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Dirt roads and areas between active compost will be watered as necessary to <br /> minimize dust when equipment uses the roads/areas. Proper management of the <br /> moisture level of the compost materials throughout the operation will minimize dust <br /> generation. The likelihood of dust problems from the initial receiving, grinding, and <br /> compost pile formation and turning is low. The active compost will be monitored for <br /> moisture content, and water will be added when needed. <br /> Dust generation at composting facilities occurs primarily during screening <br /> operations. In order to mitigate this, the trommel screen may be equipped with <br /> canvas covers or water mist to minimize fugitive dust. Compost Facility operating <br /> personnel will be provided with goggles and respirators. <br /> 3.6.5 Litter Control <br /> Describe the planned collection frequency of litter and loose materials to meet the <br /> objective of preventing the accumulation of quantities which are aesthetically <br /> objectionable or cause other problems. <br /> Forward conducts an extensive litter collection program on a daily basis to minimize the <br /> impact of litter on the site and on the surrounding area. Forward personnel will regularly <br /> patrol the site and both sides of Austin Road to pick up any litter blown from <br /> approaching vehicles and the working face. Portable litter fences will be placed <br /> downwind of the working face. Litter caught on the fences will be removed daily <br /> or as necessary. All on site containers are covered and all incoming loads are <br /> required to be covered. Crews are assigned to collect litter in remote areas of the site <br /> during periods in which weather conditions cause litter to accumulate in these areas and <br /> along South Austin Road. <br /> Once collected, the litter is transported to landfill. Collection and transfer vehicles are <br /> required to be covered to prevent litter along roadways. <br /> 3.66 Nuisance Control <br /> Describe how the facility will be operated and maintained to prevent nuisances. <br /> Site operations are conducted in a safe and sanitary manner. The site is located <br /> in a rural area surrounded by largely unpopulated, agricultural land. To date, only one <br /> odor complaint has been received and the problem was resolved. Drought tolerant trees <br /> and shrubs, and grasses are used in landscaping to conform with the natural vegetation <br /> of the area. Screening vegetation will be provided around the RRF when the <br /> operations are expanded. <br /> If the RRF accepts any wastes in the future that might pose a nuisance, appropriate <br /> measures will be added to the station controls. <br /> The operator will be responsible for meeting all permit conditions and regulatory <br /> requirements. Specific nuisance control measures are addressed individually in this <br /> section. <br /> Forward Composting Facility <br /> Z:\PROJECTS\Allied Waste\Forward\Resource Recovery Facility\Permitting Services\2009 RCSI\RCSI Final 031609.doc; <br /> Page 53 <br />