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composted, size-reduction of green waste of 5:1 and wood waste of 10:1, and volume reduction in the windrows of 50 percent. e. Chemical or BuIldng Agents Normal operating procedures will not include the use of chemical additives or bulking agents to finish the composting process. Such additives or amendments would be custom blended upon customer request. Under no circumstances would septage, sewage sludge, or mixed solid waste be used. 3. ATIC CONDMONS Climatic conditions can affect the composting operations. Heavy rains can saturate piles of organic matter and the composting windrows. Saturated conditions can create anaerobic conditions and odors. The existence of a concrete composting pad will ensure all-weather equipment operation so that aerobic conditions can be maintained. Materials susceptible to anaerobic conditions such as green grass cuttings or animal manures will be given priority handling VO or vered pending inclement weather. I r Hot, dry winds will dry out the outer portions of the windrows and slow the decomposition rate. Additional water applications will be made during these conditions. 4. END USE A variety of compost products will be produced based on customer demand. Products will include mulches, soil amendments, potting soils and blended mixes. Custom blending services will be offered. A majority of the finished products will be sold in bulk. However, a bagging operation will be considered based on customer demand and the economics involved. Some compost products will be used on facility landscaping as a demonstration and marketing strategy. Products will be marketed to landscape contractors, soil amendment retailers, municipalities, homeowners and gardeners. Potential markets in the horticultural and agricultural industries will be developed. The key to successful marketing and utilization of compost products is the quality of the L:/PROJECT/397/hW/RCI-4.TCY December 15, 1993 30