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Birds. The site mainly accepts wastes which do not attract birds. The majority of waste <br /> handling activities are done in the RRF building. The wood chipping operations are <br /> conducted outside but are not attractive to birds. Under normal operations, wastes are <br /> processed within 24 hours. Additionally, nuisance birds will be controlled by reducing <br /> litter through the litter collection program. <br /> 3.6.2 Odor Control <br /> Describe procedures to identify and prevent odor nuisances. <br /> Odor generation at composting facilities tends to fluctuate, rising at the start of <br /> composting and dropping quickly. Prevention is the most desirable form of odor <br /> control. Process monitoring of composting conditions, especially aeration, is <br /> necessary for odor control. Research suggests that maintaining the oxygen level at <br /> 5 to 15 percent inside the compost pile, controlling the moisture content, and maximizing <br /> the decomposition rate will serve to minimize odors. <br /> In general, odors are controlled by processing the wastes and removing them as <br /> soon as possible after they have been brought into the RRF. Odor control procedures <br /> will be implemented to prevent odor impacts. Efforts to prevent and reduce odors will <br /> include: <br /> • Avoiding creating large stockpiles of incoming material <br /> • Producing a homogeneous material with the proper moisture content <br /> • Providing adequate aeration and agitation <br /> • Incorporating careful control of processing temperatures to maintain the <br /> rate of decomposition. Additionally, as required in 14 CCR 17863.4, an Odor Impact <br /> Minimization Plan (OIMP) is included as Appendix D. <br /> Odors are not anticipated from residue storage since residue will be stored for no more <br /> than 48 hours. If persistent odors are produced, additional odor control <br /> techniques that may be implemented include: <br /> • Maintaining a carbon-to-nitrogen ratio above 25:1 in initial mixes of high nitrogen <br /> materials <br /> • Placing a layer of cured compost over raw compost materials to act as an <br /> odor trap and serve as insulation <br /> • Using an organic odor neutralizer <br /> Lastly, the remote location of the Compost Facility will minimize the impacts of any odors <br /> generated at the site. <br /> Forward Composting Facility <br /> Z:\PROJECTS\Allied Waste\Forward\Resource Recovery Facility\Permitting Services\2009 RCSI\RCSI Final 031609.doc; <br /> Page 51 <br />