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Division of Waste Management
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UNIT TYPE:
Lined
MSWLF X LCID YW Transfer Compost SLAS COUNTY: Rockingham
Closed
MSWLF HHW White
goods X Incin T&P X FIRM PERMIT NO.: 7904-MSWLF-1995
CDLF Tire T&P /
Collection X Tire
Monofill Industrial
Landfill DEMO SDTF FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE
Date of Site Inspection: 02/02/2017 Date of Last Inspection: 12/13 and 12/16/2016
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Rockingham County Landfill
281 Shuff Road
Madison, NC 27025
GPS COORDINATES: N: 36.36455° W: - 79.84336°
FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Kathryn Jolly, Environmental Compliance Solid Waste Program Manager
Telephone: 336-941-7175
Email address: kjolly@co.rockingham.nc.us
FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
P. O. Box 132
Wentworth, NC 27375
PARTICIPANTS:
Martie Neugent, Landfill Supervisor – Rockingham County
Kathryn Jolly, Environmental Compliance Solid Waste Program Manager – Rockingham County
Ronnie Tate, Director of Engineering and Public Utilities – Rockingham County
Susan Heim, Environmental Senior Specialist, Solid Waste Section
STATUS OF PERMIT:
7904-MSWLF: Original Permit to Construct: Issued August 16, 1994
7904-MSWLF: Original Permit to Operate: Issued May 5, 1995
Permit Amendment 1: Issued July 21, 1997
Permit Amendment 2: Issued March 21, 2000
Permit to Operate Phase 2: Issued May 2, 2002
Permit to Construct Phase 3: January 23, 2006
Permit to Operate Phase 3: Issued May 23, 2007
Permit to Operate (Modification of Permitted Side Slopes): Issued April 9, 2009
Permit to Operate (Authorization to Construct Landfill Gas System): Issued April 25, 2011
Permit to Operate Phase 3 Vertical Expansion: Issued August 27, 2013
Permit Expires February 27, 2018
PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Partial Inspection
STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS:
1. RESOLVED: 15A NCAC 13B .0203(d) cited for failing to perform and/or document the required waste screening
provisions stated in the Operations Plan (Revised August 2012). A follow-up review of the waste screening records
at the scale house showed the last waste screening to have taken place on January 19, 2017. However, Ms. Jolly
forwarded waste screening records via email for the period of January 20 through February 2, 2017 that
demonstrated the required number and frequency of waste screenings is now being performed. These documents
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were in the landfill office awaiting review and signature and therefore had not yet been returned to the scale house
file.
2. CORRECTIVE MEASURES IN PROGRESS: 15A NCAC 13B .1626(2)(a) cited for failure to completely cover all
disposed solid waste with six inches of earthen material or the facility’s approved alternative daily cover (tarps) at
the end of each operating day. During this inspection, the cap of the landfill and the area of the working face were
carefully observed. The working face had been reduced to a controllable size and the surrounding had been covered
with soil, although some waste was still visible. Mr. Neugent stated that there was no difficulty in covering the
working face daily now that they had reduced the size. Most of the upper slopes of the landfill had also been
covered and repaired, however the heavy snow storm had done some damage that required additional repair work to
take place. This repair work was observed to be underway.
3. RESOLVED: 15A NCAC 13B .1626(11)(a) cited for failure to restrict solid waste to the smallest area feasible.
During this inspection, the working face was observed to be confined to a very small, relatively flat area, making it
easily controllable. Waste was being properly compacted as it was received. In addition, the area surrounding the
working face had been compacted more densely and soil cover had been applied.
4. CORRECTIVE MEASURES IN PROGRESS: 15A NCAC 13B .1626(7)(a) cited for failing to prevent silt from
leaving the MSWLF facility. This inspection revealed that the drainage ditches were being repaired and cleared of
sedimentation. In addition, new metal grates for the storm water drains had been installed. Mr. Neugent stated that
he’d had some setbacks due to the snow storm and heavy rain storm that had preceded it, but that the repairs
underway on the slopes had already drastically reduced the silt that was flowing to the ditch.
