NCG130106_Greenway Recycling of North Meck Inspection Report_20230505

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Facility Name: Greenway Recycling of North Meck Inspection # : 75449
Contact: Brandt Kayser, Environmental Compliance Officer Permit #: NCG130106
Inspector: Lauren Bradley Receiving Stream: Cane Creek
Inspection Date: 04/20/2023 Entry Time: 8:30 am Exit Time: 10:00 am SIC #:
Facility Description: Greenway Recycling of North Meck is located at 15330 Holbrooks Road in Charlotte on
approximately 13.49 acres. The facility serves as a metal recycling center for Mecklenburg County, as well as other
counties in North Carolina.
File Review/History: The facility is brand new and has not previously been inspected by CMSWS. However, the facility
is owned by and adjacent to Greenway Waste of North Meck, which was inspected by CMSWS on 4/27/2021 and issued
a satisfactory report.
Inspection Summary: At the time of inspection, the facility was observed to be in compliance with the Mecklenburg
County Surface Water Pollution Control Ordinance. Please see the inspection report for comments and recommendations
Site Inspection Deficiency Comments
Stormwater system (catch basins,
No
Stormwater conveys through the site via sheet flow and one
inlets, outfalls, etc.)
drop inlet, which discharges to one dry detention basin SCM.
The SCM then discharges from one stormwater outfall into a
wooded area, which drains to a tributary for Cane Creek. No
stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Erosion issues
No
No erosion issues were observed during the inspection.
Structural stormwater control
No
The facility has one dry detention basin SCM on the north
measures (SCMs)
side of the property near the entrance. No stormwater
pollution issues were observed.
Illicit discharges/connections
No
No illicit discharges or connections were observed during the
inspection.
Aboveground storage tank(s) (ASTs)
No
Two 55-gallon drums of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) were
and any associated venting and/or
observed in the indoor sorting building. No stormwater
dispenser(s) — list tank size(s) and
pollution issues were observed.
contents
Underground storage tank(s) (USTs)
N/A
and any associated fill port area(s)
and dispenser(s) — list tank size(s)
and contents
Outdoor material storage area(s)
No
Scrap metal and wood materials were observed being stored
in piles outdoors. No stormwater pollution issues were
observed.
Outdoor processing area(s)
No
Scrap metal and wood materials were observed being sorted
into piles outdoors. No stormwater pollution issues were
observed.
Loading/unloading area(s)
No
No stormwater pollution issues were observed in the loading/
unloading area.
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Site Inspection Deficiency Comments
Vehicle/equipment area(s) - fueling,
Recommendation
Vehicles and equipment were observed being stored outdoors
maintenance, washing, storage, etc.
and are fueled at the fueling station located at the facility next
door. Routine vehicle maintenance is conducted offsite.
According to facility personnel, a third party pressure washes
equipment in a designated area at the facility with tap water.
CMSWS recommends only using water to rinse vehicles or
collecting any used wash water containing surfactants, to
protect water quality.
Oil/water separator and/or
N/A
pretreatment
Waste storage/disposal area(s) -
Recommendation
Three open top dumpsters and one municipal waste
open tops, waste containers, scrap
dumpster, all used for general waste, were observed outdoors
metal bins, etc.
and uncovered. The municipal waste dumpster was observed
with a drain plug in place. CMSWS recommends keeping all
outdoor waste containers covered to protect water quality.
Food service area(s)
N/A
Indoor material storage area(s)
No
Scrap metal and wood materials were observed being stored
indoors, prior to being sorted. No stormwater pollution issues
were observed.
Indoor processing area(s)
No
Scrap metal and wood materials were observed being sorted
indoors. No stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Floor drains
N/A
No floor drains were observed during the inspection.
Spill response equipment
Recommendation
Spill absorbent material was observed in the sorting building
but was observed without a label. CMSWS recommends
adding a label to the container with spill absorbent material
for easy access in the event of a spill.
