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Mixed Solid Waste. The applicable environmental health standards for composting mixed solid wastes are as follows: (1) At least one composite sample shall be tested for every 5,000 cubic yards of mixed solid waste compost produced. The samples shall meet the metals standards in Table 2.3 and pathogen density requirements. (2) Measure moisture and oxygen content of active compost on a weekly basis at the point of temperature measurement. 3.6 Compost Facility Controls If the composting facility is to be located on a closed landfill, leachate control, and monitoring systems for the composting facility shall be separate from those for the closed landfill[14 CCR 28220(e)]. Forward does not plan to locate the Compost Facility on a closed landfill. Forward operates a landfill on land north of the South Fork. Approximately 1,000 feet north of Forward's landfill is a municipal Class III landfill operated by the City of Stockton. 3.6.1 Vector and Bird Control Describe methods to control or prevent the propagation, harborage or attraction of flies, AOL rodents, or other vectors and to minimize bird problems. Due to the innocuous nature of compost compared to refuse, rodents, birds, and other vectors are not expected to be a problem at the Compost Facility RRF. Residue will not be stored longer than 48 hours onsite and good housekeeping practices will be employed. Typical high temperatures maintained in the active compost are sufficient to kill pathogens, insect larvae, and insects. To discourage the potential for insect development, standing water will not be allowed. If necessary, a daily monitoring program would be developed to identify and record any vector problems that arise. If these measures are not sufficient, a vector eradication program will be developed and implemented using professional pest control services as necessary. In this case, regular inspection and monitoring of the site will be conducted by the San Joaquin County Health Services Department. Rodents and Insects. The Compost Facility/RRF will receive minimal quantities of wastes that may attract rodents and insects, thus minimizing the food and habitat. In addition, timely removal of the wastes, and keeping the storage of waste overnight to a minimum, minimizes the presence of rodents and insects. Forward has a professional pest management company on retainer for advice and services, as needed. Insects have not been a nuisance at the site. Forward Composting Facility Z:\PROJECTS\Allied Waste\Forward\Resource Recovery Facility\Permitting Services\2009 RCSI\RCSI Final 031609.doc; Page 50