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Permit Number NCG240015 Permit Tracking Slip
Program Category
Status Project Type
NPDES SW
Active New Project
Permit Type
Version Permit Classification
Compost Operations Stormwater/Wastewater Discharge COC
RECEIVED
1.00 COC
Primary Reviewer
Permit Contact Affiliation
larry.wade 0
MAY 2 0 2014
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Facility
Facility Name
Major/Minor Region
Agromatters Cabarrus Organics Reclamation Facilitiy
Minor Mooresville
Location Address
County
4441 Irish Potato Rd r
Cabarrus
Concord NC 28025
Owner
Owner Name
Agromatters LLC
Dates/Events
Facility Contact Affiliation
Ron Gilkerson
11743 Trails End Ln
Huntersville NC 28078
Owner Type
Non -Government
Owner Affiliation
Ron Gilkerson
11743 Trails End Ln
Huntersville NC 28078
Scheduled
Orig Issue App Received Draft initiated Issuance Public Notice Issue Effective Expiration
5/16/2014 5/5/2014 5/16/2014 5/16/2014 5/16/2014 9/30/2016
Regulated Activities Requested /Received Events
Composting - large Type III discharges L_ esp .gz///„7 '4-?4Q lee �7"�
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Waterbody Name Streamindex Number Current Class Subbasin
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
Mr. Ron Gilkerson
Agromatters, LLC
11743 Trails End Lane
Huntersvilie, NC 28078
Dear Mr. Gilkerson:
John E. Skvarla, Ill
Secretary
May 16,2014
Subject: General Permit No. NCG240000
Agromatters Cabarrus Organics
Reclamation Facility
COC NCG240015
Cabarrus County
In accordance with your application for a discharge permit received on May 5,
2014, we are forwarding herewith the subject certificate of coverage to discharge
under the subject state - NPDES general permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of
Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection Agency
dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended).
Please take notice that this certificate of coverage is not transferable except
after notice to the Division of Energy Mineral & Land Resources (DEMLR). If the facility
changes ownership or is closed, DEMLR may require modification, revocation, or
reissuance of the certificate of coverage.
This permit does not affect the owners legal obligation to obtain other permits
which may be required by DEMLR, or permits required any other federal, state, or local
governmental authorities.
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Energy Section • Geological Survey Section • Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612.919-707-92001 FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 • Internet: httR:1iportal.ncdenr.org/web/ir/
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled 110% Post Consumer Paper

If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Larry Wade PE at
telephone number [phone], or email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
for Tracy E, Davis, P.E.
cc: Mooresville Regional Office
Central Files
Stormwater• Permitting Program Files

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL, AND LAND RESOURCES
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG240000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG240015
STORMWATER AND PROCESS WASTEWATER DISCHARGES
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Agromatters, LLC
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater and process wastewater from a facility
located at
Agromatters Cabarrus Organics Reclamation Facility
4441 Irish Potato Road
Concord
Cabarrus County
to receiving waters designated as Little Cold Water Creek, a class C water in the Yadkin/
Pee Dee River Basin, in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements,
and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, 111, IV, V, and VI of General Permit No.
NCG240000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective May 16, 2014.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day May 16, 2014.
for Tracy E. Davis, P.E., Director
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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Sub -basin: 03-07-12 (Yadkin / Pee Dee 'River River Basin
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Facility Location

Transmittal Form
Page I of
Letter of Transmittal
Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
1900 Center Park Drive
Date: 5/2/2014
Job No.: 131-242
Suite A
Charlotte, NC 28217
Attention: Stormwater Permitting Unit
Prone: [phone] • Toll Free: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
To:
RE:
NCDENR
NOI for Agromatters Cabarrus Organics Reclamation Facility
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
We are sending you attached via FedEx Standard the following items:
❑Shop drawings ❑Prints ❑Plans ❑Samples
❑Copy of letter ❑Change order © Application
❑Specifications
Copies
Date
No.