SWPPP Section Observed Comments
Does the facility have a Stormwater
Yes
A combined SWPPP has been created for this facility and
Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)?
Greenway Waste of North Meck next door.
Reviewed and updated annually
Yes
The SWPPP was most recently updated in May of 2022.
Responsible party
Yes
General location (USGS) map
Yes
Detailed site map
Recommendation
The detailed site map was observed without designations for
buildings, industrial activities, SCMs, or outfalls. The facility
should add these designations to the detailed site map.
Narrative description of industrial
Yes
processes
Feasibility study
Yes
Evaluation of stormwater outfalls (non
Recommendation
A non-stormwater discharge evaluation was conducted during
-stormwater discharge evaluation)
this inspection, on 4/20/2023 but no past evaluations for this
facility were observed in the SWPPP. An annual non-stormw
ater discharge evaluation should be conducted and
documented in the facility's SWPPP.
Stormwater best management
Yes
practice (BMP) summary
Secondary containment plan (all
Yes
necessary secondary containment
provided and documented)
Records on every release from a
N/A
secondary containment system (for
the last 5 years)
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SWPPP Section Observed Comments
Spill prevention and response
Yes
procedures (SPRP)
List of significant spills or leaks (for
Recommendation
Facility personnel indicated that no significant spills have
the last 3 years)
occurred in the last three years but no log was observed in
the SWPPP. A spill log with an annual notation of "no spills"
should be added to the facility's SWPPP.
Solvent management plan (SMP)
N/A
Preventative maintenance and good
Yes
housekeeping program (PMGHP)
Facility inspections conducted as
No
Stormwater facility inspections are conducted on a routine
required
basis but are not documented in the SWPPP. Facility
inspections should be conducted on a semi-annual basis and
documented in the facility's SWPPP.
Employee training (provided and
Recommendation
Employee training was last conducted on 5/26/2022 but no
documented)
log was observed in the SWPPP. The annual training should
be logged for all employees in attendance and documented in
the facility's SWPPP.
Qualitative/Analytical Monitoring Observed Comments
Qualitative monitoring conducted as
Yes
Qualitative monitoring was conducted semi-annually and
required
documented in the SWPPP on 1/3/2022, 12/14/2022, and 3/3
/2023.
Analytical monitoring conducted as
Yes
Analytical monitoring was conducted semi-annually and
required
documented in the SWPPP on 1/3/2022, 12/14/2022, and 3/3
/2023.
Analytical monitoring for onsite
N/A
vehicle and equipment maintenance
as required
Permit and Outfalls Observed Comments
Copy of permit and certificate of
Yes
COC NCG130106 was available onsite.
coverage onsite
All outfalls observed
Yes
No stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Number of Outfalls Observed
1
Representative outfall status
N/A
documented by DEMLR
Annual no -exposure self re-certificatio
N/A
n documented
Phase II Permit Requirements Observed Comments
Is the permittee properly disposing of
N/A
wastes removed from the streets,
parking lots and the MS4 and
documenting the quantity (lbs., cubic
yards)?
Were any public transportation (road
N/A
way) projects constructed within the
last year?
Is the permittee implementing BMPs
N/A
(and maintaining records) to reduce
polluted stormwater runoff from the
municipally owned streets, roads,
and public parking lots?
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Phase II Permit Requirements Observed Comments
Is the permittee implementing BMPs
N/A
(and maintaining records) to reduce
polluted stormwater runoff from the
municipally owned or maintained
stormwater catch basins and
conveyance systems?
Did the Co-Permittee provide
N/A
pesticide license numbers (indicate
license #) for all employees and
contractors performing application
activities and was license verified on
the NC Dept. of Agriculture website (i
ndicate Expiration date)?
Does the permittee document areas
N/A
treated with pesticides/herbicides for
comparison to annual thresholds?
Did permittee comply with pesticide
N/A
limitations specific to the Goose
Creek Watershed?
Is the permittee implementing BMPs
N/A
to reduce polluted storm water runoff
from vehicle and equipment cleaning
areas?
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