0303T_INSP_20170926

FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
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UNIT TYPE:
Lined
MSWLF LCID YW Transfer X Compost X SLAS COUNTY: Alleghany
Closed
MSWLF HHW White
goods X Incin T&P FIRM PERMIT NO.: 0303T-TRANSFER-
CDLF Tire T&P /
Collection X Tire
Monofill Industrial
Landfill DEMO SDTF FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE
Date of Site Inspection: September 26, 2017 Date of Last Inspection: September 14, 2016
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Alleghany County Transfer Station
419 Osbourne Road
Sparta, North Carolina 28675
GPS COORDINATES: N: 36.49343 W: 81.14980
FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Mike James, County Manager
Telephone: [phone]
Email address: [e-mail]
FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
348 South Main Street
Sparta, North Carolina 28675
PARTICIPANTS:
Josh Greene, Public Works Director
Charles Gerstell, NCDEQ – Solid Waste Section
STATUS OF PERMIT:
A Permit to Operate the Alleghany County Transfer Station was issued to Alleghany County on March 15, 2013. This
permit will expire on June 3, 2018.
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 consists of a transfer facility, a convenience area for the collection of recyclables, a used oil collection
area, white goods collection area, tire collection area, metal collection area, and a Small Type-1 Compost Facility.
2. The facility is permitted to receive municipal solid waste generated within Alleghany County only.
3. A recycling center is located in a building adjacent to the transfer station. The recycling center is used for the
collection of cardboard, paper, glass bottles, steel and aluminum cans, and plastic containers.
4. A gate was located at the entrance to the facility to prevent unauthorized access.
5. A new sign had been placed at the entrance to the facility which contained the proper information.
6. Three separate covered trailers were provided adjacent to the transfer station for the collection of empty pesticide
containers, electronics, and tires.
x All electronics were placed inside the designated trailer at the time of inspection. However, it appeared
that the electronics had not been placed within the trailer in an organized manner. Mr. Greene stated
that the county’s electronics vendor had not been on site for more than a year, and they had not been
able to get in contact with the vendor. It is recommended that efforts continue to ensure that electronics
are removed on a regular basis. You may contact Rob Taylor with the Department of Environmental
Assistance and Customer Service for assistance with management of electronics. Mr. Taylor can be
reached at [phone] or [e-mail].
x All tires were located within the designated trailer at the time of inspection.
x All pesticide containers were located within the designated trailer at the time of inspection.
Records Review:
7. The permit and operations plan were verified. Both documents were current and available upon request. These
documents are kept in a three-ring binder located within the scalehouse.
8. Mr. Greene provided tonnage records for January 2017 to present. The facility received approximately 30 tons of
waste each operating day during this time period.
9. Waste screening reports were verified. The previous inspection found that random waste inspections were
performed once per week. However, this inspection found that inspections were being performed on an average of
twice per month. Please ensure that waste screenings are performed on 1% of the incoming waste stream as
described in the approved Operation Plan for the facility.
10. Transfer Station Operations Specialist Certification:
x Roger L. Halsey (expires 2/11/18)
x Steven Andy Harris (expires 10/19/19)
x Joseph C. McGraw (expires 2/11/18)
x Bill J. Saltz (expires 9/15/19)
Operations Inspection of the Transfer Facility:
11. No unacceptable waste steams were observed.
12. Windblown waste around the facility was well managed.
13. Mr. Greene stated that facility staff was preparing to begin scheduled fall cleaning of the interior walls of the
facility.
14. The previous inspection found that the deflector located above the transfer trailer loading bay had been destroyed.
The inspection performed on September 26th found that the deflector had not yet been replaced. However, minimal
waste was observed on the floor of the trailer loading bay. It is recommended that efforts be made to replace the
missing deflector.
15. During the previous inspection, a heavy buildup of residue was observed on the leachate drains located within the
floor of the trailer loading bay. The condition of the drains could not be evaluated during the September 26th
inspection due to a lack of access to the assess the drains. Please ensure that the drains remain free of obstructions
to ensure proper function of the devices.

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Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
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16. Leachate from the transfer station is directed to an on-site 1,000-gallon holding tank which is pumped out on an as-
needed basis. Mr. Greene stated that the tank is usually pumped out approximately three times per year.
17. Upon arrival at the site, a large amount of waste was observed on the tipping floor of the facility. Individuals
bringing waste to the facility were placing their waste near the edge of the tipping floor, close to the asphalt
pavement in front of the facility. Please ensure that waste is pushed into the transfer trailer on frequently enough
to ensure all waste is disposed of on the tipping floor only.
Operations Inspection of the White Goods Area:
18. White goods are collected on a covered, concrete pad south of the transfer station building.
19. All white goods containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) were observed stored in an upright condition to maintain
the integrity of the device.
20. Patrick’s Heating and Cooling is contracted to remove CFCs from appliances. Once CFCs are removed,
appliances are marked with an “X” to notify facility staff.
Operations Inspection of the Type 1 Compost Facility:
21. A portion of the wood waste on site had been ground approximately 6-weeks ago according to Mr. Greene.
22. Facility staff were in the process of relocating windrows at the time of the inspection in order to provide adequate
access around material for access by firefighting equipment.
23. Temperature logs were verified for compost operations. It appeared that proper temperature requirements were
being met.
24. One piece of plywood and some barbed wire was observed in this area at the time of inspection. Please ensure that
unacceptable waste streams are removed when observed.
Supporting Comments:
25. The approved Operations Plan for the facility shows Don Adams, County Manager, as one of the primary contacts
for the facility. Mr. Adams is no longer with Alleghany County. Please ensure that all primary contacts for the
facility are updated on the Operations Plan during the next permitting cycle.
26. During the inspection, oil laden liquid was observed ponded on the asphalt area between the secondary
containment for the used oil collection tank and an asphalt berm. Quick-dry material had been placed on this area
prior to the end of the inspection. Please ensure all oil residue is properly removed. The secondary containment
area should be investigated to ensure there are no leaks from this area.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.
________________________________________ Phone: [phone]
Charles T. Gerstell
Environmental Senior Specialist
Regional Representative
Sent on: 10/4/17 X Email Hand delivery US Mail Certified No. [ _]
Copies: Deb Aja, Western District Supervisor - Solid Waste Section
Jessica Montie, Compliance Officer - Solid Waste Section
Josh Greene, Public Works Director – Alleghany County
Digitally signed by Charles T. Gerstell
DN: cn=Charles T. Gerstell, o=Divsion of
Waste Management, ou=Solid Waste Section,
email=[e-mail], c=US
Date: 2017.10.04 15:42:28 -04'00'