Description
1
5/2/14
Check for $100
1
5/2/14
One original and one copy of signed application
2
5/2/14
Most recent Annual Report to the Secretary of State
2
5/2/14
Site Plan
2
5/2/14
Site Location Maps
2
511114
Facility Operations Summary
2
11/18/13
WSACC Leachate Acceptance Letter
0 For approval
❑ For your use
❑ As requested
❑ For review and comment
❑ For bids due
❑ Approved as submitted
❑ Approved as noted
❑ Returned for corrections
❑ Resubmit_ copies for approval
❑ Submit _ copies for distribution
❑ Return_ prints
❑ Prints returned after loan to us
Remarks:
Copy to:
Signed:
Todd Gingerich
MAY - 5 2014
http://cybere.cecinc.com/tools/xmittal.asp 5/2/2014

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Permit Assigned to
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for coverage under General Permit
NCG240000 for
STORMWATER AND PROCESS WASTEWATER DISCHARGES associated with activities classified as:
SIC Code (Standard Industrial Classification Code) 2875 Compost facilities, and like activities.
For questions, please contact the DWQ Central Office or Regional Office for your area. (See page 6)
1) Mailing address of owner/operator official address to which all permit correspondence will be
mailed): (Please print or type all entries in this application form.)
Legal Owner Name Agromatters, LLC.
(Please attach the most recent Annual Report to the NC Secretary of State showing the current legal name.)
Street Address 11743 Trails End Lane
City Huntersvilie State NC ZIP Code 28078
Telephone No. [phone] Email [e-mail]
Alternate Contact Name Ron Gilkerson Email (if different) [e-mail]
Alternate Contact Telephone (if different) [phone]
2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name Agromatters Cabarrus Organics Reclamation Facility
Facility Contact Ron Gilkerson
Street Address 4441 Irish Potato Road
City Concord State NC ZIP Code 28025
County Cabarrus
Telephone No. [phone] Email [e-mail]
3) Physical location information:
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Please provide narrative directions to the facility (use street names, state road numbers, and distance and
direction from a roadway intersection). From Concord, travel East on Corban Avenue SE (Hwy 73) for
approximately 3.9 miles. Turn left (North) onto Irish Potato Road. Travel North on Irish Potato Road
for approximately 4.5 miles, the site is located on the left.
(A copy of a county map or USGS quad sheet with the facility clearly located on the map is a required part of this application.)
4) Latitude: 35°-28'-28"N Longitude: 80°-31'-20"W (deg, min, sec)
5) This NPDES Permit Application applies to the following (check appropriate box):
❑X' New or Proposed Facility Date operation is to begin: Type 3 composting in .tune 2014
® Existing Facility Date operation began: Type 1 composting in Late 2013
6) Consulting Engineer's (or other qualified design staff's) application information:
Consulting Engineer: Todd M. Gingerich, PE
Consulting Firm: Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Mailing Address: 1900 Center Park Drive, Suite A
City: Charlotte
State: NC Zip Code: 28217
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
(Optional)
Staple Business Card Here:
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Email: [e-mail]
7) Provide the 4 digit SIC Code that describes the primary industrial activity at this facility:
SIC Code: 2 8 7 5
8) Provide a brief description of the types of industrial activities and products produced at this facility,
including the DWM compost facility classification:
The facility will process organic materials to produce compost material. Type 1 materials (in
accordance with NCDENR Division of Waste Management rules) will be processed into compost
utilizing turned windrows in an open area on the site. Type 2 and 3 materials will be handled and
processed under roof utilizing static aerated pile composting technology.
Receiving waters
9) Discharge points 1 Receiving waters:
Number of discharge points (ditches, pipes, channels, etc.) that convey stormwater and/or process
wastewater off the property:
Stormwater only: 9 Process wastewater only 0 Both commingled: 0
What is the name of the body or bodies of water (creek, stream, river, lake, etc.) that the stormwater and/or
process wastewater discharges first enter? Little Cold Water Creek
Receiving water classification(s), if known: C
If the site stormwater discharges to a separate storm sewer system, name the operator of the separate storm
sewer system (e.g. City of Raleigh municipal storm sewer). NIA
Will this facility discharge to:
Shellfishing waters (Classified SA)?
