4407_HaywoodCo_MSWLF_LoS_ PH45PTC_DIN27458_20170321

Facility Permit No: 44-07
Haywood County White Oak Landfill
Issuance: March 21, 2017
Doc ID: 27458
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Waste Management
Roy Cooper Michael S. Regan
Governor Secretary

1646 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1646
Phone/Fax [phone] \ Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wm/sw
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT
SOLID WASTE SECTION

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY
Permit No. 44-07

HAYWOOD COUNTY (OWNER)
and SANTEK ENVIRONMENTAL of North Carolina, LLC (OPERATOR)
are hereby issued a
PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT
4407-MSWLF-1993 MSW LANDFILL PHASES 4 & 5
44A-LCID-1992 LCID LANDFILL
PERMIT TO OPERATE
4407-MSWLF-1993 MSW LANDFILL PHASES 1, 2 & 3
44A-LCID-1992 LCID LANDFILL
PERMIT FOR CLOSURE
4407-CDLF HAYWOOD COUNTY C&D UNIT
Located at 3898 Fines Creek Road, SR 1338, in Haywood County, North Carolina, in accordance with
Article 9, Chapter 130A, of the General Statutes of North Carolina and all rules promulgated thereunder
and subject to the conditions set forth in this permit. The legal description of the site is identified on the
deeds recorded for this property listed in Attachment No. 1 of this permit.

Edward F. Mussler, III, P.E.,
Permitting Branch Supervisor
Solid Waste Section
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ATTACHMENT 1
GENERAL PERMIT CONDITIONS/INFORMATION

Permit to Operate Data Table
Permit Status Issuance Expiration
4407-MSWLF-1993 Active December 11, 2014 December 1, 2031
4407-CDLF Closed Not Applicable Not Applicable
44A-LCID-1992 Inactive Not Applicable Not Applicable

PART I: GENERAL FACILITY
1. This permit is issued by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality,
Division of Waste Management, Solid Waste Section (Section). In accordance with
North Carolina General Statute 130A-294(a2), Permits for sanitary landfills and transfer
stations shall be issued for the life-of-site of the facility unless revoked as otherwise
provided or upon the expiration of any local government franchise. In accordance with
North Carolina Solid Waste Management Rule 15A NCAC 13B .0201(d), a solid waste
management facility permit shall have two parts: a Permit to Construct and a Permit to
Operate. The Permit to Construct must be implemented in accordance with Attachment 2
of this permit. The Permit to Operate must be implemented in accordance with
Attachment 3 of this permit.
a. Pursuant to NCGS 130A-294(a2), this Permit shall expire December 1, 2031 which
is consistent with the term of the twenty-(20)-year local government franchise
agreement (DIN 15327) between Haywood County (Owner) and Santek
Environmental of North Carolina, LLC (Operator) signed on October 3, 2011 and the
Letter of Understanding (DIN 27472) dated October 4, 2011 stating the management
responsibility commencement date is December 1, 2011.
2. The persons to whom this permit is issued (“permittee”) are the owners and operators of
the solid waste management facility.
3. The Permit to Operate for this facility, dated March 5, 2013, was recorded by the
Haywood County Register of Deeds on March 11, 2013 in Book RB 842 on Pages 1090-
1107 (Document ID number 18641).
4. When this property is sold, leased, conveyed, or transferred in any manner, the deed or
other instrument of transfer shall contain in the description section in no smaller type than
that used in the body of the deed or instrument, a statement that the property has been
used as a sanitary landfill and a reference by book and page to the recordation of the
permit.
5. By receiving waste at this facility the permittee shall be considered to have accepted the
terms and conditions of this permit.
6. Construction and operation of this solid waste management facility must be in accordance
with the Solid Waste Management Rules, 15A NCAC 13B, Article 9 of the Chapter 130A
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of the North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS 130A-290, et seq.), the conditions
contained in this permit; and the approved plan. Should the approved plan and the rules
conflict, the Solid Waste Management Rules shall take precedence unless specifically
addressed by permit condition. Failure to comply may result in compliance action or
permit revocation.
7. This permit is issued based on the documents submitted in support of the application for
permitting the facility including those identified in Attachment 1, “List of Documents for
the Approved Plan,” and which constitute the approved plan for the facility. Where
discrepancies exist, the most recent submittals and the Conditions of Permit shall govern.
8. This permit may be transferred only with the approval of the Section, through the
issuance of a new or substantially amended permit in accordance with applicable statutes
and rules. In accordance with NCGS 130A-295.2(g) the permittee shall notify the Section
thirty (30) days prior to any significant change in the identity or business structure of
either the owner or the operator, including but not limited to a proposed transfer of
ownership of the facility or a change in the parent company of the owner or operator of
the facility.
9. The permittee is responsible for obtaining all permits and approvals necessary for the
development of this project including approval from appropriate agencies for a General or
Individual NPDES Stormwater Discharge Permit. Issuance of this permit does not remove
the permittee’s responsibilities for compliance with any other local, state or federal rule,
regulation or statute.
Properties Approved for the Solid Waste Facility
Haywood County, N.C. Register of Deeds
Book Page Acreage Landowner Parcel No.
424 204 ±57.4 Haywood County 8712-10-5918
425 513 ±103.6 Haywood County
461 1036 ±85.5 Haywood County
461 1036 ±22.1 Haywood County
Total Site Acreage: ±268.7 acres

