MSW Landfill for disposal.
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2.0 Random Waste Inspections
Macon County has a program in place for detecting and preventing the disposal of hazardous and
banned wastes by conducting a random inspection program. The frequency of random
inspections shall be based on the type and quantity of wastes received daily, and the accuracy and
confidence desired in conclusions drawn from inspection observations. Currently, the random
inspection rate represents approximately 5–10% of the average daily waste load. At a minimum,
inspected loads will always represent at least 1% of the waste stream. Inspections will be
performed at the Waste Treatment and Processing Facility. If these inspections indicate that
unauthorized wastes are being brought to the Macon County Municipal Solid Waste Landfill site,
then the random inspection program should be modified to increase the frequency of inspections.
Inspection priority also will be given to haulers with unknown service areas, to loads brought to
the facility in vehicles not typically used for disposal of municipal solid waste, and to loads
transported by previous would-be offenders. For wastes of unidentifiable nature, the inspector
should question the transporter about the source/composition of the materials. The program will
include the following:
Landfill personnel will conduct random inspections of incoming loads. The frequency of the
random inspections will be based on the type and quantity of waste, but not less than 1% of the
waste stream. Inspections will occur at the Waste Treatment and Processing Facility. The driver
will be directed to dump his/her load on the tipping floor of the Facility off to the side of the
regular waste stream. The load will be carefully spread using the bucket of a rubber-tired loader.
Landfill personnel who have been adequately trained to identify hazardous and banned waste will
then inspect the load. Any unacceptable wastes are removed from the load and taken to the
proper disposal area. If hazardous or unknown wastes are discovered, the waste is secured away
from the operating area at an isolated location of the tipping floor. The waste generator/hauler
would then be questioned on the source and nature of the waste and the Solid Waste Director
notified immediately. If the nature of the waste presents an acute or immediate hazard to
personal safety, the Emergency Management Services will be contacted. NCDENR will be
notified of the situation by telephone within 24 hours and in writing within 15 days of the
occurrence. The written notice will take the form of a Special Waste Handling Occurrence
Report, which is located at the Solid Waste Administration Building.
2.1 Waste Inspection Records and Notices
A record will be kept of each inspection that is performed. These records will be included and
maintained in the operating record of the landfill. A copy of the waste inspection record and a
procedure of the random waste screening process are attached as Appendix 3.
Signs shall be placed in clear view of each incoming waste transporter, which shall include the
following notice:
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NOTICE: RANDOM WASTE SCREENING IS PRACTICED HERE. WE RESERVE
THE RIGHT TO INSPECT ANY LOAD OR PORTION OF A LOAD ARRIVING AT
OUR FACILITY. WE WILL REJECT ALL: HAZARDOUS WASTES, PCBs,
LIQUIDS AND ANY UNACCEPTABLE WASTE AS DETERMINED BY OUR
MANAGEMENT. YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THIS PROGRAM IS NOT
OPTIONAL!
2.2 Training of Facility Personnel
Landfill Operators and Transfer Station Operators shall become certified and maintain their
Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) through training courses offered by SWANA.
Documentation of training will be placed in the operating record for the facility. There are at
least four (4) certified Landfill Operators employed at the Macon County MSW Landfill in
addition to the Solid Waste Director, who currently has a Manager of Landfill Operations,
Manager of Transfer Station Systems, and a MSW Systems Management Certification. At no
time will non-certified employees staff the landfill without a certified operator present.
Macon County, with the assistance of J&B Disposal a contracted hauling company, operates
eleven (11) staffed convenience centers throughout rural parts of the County. Personnel at the
convenience centers are trained to identify hazardous, liquid, and special wastes. If any banned
or hazardous wastes are identified by center personnel, they will instruct the individual
attempting to dispose of the waste to remove it and require the individual to dispose of the waste
in a hazardous facility or direct them to the landfill for proper disposal. Macon County will
provide at least annual training to all landfill personnel in regard to recognizing hazardous and
liquid waste.
2.3 Contingency Plan
A Contingency Plan for handling prohibited wastes is included as part of the training plan. The
Contingency Plan is described in the Waste Screening and Special Waste Handling Occurrence
Procedures included in Appendix 3. The plan involves the identification of the waste by
inspection. If the load has been determined to be of a hazardous nature, the landfill will not
accept the waste and require that hauler remove the waste from the facility. The hauler will then
be required to find a facility suitable for accepting the hazardous waste.
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3.0 Waste Treatment and Processing Facility
3.1 Overview
Macon County utilizes the Waste Treatment and Processing Facility to receive incoming waste at
the Macon County MSWLF. The Waste Treatment and Processing Facility consists of a pre-
engineered metal building with a concrete tipping floor and concrete push wall. Incoming waste
collection vehicles will deposit municipal solid waste (MSW) and construction & demolition
wastes directly onto the concrete tipping floor of the Facility. Once the wastes have been
dumped onto the tipping floor, it will be inspected for illegal and banned wastes, hazardous
wastes, and/or other wastes requiring special handling. Illegal and hazardous wastes will be
diverted from the waste stream and disposed of properly in a hazardous waste landfill. Once the
wastes have been inspected for unacceptable materials, a loader will spread the remaining wastes
over the tipping floor so that recyclable materials can be removed from the waste stream.
Cardboard and scrap metal will be the principle materials targeted for recovery, along with clean
wood and pallets, rigid plastics, #1 and #2 plastics, tear-off asphalt shingles, and electronics.
