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Forward Compost Facility – OIMP 8 SWT Engineering <br />z:\projects\allied waste\forward\resource recovery facility\5 yr permit rvw 2013-14\rcsi 2014\appendices\app e-oimp\oimp <br />text.doc; 7/18/2014 <br />3.8.2 Pile Geometry <br />3.8.2.1 Feedstock <br />Sorting bins and wood waste stockpiles are located on the permitted property <br />surrounding the RRF building. The stockpile area of the RRF expands and contracts <br />depending upon the amount of materials sorted and the re-sale market. <br />3.8.2.2 Processed Material <br />The waste materials are formed into compost piles which may be placed up to <br />approximately 7 feet tall at center and 15 feet wide, and of varying lengths, up to <br />300 feet. The active compost will be mixed as required for proper control depending <br />on temperature and moisture profiles and season (turning will be kept to a minimum <br />during the rainy season). The frequency of the windrow turning and water addition <br />will be determined by monitoring the pile temperature and moisture content. <br />Temperatures within the active compost will be monitored daily using hand-held <br />temperature probes. As the materials in the active compost age, the volume of the <br />compost decreases. Windrows will be combined with neighboring Windrows to <br />maintain the desired pile dimensions. <br />4.0 CONTINGENCY PLANS <br />4.1 FIRE PREVENTION <br />Forward, Inc. has a number of site and personal safety procedures in place as <br />detailed in the Contingency Plan. The following equipment and systems have been <br />installed at the site to prevent and control accidental ignition of combustible <br />materials and can be employed at the Compost Facility: <br /> Fire extinguishers-inspected routinely and recharged, as necessary. <br /> Annual fire inspections by the Manteca-Lathrop Fire Department. <br /> A dirt supply is kept near the working face to smother a potential fire. <br /> Two water trucks are available. <br /> Emergency fire hose hook ups are located in the southeast corner of the landfill, <br />north of the South Fork of South Littlejohn’s Creek and in the entrance facilities <br />for the fire department. <br /> Knoxbox outside the landfill main entrance with keys to the main gate, landfill <br />office, RRF and Compost Facility office, and fire box. <br /> A pressurized water system, as needed. <br />Regular maintenance, inspection, and housekeeping procedures are conducted for <br />this equipment. Emergency equipment operating instructions, escape routes, <br />emergency response and evacuation procedures are identified in the Contingency <br />Plan. <br />The Compost Facility equipment and vehicles are maintained to prevent fires by <br />frequently removing debris and dust from undercarriages and engine compartments <br />of the heavy equipment and checking for, and repairing, oil and fuel leaks. Portable <br />fire extinguishers are provided on all heavy equipment vehicles, in both office trailers,