Notes:
1. Deed book references are from the Herron Associates Plat prepared for Haywood County Landfill
(Date: 6/15/09, Drawing Number: 2386-465-A) submitted by Haywood County and received by
the Section on February 18, 2013. Per email from Register of Deeds on February 26, 2013, all
parcels have been combined under one Parcel ID Number and correct deed book and page for
103.6 acre tract are 425 and 513, respectively.

PART II: MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILL UNIT(S)
Permitting History
1. On July 22, 1992 a Permit was issued to construct a sanitary landfill.
2. On October 8, 1993 a Permit to Operate was issued for the White Oak Sanitary Landfill.
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3. On June 30, 1999 a Permit to Operate was issued for a Municipal Solid Waste Landfill
Facility.
4. On September 21, 2000 a Permit to Construct was issued for Municipal Solid Waste
Landfill Facility Phase 2.
5. On January 26, 2001 a modification was made to the Permit to Construct for the approval
of an alternate liner system.
6. On November 27, 2001 an amendment was made to the Permit to Operate for the
operation of MSW landfill unit Phase 2.
7. On November 8, 2006 an amendment was made to the Permit to Operate for a five-year
renewal of the MSW landfill unit.
8. On May 5, 2009 an amendment was made to the Permit to Construct. Conditions were
added for the construction of MSW Unit Phase 3. In addition, a modification was made
to the Permit to Operate for the addition of tarp and soil/mulch mixture alternative daily
covers as well as Type II composting for use as a soil amendment.
9. On October 7, 2009 a modification was made to the Permit to Construct for the addition
of a GCL alternative base-liner system.
10. On May 10, 2011 an amendment was made to the Permit for the operation of MSW Unit
Phase 3.
11. On November 28, 2011 a modification was made to the Permit to add Santek
Environmental as the facility operator.
12. On March 23, 2012 a modification was made to the Permit for the addition of new scales
and scale house, convenience center, wheel wash facility and revised cap contours for
Phases 1, 2 and 3 to include a new access road and side-slope tack on berms for
stormwater management.
13. On March 5, 2013 a substantial amendment was made to the Permit for an increase in the
annual disposal rate and service area.
14. On December 11, 2014 a modification was made to the Permit for a revised Operations
Plan.
15. On March 21, 2017 an amendment was made to the Permit for the construction of MSW
Phases 4 and 5.
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List of Documents for the Approved Plan
The descriptions of previous/historical documents are found in the Permit to Operate issued March
5, 2013, DIN 17069.

DOCUMENT ID NO. DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION
22306 Operations Plan White Oak MSW Landfill, Phase 1-3. Prepared by
Santek Waste Services. Prepared for Haywood County. Revised
October 2014.
26426 Operations Plan Report. Prepared by: Garrett & Moore. Prepared for:
Santek Waste Services. November 2016.
26742 Water Quality Monitoring Plan Landfill Phases 1 through 5. Prepared
by: Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. Prepared for: Santek
Environmental, Inc. September 13, 2016.
26973 Explosive Gas Monitoring Plan. Prepared by: Garrett & Moore.
Prepared for: Santek Waste Services. November 2016.
27263 Phase 4 and 5 Permit to Construct Application. Prepared by: Garrett &
Moore. Prepared for: Santek Waste Services. December 2016.

