Definitions, Disposal Area and Fees

• MSW (Municipal Solid Waste) means garbage, refuse and similar solid waste discarded from residential, commercial, institutional and industrial sources.
• Disposal Area: Usually the items listed will go to the landfill.
• Fees for MSW: Municipal Solid Waste from Iredell County has been charged to the homeowners through their tax bills. There will be no charges assessed at the scales for the above materials from homeowners.
• Materials banned from disposal in the landfill include greenwaste, all liquids and hazardous wastes. Additionally cardboard and aluminum cans from commercial sources may not be placed in landfill. As of October 1, 2009 recyclable plastic bottles, used motor oil filters and wooden pallets may not be placed in North Carolina landfills.

Construction and Demolition Waste consists of: debris resulting from construction or demolition of buildings or other structures. Examples: wood, asphalt, cement, bricks, rocks, gravel, glass, uncontaminated earth and land clearing debris.

Disposal Area:

Twin Oaks Landfill or Construction bins at sites

*Special note Re. Mooresville -No demolition materials accepted after 6PM

Shingles consists of of ashalt and fiberglass roofing shingles that must be handled separately from other waste in the demolition landfill.   Not accepted at Transfer Stations…. ONLY at the Twin Oaks, Statesville Site

Disposal area: Twin Oaks Landfill

Yard Waste consists of: grass and shrubbery clippings, leaves & limbs under 8 inches diameter. There is no charge for these materials. Small stumps,tree trunks, limbs,over 8 inches diameter and firewood will be charged a fee of $35/ton and will be accepted at the Twin Oaks Landfill only. Stumps over 8 inches in diameter will not be accepted at any site.

Disposal area: This waste goes to the mulch area and is separated: brush, pallets and leaves/grass clippings. There is no mulch for sale.

Pallets: Clean pallets of all sizes and clean wood scraps are ground and reused for road cover.

Disposal area:This waste goes to the mulch area.

White Goods consist of: refrigerators, stoves, freezers, air conditioner, hot water heaters, washers, dryers and water coolers.

Disposal area: the Weigh Master will direct you in disposing these items and weigh the items for record keeping.

Cardboard is banned from disposal in the Iredell County Landfill for business and industry. It will be accepted for recycling at no charge.

Disposal area: the Weigh Master will direct you to the recycling area and weigh the cardboard for our records.

Tires: Tires will be accepted from homeowners free of charge. Any homeowner with more than 5 tires per year will need to complete information requested for free disposal.

Tire re-cappers and retailers can unload tires for recycling free, provided the proper tire forms are presented to the Weigh Master prior to unloading. All used tires will be assessed a fee of $77.00 per ton, with additional charges for off road tires, if the N.C. Tire Certification forms are not presented or filled out properly. Each form must have an assigned hauler ID number issued by the state or if tires are brought by the dealer the merchant # (federal ID) must be listed on the form. All tires must be counted as loaded for accurate count.

In addition all NC Scrap Tire Certificates must be backed up with proof of NC tire taxes being paid by sending in the companies E500G form with each load of tires. These can be attached or faxed to Iredell County Recycling. If a company does not complete the E500G form then a sales receipt for the tires purchased will be needed. If new tires are not put on the vehicle the title for the vehicle(s) must be shown to the Weigh Master.

If these regulations for free disposal are not followed or there is no form then there will be a fee of $77.00 per ton for tire disposal.

Disposal area: the Weigh Master will direct you in disposing of tires and weigh them for record keeping.

Scrap Tire Certification Form (requires Adobe Reader)

 Asbestos (Friable) consists of asbestos material that when dry can be pulverized or reduced to powder by hand pressure. Accepted only at Twin Oaks Site

Disposal area: Friable Asbestos has to be buried in virgin soil. The Weigh Master will direct you to the disposal area. It is required that 24 hours notice be given before bringing in materials.

All asbestos received should be properly sealed and contained as directed by N. C State Law with completed accompanying paperwork.

Asbestos (Non-friable) consists of asbestos material considered solid and will not become airborne, such as asbestos siding and asbestos shingles.

Disposal Area: The Weigh Master will direct you to the disposal area.

Source Separation:
All items listed for disposal are to be separated according to the categories listed. Waste materials received at the Iredell County Landfill not separated will be refused permission to unload or charged at a higher rate. Remember, incoming loads should be separated at the source, (Plants and Homes) not at the landfill.

All haulers have been notified of these rules and regulations.