❑ Yes
0 No
Trout waters (Classified Tr)?
❑ Yes
0 No
High Quality Waters (Classified HQW)?
❑ Yes
0 No
Outstanding Resource Waters (Classified ORW)?
❑ Yes
0 No
Primary Nursery Area waters (Classified PNA)?
❑ Yes
0 No
Nutrient Sensitive Waters (Classified NSW)?
❑ Yes
® No
Water Supply Watershed Waters (Classified WS I -- WS V)?
❑ Yes
0 No
`Zero -flow' streams (as described in 15A NCAC 213 .0206)?
❑ Yes
0 No
Note: . Discharge of process wastewater to receiving waters classified as public water supply WS-II
to WS-V must be approved by the Public Water Supply Section of the Division of Water
Resources. If DWR does not approve, coverage under NCG240000 cannot be granted. No new
discharges of process wastewater are permitted in receiving waters classified as WS-1 or
freshwater ORW. Similarly, the Division of Environmental Health Shellfish Sanitation Program
must approve process wastewater discharges to SA shellfish waters.
10) Does the facility use any of the following on site?
❑ Liquid, granular, or other materials added for their concentrated phosphorus compounds content?
❑ Liquid, granular, or other materials added for their concentrated nitrogen compounds content?
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Process wastewater (Process wastewaters are defined in Part 11 Section E of the General Permit text.)
11) Will your facility discharge process wastewaters to surface waters?
❑ Yes Z No
12) Are wastewater treatment facilities planned within the 100-year flood plain?
❑ Yes 0 No
13) Consideration of alternatives to surface water discharge for process wastewaters
a) Land Surface or Subsurface Disposal System (e.g., spray irrigation):
i) Is a land surface or subsurface disposal technologically feasible (possible)?.......... ❑ Yes ❑ No
Why or Why not? NIA
ii) Is a land surface or subsurface disposal system feasible to implement?* ................ ❑ Yes ❑ No
Why or Why not? N/A
iii) What is the feasibility of employing a subsurface or land surface discharge as compared to a direct
discharge to surface waters?* NIA
b) Connection to a Municipal or Regional Sewer Collection System:
i) Are there existing sewer lines within a one -mile radius? ..................................... ❑ Yes 2 No
(1) If Yes, will the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) accept the discharge? ....... ❑ Yes ❑ No
(a) If No, please attach a letter documenting that the WWTP will not accept the discharge.
(b) If Yes, is it feasible to connect to the WWTP? Why or why not?* NIA
c) Closed -loop Recycle System meeting the design requirements of 15A NCAC 2T .1000:
i) Are you already proposing a closed -loop recycle system (CLRS)? ....................... ❑ Yes © No
(1) If Yes, contact DWQ's Aquifer Protection Section's Land Application Unit for permitting
alternatives.
(2) If No, is this option technologically feasible (possible)? Why or why not?* NIA
(3) If No, is it feasible to build a CLRS on your site? Why or why not?* NIA
(4) What is the feasibility of building a CLRS compared to direct surface water discharge?* NIA
d) Direct Discharge to Surface Waters: Is discharge to surface waters the most environmentally sound
V-1 alternative of all reasonably cost-effective options being considered?* ........................ © Yes ❑ No
i) If No, you may not be eligible for coverage under NCG240000, please contact D WQ's Stormwa ter
Permitting Unit for guidance.
ii) If No, contact DWQ's Land Application Unit to determine alternative permitting requirements.
Wa
*Per NC rules at 15A NCAC 214.0105(c)(2). You may be asked to provide further information to support your
answers to these questions after the initial review. Feasibility should consider initial and recurring costs.