5. CORRECTIVE MEASURES IN PROGRESS: 15A NCAC 13B .1626(7)(b) cited for failing to prevent on-site
erosion. As previously stated, slope repairs were underway at the facility and a great deal of progress was evident.
Erosion was still observed, especially on the lower areas of the slope, however extensive regrading and soil
application was evident. Mr. Neugent stated that all staff were back at work and all efforts were being focused on
completing the repair work. He mentioned that he was also training new employees to operate the equipment on the
landfill and that, as they become more skilled, he would anticipate the work moving along at a faster pace.
6. CORRECTIVE MEASURES IN PROGRESS: 15A NCAC 13B .1626(7)(c) cited for failing to provide for a
vegetative cover sufficient to restrain erosion within 30 working days or 120 calendar days of completion of any
phase of MSWLF development. No seeding has yet taken place, due to the extensive repair work required on most
of the landfill slopes. However, the county has initiated the bid process for seeding services and will proceed with
hiring a contractor. Mr. Neugent stated that, in all likelihood, matting would be needed to ensure that the slopes are
stable while the grass sprouts and becomes established.
7. RESOLVED: 15A NCAC 13B .0203(d) cited for failure to adhere to the procedures established for the wood waste
operations by making the processed wood waste available as a product other than boiler fuel. During the previous
inspection on December 16, 2017, Ms. Jolly had taken steps to ensure that processed wood waste would no longer
be made available to the public as mulch. Processed wood waste may still be sold as boiler fuel.
8. CORRECTIVE MEASURES IN PROGRESS: 15A NCAC 13B .0203(d) cited for storing wood wastes in a single
large pile with insufficient fire breaks and lanes. The access to the wood waste area has been improved, however the
waste is still being maintained in one large pile with no fire breaks or lanes. Ms. Jolly stated that a grinding contract
was being put into place at this time so that grinding operations can begin immediately upon execution of the
agreement. She added that all of the stockpiled processed wood waste will be removed as a part of this contract as
well.
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9. RESOLVED: 15A NCAC 13B .0203(d) cited for allowing water to pond under and around wood waste storage
piles. The access area surrounding the wood waste pile had been improved and vehicle and equipment ruts
eliminated so that water would not collect in these areas. In addition, sections of jersey wall had been installed in
the area that small vehicles had been using to unload wood waste. Mr. Neugent explained that this is a low area and
attempts at keeping it graded and dry had not been successful. By denying access to the small vehicle traffic there,
he’d been able to eliminate the problem of water ponding in that location.
10. CORRECTIVE MEASURES IN PROGRESS: 15A NCAC 13B .0203(d) cited for accepting waste that the facility
is not permitted to receive. During the previous inspection, painted wooded, painted wood pallets and engineered
wood were observed in the unprocessed wood waste stockpile. Some of this unacceptable waste had been removed
from the wood waste stockpile by the time of this inspection. However, Mr. Neugent stated that a policy had been
instituted that requires customers to with questionable loads to be met by an operator at the unloading area so that
any unacceptable waste could be directed to the MSW landfill. Additionally, when pushing the waste into the
stockpile area, the operator inspects the loads and removes any unacceptable material for proper disposal.
11. CORRECTIVE MEASURES IN PROGRESS: 15A NCAC 13B .1626(11)(c) cited for failure to collect and return
all windblown material to the active landfill at the end of each day. During this inspection, a great deal of progress
was observed to have been made regarding collecting windblown trash throughout the facility. Portable windscreens
were staged effectively in the area of the working face. Ms. Jolly stated that inmate crews were being deployed at
the facility daily to continue the clean-up work. Mr. Neugent pointed out a waste-vac system, similar to leaf
collection equipment, that he’d been using to traverse the slopes and collect litter. He added that several days with
high winds had negated some of the clean-up efforts that had been completed.
OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
No additional violations were observed during this inspection.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
1. Current landfill operations were observed to be taking place in the Phase 3 Vertical Expansion.
2. The working face of the landfill was observed to be small and well controlled.
3. Portable windscreens were placed in the area of the working face to limit windblown trash. The cap surrounding the
working face had been repaired and covered, although some waste was visible.
4. The facility is approved for the use of tarps for alternative daily cover, and Mr. Neugent stated that usually only one
tarp was used to cover the working face now that it had been reduced to a manageable size.
5. The tipping area appeared to be well defined, and traffic was observed to be moving safely in and out of the facility.
6. Many of the upper side slopes had been repaired and additional cover applied in preparation for seeding. Mr.
Neugent stated that some setbacks had occurred due to rain and snow events, but that repair work is continuing
daily.
7. The broken hinge on the cover of MW4 monitoring well had been repaired.
8. Unacceptable waste had been removed from the inert debris stockpile. At the time of the inspection, facility staff
was observed operating rented crushing equipment. Mr. Neugent stated some additional unacceptable waste had
been found in the inert debris pile as the crushing operation progressed. He added that this material was being set
aside and taken to the MSW landfill daily.
9. Internal roadways are of all-weather construction and well maintained. However, an area along the edge of the
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.
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paved roadway surrounding the MSW landfill had been undermined by water and collapsed. That area had been
coned off, and Mr. Neugent explained that a paving contractor was being hired to make repairs after the drainage
and erosion issues were cleared up on the slopes above the roadway.
10. Drainage ditches were being cleared of sediment as the slopes above them were being repaired. New metal grates
had been installed on the storm water inlets, and Mr. Neugent stated that these drains are inspected daily and kept
clear and free of debris. Although progress has been made, there is still considerable work to be done clearing the
drainage ditches.
11. No repairs or maintenance have been performed on the sediment basins or the leachate pond as yet. Mr. Neugent
stated that his first priority is the landfill itself.
12. The facility permit allows only for land clearing waste and unpainted natural wood pallets. Ensure that any
other wood waste, including painted wood and plywood, is not accepted at the wood waste collection and
processing area and is directed to the MSW landfill.
13. Mr. Neugent and Ms. Jolly stated that the contract for grinding and removing the wood waste is in the final stages of
implementing and that grinding should begin in the near future.
14. At the time of this inspection, the convenience area was clean and traffic was moving through it safely.
15. Additional research by the Solid Waste Section is in progress to determine the permitting history of the facility
operations that take place on top of the closed, unlined MSW landfill cells, including the wood waste treatment and
processing, scrap tire and white goods collection, and the convenience drop-off site.
Small, well-controlled working face and well-defined tipping
area. Tarp deployed as alternative daily cover in foreground. Slope repairs in progress below the working face.
Drainage ditch with new storm water drain grates installed. Side slopes and drain areas stabilized. Work continuing to
clear drainage ditch.
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Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.
__________________________________________ Phone: 336-776-9672
Susan Heim
Environmental Senior Specialist
Regional Representative
Sent on: February 7, 2017 to
Lance Metzler, County
Manager.
X Email Hand delivery US Mail Certified No. [ ]
Copies: Jason Watkins, Field Operations Branch Head – Solid Waste Section
Deb Aja, Western District Supervisor – Solid Waste Section
Ervin Lane, Hydrogeologist – Solid Waste Section
Larry Frost, Permit Engineer – Solid Waste Section
Jessica Montie, Compliance Officer – Solid Waste Section
Ronnie Tate, Engineering & Public Utilities Director – Rockingham County
Kathryn Jolly, Solid Waste Program Manager – Rockingham County
Martie Neugent, Landfill Supervisor – Rockingham County
Signs of erosion beginning again on side slope due to heavy
rain and snow events in January. At left, one of the new slope
drains installed and functioning properly.
Area of access roadway undermined by water runoff.