8606MSWLF1998_INSP_20161110

FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
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UNIT TYPE:
Lined
MSWLF X LCID X YW Transfer Compost SLAS COUNTY: Surry
Closed
MSWLF
HHW White
goods X Incin T&P FIRM PERMIT NO.: 8606-MSWLF-1998
CDLF Tire T&P /
Collection X Tire
Monofill
Industrial
Landfill
DEMO SDTF FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE
Date of Site Inspection:November 10, 2016 Date of Last Inspection:June 19, 2015
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Surry County Municipal Solid Waste Landfill
237 Landfill Road
Mount Airy, North Carolina 27030
GPS COORDINATES: N: 36.43185 W: 80.57530
FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Dennis Bledsoe, Public Works Director
Telephone: [phone]
Email address: [e-mail]
FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
Post Office Box 342
Dobson, North Carolina 27107
PARTICIPANTS:
Dennis Bledsoe, Public Works Director
Ricky Hawks, Public Works Office Coordinator
Billy Southard, Landfill Coordinator
Charles Gerstell, NCDEQ – Solid Waste Section
STATUS OF PERMIT:
A Permit to Construct 8606-MSWLF-1998, Surry County – Phase 3 and a Permit to Operate 8606-MSWLF Phase 1, 2,
& 3, 8602-LCID Landfill, Less Than 2 Ares (adjacent to Closed CDLF Landfill) was issued to Surry County on
September 1, 2015. The Permit to Operate shall expire on November 20, 2019.
PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Comprehensive Inspection
STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS:
N/A
OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
None
The item(s) listed above were observed by Section staff and require action on behalf of the facility in order to come into or maintain compliance
with the Statutes, Rules, and/or other regulatory requirements applicable to this facility. Be advised that pursuant to N.C.G.S. 130A-22, an
administrative penalty of up to $15,000 per day may be assessed for each violation of the Solid Waste Laws, Regulations, Conditions of a Permit,
or Order under Article 9 of Chapter 130A of the N.C. General Statutes. Further, the facility and/or all responsible parties may also be subject to
enforcement actions including penalties, injunction from operation of a solid waste management facility or a solid waste collection service and any
such further relief as may be necessary to achieve compliance with the North Carolina Solid Waste Management Act and Rules.
FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
1.The facility is permitted to receive waste generated within a 90-mile radius of Surry County
2.The facility consists of a lined municipal solid waste landfill unit, white goods area, tire collection area, and a
LCID disposal area of less than two acres. The facility also provides a convenience area for collection of mixed
paper, cardboard, glass and plastic containers, aluminum, steel cans, batteries, cooking oil, and electronics.
3.Scrap metal is collected adjacent to the concrete pad designated for the collection of white goods.
4.A gate was provided at the entrance to the facility to prevent unauthorized access.
5.The facility had proper signage.
Records Review:
6.The permit and operations plan were verified. Both documents were current and available upon request.
7.Facility tonnage reports were verified for July 2015 through October 2016. The facility received approximately
206 tons of waste each operating day during this time period.
8.Groundwater monitoring was being performed semiannually as required. First semiannual sampling results for
2015 (performed May 28-29), second semiannual sampling results for 2015 (performed Nov. 22-24), and first
semiannual sampling results for 2016 (performed June 14-15) were verified.
9.Leachate sampling was being performed semiannually as required. Sampling was being performed concurrently
with groundwater monitoring.
10.Methane monitoring was being performed quarterly as required. Records for monitoring events performed June
2015, September 2015, December 2015, March 2016, June 2016, and September 2016 were verified. Monitoring
results from the September 2016 sampling event documented methane at 10% by volume at MGP-14 and 14% by
volume at MGP-15. Both wells are located near the southern property boundary. The Ararat River is also located
along the southern property boundary. Upon further review, it appeared that the data shown in the columns for “%
LEL” and “CH4 % vol.” had been reversed. Therefore, it appeared that the actual methane readings for MGP-14
and MGP-15 were .5% by volume and .7% by volume respectively. As a result, it appeared that no exceedences
above applicable standards were documented. Please notify this office if the aforementioned interpretation of
methane values at MGP-14 and MGP-15 are not correct.
