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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7904_INSP_20170202FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT Division of Waste Management Solid Waste Section Page 1 of 5 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 FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT Division of Waste Management Solid Waste Section Page 2 of 5 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. FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT Division of Waste Management Solid Waste Section Page 3 of 5 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. FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT Division of Waste Management Solid Waste Section Page 4 of 5 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. FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT Division of Waste Management Solid Waste Section Page 5 of 5 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.