PART III: CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS LANDFILL UNIT(S)
Permitting History
1. On February 25, 2002 an amendment was made to the Permit to Construct for the
construction of a C&D landfill unit.
2. On November 18, 2002 an amendment was made to the Permit to Operate for the
operation of a C&D landfill unit.
No. Permit Type Date Issued DIN
1. Original Permit to Construct July 22, 1992
2. Original Permit to Operate October 8, 1993
3. Permit to Operate June 30, 1999
4. Permit to Construct September 21, 2000
5. Permit Modification January 26, 2001
6. Permit Amendment November 27, 2001
7. Permit Amendment November 8, 2006 595
8. Permit Amendment /Modification May 5, 2009 7070
9. Permit Modification October 7, 2009 8720
10. Permit Amendment May 10, 2011 11318
11. Permit Modification November 28, 2011 15575
12. Permit Modification March 23, 2012 16258
13. Permit Amendment/Substantial March 5, 2013 17069
14. Permit Modification December 11, 2014 22290
15. Permit Amendment March 21, 2017 27458
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3. On November 8, 2006 an amendment was made to the Permit to Operate for a five-year
renewal of the C&D landfill unit.
4. On June 27, 2008 a Closure Plan was submitted for the C&D landfill unit.
5. On November 18, 2008 a six-month extension of closure activities was requested for the
C&D landfill unit.
6. On August 31, 2009 Closure Documentation including the engineer’s certification and record
drawing were submitted for the C&D landfill unit.
7. On May 10, 2011 the C&D landfill unit was officially closed by Permit condition.

List of Documents for the Approved Plan
The descriptions of previous/historical documents are found in the Permit to Operate issued
March 5, 2013, DIN 17069.
DOCUMENT ID NO. DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION
5031 Closure Plan Construction & Demolition Landfill, Phase 1. Prepared by
McGill Associates. Prepared for Haywood County. June 27, 2008.

PART IV: INDUSTRIAL LANDFILL UNIT(S)
Not Applicable

PART V: LAND CLEARING AND INERT DEBRIS LANDFILL UNIT(S)
Permitting History
1. On November 8, 2006 an amendment was made to the Permit for the addition of a LCID
landfill unit.
2. On November 28, 2011 a modification was made to the Permit to add Santek Environmental
as the facility operator.

List of Documents for the Approved Plan
No. Permit Type Date Issued DIN
1. Permit Amendment February 25, 2002
2. Permit Amendment November 18, 2002
3. Permit Amendment November 8, 2006 595
4. Closure Plan June 27, 2008 5031
5. Closure Extension November 18, 2008 6319
6. Closure Certification August 31, 2009 8536
7. Permit Amendment May 10, 2011 11318
No. Permit Type Date Issued DIN
1. Permit Amendment November 8, 2006 595
2. Permit Modification November 28, 2011 15575
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The descriptions of previous/historical documents are found in the Permit to Operate issued March
5, 2013, DIN 17069.
DOCUMENT ID NO. DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION
Land Clearing and Inert Debris Landfill Facility, Haywood County.
Prepared by Municipal Engineering. Prepared for Haywood County.
September, 2006.

PART VI: TRANSFER STATION/TREATMENT & PROCESSING UNIT(S)
Not Applicable

PART VII: MISCELLANEOUS SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Permitting History
1. On May 5, 2009 a modification was made to the Permit to Operate for the addition of a
Processing (mulching and grinding of land clearing waste) unit and a small Type II
Composting unit.
2. On November 28, 2011 a modification was made to the Permit to add Santek Environmental
as the facility operator.

List of Documents for the Approved Plan
The descriptions of previous/historical documents are found in the Permit to Operate issued
February 1, 2010, DIN 9352.