Other recyclable wastes will only be recovered if they arrive in bulk form and/or are easily
separable from the waste stream; and, a financially feasible processor or recycler can be
contracted to accept the materials. The remaining wastes will be pushed to the rear of the
Facility via a rubber tired loader. The waste will be collected along the push-wall that runs
parallel to a 48-ft. walking floor trailer. The loader will pick up the waste along the push-wall
and deposit it into the walking floor trailer. A road tractor will then carry the waste in the trailer
to the landfill for disposal. It is anticipated that 1-3 loads will be taken to the landfill daily. The
cycle time for off-loading the trailer is approximately 15 minutes. Wastes will be collected at the
toe of the push-wall while the trailer is away from the facility. At the end of each operating day,
all wastes will be removed from the tipping floor and partial trailer loads will be stored overnight
in the walking floor trailer within the Treatment and Processing Facility.
Normal working hours for the Waste Treatment and Processing Facility are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m., Monday through Friday and 8:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturdays. Note that should
unexpectedly heavy volumes occur, Facility personnel would continue to load MSW wastes after
the regularly scheduled hours. The Facility is closed on Sunday and the following holidays:
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and any federal holiday which falls on Tuesday through
Thursday.
3.2 Personnel
The Facility is owned and operated by Macon County. The operation is staffed at all times that
waste is being received in the Waste Treatment and Processing Facility. These employees are
properly trained in safety procedures and the inspection of incoming wastes. Training materials
published by the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) are utilized for initial
training of on-site personnel and for continuing education. The Waste Treatment and Processing
Facility employees also direct and coordinate the movement of collection vehicles into and out of
the Facility
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3.3 Characterization of Waste Stream
The waste received at the Waste Treatment and Processing Facility will have the same
characterization as the waste accepted by the MSW landfill. Certain waste types will bypass the
Facility and be taken directly to the landfill for disposal. These materials include such wastes as
asbestos wastes, sludges, non-regulated medical wastes, and potentially any other wastes that are
difficult to process and/or contain no recoverable materials.
3.4 Inspection of Wastes
Properly trained employees control access to the Waste Treatment and Processing Facility. As
the contents of the collection vehicles are emptied onto the tipping floor, an employee will
conduct periodic visual inspections of the waste materials as outlined in the Waste Screening and
Special Waste Handling Occurrence Procedure found in Appendix 3. If unacceptable waste is
found, the driver of the vehicle will be instructed to terminate dumping and the unacceptable
waste will be reloaded onto the vehicle for removal from the site. Examples of unacceptable
wastes include large containers of liquid waste, sludges, drums that have not been emptied and
crushed prior to delivery, and containers either smoking or emitting noxious vapors. If any
hauler using the Facility develops a pattern of deceptive waste identification in order to
circumvent proper regulation, the Asheville regional office of NCDENR will be notified within
24 hours of attempted disposal and informed as to the type of material and the hauler so that
follow-up investigations can be conducted, if necessary.
If hazardous waste is identified during vehicle dumping, Facility personnel will immediately
notify the driver and if necessary, contact NCDENR and the Hazardous Materials Emergency
Response Team for the region, RRT6. The appropriate information concerning the waste will be
provided to those officials and the recommended steps will be taken until properly trained
handlers of hazardous waste arrive on-site.
Infectious or medical waste haulers are advised that the Facility does not accept such wastes and
that the hauler will have to transport the infectious wastes to an approved facility for disposal.
Should a “hot load” occur in a vehicle using the Facility, the attendant will not permit the load to
be unloaded. No asbestos or animal wastes will be accepted at the Treatment and Processing
Facility.
The above limitations on the types of wastes that will be accepted do not circumvent the
incidental wastes that may be found in the residential waste stream that is expected at the facility.
3.5 Traffic Control
Site personnel control access to the Waste Treatment and Processing Facility. As vehicles arrive
at the Facility, site personnel will direct the driver to position the vehicle at the correct unloading
location once there is sufficient room to maneuver on the concrete floor. When the contents of
the vehicle are emptied, the driver is instructed to move the vehicle away from the tipping floor
and exit the Facility. Directional signs located at the facility will aid traffic control.
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During times when several vehicles are at the Facility at the same time, haulers are instructed to
wait within the staging area located outside the entrance to the building. The tipping area will
allow up to four (4) trucks to dump simultaneously.
3.6 Housekeeping, Litter, and Vector Control
Incoming wastes will be transported to the Facility in covered or enclosed vehicles. Throughout
the day and at the end of each working day, facility personnel will police the building and
surrounding site for litter. Collected litter is placed in containers for proper disposal. A yard
hydrant is available to wash down the concrete tipping floor and adjacent equipment areas when
needed. The equipment used for pushing trash on the tipping floor also has a bucket equipped
with a squeegee. The wash water flows into drains located throughout the tipping floor. A metal
grate covers the drain to blocks large debris that might clog the drains. The metal grates are
raked periodically and the collected trash is placed into containers for proper disposal. The drain
is connected to a six (6)-inch sewer line that also services the office, breakroom, and restrooms.
The sewer line drains to a duplex pump station outside the Facility. This pump station pumps
through a two (2)-inch force main to a 10-inch force main that runs between the East Franklin
Pump Station and the Franklin Wastewater Treatment Plant. The pump station has an excess
volume capacity of 200 gallons and a pumping capacity of 20 gpm. The pump station is
equipped with automatic controls and high-water alarm. Final disposal of the leachate is at the
Franklin Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Town of Franklin operates this wastewater treatment
plant. See Appendix 1 for a letter from the Town of Franklin, which states that the Town of
Franklin Wastewater Treatment Plant will accept an average flow of 875 gallons per day from the
former Baling Facility (now the Waste Treatment and Processing Facility) at the Franklin
Landfill.