11.Waste screening reports were verified for January 2016 – October 2016. Screenings appeared to have been
performed with adequate frequency and provided good documentation of observed unacceptable waste streams
along with final disposition of those wastes.
12.Scrap tire certification forms were verified. The documents appeared to be properly completed.
13.The previous inspection report requested that records be provided documenting leachate lagoon inspections as
detailed in the approved operations plan for the facility.
x The previous operation plan stated that the leachate lagoon would be inspected on a monthly basis and a
report generated and placed in the landfill records. However, the current operations plan states that the
leachate lagoon will now be inspected on a quarterly basis.
x Mr. Bledsoe showed the inspector a calendar book that is kept in Mr. Bledsoe’s office. Mr. Bledsoe
explained that a note is placed on the dates in which the leachate lagoon is inspected which occurs multiple
times per month. If no deficiencies are observed, the date is marked with “OK”. Thank you for your
attention to this matter.
14.MOLO Certifications:
x Dennis Bledsoe (expires 4/28/18)
x Ricky Hawks (expires 6/15/19)
x Billy Southard (expires 6/7/19)
15.Certified Landfill Operations Specialists:
x Justin Collins (expires 11/30/18)
x Ronnie Sprinkle (expires 4/19/17)
x Jerry Simmons (expires 4/19/17)
x Donald Williams (expires 11/30/18)
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Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
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Operations inspection of the MSWLF Unit:
16.Waste was being placed in the northwest portion of Phase 2 at the time of inspection.
17.The working face was very small and compact.
18.No unacceptable waste streams were observed.
19.Good operational cover was observed over inactive portions of the landfill.
20.Windblown waste was well controlled at the time of inspection. Facility staff were on site picking up windblown
waste.
21.Majority of inactive portions of Phase 2 had been seeded with some germination of seed. However, the facility has
been subject to very dry conditions inhibiting vegetative growth. Cover was most prevalent on the far eastern
portions of the landfill. Phase 1 of the landfill was stabilized with native vegetation. Continue efforts to stabilize
inactive areas with a groundcover sufficient to restrain erosion.
22.No alternative covers were being utilized at the time of inspection. Mr. Southard and Mr. Bledsoe stated that the
facility was exploring using tarps as alternative cover in the future.
23.Edge of waste markers were in place.
24.All access roads were of all-weather construction and well maintained.
Operations Inspection of the White Goods Area:
25.All white goods are collected on a concrete pad adjacent to the metal staging area.
26.All white goods containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) were maintained in an upright condition.
27.This area was well managed.
Operations Inspection of the Tire Collection Area:
28.Tires are placed on the ground near the equipment maintenance area. Tires are then top loaded into a trailer
regularly throughout the operating day.
29.This area was well managed.
Operations Inspection of the Land Clearing and Inert Debris Landfill Unit.
30.The landfill area appeared to be less than two acres at the time of inspection.
31.Majority of waste was covered with soil.
32.During the inspection a small tarp, a tire, and multiple small pieces of particle board were observed. The
unacceptable waste streams appeared to be incidental in nature. Mr. Southard immediately removed the material
for proper disposal upon notification. It is recommended that the facility take additional measures to prevent
unacceptable waste streams from be dumped in this area. This can include, but not be limited to installation of
signage informing the public of proper waste streams for the LCID Unit or increased monitoring of the area by
facility staff to remove any unacceptable waste streams throughout the work day.
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Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
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Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.
_________________________________________ Phone: [phone]
Charles T. Gerstell
Environmental Senior Specialist
Regional Representative
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Copies: Deb Aja, Western District Supervisor - Solid Waste Section
Jessica Montie, Compliance Officer - Solid Waste Section
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Date: 2016.11.15 14:06:14 -05'00'