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No. Permit Type Date Issued DIN
1. Permit Amendment /Modification May 5, 2009 7070
2. Permit Modification November 28, 2011 15575
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ATTACHMENT 2
CONDITIONS OF PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT

PART I: GENERAL FACILITY
1. Construction of all solid waste management units within this facility must be in
accordance with the pertinent approved plans and only for those phases of development
approved for construction as described in Attachment I, Parts II – VII, List of Documents
for the Approved Plan.
2. The permittee must conduct a preconstruction meeting at the facility prior to initiating
construction of any unit/cell and must notify the Section at least 10-days prior to the
meeting.
3. Modifications or revisions of the approved documents or changes during construction of
any landfill unit/cell require approval by the Section, and may constitute a permit
modification.
Geologic, Ground Water and Monitoring Requirements
4. Prior to issuing the Permit Approval to Operate, samples from new ground water
monitoring wells and surface water stations shall be sampled for the constituent list in the
water quality monitoring plans as described in Attachment I, Parts II – VII, List of
Documents for the Approved Plan.
5. Prior to construction of the phase or cell(s) within the phase, all piezometers, borings, and
groundwater monitoring wells within the footprint must be properly abandoned in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2C .0113 (b)(1), entitled “Abandonment of Wells.
6. In areas where soil is to be undercut, abandoned piezometers, monitoring wells and
borings must not be grouted to pre-grade land surface, but to the proposed base grade
surface to prevent having to cut excess grout and possibly damage the wells.
7. A Licensed Geologist must report any pertinent geological feature(s) exposed during
phase or cell excavation. Prior to placing any landfill liner, the geologist must submit to
the Section hydrogeologist a written report that includes an accurate description of the
exposed geological feature(s) and effect of the geological feature(s) on the design,
construction, and operation of the cell, phase, or unit.
8. A Licensed Geologist must supervise installation of groundwater monitoring wells and
surface water sampling stations.
9. Any modification to the approved water quality monitoring, sampling, and analysis plan
must be submitted to the Section Hydrogeologist for review.
10. Within 30 days of completed construction of each new groundwater monitoring well, a
well construction record (GW-1 form), typical well schematic, boring log, field log and
notes, and description of well development activities must be submitted to the Section.
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11. The permittee must provide a plan sheet-sized, scaled topographical map, showing the
location and identification of new, existing, and abandoned wells and piezometers after
installation of groundwater monitoring wells.
12. Within thirty (30) days of the completed permanent abandonment of a ground-water
monitoring well, the well abandonment record (GW-30 form) and any additional
information included in the abandonment record must be submitted to the Section. The
well abandonment records must be submitted to the Solid Waste Section in accordance
with 15A NCAC 2C .0114(b) and be certified by a Licensed Geologist.
Erosion and Sedimentation Control Requirements
13. All required sedimentation and erosion control measures must be installed and operable
to mitigate excessive on-site erosion and to prevent silt from leaving the area of the
landfill unit during the service life of the facility.
14. All earth disturbing activities must be conducted in accordance with the Sedimentation
Pollution Control Act of 1973 (15 NCAC 4) and consistent with any other local, state or
federal requirements.
15. Facility construction, operations or practices must not cause or result in a discharge of
pollution, dredged material, and/or fill material into waters of the state in violation of the
requirements under Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act, as amended.
16. Modifications to the approved sedimentation and erosion control activities require
approval by the North Carolina Land Quality Section. The Section must be notified of any
sedimentation and erosion control plan modifications.
PART II: MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILL UNIT(S)
17. The issuance date for this Permit to Construct is March 21, 2017. The initial,
substantial, construction authorized by this Permit to Construct must commence within
18 months from the issuance date of this permit. If substantial construction does not
begin within 18 months from the issuance date of this permit, then the permit to construct
shall expire. Substantial construction includes, but is not limited to, issuance of
construction contracts, mobilization of equipment on site, and construction activities
including installation of sedimentation and erosion control structures. The permittee may
reapply for the permit to construct prior to the expiration date. The re-application will be
subject to the statutes and rules in effect on that date and may be subject to additional
fees.
18. Pursuant to the NC Solid Waste Management Rules (Rule) 15A NCAC 13B .0201(c) and
(d)(1), this Permit approval is for the construction of Phases 4, 5a and 5b, consisting of
approximately 4.4, 6.7 and 3.2-acres and 564,771, 540,176 and 1,008,065 cubic yards of
gross capacity, as described in Attachment I, Part II, List of Documents for the Approved
Plan.
19. Pursuant to Rule 15A NCAC 13B .1626(5)(b), burning of land-clearing debris generated
on-site as a result of construction activities requires approval by the Section prior to
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initiating the burn. In addition, the Division of Air Quality and local fire department must
approve the activity prior to burning.
20. The following conditions must be met prior to operation of the Phase 4, 5a of 5b disposal
areas:
a. The Permittee must obtain a Permit Approval to Operate for Phase 4, 5a or 5b
disposal area from the Section in accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0201(d).
b. Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) documentation as well as a certification
by the project engineer that the landfill was built in accordance with approved
plans and the conditions of the permit must be submitted to the Section for review
and approval.
c. The Permittee must contact the appropriate regional environmental specialist and
permitting engineer to determine whether the Section chooses to hold a pre-
operative meeting with key landfill personnel and representatives of the Section.
d. The edge of the waste footprint must be identified with permanent physical
markers.
e. The Financial Assurance instrument for approved Closure and Post-closure Care
costs must be submitted to the Section.
PART III: CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS LANDFILL UNIT(S)
Not Applicable
PART IV: INDUSTRIAL LANDFILL UNIT(S)
Not Applicable
PART V: LAND CLEARING AND INERT DEBRIS LANDFILL UNIT(S)
Not Applicable
PART VI: TRANSFER STATION/TREATMENT & PROCESSING UNIT(S)
Not Applicable
PART VII: MISCELLANEOUS SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Not Applicable