Process wastewater treatment system performance
You are applying for coverage under NCG240000 which enforces process wastewater effluent limitations on
the pollutants BOD, TSS, pH, and fecal coliform. Except as specifically provided in the General Permit text,
or DWQ compliance schedule, any exceedances of the process wastewater effluent limitations are a violation
of the terms and conditions of the permit, and may be the basis for DWQ enforcement action.
Also please note: NC rule 15A NCAC 2H .0139 requires that wastewater treatments stem design be
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Stormwater
14) Does this facility employ any best management practices for stormwater control?
❑ No © Yes
If Yes, please describe briefly: Sediment Basins, Grassed Swales, Buildings and covered areas for
composting
15) Does this facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
❑ No © Yes
If Yes, when was it implemented? Upon acquisition of the permit.
16) Are vehicle maintenance activities (VMA) occurring or planned at this facility?
© No ❑ Yes
Other required information; other permittin_q
17) A complete application must include two 24"x36" site plans drawn to scale with the following
information: bar scale, north arrow, property lines, topographic contour lines, fence lines, roads, paved
areas, location of the various composting activities with identifying labels, site buildings, surface water
drainage features and wetlands, wells, stormwater and wastewater conveyances, process wastewater
treatment facilities, stormwater BMPs, location of discharge points for both stormwater and process
wastewater discharges, delineation of drainage divides between the various subdrainage areas feeding each
discharge point, delineation of the 100-yr floodplain if present, and a notation of the water quality classification
of the receiving water that site waters eventually discharge to.
18) A complete application must include: A general and brief narrative description of the compost
manufacturing sequence at the applicant's site, the general feedstocks, the determination of whether the
site's final product qualifies as 'finished compost' as referenced in the General Permit text (NCG240000) and
as determined by the DWM permitting process, identification of the stormwater BMPs employed, and the
general nature of the wastewater treatment system utilized to meet process wastewater discharge limits.
19) Is the facility the subject of any current NCDENR Notice of Violation, consent order, compliance
schedule, or other enforcement action?
© No ❑ Yes
If Yes, provide a brief explanation:
20) Does this facility have any other NPDES permits?
® No ❑ Yes
If Yes, list them:
21) Does this facility have any Non -Discharge permits (ex: recycle permits)?
0 No ❑ Yes
If Yes, list them:
22) Does this facility have a Division of Waste Management permit?
❑ No ® Yes
If Yes, Permit number(s): 1302-COMPOST-2013
23) Hazardous Waste:
a) Is this facility a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facility?
❑X No ❑ Yes
b) Is this facility a Small Quantity Generator (less than 1000 kg. of hazardous waste generated per month)
of hazardous waste?
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❑X No ❑ Yes
c) Is this facility a barge Quantity Generator (1000 kg. or more of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
❑X No ❑ Yes
d) Type(s) of waste:
How is material stored? NIA
Where is material stored? NIA
How many disposal shipments per year? NIA
Name of transport 1 disposal vendor: NIA
Vendor address: NIA
Final Checklist
This application will be returned as incomplete unless all of the following items have been included:
© One check for $100 made payable to NCDENR.
© One original and one copy of this completed and signed application.
❑X Two copies of the most recent Annual Report to the Secretary of State showing the current legal name.
❑X Two copies of the site plan.
© Two site location maps (county map or USGS quad sheet) with the location of the facility clearly marked.
24) Certification:
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 B(i) provides that:
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other
document filed or required to be maintained under this Article or a rule implementing this Article; or who knowingly makes a false
statement of a material fact in a rulemaking proceeding or contested case under this Article; or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under this Article or rules of the
[Environmental Management] Commission implementing this Article shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine
not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000).
hereby request coverage under the referenced General Permit. I understand that coverage under this
permit will constitute the permit requirements for the discharge(s) and is enforceable in the same manner as
an individual permit.
certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my
knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
PrintedNameof Person igning: /�. 1114V� 6 L7%1, W
Title: r�/,� r��TJ (Please note federal rule signatory requirements at 40CFR122.22)
(Signature of Applicant) ( (ate igned)
Notice of Intent must be accompanied by a check or money order for $100.00 made payable to NCDENR
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Mail the entire package to:
Stormwater Permitting Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Note
The submission of this document does not guarantee the issuance of an NPDES permit.