Odors are controlled by prompt unloading and transfer of all delivered wastes at the Facility,
which has seven (7) roll-up doors to allow adequate access to all areas of the building to ease
operations, maintenance, and cleaning. The doors allow adequate fresh air exchange when
opened, which aid in odor control. The building is also equipped with ventilation fans for
operation during cold weather.
The daily removal of solid waste in conjunction with daily housekeeping procedures effectively
controls the development of vector related problems. The tipping floor is constructed of
concrete, which is a relatively impervious, cleanable material. Floor and equipment wash-downs
at the Facility also reduce both odor and vector problems. As described previously, wash water
is diverted to the duplex pump station located outside the building. Licensed exterminators are
also available to visit the Facility as needed.
3.7 Waste Treatment and Processing Facility Bypass Procedures
Wastes from commercial haulers and convenience centers are disposed directly at the working
face of the landfill, unless large quantities of recoverable materials are identified. Smaller loads
utilize the Waste Treatment and Processing Facility. Unregulated wastes from hospitals and
retirement facilities, animal wastes, and asbestos wastes are disposed directly at the working face
of the landfill. Asbestos wastes require special handling as outlined in Section 1.8.
In the event that wastes cannot be processed through the Waste Treatment and Processing
Facility due to equipment failure, the Facility may be bypassed. If the Facility is anticipated to be
out of operation for only a short period, wastes will be stockpiled on the tipping floor. The
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tipping floor at the Facility can comfortably accommodate approximately 150 tons of wastes. If
the Facility is anticipated to be out of operation for more than 2 or 3 hours, the Facility will be
bypassed. The waste would then be taken directly to the MSW landfill by the collection trucks.
All rules that apply to traditional landfilling practices will be followed. Inspections will be
performed in the landfill adjacent to the working face and materials will be separated as required.
The MSW will then be compacted and sufficiently covered. In all cases, wastes will not be
allowed to remain on the tipping floor of the Facility overnight.
3.8 Dust and Fire Control
Since collection and transfer vehicles travel at low speeds on paved roads, dust generation to the
Facility is not a problem. The road from the Facility to the MSW Landfill is gravel so the
County periodically wets the road to contain dust. Furthermore, periodic washdown of the
tipping floor and equipment will also prevent excessive build-up of dirt and dust at the facility.
Hand-held fire extinguishers and two fire hoses located inside the building provide fire control.
Fire protection will be provided by the local fire department, which is aware of the fire control
needs for the Facility. In the event that a fire occurs, the local authorities will be notified
immediately if help is needed. The telephone numbers of local fire, police, ambulance and
hospital facilities are posted in and around the Facility at all times. Should a fire occur at the
Facility, the NCDENR will be notified within 24 hours and written notification will be submitted
within 15 days.
3.9 Wastewater Collection
Wastewater flow at the Facility consists of wash-down water and liquids escaping the deposited
wastes. These sources of wastewater are directed into six drains located throughout the Facility
floor. The metal roof covering the Facility minimizes the generation of wastewater. The drains
empty into the duplex pumping station located outside of the building. The wastewater that
accumulates in the pump station is pumped to the Franklin Wastewater Treatment Plant. Refer
to Appendix 1 for a letter from the Town of Franklin, accepting flow from the former Baling
Facility (now Waste Treatment and Processing Facility).
3.10 Stormwater Management and Erosion Control
Areas adjacent to the Facility are graded away from the building. Gutters and downspouts are
positioned on the building to divert discharge of stormwater to diversion ditches and stormdrains.
The Macon County Landfill operates under a stormwater discharge permit issued by the
NCDENR-Division of Water Quality, permit number: NCG120083, which requires regular
monitoring of stormwater discharge locations.
3.11 Zoning
Since the Waste Treatment and Processing facility is located on the Macon County Landfill
property, zoning approved for the current solid waste management facilities allows for the Waste
Treatment and Processing Facility. Refer to Appendix 4 for a letter from the county where
zoning for the Macon County Landfill property is given.
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3.12 Facility Inspections
Regular maintenance inspections of the Facility are conducted at least annually. The inspections
are conducted by site personnel who are familiar with the buildings and equipment at the site, as
well as operations of the Facility. No records of inspections are kept. Observations include the
following:
1. Building, foundation, and push walls
2. Ventilation system
3. Fire equipment
4. Electrical systems
5. Floor drains and yard hydrant
6. Leachate pump station
If the Waste Treatment and Processing Facility personnel note any unsatisfactory conditions, the
concerns will be reported to the Macon County Solid Waste Director. If a threat to safety or to
the environment is identified, immediate action will be taken to correct the situation. If
necessary, operations at the Facility will be suspended temporarily until the proper authority can
be contacted.
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4.0 Waste Placement & Cover Material Requirements
Macon County would like to conduct waste filling operations in an uphill direction, and therefore
will begin waste filling at the southern margin of the site, adjacent to the sump area. However,
the County will still maintain a stormwater pumping area on top of the stormwater cover above
the leachate sump for as long as possible. In addition to pumping stormwater from the low point
of the cell, a stormwater control berm will be installed and will divert runoff to the low point of
the liner edge near the southwest corner of Phase 3 Cell 1. Waste fill operations will continue up
the hill on the eastern side of the cell. Waste fill operations for the five-year permitting period
are shown on Sheets C-108 through C-112 of the Permit to Construct Drawings.