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ATTACHMENT 3
CONDITIONS OF PERMIT TO OPERATE

PART I: GENERAL FACILITY
1. All sedimentation and erosion control activities must be conducted in accordance with the
Sedimentation Control Act N.C.G.S. 113A-50, et seq., and rules promulgated under 15A
NCAC 4. All required sedimentation and erosion control measures must be installed and
operable to mitigate excessive on-site erosion and to prevent silt from leaving the area of
the landfill unit during the service life of the facility.
2. The edge of the waste footprint for all disposal units must be identified with permanent
physical markers.
3. The permittee must not knowingly dispose of, or accept for transfer for subsequent
disposal, municipal solid waste that is generated within the boundaries of a unit of local
government that by ordinance:
a. Prohibits generators or collectors of municipal solid waste from disposing of that
type or form of municipal solid waste.
b. Requires generators or collectors of municipal solid waste to recycle that type or
form of municipal solid waste.
4. Copies of this permit, the approved plans and all records required to be maintained by the
permittee must be maintained at the facility, unless otherwise approved by the Section,
and made available to the Section upon request during normal business hours.
5. Financial assurance as required by state rules and statutes must be continuously
maintained for the duration of the facility in accordance with applicable rules and
statutes. Closure and Post-Closure cost estimates and financial instruments must be
updated annually pursuant to 15A NCAC 13B .1628.
6. Closure or partial closure of any landfill unit must be in accordance with the Closure
Plans described in the approved plans and applicable rules and statutes. Revised Closure
Plans must be submitted to the Division at least 90 days prior to implementation.

