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Facility Name: Waste Connections Inspection#: 78768
Contact: Joshua Smaltz, District Manager Permit#: NCG081038
Inspector: Ron Eubanks Receiving Stream: Long Creek
Inspection Date: 09/06/2023 Entry Time: 2:00 pm Exit Time: 3:30 pm SIC#:
Facility Description:Waste Connections of North Carolina is located at 9925 Metromont Industrial Blvd. on
approximately 3.7 acres in Charlotte. This facility is responsible for conducting maintenance of waste containers and
storage of new and used waste containers. Fueling and maintenance activities for facility equipment are also conducted
on the property.
File Review/History: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services (CMSWS)previously inspected this facility on April
13, 2018 to investigate a complaint concerning the improper dumping of trash on the property when it was owned and
operated by RJ Waste &Recovery.
Inspection Summary:At the time of inspection, Waste Connections was observed to be in compliance with the City of
Charlotte Storm Water Pollution Control Ordinance. Please refer to the report for comments and recommendations.
Site Inspection Deficiency Comments
Stormwater system (catch basins, Satisfactory Stormwater conveys through the site via sheet flow into a
inlets, outfalls, etc.) drop inlet. The drop inlet and other sheet flow from the site
drains into a dry detention basin. The effluent from the
detention basin is the outfall for the property. No stormwater
pollution issues were observed.
Erosion issues Satisfactory No erosion issues were observed during the inspection.
Structural stormwater control Satisfactory There is dry detention basin SCM located on the property.
measures(SCMs) No stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Illicit discharges/connections Satisfactory No illicit discharges/connections were observed on the
property during the inspection.
Aboveground storage tank(s)(ASTs) Satisfactory The facility has the following ASTs that were observed to be
and any associated venting and/or labeled and stored outdoors on the property: one 2,500-gallon
dispenser(s)—list tank size(s)and on-road diesel fuel,one 600-gallon off-road diesel fuel,one
contents 600-gallon gasoline, one 750-gallon hydraulic oil, one 500-gall
on motor oil,one 500-gallon used oil, one 330-gallon
antifreeze, and one 330-gallon diesel exhaust fluid. Each of
the ASTs has double-walled secondary containment. No
stormwater pollution issues were observed.
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) Satisfactory New and used empty waste containers are stored outdoors
on the property. No stormwater pollution issues were
observed.
Outdoor processing area(s) N/A
Loading/unloading area(s) Satisfactory No stormwater pollution issues were observed in the loading/
unloading areas.
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Site Inspection Deficiency Comments
Vehicle/equipment area(s)-fueling, Satisfactory Vehicles and equipment are fueled, maintained, and stored
maintenance,washing, storage, etc. on the property. Per facility staff, vehicle washing activities
are conducted in the wash bay located at the Waste
Connections property at 5516 Rozzelles Ferry Road,
Charlotte. No stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Oil/water separator and/or N/A
pretreatment
Waste storage/disposal area(s)- Recommendation There is one municipal waste container, one scrap metal
open tops,waste containers, scrap container, and one container for used pallets.The waste and
metal bins, etc. recycling containers were observed to be uncovered.
CMSWS recommends covering the containers when not in
use to prevent stormwater pollution.
Food service area(s) N/A
Indoor material storage area(s) Satisfactory Shop materials, supplies, and several 55-gallon drums were
observed to be stored indoors. No stormwater pollution
issues were observed.
Indoor processing area(s) Satisfactory Maintenance activities are conducted inside the shop building
. No stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Floor drains N/A There were no floor drains observed inside the maintenance
shop building.
Spill response equipment Satisfactory There are spill kits located inside the maintenance shop
building and outdoor fueling area.
SWPPP Section Observed Comments
Does the facility have a Stormwater Satisfactory A SWPPP has been prepared and implemented for the
Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)? property.
Reviewed and updated annually Satisfactory The SWPPP was reviewed and updated in March 2023.
Responsible party Satisfactory
General location (USGS)map Satisfactory
Detailed site map Satisfactory
Narrative description of industrial Satisfactory
processes
Feasibility study Satisfactory
Evaluation of stormwater outfalls(non Deficiency There was no non-stormwater discharge observed at the
-stormwater discharge evaluation) outfall during the inspection.The non-stormwater discharge
evaluation of the outfall should be conducted annually and
documented in the SWPPP.
Stormwater best management Satisfactory
practice(BMP)summary
Secondary containment plan (all Satisfactory The ASTs have double-walled secondary containment.
necessary secondary containment
provided and documented)
Records on every release from a N/A
secondary containment system (for
the last 5 years)
Spill prevention and response Satisfactory
procedures(SPRP)
List of significant spills or leaks(for Recommendation Per facility staff,there have been no significant spills or leaks
the last 3 years) on the property during the last 3 years.The facility should
add a notation of"No spills"to the SWPPP for each year that
no spills have occurred.
Solvent management plan (SMP) Satisfactory
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SWPPP Section Observed Comments
Preventative maintenance and good Satisfactory
housekeeping program (PMGHP)
Facility inspections conducted as Satisfactory Facility inspections are conducted monthly and documented
required in the SWPPP.
Employee training (provided and Deficiency Facility staff indicated that employee training is conducted
documented) annually.The employee training records should be
documented in the SWPPP.
Qualitative/Analytical Monitoring Observed Comments
Qualitative monitoring conducted as Satisfactory Qualitative monitoring is conducted quarterly per NPDES
required Stormwater Permit NCG080000. The recent monitoring
events were conducted on February 17, June 19, and August
3, 2023.
Analytical monitoring conducted as Satisfactory Analytical monitoring is conducted quarterly per NPDES
required Stormwater Permit NCG080000. The recent monitoring
events were conducted on February 17, June 19, and August
3, 2023.
Analytical monitoring for onsite Satisfactory Analytical monitoring is conducted quarterly per NPDES
vehicle and equipment maintenance Stormwater Permit NCG080000. The recent monitoring
as required events were conducted on February 17, June 19, and August
3, 2023.
Permit and Outfalls Observed Comments
Copy of permit and certificate of Satisfactory The facility has Certificate of Coverage NCG081038.
coverage onsite
All outfalls observed Yes There were no stormwater pollution issues observed at the
outfall.
Number of Outfalls Observed 1
Representative outfall status N/A
documented by DEMLR
Annual no-exposure self re-certificatio N/A
n documented
To report pollution or drainage problems call: 311
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