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C. Preprocessing Procedures <br /> Describe any preprocessing procedures (bioreactors, etc.) used to lower availability of <br /> heavy metals in compost. <br /> Preprocessing will include inspecting the incoming material to remove any visible <br /> contaminants. Loads will be visually inspected at the RRF and will be manually sorted <br /> once they are dumped at the receiving and processing area. A magnetic separator <br /> will be provided to extract nails and other ferrous contaminants from the green <br /> waste material after it has been shredded. Since incoming biosolids are not <br /> anticipated to have heavy metal concentrations above regulatory limits, other <br /> preprocessing procedures will not be necessary. <br /> d. Process Time <br /> Estimate the average process time to convert waste materials to compost including <br /> volume of compost to be shipped out (daily, weekly, or monthly). <br /> Describe the maximum and average length of time green material will be stored at the <br /> facility[14 CCR 18220(e)]. <br /> As discussed in the section on Maximum Daily Load Capacity, the compost facility <br /> is designed to process approximately 640 to 1,100 TPD of waste. The specific <br /> capacity depends on the composting process being used, density of materials, and <br /> the quality of compost product. The compost process time is projected to be <br /> between approximately 4 to 12 weeks, depending on the compost product quality. <br /> The curing process will take from approximately 1 to 6 months. <br /> e. Chemical or Bulking Agents <br /> List any chemical additives or building agents and the estimated amount to be used for <br /> finishing the composting process. Describe the application method. <br /> Chipped green waste or screened oversize materials will be used as necessary as <br /> bulking agents. <br /> 3.5.3 Climatic Conditions <br /> If climatic conditions such as frost, snow or wet weather are likely to adversely affect site <br /> access or the operation of aerating Windrows or static piles, outline measures to <br /> overcome these effects. <br /> Climatic conditions are not expected to adversely affect site operations. It does not snow <br /> or freeze at the site. Forward implements a winterization program each year to install all <br /> weather roads for access. <br /> The climate of the region is typical of the California Central Valley. Winters are <br /> generally cold and wet with fog, while summers are hot and dry. <br /> Forward Composting Facility <br /> Z:\PROJECTS\Allied Waste\Forward\Resource Recovery Facility\Permitting Services\2009 RCSI\RCSI Final 031609.doc; <br /> Page 45 <br />