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0 0 <br />A description of the storage capacity and anticipated maximum and average length of <br />time compostable materials will be stored at the facility <br />The total facility is 20 acres and can store up to 50,000 tons of material on site at any one time. <br />However, materials will move through the site a much more rapid rate. Incoming feedstock will <br />be incorporated within 72hours, and the composting process takes 8-25 weeks during which <br />time the material shrinks in size by 50%, and is then cured. While no material will be stored for <br />more than 6 months, the longest time the compost will be stored is 3-4 months in the case of <br />season needs of a larger sale; more often the compost moves off the site within a month. <br />18227.g Compostable Materials Handling Equipment <br />A description of compostable materials handling equipment used at the facility <br />including type, capacity, and number of units <br />The equipment that is used for the composting operation includes: one tractor, one windrow <br />compost turner, one grinder, one dump truck, one trommel screen, two loaders, a scale and a <br />water truck. The County will be notified of any significant equipment changes, and the facility <br />will adhere to any additional requirements at that time. The equipment used on site will, at all <br />times, be able to incorporate incoming material within 72 hours and meet all regulatory <br />requirements. <br />Maintenance of all equipment is based on recommendations from the individual <br />manufacturers. Scheduled maintenance is conducted by onsite personnel. No used oil or fluids <br />are stored on site. <br />18227.h Annual Operating Capacity <br />Anticipated annual operation capacity for the facility in cubic -yards <br />The annual operating capacity for the facility includes incoming material at 156,000 tons per <br />year. This is approximately 313,000 cubic yards. As the material composts it eventually <br />reduces to 50% of the volume. <br />18227.i Peak Loadings <br />A description of provisions to handle unusual peak loadings <br />The peak loading of the facility is 500 tons per day. When the material at the site approaches <br />this limit, additional inspectors will be assigned to trucks as they enter the facility. If necessary, <br />additional equipment will also be brought in from rental agencies or equipment dealers. <br />13 <br />