Iredell County
Avian Flu and Natural Disaster Animal Carcass Disposal 

Handling of Dead Animals from a Natural Disaster and/or Disease

The landfill should not accept any dead animals without knowing the cause of death.  Those killed by natural disaster could be accepted at the landfill but those that die because of any type of disease transmissible to humans cannot be accepted. This is in accordance with Iredell County Code, specifically Sections 12-2 and 12-16.  It is strongly recommended by the United States and North Carolina Department of Agricultures that all dead animals that result from either a disaster and/or disease are disposed on the site where they are being raised.  It is better not to transport for the safety of public’s health and the safety of landfill operations.  The producers are required by law to report any diseases to NCSDA&CS, Animal Health Programs at (919) 733-7601, also Veterinary Public Health Office at (919) 707-5900.  The West Nile Virus is also to be reported to the Public Health Pest Management Section at (877) 790-1747.

If carcasses are accepted by Iredell County the following protocols should be followed:

1. The landfill should be notified at least one hour prior to delivery.
2. The cause of death should be noted if it was possible to make determination.
3. Carcasses may only be accepted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
4. Carcasses must be covered by at least 3 feet of soil or waste or any combination of the two.
5. Equipment used in disposal should be washed and disinfected prior to maintenance activities.

The following is a brief summary of poultry mortality disposal methods in North Carolina. All disposals must occur within 24 hours. (This is a copy of the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services requirements from their website.)

1. Burial: Not closer than 300 feet to a flowing stream or public body of water. Should be at least three (3) feet above water table and covered with three (3) feet of soil. Can be used anywhere soil conditions allow, primarily for emergency situations. Not recommended for disposal of normal daily mortality.
2. Incineration: Any commercial unit that will completely incinerate the birds. Should be sure they meet local and state air quality requirements. Good procedure anywhere in the state.
3. Rendering: Must be done by a licensed renderer or collector. Care must be taken not to spread disease from farm to farm. Freezing mortality prior to rendering is allowed.
4. Disposal Pit: The bottom of the pit should be at least three (3) feet above the water table. Not a satisfactory procedure in most of Eastern North Carolina and other locations with a high water table.
5. Composter: Requires a permit from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Good procedure in any part of the state.
6. Digestion: Requires a permit from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Permits are limited to one (1) year but can be extended. Generally less satisfactory than other methods of disposal. Can be used anywhere in the state.

Other disposal methods require a special permit from the State Veterinarian's office.

The following methods may be used to protect workers from being exposed to avian influenza virus during disposal of poultry carcasses that have died or been destroyed as a result of this disease.

The influenza virus is extremely sensitive to almost any disinfectant. However, it is very difficult to inactivate the virus if it is in organic material, such as feces.

Disinfectants that will kill avian influenza virus

1. One-Stroke Environ®
2. Any detergent
3. Formaldehyde
4. Bleach
5. Ammonia
6. Acids
7. Heating to 90ºF for 3 hours, 100ºF for 30 min.
8. Drying
9. Iodine containing solutions

Equipment and Personal Protective Equipment

1. Portable high-pressure sprayers can be useful in washing and disinfecting equipment and poultry houses.
2. Hand-held sprayers are helpful for spraying disinfectants on the floor mats of cars, disinfecting wheel wells, etc. In addition, the same type of sprayer can be used to distribute insecticides in a vector control program.
3. Disposable coveralls, boots, and caps should be worn by all workers involved in the disposal or disinfection of equipment.
4. Signs, gates, pylons, and other indications of barriers can be important in preventing unwanted human traffic.

http://www.ncagr.com/vet/ (Source of information and contact)

Emergency Burial Guidelines

Introduction Hurricane Floyd on September 15, 1999 combined with the weather conditions before and immediately after this hurricane resulted in the most severe flooding and devastation in North Carolina history. The flooding caused an estimated $813 million in agricultural losses affecting 32,000 farmers. In addition to crop loss, there was significant loss of livestock including 2,860,827 poultry, 28,000 swine, and 619 cattle. Disposal of dead animals was a significant problem. Proper burial and disposal will prevent potential public health problems resulting from large numbers of dead and decaying animals including the spread of harmful pathogens, ground and surface water contamination, and pest control. In certain situations, burial of dead animals may be the best alternative for immediate disposal. These guidelines are designed to insure burial is done in a safe and effective manner.

Legal Authority North Carolina General Statute 106-403 (NCGS) Disposition of dead domesticated animals states that it is the responsibility of the owner or person in charge of his domesticated animals to bury dead animals appropriately within 24 hours after knowledge of the death. It is the responsibility of the municipal or county government to designate appropriate persons to dispose of any domestic dead animals whose owner cannot be identified. (See NCGS 106-403 and companion opinion from the Attorney General's Office dated June 8, 1984.)

