9503TTRANSFER1996_INSP_20180109

FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
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UNIT TYPE:
Lined
MSWLF LCID YW Transfer X Compost SLAS COUNTY: Watauga
Closed
MSWLF HHW X White
goods X Incin T&P FIRM PERMIT NO.: 9503T-TRANSFER-1996
CDLF Tire T&P / Collection X Tire Monofill Industrial Landfill DEMO SDTF FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE
Date of Site Inspection: January 9, 2018 Date of Last Inspection: January 17, 2017
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Watauga County Transfer Station
336 Landfill Road
Boone, North Carolina 28607
Watauga County Permanent HHW
336 Landfill Road
Boone, North Carolina 28607
GPS COORDINATES: N: 36.22032 W: 81.63165
FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: J.V. Potter, Operations Services Director
Telephone: [phone] (o) or [phone] (m)
Email address: [e-mail]
FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
Same as above.
PARTICIPANTS:
J.V. Potter, Operations Service Director – Watauga County
Jason Watkins, NCDEQ – Solid Waste Section
Charles Gerstell, NCDEQ – Solid Waste Section
STATUS OF PERMIT:
A Permit to Operate 9503T-TRANSFER-1996 Watauga County Transfer Station and 9503-HHW-2015 Watauga
County Permanent HHW was issued to Watauga County on May 29, 2016. This permit shall expire on August 26,
2020.
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 waste generated within Ashe, Avery, Caldwell, Watauga, and Wilkes Counties.
2. All waste is transported to Foothills Environmental Landfill (Permit #: 14-03).
3. A gate was provided at the entrance to the facility to prevent unauthorized access.
4. The Permit to Operate and Operations Manual were verified. Both documents were current and available upon
request.
5. Tonnage reports for January 2017 – December 2017. The facility received 57, 321.87 tons of waste during this
time.
6. Certified Transfer Station Operations Specialists:
x Jim Fink (expires 7/19/18)
x Scott Gregg (expires 3/12/19)
x Jimmy Johnson (expires 11/16/19)
x Dale Miller (expires 7/19/18)
x David D. Miller (expires 3/3/19)
x Terry Scott (expires 11/16/19)
x David Allen Stanberry (expires 7/19/18)
x Ryan A. Woodring (expires 7/19/18)
7. Waste Screening Reports were verified for January 2017 – December 2017. Reports appeared to be performed
with adequate frequency and provided good documentation of observed unacceptable waste streams and final
disposition of wastes.
x As previously observed, it appeared that majority of screenings concentrated on loads of construction
and demolition waste. Please be sure to include all other types of waste loads such as residential waste
to ensure a thorough review of the incoming waste stream.
Operations Inspection of the Transfer Station:
8. Two separate entrances are provided for waste acceptance. The public enter the building on the south side of the
building while commercial vehicles and larger public vehicles enter on the east side of the building.
9. No unacceptable waste streams were observed.
10. A heavy buildup of residue was observed on the grates covering the leachate drain along the east side of the
facility. Mr. Watts stated that the buildup of residue was due to the freezing conditions experienced over the
previous week. As temperatures have warmed, please ensure that the grates are properly cleaned and residues
removed to ensure proper function of the leachate drain.
11. The floor of the transfer trailer loading bay was free of a heavy deposit of wastes at the time of inspection.
12. Windblown waste was observed along entrance road just beyond the scale house and along the fence leading to the
maintenance shop. Please ensure that all windblown waste is picked up at the end of each operating day.
13. A new chain-length-fence had been installed on the east side of the transfer station to collect windblown waste.
14. Although transfer trailers are owned by a contracted service provider, the trailers are under the control of this
permitted facility. Watauga County is the permit holder, owner and operator of this facility. As such, it is the
responsibility of the County to ensure that all transfer trailers used for transporting waste from the facility for
disposal are maintained in a leak resistant condition, and that all cracks, holes and damage that would allow waste
to escape the trailer and be released into the environment are repaired prior to use, as required by 15A NCAC 13B
.0105(c)(4).
15. Empty trailers are primarily stored on the paved area adjacent to the convenience area on the opposite side of the
access road from the scale house. However, at the time of inspection, two full trailers were observed parked in this
area. A slight amount of leachate was observed leaking from trailer #T-359. It was recommended that the hauling
contractor be notified, to have the trailer repaired as soon as the waste was removed for disposal. All leachate
observed had deposited onto the asphalt directly under the trailer. No leachate was observed leaving the surface of
the asphalt area. Further, any observation of leaking trailers by facility staff should immediately be address by
either the placement of a collection device and/or the application of an absorbent to prevent runoff from the area.

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Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
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16. An area of bare and discolored soil was observed adjacent to the aforementioned paved area at the northwest
corner. No liquids were observed flowing into this grassed area at the time of the inspection. It was recommended
that this area be repaired, and a containment method be provided along the edge of the asphalt area to collect any
potential spills. This can include, but not be limited to the installation of a containment berm.
Operations Inspection of the White Goods Area:
17. White goods containing chlorofluorocarbon refrigerants (CFCs) are collected at the northwest corner of the
bailing/recycling building.
18. During the inspection, some containers of mayonnaise, ketchup, and canned pineapples was observed on the
ground. Mr. Potter explained that this material had been spilled from a refrigerator that had been received earlier
in the morning. Please ensure that any food waste deposited onto the ground from management of white goods is
removed immediately and disposed at the transfer facility.
Operations Inspection of the Tire Collection Area:
19. Tires are collected into a covered trailer at the loading dock on the west side of the bailing/recycling building. All
tires were maintained within the trailer at the time of inspection.
Supporting Comments:
20. A convenience area for public disposal of wastes and recyclables is provided on the north side of the access road
across from the scale house.
21. Electronics are collected within the bailing/recycling building and then placed on wooden pallets and shrink
wrapped for placement into a covered trailer.
22. Florescent bulbs and batteries are collected at the bailing/recycling building.
23. During the inspection, a heavy buildup of plastic and paper associated with recycling activities was observed on
the ground and along the curbing on the west side of the bailing/recycling building. Please ensure that all material
in these areas is collected and returned to the building. All glass deposited beyond the concrete collection bins
must also be collected. These areas should be kept clean to prevent the creation of nuisance conditions.
Operations Inspection of the HHW Facility (9503-HHW-2005):
24. The facility consists of a steel building with three separate compartments for the collection of HHW.
25. The facility was not in operation at the time of inspection. The facility operates on designated collection days
starting in April and ending in November.
26. All compartments were closed and locked upon arrival.
27. Secondary containment was provided for all collection compartments. The secondary containment has no outlet.
Any spills must be pumped out if needed.
28. A fire suppression system was provided to control fires at the facility. The system was last serviced on February of
2017.
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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: 1/17/18 X Email Hand delivery US Mail Certified No. [ _]
Copies: Deb Aja, Western District Supervisor - Solid Waste Section
Digitally signed by Charles T. Gerstell
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Waste Management, ou=Solid Waste
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email=[e-mail], c=US
Date: 2018.01.17 09:05:40 -05'00'