Operational Requirements
7. This facility is permitted to receive solid waste generated within Avery, Buncombe,
Burke, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison,
McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania and Yancey counties,
consistent with local government approval and as defined in G.S. 130-290 (a)(35), except
where prohibited by the N. C. General Statues Article 9 of Chapter 130A, and the rules
adopted by the Commission for Health Services.
8. The facility operator must complete an approved operator training course in compliance
with G.S. 130A-309.25.
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a. A responsible individual certified in landfill operations must be on-site during all
operating hours of the facility at all times while open for public use to ensure
compliance with operational requirements.
b. All pertinent landfill-operating personnel must receive training and supervision
necessary to properly operate the landfill units in accordance with G.S. 130A-
309.25 and addressed by memorandum dated November 29, 2000.
9. Alternative daily cover materials and methods must be used in accordance with the
approved plans and Solid Waste Section guidelines. Any alternative daily cover materials
or methods not previously approved by the Section require review and approval before
use. In these cases, a request for use must include a plan detailing the comprehensive use
and a demonstration of the effectiveness of the alternative daily cover. The plan must be
developed according to Section guidelines. Plans which are approved by the Section will
be incorporated into, and made a part of, the approved documents listed in Attachment 1.
10. The facility must maintain records for all solid waste materials accepted as alternative
cover material and used as alternate daily cover. The records must include: the date of
receipt, weight of material, general description of the material, identity of the generator
and transporter, and county of origin. Such records must be made available to the Solid
Waste Section upon request.
11. The permittee must actively employ a training and screening program at the facility for
detecting and preventing the disposal of excluded or unauthorized wastes. At a minimum,
the program must include:
a. Random inspections of incoming loads or other comparable procedures;
b. Records of any inspections;
c. Training of personnel to recognize hazardous, liquid, and other excluded waste
types;
d. Development of a contingency plan to properly manage any identified hazardous,
liquid or other excluded or unauthorized wastes. The plan must address
identification, removal, storage, and final disposition of these wastes.
Monitoring and Reporting Requirements
12. Groundwater, surface water, and landfill gas monitoring locations must be established
and monitored as identified in the approved plans.
13. A licensed geologist must be present to supervise the installation of groundwater
monitoring wells. The exact locations, screened intervals, and nesting of the wells must
be established after consultation with the SWS Hydrogeologist at the time of well
installation.
14. Ground water monitoring wells and surface water sampling locations must be sampled for
Appendix I constituents at least semi-annually according to the specifications outlined in
the approved water quality monitoring plan and the current policies and guidelines of the
Section in effect at the time of sampling.
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15. Landfill gas monitoring wells must be sampled for explosive gases at least quarterly and
according to specifications outlined in 15A NCAC 13B.1626(4), entitled “Explosive
Gases Control”, and current policies and guidelines of the Section in effect at the time of
sampling.
16. Reports of the analytical data for each monitoring event must be submitted to the Section
within 120 days of the respective sampling event. Analytical data must be submitted in a
manner prescribed by the Section. Records of all groundwater, surface water, leachate
and landfill gas analytical data must be kept as part of the permanent facility record.
17. Untreated leachate must be sampled and analyzed at least semi-annually concurrently
with the groundwater water and surface water sampling, one sample per event. The
leachate must be analyzed for the same constituents as the groundwater monitoring wells
and surface water monitoring locations as specified in the approved monitoring plan.
Test results must be submitted to the Section along with groundwater test results. In the
event leachate is recirculated, additional leachate sampling may be required.
18. A readily accessible unobstructed path must be cleared and maintained so that four-wheel
vehicles may access monitoring well locations at all times.
19. A field log book which details all development, sampling, repair, and all other pertinent
activities associated with each monitoring well and all sampling activities associated with
each surface water and leachate sampling location must be kept as part of the permanent
facility record.
20. All well construction records and soil boring logs for new wells must be submitted to the
Solid Waste Section Hydrogeologist for review within 30 days of completion.
21. The owner or operator must maintain a record of the amount of solid waste received at
the landfill unit, compiled on a monthly basis. Scales must be used to weigh the amount
of waste received. Municipal solid waste must be weighed in accordance with G.S.
130A-309.09A(f).
22. On or before August 1 annually, the Permittee must submit an annual facility report to the
Solid Waste Section, on forms prescribed by the Section.
a. The reporting period shall be for the previous year beginning July 1 and ending
June 30.
b. The annual facility report must list the amount of waste received and landfilled in
tons and be compiled:
i) On a monthly basis.
ii) By county, city or transfer station of origin.
iii) By specific waste type.
iv) By disposal location within the facility.
v) By diversion to alternative management facilities.
c. A measurement of volume utilized in the landfill cells must be performed during
the second quarter of the calendar year. The date and volumes, in cubic yards,
must be included in the report.
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d. The amount of waste, in tons from scale records, disposed in landfill cells from
October 8, 1993 through the date of the annual volume survey must be included in
the report.
e. The completed report must be forwarded to the Regional Waste Management
Specialist for the facility by the date due on the prescribed annual facility report
form.
f. A copy of the completed report must be forwarded to each county manager for
each county from which waste was received at the facility. Documentation that a
copy of the report has been forwarded to the county managers must be sent to the
Regional Waste Management Specialist by the date due on the prescribed annual
facility report form.
PART II: MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILL UNIT(S)
23. This Permit approval is for the operation of Phases 1, 2 and 3 of the municipal solid
waste landfill, as well as the onsite environmental management and protection facilities
as described in the approved plans.
24. The following table lists the dimensions and details for the MSW landfill units. The
following waste volumes include waste, daily cover, and intermediate cover, but do not
include final cover.
MSW Unit Acres Net Capacity
(cubic yards)
Status
Phases 1-3 30.3 2,773,438 Operational
Phase 4 4.4 539,926 Future
Phase 5a 6.7 502,343 Future
Phase 5b 3.2 989,996 Future
Phase 6 16.2 3,011,965 Future
Phase 7 14.3 1,562,410 Future
Total 75.1 9,380,078