For questions, please contact the DWQ Central Office or Regional Office for your area.
DWQ Regional Office Contact Information
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i tea$ NORTH CAROLINA
Department of the Secretary of State
To all whom these presents shall come, Greetings:
1, Elaine F. Marshall, Secretary of State of the State of North Carolina, do hereby certify
the following and hereto attached to be a true copy of
APPLICATION FOR CLRT.IFICAT.E OF AUTHORITY
OF
AGROMATTERS, LLC
the original of which was filed in this office on the 1 Ith day of March, 2014.
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Scan to verify online.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my
hand and affixed my official seal at the City of
Raleigh, this 2nd day of April, 2014_
Certifications C201405100872-1 References C201405100872-1 Page: 1 of 4 Secretary of State
Verily this certificate online at Nvww.secretary.state.nc.us/verification

SOSID: 1366570
Date Filed: 3/11/2014 9:35:01) A&I
Elaine F. Marshall
North Carolina Secretary of State
State of North Carolina
Department of the Secretary of State
APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY
FOR LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
Pursuant to §57D-7-03 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the undersigned limited liability company hereby applies for a
Certificate of Authority to transact business in the State of North Carolina, and for that purpose submits the following:
1. The name of the limited liability company is AGROMATTERS, LLC
and if the limited liabil ity company name is unavailable for use in the State of North Carolina, the name the limited
liability company wishes to use is
2. The state or country under whose laws the limited liability company was formed is South Carolina
3. Principal office information: (Select either u or b)
a. ❑N The limited liability company has a principal office.
The principal office telephone number: 980-721-3088
The street address and county ofthe principal office of the limited liability company is:
Number and street: 601 Buckingham Lane, Unit 1174
City: Myrtle Beach State: SC zip code: 29579 County: Horry
The mailing address, if different from the street address, of the principal office of the corporation is:
Number and Street:
City:
State: Zip Code: County:
b. ❑ The limited liability company does not have a principal office.
4. The name of the registered agent in the State of North Carolina is•Richard al . LutZel
;
5. The street address and county of the registered agent's office in the State of North Carolina is:
Number and Street. 542 Williamson Road
City: Mooresville state: NC zip Code: 28117- County: Iredell
6: The North Carolina mailing address, ifdifferentfrom the street address, ofthe registered agent's office in the State of North
Carolina is:
Number and Street:
City: State: NC
CORPORATIONS DIVISION
(Revised January. 201 4)
Zip Code:
P.O. BOX 29622
County:
RALEIGH, NC 27626-0622
(Form L-09)
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7. The names, titles, and usual business addresses ofthe current company officials of the limited liability company are:
(use attachment if necessary)
Name and Title
Ronald C. Gilkerson
Tyler Gilkerson
Adam C Gilkerson
Tammy S. Gilkerson
Miranda Gilkerson
Business Address
601 Buckingham Lane Unit 1174, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
601 Buckingham Lane Unit 1174, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
601 Buckingham Lane Unit 1174, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
601 Buckingham Lane Unit 1174, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
501-.B�u1Qkinghum Lane Unit:.1174,-Myrtle Beach', SC 29579
8. Attached is a certificate of existence (or document of similar import), duly authenticated by the secretary of state or other official
having custody of limited liability company records in the state or country of formation. The Certificate of Existence must he
less than six months old. A photocopy of the certification_ cannot be accepted.
9. Ifthe limited liability company is required to use a fictitious name in order to transact business in this State, a copy of the resolution
of its managers adopting the fictitious name is atta
Prrr ivcp Redaction
10. (Optional): Please provide a business e-mail addre.