Waste placement will continue in a phased manner until the final grades are reached. The initial
6 – 10 foot depth of waste in each subcell shall be carefully screened for objects that could be
pushed through the composite liner. A compactor shall not be used on this initial lift of waste to
reduce the potential for impacting the geomembrane. The initial lift of waste will be compacted
only by the equipment used to place the waste. Following placement of the initial lift, the solid
waste will be placed and compacted as densely as possible using compactors and dozers. Waste
placement will be in lifts not to exceed 10 feet. In order to increase compaction, waste should be
placed from the downgradient to upgradient direction when possible. The working face shall be
maintained in as small an area as possible to increase compaction and to reduce the amount of
daily cover required. All windblown material resulting from daily waste placement will be
recovered and returned to the cell for disposal at the end of each workday.
4.1 Daily Cover
Macon County shall cover the disposed solid waste with six (6) 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.
4.2 Alternative Daily Cover
As an alternative to the six inches of earthen material, Macon County may use an alternative
daily cover (ADC) that has been approved by the Solid Waste Division. The County will
abandon the use of the 4 mm thick polyethylene film as an ADC in conjunction with the removal
of the baling process from the landfill operation. Two types of ADC have been approved by the
NCDENR-Solid Waste Division for use at the landfill. Macon County has obtained the approval
of a 48ft x 50ft landfill tarp as an ADC. The tarp will be spread over the sloped working face of
the landfill at the end of each day. The second method of approved ADC is the use of 3-inches
of ground pallets and wood waste in conjunction with 3-inches of native soil instead of the 6-
inches of earthen material. Correspondence pertaining to both of the approved ADC’s is
included in Appendix 6.
Each day at closing, the ADC tarp is walked onto the landfill face. The sides of the tarp will be
weighted with soil as needed to prevent the tarp from being blown off of the landfill face by high
winds. The size of the working face will be maintained so that the tarp completely covers all
wastes not otherwise covered with at least six inches of earthen material or approved ADC. On
rare occasions, such as the beginning or end of a landfill lift, it may be necessary to maintain a
larger working face. Under such circumstances, a second tarp will be taken to the landfill for
additional temporary coverage. The second tarp will be placed so that a maximum overlapping
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of the tarps is maintained. Care is taken to make sure that no vehicle traffic or landfill equipment
is allowed to pass over the cover, which could result in shearing or tearing of the cover. The
spare tarp will be stored at the Waste Treatment and Processing Facility.
The second type of approved ADC consists of a 6-inch thick lift consisting of a 50/50 mixture of
native soil and ground pallets and yard waste. The ground wood waste and soil are mixed in the
buffer area prior to transport to the landfill and spread as cover at the end of the day. The mixed
material will be used on internal slopes and working faces.
The ADC’s will be placed to meet or exceed the performance criteria of an ADC as outlined in
Rule .1626 2 (b) by providing control of disease vectors, fires, odors, blowing litter, and
scavenging.
Macon County shall cover all waste areas that will be inactive for more than twelve (12) months
and have not reached final elevations with a minimum of one foot of intermediate cover. Any
area inactive for more than ninety (90) days will be hydro-seeded to prevent erosion of the cover
layer.
4.3 Disease & Vector Control
Macon County will control the spread of disease vectors by maintaining daily cover requirements
and picking up windblown trash at the end of each day.
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5.0 Explosive Gases Control
Refer to the Landfill Gas Monitoring Plan prepared by Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. for
Phases 1, 2, and 3 (Cell1) dated May 28, 2015. The plan was prepared in accordance with
North Carolina Rules for Solid Waste Management, 15A NCAC 13B Rule .1624(4).
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6.0 Air Quality
6.1 Clean Air Act
The Macon County MSW Landfill is not required to have an air quality permit as promulgated by
the U.S. EPA Administrator pursuant to Section 110 of the Clean Air Act, as amended. The
Macon County Landfill would be required to obtain a Title V operating permit at the point in
time that the Macon County MSW Landfill reaches an on-site volume of more than 2.5 million
Megagrams of waste. The Phase 1/Phase 2 area contains approximately 0.59 million Megagrams
of waste (as of April 29, 2015) and will accommodate a total of approximately 0.64 million
Megagrams of waste at full capacity. MSW Phase 3 Cell 1 has the capacity of approximately
0.20 million Megagrams, which will bring the total disposed waste at the Macon County
MSWLF to 0.84 million Megagrams at the end of the Phase 3 Cell 1 five-year permitting period.
6.2 Open Burning
No open burning of solid waste shall be allowed at the landfill, except for the infrequent burning
of land clearing debris generated on site or debris from emergency clean-up operations. The
Division of Solid Waste must approve any such infrequent burning.
6.3 Hot Loads
If a hot load of waste is delivered to the landfill, the driver shall not be allowed to dump the load.
If a hot load must be dumped, it will be dumped on an inactive portion of the landfill near the
working face so that liquids in the waste or liquids used to extinguish the fire are confined in the
landfill. The waste may be smothered with clean dirt, or the local fire department may be called
for assistance. Once the load has been extinguished and the cause determined, the load will be
taken to the working face for disposal.
If a load of “hot” waste is unknowingly discharged in the Landfill, it will immediately be watered
or smothered with dirt until extinguished by landfill personnel if possible and the local fire
department called if needed. The Waste Treatment and Processing Facility is equipped with a
two-inch hose bib at the side of the tipping floor. Hoses will remain connected to the hose bib to
allow quick access. Fire hydrants are located just outside the Waste Treatment and Processing
Facility.
Equipment and a stockpile of soil shall also be maintained in close proximity to the Landfill for
controlling accidental fires. The local fire department has been contacted and informed of the
potential fire hazards at the Landfill. Arrangements have been made with the fire department to
provide access to the landfill site. The fire department has also been provided with operational
information of the facility in case of emergency.