25. The facility is approved to accept approximately 146,000 tons per year, approximately
470 tons per day (312 days per year), with a maximum variance in accordance with GS
130A-294(b1)(1).
26. The following, at a minimum, must not be accepted for disposal at the facility: hazardous
waste, yard trash, liquid wastes, regulated medical waste, sharps not properly packaged,
PCB waste as defined in 40 CFR 761, and wastes banned from disposal in North Carolina
by G.S. 130A-309.10(f).
27. The use of leachate recirculation as a leachate management tool requires approval by the
Section prior to implementation. Requests for leachate recirculation approval must
include a comprehensive management plan developed according to Section guidelines
and which is consistent with the approved operation plan. Plans which are approved by
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the Section will be incorporated into, and made a part of, the approved documents listed
in Attachment 1.
28. The facility is permitted to co-dispose of wastewater treatment sludge generated within
the facility's approved service area, and subject to the terms and procedures of the
approved plan.
29. The leachate collection system must be maintained in accordance with 15A NCAC
13B.1626(12)(a). The plan shall include provisions for periodic cleaning and visual
inspection. Documentation of the inspections, and cleaning and monitoring must be
included in the operating records of the facility and provided to the Department upon
request.
30. Financial assurance as required by state rules and statutes must be continuously
maintained for the duration of the facility in accordance with applicable rules and
statutes. Closure and Post-Closure cost estimates and financial instruments must be
updated annually pursuant to 15A NCAC 13B .1628.
31. Closure or partial closure of any MSWLF unit must be in accordance with the Closure
Plans described in the approved plans and 15A NCAC 13B .1629. Final Closure Plans
must be submitted to the Division at least 90 days prior to implementation.

PART III: CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS LANDFILL UNIT(S)
Not Applicable

PART IV: INDUSTRIAL LANDFILL UNIT(S)
Not Applicable

PART V: LAND CLEARING AND INERT DEBRIS LANDFILL UNIT(S)
General
32. The land clearing and inert debris landfill is permitted to receive for disposal only land-
clearing waste, concrete, brick, concrete block, uncontaminated soil, gravel and rock,
untreated and unpainted wood, and yard trash, in accordance with Rule .0101 (22) and
.0101 (23).
33. This permit is for the construction and operation of the landfill in accordance with the
approved plans. Any revision to the construction or operation of the facility requires
written approval by the North Carolina Solid Waste Section. Construction or operation of
future cells or phases will require written approval of the Section.
Pre-Operational
34. The following requirements shall be met prior to receiving solid waste at the unit:
a. A site inspection and pre-operative meeting shall be conducted. The permittee
shall notify the Section’s Waste Management Specialist and make arrangements
for the site inspection and pre-operative meeting.
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b. A sign shall be posted at the facility entrance as required by the NC Solid Waste
Management Rules Operational Requirements, 15A NCAC 13B .0566 (16).
c. A certification letter, from a Registered Professional Engineer, shall be submitted
to the Section stating that the facility has been constructed in accordance with the
approved plans.
Operational
35. This facility shall conform to the operational requirements of the NC Solid Waste
Management Rules, 15A NCAC 13B .0566, and to the operational plans identified in List
of Documents for the Approved Plan.