The NC Department of Agriculture - Veterinary Division is the lead state agency to oversee animal disposal as regulated under existing Administrative Rules, specifically, Subchapter 52C - Control of Livestock Diseases: Miscellaneous Provisions, Section .0100 - Diseased and Dead Animals (See Attached)

The State Health Director and by extension the Local Health Director in each county is charged with preventing health risks and disease and promoting a safe and healthful environment according to NCGS 130A, Articles 1-20. To the extent that dead animals become a threat to human health, the State and Local Health Director has broad authority to investigate and act on matters to protect health.

The Environmental Management Commission protects the groundwater quality in the State of North Carolina through rules established in 15A NCAC Subchapter 2L -"Classifications and Water Quality Standards Applicable to the Groundwaters of North Carolina." These rules establish groundwater quality standards that may not be exceeded without a permit issued under the authority of the Commission. The Groundwater Section of the Division of Water Quality is responsible for the administration and enforcement of these rules. Any surface or subsurface activity that has the potential to cause groundwater standards to be exceeded is subject to the regulatory authority of the Commission.

Scope While it is recognized that there are multiple types and degrees of emergencies that could create the need for dead animal burial, these guidelines focus on the most common cause and the most recent experience, flooding and electrical outages. For example, guidelines for managing dead animals during a foreign animal disease emergency may differ and would be managed through the State Veterinarian. These guidelines are intended to address dead animal disposal during a declared emergency and therefore do not take the place of the dead animal disposal that occurs under the normal permitted operation of a farm. The Governor can declare a state of emergency in North Carolina with or without a federal declaration of the same.

Emergency Planning Each farm operation shall make specific plans for animal disposal in the event of an emergency. When burial is determined to be the disposal method of choice, an attempt should be made first to bury the dead animals on the farm according to these guidelines. If proper burial is not possible on the farm then plans should be made for alternative sites.

Burial Standards

1. The bottom of the hole where dead animals are to be buried should be 3 feet above the seasonal high water table wherever possible and at least 12 inches above the seasonal high water table. (Farm owners may contact the local NRCS agency or the local health department for assistance in determining the seasonal high water table.)
2. Standing water in the hole does not preclude animal burial as long as the bottom of the hole is at least 12 inches above the seasonal high water table, not in an area of standing water, and the other conditions for proper burial are met.
3. There must be at least 3 feet of soil covering any buried animal. This can be interpreted to mean soil mounded over the animals above the adjacent ground level.
4. The burial site must be at least 300 feet from any existing stream or public body of water.
5. The burial site must be at least 300 feet from any existing public water supply well.                 
6. The burial site must be at least 100 feet from any other type of existing well.
7. The burial site cannot include any portion of a waste lagoon or lagoon wall.
8. In the case where the burial site is in a waste disposal spray field, the burial site is not available for subsequent waste spraying until a new viable crop is established on the site.
9. The burial site shall be located so as to minimize the effect of storm water runoff.
10. Burial is not permitted in the tiled area of an under drained field.
11. A record of the location of the approved site (GPS latitude and longitude coordinates if available), the burial history of each burial site to include the date, species, head count and age must be kept by the owner and reported to the Local Health Director who will in turn report this information to the appropriate State agency - DENR Division of Water Quality, Groundwater Section.
12. Farm owners and operators are encouraged to consider measures that could be taken prior to an imminent emergency that could reduce the impact on the farm and the environment.

Collective Burial Site A collective burial site may be designated to serve one or more counties in the event of a large-scale emergency whereby individual farm sites are not available. The responsibility for disposal of dead animals remains with the owner, lessee, or person in charge of any land upon which any domesticated animals die. The county or municipality should identify an appropriate burial site(s) with the capacity to bury up to 5% of the steady state live weight of livestock in that jurisdiction. The use of an existing county or municipal landfill as a dead animal burial site is legal and preferred.

Burial Site Location Best farm practices suggest that burial sites with the capacity to handle the type and number of animals most likely to be needed during an emergency for each farm operation be identified prior to the emergency. It is recommended that the emergency burial plan be incorporated into the farm's existing conservation plan.

Contact Information

• N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
  Division of Water Quality/Groundwater Section
  Arthur Mulberry - Section Chief
  1636 Mail Service Center
  Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
  (919)733-3221
• N.C. Department of Health and Human Services
  Division of Public Health/Epidemiology and Communicable Disease Section
  Dr. Steve Cline - Section Chief
  1902 Mail Service Center
  Raleigh, NC 27699-1902
  (919)733-3421
• http://www.ncagr.com/vet/burialregs.htm (source of information)

SART (State Animal Response Team)