The Secretary of State's Office will e-mail the business automatically at the address provided above at no cost when a document ©_' p
is filed. The e-mail provided will not be viewable on the website. For more information on why this service is offered, please
see the instructions for this document. aim
11. This application will be effective upon filing, unless a delayed date and/or time is spccificL_
This the 20 day of January_, 20 14
AGROMATTERS, LLC
Name of Lipile " ity Company
-Signature of Company Official
Type or Print Name and Title
Notes: _
1. Filing fee is $250,'This document must be filed with the Secretary of 5tate.�
CORPORATIONS DIVISION
(Revised Jan uary 2014)
P.O. BOX 29622
RALEIGH, NC 27626-0622
(Form L-09)
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The State of South Carolina
Office of Secretary of State Mark Hammond
Certificate of Existence
I, Mark Hammond, Secretary of State of South Carolina Hereby_certi.fy that.
AGROMATTERS, LLC, A Limited Liability Company duly orgonized under the
laws of the State of South Carolina on April 25th, 2012, .with a duration that is at
will, has as of this date filed all reports due this office, paid all'fees, taxes and
penalties owed to the Secretary of State,' that the Secretary of State has not
mailed notice to the company that it is subject to being dissolved by
administrative action pursuant to section 33-44-809 of the South Carolina Code,
and that the company has not filed articles of termination as of the date hereof.
Given under my Hand and the Great
Seal of the State of South Carolina this
4th day of February, 2014....
Mark Hammon , Secretary of State
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Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
1900 Center Park Drive I Suite A I Charlotte, NC 28217
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May I, 2014
TO: NCDENR DWQ
CC:
FROM: Todd Gin,,erich, PE
RE: Agromatters Cabarrus Organics Reclamation Pacility Operations Summary
Project No. 131-242
The Agromatters Cabarrus Organics Reclamation Facility is located at the Cabarrus County Solid
Waste Landfill (1302-CDLF-200b) at 4441 Irish Potato Road, in Concord, NC, The Facility has
secured a Permit to Operate from the NCDENR Division of Waste Management as a large Type 1
Compost Facility with NC Permit #1302. The facility's current Permit to Operate is in the process
of being updated to include the composting of Type 3 materials. The facility is located on 14 acres
at the existing Cabarrus County Solid Waste Landfill site and is operated by Agromatters, LLC.
The composting facility shall be located in accordance with 15A NCAC 2B .0200, Classification
and Water Quality Standards Applicable to Surface Waters in North Carolina. The site will not
cause a discharge of materials or fill materials into waters of the State that would be in violation of
Section(s) 404, and 402 of the Clean water Act, or in violation of the requirements of the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDLS). The site will not cause non -point source
pollution of waters of the state that violates assigned water quality standards.

Memo — Agromatters Summary
CGC Proj ect — 131-242
May 1, 2014
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Type 1 Composting Activities
The Type 1 composting activities occur in an open area on the site utilizing the turned windrow.
composting process (see attached Site Map). Stormwater run-off from Type 1 composting
activities is collected in grass swales and conveyed to the existing sediment basin on the western
side of the site. The riser for the sediment basin discharges through a 24" CMP which serves as
the stormwater outfall for the site. The discharge will be tested in accordance with NCG240000.
"Type 1 feedstock will consist of yard and garden waste, silvicultural waste, and
untreated/unpainted wood. The compost itself takes an extended period to process. The windrows
containing compost are to be turned once to twice monthly. The composting matter is to remain in
the windrows for approximately three to six months for aging prior to use. The finished Grade A
compost; produced in accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .1404, will be distributed to the public or
other entities at the discretion of the Operator.