PART VI: TRANSFER STATION/TREATMENT & PROCESSING UNIT(S)
Not Applicable

PART VII: MISCELLANEOUS SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
General Conditions
36. Wastes received and product stored shall be maintained in reasonably sized piles with
adequate fire breaks and lanes in accordance with the approved operational plans and the
pertinent rules.
37. Surface water shall be diverted from all operational and storage areas to prevent standing
water in operational areas and under or around storage piles. Water that comes in contact
with solid waste shall be contained on-site or properly treated prior to discharge.
38. These areas shall be operated and maintained with sufficient dust control measures to
minimize airborne emissions and to prevent dust from becoming a nuisance or safety
hazard.
39. These areas shall be operated and maintained in a manner so as to minimize odors,
prevent the creation of a nuisance, potential health hazard, or a potential fire hazard.
40. Effective vector control measures shall be applied as necessary to control flies, rodents,
insects, or vermin.
Operational Conditions – Treatment & Processing (Wood Grinding)
41. The facility is permitted to operate a treatment and processing unit as defined in 15A
NCAC 13B, Rule .0101(49).
42. This treatment and processing unit is permitted to receive land clearing waste as defined
in 15A NCAC 13B, Rule .0101(23).
43. The treatment and processing unit is permitted to receive wooden pallets constructed of
unpainted and untreated natural wood.
44. The treatment and processing unit is permitted to receive yard trash as defined in 15A
NCAC 13B, Rule .0101(55). However, this ground material containing yard trash may
not be distributed to the public unless it has been composted in accordance with Rule
.1400.
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45. The facility must manage the treatment and processing according to the Operation Plan
included in Attachment 1, Part VII: "List of Documents for the Approved Plan". This
document is included in the approved plan. Any revisions to the approved plan shall be
approved by the Section, prior to implementation.
Operational Conditions – Type 2 Composting Unit
46. The facility is permitted to operate a compost unit as defined in 15A NCAC 13B, Rule
.0101(7).
47. The compost unit is only permitted to receive waste materials described in 15A NCAC
13B, Rule .1402(f)(1) and (2).
48. The facility must monitor and maintain records to demonstrate the requirements of 15A
NCAC 13B, Rule .1406 are continually being met. In addition, the facility is required to
maintain records on the following information:
a. The amount of waste received by the compost unit,
b. the amount and final disposition of any remaining compost.
49. The facility must analyze, classify and distribute the compost material in accordance with
15A NCAC 13B, Rules .1407 and .1408.
50. The facility must manage the composting according to the Operation Plan included in
Attachment 1, Part VII: "List of Documents for the Approved Plan". This document is
included in the approved plan. Any revisions to the approved plan shall be approved by
the Section, prior to implementation.
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ATTACHMENT 4
CONDITIONS OF PERMIT FOR CLOSURE

PART I: GENERAL FACILITY
1. Post-closure use of the property is subject to review and approval by the Division and
must not disturb the integrity of the cap system, or the function of the monitoring
systems. The Division may approve any other disturbance if the owner or operator
demonstrates that disturbance of the cap system, including any removal of waste, will not
increase the potential threat to human health or the environment.
2. The permittee must maintain a record of all monitoring events and analytical data.
Reports of the sampling events and analytical data must be submitted to the Section in a
timely manner.
PART II: MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILL UNIT(S)
Not Applicable
PART III: CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS LANDFILL UNIT(S)
3. The C&D landfill unit stopped receiving waste June 30, 2008. Closure in accordance
with Rule .0505 was certified on August 31, 2009.
4. The facility must maintain the integrity and effectiveness of the cap system, including
making repairs to the cover as necessary to correct the effects of settlement, subsidence,
erosion, or other events, and prevent surface water from impounding over waste and run-
on and run-off from eroding or otherwise damaging the cap system.
5. For the closed C&D landfill unit, the permittee must conduct groundwater and surface
water sampling in accordance with the post-closure water quality monitoring plan of the
approved Closure Plan found in Attachment 1, Part III “List of Documents for the
Approved Plan”. Ground water monitoring wells and surface water sampling location(s)
must be sampled on a semi-annual basis, for a minimum of five years from closure (five
years from July 2008). After five years of monitoring, the Solid Waste Section will
determine if further monitoring will be required.
6. Any proposed expansion to the closed C&D landfill unit will be considered a new landfill
for purposes of Solid Waste Management permitting.
PART IV: INDUSTRIAL LANDFILL UNIT(S)
Not Applicable
PART V: LAND CLEARING AND INERT DEBRIS LANDFILL UNIT(S)
Not Applicable
PART VI: TRANSFER STATION/TREATMENT & PROCESSING UNIT(S)
Not Applicable

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PART VII: MISCELLANEOUS SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Not Applicable

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