0202T_INSP_20170329

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: Alexander
Closed
MSWLF HHW White
goods X Incin T&P X FIRM PERMIT NO.: 02-02T
CDLF Tire T&P /
Collection X Tire
Monofill Industrial
Landfill DEMO SDTF FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE
Date of Site Inspection: March 29, 2017 Date of Last Inspection: April 26, 2016
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Alexander County Transfer Station
2500 Paynes Dairy Road
Taylorsville, North Carolina 28681
GPS COORDINATES: N: 35.8335 W: 81.1534
FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Josh Mitchell, Solid Waste Director
Telephone: [phone]
Email address: [e-mail]
FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
621 Liledoun Road Box 12
Taylorsville, North Carolina 28681
PARTICIPANTS:
Josh Mitchell, Solid Waste Director – Alexander County
Charles Gerstell, NCDEQ – Solid Waste Section
STATUS OF PERMIT:
A Permit Approval to Operate 0201-CDLF-1997, Alexander County CDLF and 0202T-TRANSFER-1998, Alexander
Co. Transfer Station was issued to Alexander County on February 20, 2017.
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 is permitted to receive solid waste generated within Alexander County.
2. All waste is transported to the Foothills Environmental MSW Landfill (Permit #: 14-03) for disposal
3. A gate was provided at the entrance to the facility to prevent unauthorized access.
4. The facility had proper signage. However, as noted on the previous inspection report, the decals used to document
the permit number and hours of operation were beginning to peel. It is recommended that the decals be replaced to
insure that all information is visible.
Records Review:
5. The Permit to Operate and the Operation Plan were verified. Both documents were current and available upon
request.
6. Waste tonnage records were verified for April 2016 through February 2017. The facility received 16,743.91 tons
of waste each during this time period.
7. Waste screening reports were verified for April 26, 2016 to present. Facility staff performed one waste screening
each day with few instances of multiple days missed between screenings. It is recommended that the time of the
screening be included on the Screening Report as indicated on the form to ensure that staff perform screenings at
different times of the day.
8. Transfer Station Operation Specialist Certification
x Freddie Mitchell (expires 2/4/18)
x Phillip Monty Payne (expires 9/4/17)
x R.D. Story (expires 2/22/20)
Operations Inspection of the Transfer Station
9. No unacceptable waste streams were observed.
10. Continue efforts to repair portions of the steel that have been pulled back at the top of the push walls within the
facility as damage is observed. As noted on the previous inspection report, it is recommended that methods be
investigated to prevent the steel from being damaged by facility equipment.
11. Inspection found a significant amount of rebar exposed within the concrete floor of the facility as observed during
the previous inspection. Mr. Mitchell explained that facility staff had a couple of pallets of floor patch on hand
which they hoped to apply within the next couple of weeks to cover the exposed rebar. It is recommended that
alternative repair options be considered to ensure that the tipping floor can be operated in a sanitary condition at all
times.
12. A small amount of waste was observed on the floor of the transfer trailer loading bay at the time of inspection.
Please ensure that all waste in this area is removed and returned to the transfer station for proper disposal at the end
of the working day.
13. Leachate generated by waste activities is directed to leachate drains located within the floor of the transfer trailer
loading bay which deposit into a 1,500-gallon holding tank located on the south side of the building. Miler Septic
Tank Service is contracted to maintain the holding tank.
x During the inspection, sediment had accumulated around the leachate drains. The eastern most drain
nearest the exit of the transfer trailer loading bay was completely covered with sediment which could
prevent the device from functioning properly. All accumulated sediment must be removed from the drains
to ensure proper function.
14. During the inspection, a heavy buildup of small windblown material was accumulating at the entrance and exit to
the transfer trailer loading bay and along the wind fence located along the south side of the transfer station
building. Please ensure that this material is removed and properly disposed to prevent a violation of 15A NCAC
13B .0402(7).
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Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
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Operations Inspection of the White Goods Area:
15. White goods were being collected on a gravel pad adjacent to the access road that leads to the transfer station.
16. All white goods were stored in an upright condition.
17. This area was well managed.

Operations Inspection of the Tire Collection Area:
18. All tires were being maintained in covered trailers at the time of inspection.
19. This area was well managed.
Operations Inspection of the Yard Waste and Treatment & Processing (Wood Grinding) Areas:
20. Land clearing debris, pallets, and yard trash (leaves and grass clippings) were being maintained in separate
stockpiles.
21. All pallets and land clearing debris had recently been ground.
22. Good access was provided around stockpiles of material to allow for access by firefighting equipment.
23. A small stockpile of compost was on site at the time of inspection. Leaves and grass clippings were being placed
in a separate stockpile and had not yet been placed in a windrow.
24. Temperature logs were verified. Temperatures were recorded at or above 131 ˚F for three consecutive days for
December 26 – 28, 2016. Weekly temperature readings prior to the aforementioned dates were also at or above
131 ˚F.
Supporting Comments:
25. The facility operates an asphalt shingle collection area west of the transfer station building.
x Shingles are collected in a concrete bunker. Concrete buttresses make up the walls of the collection area.
x Signs were posted detailing acceptable and nonacceptable materials.
x No unacceptable wastes were observed.
x Since the last inspection, an earthen berm had been constructed on the back side of the concrete buttresses
to aid in keeping the buttresses in place. This berm also allows for easier access to collect any shingles
that may fall over the wall of the collection area.
26. The facility operates a beneficial fill area on the west side of the Treatment and Processing Area. All fill material
in this area consisted of unpainted concrete, brick, concrete block, and broken asphalt.
27. The facility provides a convenience area for the collection of recyclables adjacent to the scalehouse.
x Containers are provided for single stream recycling. Cardboard is collected separately.
x Electronics were being placed onto pallets and shrink wrapped.
x Used batteries were being collected onto pallets.
x A wooden shed is provided for the collection of florescent bulbs, CFLs, light ballasts, mercury switches,
and thermostats. All items were carefully packaged.
x Used oil is collected into a fiberglass drum.
x The convenience area was well managed. However, a build-up of paper was observed on the ground
beneath the tire collection trailers. Please remove the material for proper disposal.

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Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
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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: 4/5/17 X Email Hand delivery US Mail Certified No. [ _]
Copies: Deb Aja, Western District Supervisor - Solid Waste Section
Jessica Montie, Compliance Officer - Solid Waste Section

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Date: 2017.04.05 09:46:34 -04'00'