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18227.g Compostable Materials Handling Equipment A description of compostable materials handling equipment used at the facility including type, capacity, and number of units The equipment that is used for the composting operation includes: one tractor, one windrow compost turner, one grinder, one dump truck, one trommel screen, two loaders, a scale and a water truck. The County will be notified of any significant equipment changes, and the facility will adhere to any additional requirements at that time. The equipment used on site will, at all times, be able to incorporate incoming material within 36 hours and meet all regulatory requirements. Maintenance of all equipment is based on recommendations from the individual manufacturers. Scheduled maintenance is conducted by onsite personnel. No used oil or fluids are stored on site. 18227.h Annual Operating Capacity Anticipated annual operation capacity for the facility in cubic -yards The annual operating capacity for the facility includes incoming material at 156,000 tons per year. This is approximately 313,000 cubic yards. As the material composts it eventually reduces to 50% of the volume. 18227.i Peak Loadings A description of provisions to handle unusual peak loadings The peak loading of the facility is 500 tons per day. When the material at the site approaches this limit, additional inspectors will be assigned to trucks as they enter the facility. If necessary, additional equipment will also be brought in from rental agencies or equipment dealers. 18227.j Storage and Disposal of Residues A description of the proposed method for storage and final disposal of non- recoverable or nonmarketable residues The storage of material unable to be composted will be stored in covered roll -off containers separated by material type (hazardous, non -hazardous trash, recyclables) and hauled to the Forward Landfill on a weekly basis, or more often if the containers fill. 14