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Home My WebLink About7604_INSP_20170712FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT Division of Waste Management Solid Waste Section Page 1 of 4 UNIT TYPE: Lined MSWLF LCID YW Transfer Compost X SLAS COUNTY: Randolph Closed MSWLF HHW White goods Incin T&P FIRM PERMIT NO.: 76-04 CDLF Tire T&P / Collection Tire Monofill Industrial Landfill DEMO SDTF FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE Date of Site Inspection: July 12, 2017 Date of Last Inspection: August 8, 2016 FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS: North Carolina Zoological Park – Small, Type 3 SWC Facility 4401 Zoo Parkway Asheboro, NC 27205 GPS COORDINATES: N: 35.61908 W: -79.74874 FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER: Jody Stancil, Associate Curator of Exterior Horticulture w. 336-879-7420 jody.stancil@nczoo.org FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS: North Carolina Zoological Park Jody Stancil, Associate Curator of Exterior Horticulture 4401 Zoo Parkway Asheboro, NC 27205 PARTICIPANTS: John Patrone, Environmental Senior Specialist - Solid Waste Section (SWS) Jody Stancil, Associate Curator of Exterior Horticulture – North Carolina Zoological Park John Ledbetter, Africa Grounds Supervisor - North Carolina Zoological Park George Adams, Horticulture Technician [Compost Site] - North Carolina Zoological Park STATUS OF PERMIT: Permit To Operate (PTO) issued May 25, 2016 PTO expiration date June 23, 2020 PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT: Comprehensive Inspection STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS: None OBSERVED VIOLATIONS: None FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT Division of Waste Management Solid Waste Section Page 2 of 4 ADDITIONAL COMMENTS On July 12, 2017, John Patrone met with Jody Stancil, John Ledbetter, and George Adams to conduct a comprehensive inspection of the North Carolina Zoological Park – Small, Type 3 Solid Waste Compost Facility located at the North Carolina Zoological Park in Asheboro, Randolph County. 1. The facility is a Small, Type 3 Solid Waste Compost (SWC) operation located at the North Carolina Zoological Park. 2. The facility is in operation weekdays from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. 3. The facility permit, site plan, and operations plan were discussed. 4. The facility is not accessible to the public. 5. The compost created is used at the North Carolina Zoological Park in public areas and at animal exhibits. 6. Material composted originates at the North Carolina Zoological Park. The facility produces compost from the following feedstocks: animal manure, animal bedding, non-meat food waste, and yard waste. The following may also be added to the compost mix: paper, cardboard, dredged soil from the [compost site] sediment basin, and [animal] incinerator ash. 7. Material received is recorded in logbooks located at the compost site that correspond to where the material was obtained from on the property, as follows: Commissary, North Woods (North American exhibit area), Rocky Coast/Cypress Swamp (polar bear, seal, alligator, and mountain lion exhibit areas), Kids Zone, ZOG (zebra, ostrich, and giraffe exhibit areas), Elephant exhibit, Grasslands exhibit, Horticulture area, Sodexo (restaurants), the Arbor, and the Aviary. 8. Incoming material is stored in a pile until enough is obtained to create a windrow. A new windrow is generally formed monthly. 9. The active compost area consists of small windrows/piles. 10. The windrows are rotated from the front of the active compost area to the rear when turned. 11. The windrow composting method requires that temperature data is recorded for at least 15 days maintained at > 131° F. Windrows shall be turned at least 5 times during the high temperature period. 12. The facility maintains windrow temperature records. Records were observed for windrow temperatures obtained August 2016 through June 2017. Records also document the windrow turning requirements. 13. Records were observed for compost temperature probe calibration conducted on January 12, 2017 and June 30, 2017. 14. Mr. Adams stated that windrow temperatures are obtained soon after [windrow] construction and that temperatures are recorded throughout the high temperature period and thereafter. 15. The facility considers active composting to be complete in ~ 4 months. Cured compost is obtained in ~ 10 months/an additional 6 months after active composting. 16. Material to be cured had been brought to the compost storage area located at the opposite side of the facility. Mr. Adams stated that currently compost is cured in the active compost area. 17. The facility annual report (FAR) was received by the SWS dated July 18, 2016. Material received for July 2015 through June 2016 is 1,809 tons. The amount of compost created is 535 tons, the amount used on site is 91 tons, and the amount stockpiled is 444 tons. 18. Compost shall be analyzed at intervals of every 20,000 tons or every six months, whichever comes first. 19. Manmade inerts testing records were observed for August and December 2016. Mr. Adams stated that a manmade inerts test was conducted in June 2017. 20. Metals concentration testing is conducted by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services - Agronomic Services Division. Records observed for December 13, 2016 and June 30, 2017 indicate concentrations below limits. 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 3 of 4 21. Fecal Coliform testing is conducted by Research & Analytical Laboratories, Inc. Records observed for August 3, 2016, December 9, 2016, and July 5, 2017 indicate concentrations below limits. 22. The facility shall be maintained to prevent the accumulation of stormwater and leachate on composting areas, storage areas, and roads. 23. Mr. Adams constructed two stormwater swales, one on each side of the sediment basin. 24. The sediment basin has a non-discharge pump piped to the City of Asheboro Wastewater Treatment Plant. 25. The sediment basin has a riser pipe that drains to an adjacent spillway. The non-discharge pump continually maintains the sediment basin freeboard [at 24” below the riser pipe]. 26. The East Side Fire Department can be contacted to address an emergency at the facility. 27. Fire lanes are maintained. 28. Access roads are of all-weather construction. 29. The facility is secured by a locked gate. 30. The facility has signage. Post additional signage stating: no hazardous waste, asbestos containing waste, or medical waste. 31. The PTO expiration date is June 23, 2020. 32. The PTO renewal application shall be submitted to the SWS by February 23, 2020. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report. Phone: 336-776-9673 John Patrone Environmental Senior Specialist Regional Representative Sent on: July 18, 2017 X Email Hand delivery US Mail Certified No. [ _] Copies: Deb Aja, Western District Supervisor - SWS Jessica Montie, Compliance Officer – SWS Corinne Law, Environmental Specialist – SWS Mary Joan Pugh, Deputy Director – North Carolina Zoological Park John Ledbetter, Africa Grounds Supervisor - North Carolina Zoological Park (w. 336-879-7417 john.ledbetter@nczoo.org) George Adams, Horticulture Technician [Compost Site] - North Carolina Zoological Park (w. 336-879- 7417 george.adams@nczoo.org) FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT Division of Waste Management Solid Waste Section Page 4 of 4 Digital pictures taken July 12, 2017 by John Patrone, DWM – SWS Active compost windrows and curing piles Stormwater swale - right side of sediment basin Stormwater swale – left side of sediment basin Facility stormwater sediment basin