6.4 Fire Notification Requirements
Macon County shall provide verbal notification to the Solid Waste Division within 24 hours of a
fire at the Landfill and written notice within 15 days. The Fire Occurrence Notification Form is
included in Appendix 3.
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7.0 Access and Safety Requirements
A fence currently encloses the site with access controlled by means of gates. A security check
station and weigh scales is located at the landfill entrance to evaluate waste stream and proper
disposal. An attendant will be on duty at the site at all times while it is open for public use to
insure compliance with operational requirements. Access roads to the site shall be of all weather
construction and maintained in good condition.
7.1 Dust Control
Dust generated due to landfill activities will be controlled. Dust will be controlled through the
application of water by truck or other approved dust control products, if necessary. Removal of
mud and dirt from the roads will also be a part of the dust control measures. Additionally, final
cover will be vegetated as soon as practical in order to minimize the blowing of dust on-site.
7.2 Signage
Signs providing information on disposal procedures; the hours that the site is open for public use;
the permit number; stating a statement that no hazardous or un-permitted banned wastes can be
received for disposal without written permission; stating a statement that no liquid waste can be
received for disposal;emergency contact information; and any other pertinent information that
informs the public of the Solid Waste Department’s rules and regulations will be posted at the
site entrance. Traffic signs and markers shall be provided as necessary to promote an orderly
traffic pattern to and from the discharge area and maintain efficient operating conditions.
7.3 Scavenging
Scavenging of solid waste is prohibited unless approved by the owner or operator and the
removal is not performed on the working face.
7.4 Barrels and Drums
Barrels and drums shall not be disposed of unless they are empty and perforated sufficiently to
ensure that no hazardous or liquid waste is contained therein. The only exception is drums that
contain non-friable asbestos.
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8.0 Erosion and Sedimentation Control Requirements
Existing and proposed erosion/sedimentation control structures include sediment basins, storm
drains, temporary slope drains, check dams, and diversion ditches. Existing and proposed
erosion/sedimentation control structures include sediment basins, storm drains, temporary slope
drains, check dams, and diversion ditches. The County will install at least 6 new
sediment/skimmer basins as part of the development of Phase 3 Cell 1. An erosion control plan
submittal to the NCDENR-Land Quality Section for the work associated with the construction of
Phase 3 Cell 1 is pending. The County will provide a copy of the Erosion Control Permit to the
Solid Waste Section upon receipt. The Erosion Control Plan will be designed to restrain the
sedimentation associated with the construction and operation of Phase 3 Cell 1 and the
construction and operation of Phase 3 Cell 2. The Plan will address the construction of access
roads and stockpile/borrow areas for approximately 10 years of landfill operations.
Sedimentation basins will be checked after periods of significant runoff. Sediment will be
removed from the basin to its original dimension when sediment accumulates to one half of the
design depth. The sedimentation basins, embankments, ditches, inlets and outlets will also be
inspected for erosion damage. All necessary repairs will be made immediately. Any trash or
debris within the riser pipes will be removed. The Macon County Landfill operates under a
storm water permit issued for the NCDENR-Division of Water Resources, permit number:
NCG120083.
Storm drain outlets and diversion ditches will be inspected for damage after each runoff event.
Rip rap will be placed in ditches and at pipe outlets to prevent erosion and wash outs. Provisions
for a vegetative ground cover sufficient to control erosion must be accomplished within fourteen
(14) working days upon completion of any phase of MSWLF development.
Embankment slopes shall be periodically inspected for erosion. The embankment slopes shall be
mowed at a frequency sufficient to maintain a good stand of vegetation. The slopes shall be
mowed a minimum of twice per one (1) year period. The embankment slopes shall be
refertilized in the second year unless vegetation growth is fully adequate. Any damaged areas
will be reseeded, fertilized, and mulched immediately. Seeding, fertilizing and mulching shall be
in accordance with the North Carolina Erosion and Sedimentation Control Guidelines.
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9.0 Drainage Control and Water Protection Requirements
9.1 Surface Water Diversion
Surface water from outside the operational area will be diverted from the waste area by the use of
perimeter ditches. The perimeter ditches direct surface water to the sedimentation basins.
9.2 Storm Water Cover
The active waste area will be filled and graded so that no surface water will pond near or on
waste and that no waste will be disposed of in ponded water. Initially for Phase 3 Cells 1, a
stormwater diversion berm will be installed to divert water to the low point in the liner edge near
the southwest corner of the Cell.
Leachate will be collected within the active waste area on top of the HDPE liner. Leachate will
the pumped with side slope riser pumps through a dual-contained force main to a leachate
holding pond, located adjacent to the landfill on the property of the Town of Franklin
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
9.3 Discharge of Pollutants
There shall be no discharge of pollutants from the landfill into waters of the U.S., including
wetlands, that violates any requirements of the Clean Water Act, including, but not limited to, the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) requirements, pursuant to Section
402.
There shall be no discharge of a nonpoint source of pollution into waters of the U.S., including
wetlands, that violates any requirement of area-wide or State-wide water quality management
plan that has been approved under Section 208 or 319 of the Clean Water Act, as amended.
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10.0 Recordkeeping Requirements
Landfill personnel shall record and retain the following information in an operating record at the
landfill, or at an alternate location that has been approved by the Division.