Type 3 Composting Activities
The Type 3 composting activities will occur under roof in constructed bays to prevent stormwater
contact with raw and process materials. Additionally the dumping pad and mixing area for Type 3
feedstock materials will be constructed of concrete and covered. A leachate collection system will
be utilized to contain liquid run-off from the compost bins, dumping pad and mixing areas. The
leachate will be recirculated into the composting process. If the leachate tanks must be emptied,
the liquid waste will be transferred via tanker to a wastewater treatment facility. operated by the
Water and Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County (WSACC). WSACC has provided a letter
confirming the acceptance of leachate, and this letter has been included in the NOI application.
Type 3 feedstock will consist of pre -consumer and post -consumer food processing waste and
source separated food wastes, agricultural waste including manures, meats, source -separated paper
or other source specialty wastes, which are relatively low in physical contaminants but may be
high in pathogens. The Type 3 composting operations will occur under roof in bins utilizing
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aerated static pile technology. The finished Grade A compost, produced in accordance with 15A
NCAC 1313 .1404, will be distributed to the public or other entities at the discretion of the
Operator.
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WSACC
WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY
OF CABARRUS COUNTY
Ron Gilkerson
Agromatters, LLC.
4421 Irish Potato Road
Concord, N.C. 28025
Todd Gingerich
Project Manager
Civil & Environmental Consultants
1900 Center Park Drive, Suite A
Charlotte, N.C. 28217
November 18, 2013
Office: 232 Davidson Hwy.
Concord, NC 28027
Mail to: P.O. Box 428
Concord, NC 28026-0428
Phone: [phone]
Fax: 704.795,1564
SUBJECT: COMPOST LEACHATE - ACCEPTANCE OF DISCHARGE
AGROMATTERS CABARRUS ORGANICS RECLAMATION
FACILITY
Dear Mr. Gilkerson and Mr. Gingerich:
The Water and Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County (WSACC) received your request on
November 14, 2013 for approval to haul compost leachate to the Rocky River Regional
Wastewater Treatment Plant (RRRWWTP) periodically if needed. Also, included with this
request was the process description and site plan depicting the layout'of the facility.
WSACC hereby grants permission to Agromatters to haul compost leachate to the
RRRWWTP, however, the following restrictions shall apply:
(1) Agromatters shall contact WSACC prior to hauling leachate to the RRRWWTP
to schedule entry into the plant.
(2) All such discharges shall be made at the designated waste disposal station located
within the RRRWWTP. Upon entering the disposal station, Agromatters shall
discharge their load in such a manner that will create minimal splash and spillage
of leachate outside the discharge area. Agromatters will be responsible for any
spillage that occurs during the discharge of the load. (Please do not wash down
any spills that are located outside the discharge area. Contact facility personal and
they will instruct you in the proper cleanup procedures for this type of spill.)
(3) Agromatters must log the discharge into the computer sign -in station located in
the Administration Building Operator's Control Room. Agromatters must provide
the volume and origin of waste. Failure to provide any requested information will
result in a penalty of $50.00 per occurrence or revocation of this acceptance letter.
(4) The effluent discharge pH shall not be less than 5.0 standard units nor greater than
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(5) The mercury concentration in the effluent discharge shall not exceed 0.0002
milligrams/liter.
(6) Agromatters shall pay all applicable deposits, fees and charges in a timely manner
for the leachate discharge. Please contact WSACC's Finance Department at
[phone] ext. 226 rn ion. to hauling your first load to the RRRWWTP so that
a new account can be created.
(7) Normal operating hours for disposal shall be: 6:00 am to 9:00 pm, Monday
through Friday; and 7:00 am to 7:00 pm on Saturday.
WSACC may conduct random sampling of the compost leachate discharge to identify
pollutant loadings and verify compliance with the above limitations.
WSACC appreciates your cooperation with the pretreatment program. If you have any
questions concerning this matter, please contact me at [phone] ext. 12 or
BMetcalfa,wsacc.ort; .
Sincerely,
21-6"
Bever, - . Metcalf
Environmental Compliance Manager
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cc: Mark fowler, WSACC
Julie Haynes, WSACC