Inspection of leachate management system,
Inspection records and waste determination records,
Training received by landfill personnel,
Waste amounts received by weight, which includes source of generation,
Gas monitoring results and any necessary remediation plans,
Any demonstration, certification, finding, monitoring, testing, or other analytical data
required by sections .1630 to .1637 of the Rules (15A NCAC 13B),
Any monitoring, testing, or analytical data as required by Rule .1627 (15A NCAC 13B),
Any cost estimates and financial assurance documentation required by Rule .1628 (15A
NCAC 13B), and
Yearly Landfill Capacity and Volume Calculations
This information will be readily available for inspection by the Division of Waste Management-
Solid Waste Section. A copy of this Operation Plan will remain at the facility at all times.
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11.0 Leachate Management Plan
11.1 LCRS System Maintenance
Landfill personnel shall maintain records of all inspections, cleaning, and repairs made on the
leachate collection system.
11.2 Leachate Testing
The leachate quality will be sampled on a semi-annual basis. Leachate will be analyzed for
Appendix 1 constituents as well as BOD, COD, phosphate, nitrate, sulfate, pH, and Specific
Conductance.
11.3 Pump Requirements
The average flow that will reach the sump for Phase 3 Cell 1 is estimated to be 9.0 gallons per
minute (GPM). A peaking factor of 5.22 was applied to the average flow for a pump station
design flow of 47 GPM for a single pump operation. Both pumps will pump a combined flow of
61.25 GPM. In the condition where the existing pumps from Phase 2 Cell 1 and one proposed
pump from Phase 3 Cell 1 are in operation, it was determined that the proposed pump would
operate at 41 gallons per minute, existing pump A would operate at 21 gallons per minute, and
existing pump B would operate at 44 gallons per minute. All three pumps are the same EPG
model and operate at an acceptable flow based on the pump curves and flow range. See the
Phase 3 Cell 1 Engineering Plan Appendix C for design calculations and system layout.
11.4 Leachate Disposal
The leachate will be pumped to the adjacent Town of Franklin Wastewater Treatment Plant.
There is an agreement between the Landfill and the Town that the WWTP accept leachate from
the landfill and the landfill receive sludge from the WWTP. A letter approving disposal of
leachate at the plant is included in Appendix 5. A copy of the Macon County Landfill
Pretreatment Permit is also included in Appendix 7.
11.5 LCRS System Inspection
The landfill operator is responsible for periodic inspection and maintenance of the LCRS.
Landfill personnel will perform monthly inspections of the leachate collection system equipment,
specifically the pumping stations. A copy of the inspection form has been attached as Appendix
2. The pump stations will be inspected for proper operation and run-time hours will be
documented. If the monthly inspection reveals any equipment deficiency, remedial measures will
be taken immediately to correct the problem. An incident report will be completed that includes
details of the incident and any corrective measures required. If an incident report is required, a
copy of the report shall be attached to the inspection form where the deficiency was identified.
11.6 Leachate Records
Comprehensive records of the amount of leachate generated will be maintained at the Town of
Franklin Wastewater Treatment Plant, which is located adjacent to the Landfill facility. Leachate
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generation will be determined from the hours of pump operation and pump rates. An annual
summary of leachate generation will be maintained in the operating record.
11.7 LCRS Contingency
In the event that there is a temporary failure with any of the leachate removal and storage
equipment, the geometry of the landfill will allow for the landfill to contain the leachate for a
period of several months. Action will be taken to remedy any malfunction within 2 days. Due to
the conservative design of the leachate removal and storage equipment and the geometry of the
landfill, the possibility of leachate overflowing the perimeter berm is virtually impossible.
In the event that extreme levels of particular constituents are found to be present in the leachate
during sampling, or extremely excessive leachate production occurs, the Solid Waste Division
and the Town of Franklin Wastewater Treatment Plant will be notified. Additional pre-treatment
methods will be utilized if problems are encountered with leachate quality.
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12.0 Composting Operation
12.1 Overview
The Composting Operation has been dormant since 2004 due to the lack of a feedstock;
however, if a feedstock should become available, the County may resume Composting
Operations. The County will notify the NCDENR-Solid Waste Section upon reinstatement
of the Composting Operation and apply for an updated permit.
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13.0 Yard Waste Treatment and Processing Operation
13.1 Overview
The Yard Waste Treatment and Processing Operation at the Macon County Municipal Solid
Waste Facility generate mulch for use as an alternate daily cover for the Landfill. Incoming
waste collection vehicles will deposit yard waste at the unloading area. The hauler will unload
the yard waste in a manner to keep the unloading area free of debris. A contractor will grind the
yard waste to produce mulch.
13.2 Personnel
The facility is owned and operated by Macon County. The employees are properly trained in
safety procedures and the inspection of incoming wastes. Training materials published by the
Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) are utilized for initial training of on-site
personnel and for continuing education.
13.3 Characterization of Waste Stream
The waste received by the Yard Waste Operation will include untreated, unpainted pallets and
wood, leaves and land clearing debris consisting entirely of weedy material such as roots, brush,
saplings and stumps. If municipal solid waste is mixed with yard waste, the hauler will need to
dispose of the MSW at the Waste Treatment and Processing Facility before unloading the yard
waste. The following items are not accepted at the Yard Waste Operation: treated or painted
lumber wastes, household waste, cardboard, any non-recyclable material or any non-yard waste
materials.
13.4 Procedures
Vehicles containing yard waste will be weighed on the scales upon entry to and from the
Landfill. The hauler will be directed to the Yard Waste Management Area. If there is Municipal
Solid Waste or other material mixed with the yard waste, the hauler will be directed to the Waste
Treatment and Processing Facility to unload the MSW before the yard waste. The hauler will
proceed to the Yard Waste Management Area along the gravel drive along the northeast side of
the adjacent MSW landfill. The unloading area is of sufficient size to allow two or three vehicles
to unload simultaneously. The hauler will unload the yard waste in such a manner as to keep the
unloading area free of debris. Larger loads that may come in by dump truck will be unloaded as
far from the access roadway as possible. As necessary, the County staff will use a bulldozer and
loader to push the waste into stockpiles. The stockpiles will be configured so that stormwater
runoff flows in a laminar fashion across the graded and grassed slopes to prevent erosion and
point source runoff. The yard waste pile will be maintained so that air can freely flow through
the pile in order to keep the internal temperature below 110-degrees Fahrenheit (F). A qualified
contractor will grind the yard waste to make mulch. The primary use of the mulch will be an
approved alternative daily cover for the Municipal Solid Waste and in the composting process.
Mulch will be hauled to the Municipal Solid Waste Landfill and the Composting Pad using a
dump truck.
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13.5 Traffic Control
The Scale personnel will direct vehicles that contain yard waste to the Yard Waste Management
Area. The unloading area is adequately sized to allow two to three vehicles to unload
simultaneously. The hauler will empty their load themselves onto the stockpiles.
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14.0 Recycling Operation
14.1 Overview
Macon County operates a Recycling Processing Center at the Landfill facility. The Recycling
Center accepts materials dropped off at the facility as well as processes incoming recycling waste
from the eleven collection sites located throughout Macon County. The recyclable material is
baled and shipped to corresponding recycling companies.
14.2 Personnel
The Recycling Processing Center is owned and operated by Macon County. The employees are
properly trained in safety procedures and the inspection of incoming wastes.
14.3 Characterization of Waste Stream
The waste received by the Recycling Processing Center will include the following items:
Newspaper,
Cardboard
Mixed Paper
Aluminum Cans,
Steel Cans,
Clear, Brown and Green Glass,
#1 Plastic (PETE), and
#2 Plastic (HDPE),
Mixed rigid plastics,
White Goods and scrap metal,
Used clothing.
Additional materials recovered by the County:
Batteries,
Anti-freeze,
Oil,
Oil filters,
Used Cooking Oil
Carpet and padding
Mercury lamps and switches
Electronics
Tear-off Asphalt Shingles
Appendix 1
Correspondence from Town of Franklin Wastewater Treatment Facility Approving
Wastewater from (former) Baling Facility (now Waste Treatment and Processing Facility)
Appendix 2
Leachate Collection System Inspection Report
Appendix 3
Waste Screening and Special Waste Handling Occurrence procedure
WASTE SCREENING AND SPECIAL WASTE HANDLING
OCCURRENCE PROCEDURES
Waste Screening Program
Macon County has established the following program for screening and detecting
hazardous and
banned wastes, and preventing such wastes from disposal in the Macon County
Municipal Solid
Waste (MSW) Landfill.
Convenience Centers:
Convenience Center employees are trained to recognize and refuse banned wastes from
disposal
at the drop-off centers. Signs are posted at the centers to inform the public as to waste
types not
accepted at the centers.
Scale House:
All loads entering the landfill must cross the scales at the entrance to the landfill. Scale
house
attendants are trained to recognize potential hazardous or banned wastes, and question
generators/haulers as to the nature of the wastes. Scale house attendants refuse banned
wastes
from disposal. Customers hauling questionable wastes are directed to the tipping floor
of the
Waste Treatment and Processing Facility where the Solid Waste Director or Landfill
Operator
will inspect the waste and determine proper disposal of the waste.
Waste Treatment and Processing Facility/Landfill:
The Solid Waste Operations personnel conduct regular random load inspection of
waste entering
the Waste Treatment and Processing Facility. Currently, inspections are conducted on
approximately 5-10% of the waste stream. At a minimum, inspected loads will always
represent
1% of the waste stream. Operators receive yearly training from SWANA On-site
Waste
Screening and Healthy and Safety Training Courses. These courses teach operators to
recognize
potentially hazardous wastes by container markings and waste characteristics such as
noxious
odor. Completed inspection reports are kept at the baling facility until being filed at the
Solid
Waste Administration Building. The records are updated monthly. Most banned wastes
are nonhazardous
and common in nature; such as tires, metal, lead-acid batteries, etc., and are simply
removed from the waste stream and taken to the proper disposal area. Banned wastes
that are
brought in by individuals are refused and the generator/hauler is instructed as to proper
disposal
of the waste. If a waste of suspected hazardous or unknown nature is found, procedures
for a
Special Waste Handling Occurrence are followed.
Random Load Inspection Procedures:
Driver is directed to dump load on the tipping floor of the bale facility off to the
side of
the regular waste stream.
The load is spread using the bucket of a rubber-tired loader.
The load is then inspected by landfill personnel to search for hazardous/banned
wastes.
Any unacceptable wastes found are removed from the load and taken to the proper
disposal area. If hazardous or unknown wastes are discovered, procedures for a Special
Waste Handling Occurrence are followed.
Remaining, acceptable wastes are then incorporated back into the waste stream for
disposal.
Special Waste Handling Occurrence Procedures:
If a known hazardous waste or waste of unknown nature that exhibits potentially
hazardous
characteristics is discovered, the following steps should be taken:
1. Secure the waste. Move waste away from the operating area to an isolated
section of the
tipping floor. If necessary, construct a dam around the suspected waste using
absorbent
material or socks. Remove public and personnel from contact with the waste.
Depending
on the nature of the hazard, this would include: at minimum, placing cones or
other
restrictive barrier around waste; and up to, complete evacuation of public and
personnel
from the bale facility and a safe perimeter around the facility. In the event of a
closing of
the Waste Treatment and Processing Facility, waste would be directed to the
landfill.
2. Identify waste generator/hauler. Hold and question generator/hauler of the
waste as to
the source and nature of the waste.
3. Notify Solid Waste Director Immediately.
4. Contact Emergency Management Services. If the nature of the waste presents
an acute
or immediate hazard to personal safety, contact EMS by dialing 911. EMS may
also
contact the Regional Hazardous Waste Management Team located in Asheville,
North
Carolina.
5. Notify NCDENR. Notify NCDENR by telephone of the situation within 24
hours of the
occurrence. NCDENR should also be notified in writing of the occurrence within
15
days. This notice will be sent by completion of a Special Waste Handling
Occurrence
Report. Blank forms are located at the Solid Waste Administration Building.
6. Properly dispose of waste. Follow up, and include in the report, on final status
of the
waste. Either, the waste was identified and acceptable for burial in the landfill or
the
waste was handled by contractor or other agent to remove the waste for proper
disposal at
acceptable waste handling facility.
Appendix 4
Letter from Zoning Committee
Appendix 5
Correspondence from Town of Franklin Wastewater Treatment Facility Approving
Leachate Acceptance and Pretreatment Permit
Appendix 6
Correspondence regarding approved methods of Alternate Daily Cover
Appendix 7
Airspace Volume Calculations – Five-Year Permitting Period
Appendix IX
Asphalt Shingle Supplier Certification Form/Information Flyer
MACON COUNTY MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILL
SHINGLE SUPPLIER CERTIFICATION FORM
Supplier of Whole Tear-off Asphalt Shingles
Hand-written ORIGINAL form required for each
load of tear-off shingles received.
Supplier Name: ________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________
Contact Name: ________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________________________________
We the undersigned certify that (check appropriate boxes):
The tear-off shingles are from a NESHAP regulated facility and documentation
stating that the shingles do not contain >1% asbestos is attached. (Documentation is a
letter from the North Carolina accredited asbestos inspector or roofing supervisor that
collected the samples with the analytical results attached.)
The tear-off shingles are from a single family home or residential building having
four or fewer dwelling units that is not regulated by NESHAP.
Tear-off shingles were removed from the following address:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
(Please use a separate sheet for each address from which shingles in this load were generated.)
_________________________________________
____________________
Shingle Supplier (signature) Date
Landfill Staff Use ONLY: Please Initial Appropriate Box Below
Tear-off shingles received were properly source separated and documented: Approved for Recycling.
Tear-off shingles were not source separated; must be landfilled: NOT Approved for Recycling.
Tear-off shingles are from NESHAP regulated facility, but documentation not attached. Load directed to
landfill for disposal per non-friable asbestos disposal procedures. NOT Approved for Recycling.
( )
The Macon County Solid Waste Department would like to announce a new recycling program for asphalt
shingles. We are seeking the assistance of roofing contractors and construction/remodeling companies in
helping to make this program a success. Please read the following information about this program and feel free
to contact Chris Stahl, Solid Waste Director, at the number above with any questions.
Why is the Solid Waste Department offering this recycling program?
How do roofing contractors participate?
Users of the landfill really shouldn’t see much change. Shingles would still be delivered to the Recovery
Facility at the Macon County Landfill for drop-off. Landfill staff will place the clean shingle loads into a
storage bunker rather than into the transfer trailer. The potential change for contractors is in how they load out
their waste containers or beds. Please note: Shingles delivered for recycling must be source separated by the
Contractor. Only clean loads can be recycled, and our Operations Plan will not allow for sorting at our facility.
What’s in it for the contractor?
In addition to the reasons above, the Solid Waste Department will implement a lower tipping fee of $40.00/ton
for shingle loads that comply with the program. Loads that are not source separated by the Contractor cannot
be accepted for recycling and normal tipping fees will apply.
What about other construction materials?
We are continuously seeking outlets for additional recycling commodities. We currently recycle carpet and
padding, but our costs to send out these materials match our current tipping fee. We would like to add clean
wood waste recycling at a lower tipping fee. However, such a program would require a great deal more effort
from the contractor to remove contaminating materials than are anticipated with the shingle recycling program.
Please contact me with interest, or for more details.
Macon County Department of Solid Waste Management
109 Sierra Drive, Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Phone: (828) 349-2100; Fax: (828) 349-2185
Email: cstahl@maconnc.org
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Recycling Shingles Diverts Materials From Our Landfills:
The E.P.A. estimates that the U.S. manufactures and contractors dispose up to 11 million tons of asphalt shingles annually. This
represents the single largest, non-degradable solid-waste source entering your landfills.
Recycling Shingles Reduces Our Dependence On Foreign Oil:
The recycled shingles from your home will recapture the equivalent amount of asphalt that comes from four barrels of oil.
Recycling Shingles Provides Raw Materials Used In Road Paving:
The recycled shingles from your home will repurpose enough raw materials to produce 200 feet of a two-lane highway
Plastic and aluminum
drink containers; pallets;
and other metals are also
recyclable. Please sort
these materials by type in
your loads.
Unacceptable Materials in loads
• Household Trash
• Built up Asphalt Roofing and Flat
Roofing
• Full Rolls of Felt Paper or Ice
and Water Shield
• Asbestos / Any Material
Containing Asbestos
• Cedar Shingles
These materials should be
delivered separately. Loads
containing these materials will not
be accepted under this program
and normal tipping fees will apply
to these loads.