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i ✓ Scoring%y for Site Evaluation Form Location Criteria: General assessment of site. Location does not conflict with local zoning or land use policies.The location is well-suited to collection and delivery of raw materials and to probable end-uses for products. Low—The site conflicts with allowable land uses,deliveries must occur through densely populated areas,or the site is too far from probable end uses.Any low score eliminates the site from further consideration. Medium—The site meets the criteria. High—The site meets the criteria and is particularly well-suited to collection and delivery of raw materials or to probable end uses. Environmental Criteria:The evaluation of these factors can uncover"fatal flaws"that would completely eliminate the site from further consideration.The site should be outside i 10 - ear flood zone as determined by local maps.The buffer space from natural water courses—we-tl� s,streams,ponds,lakes—ts a mof 200 feet. ore is preferred. There should be nohistory of site contamination. Low—Site cannot meet the flood zone,water course,or site history requirements.Any low score eliminates the site from further consideration. Medium—The site meets the criteria,but is close to a flood plain,water courses or a contaminated site. High—The site meets the criteria by significant distances. Groundwater Criteria: Sufficient depth to groundwater to prevent contamination,even during seasonal highs.There should not be standing water during periods of heavy rain, Low—Bedtntkor seasonal high water table is at or near the surface.Any low score eliminates the site from further consideration. Medium—Bedrock or seasonal high water table is less than 5 feet from the surface. High—Bedrock or seasonal high water table is 5 feet or greater from the surface. Neighboring Uses Criteria:Neighbors in homes,offices or other buildings are far enough away to avoid negative impacts,such as traffic,odor,or noise.Preferred buffer zones around the site measure at least 200 to 500 feet for most compost processes,to as much as 1,000 feet for minimal technology composting. Low—Setbacks from neighboring uses are significantly lower than preferred. Medium—Setbacks meet the criteria. High—Setbacks are significantly greater than preferred. Topography Criteria:Flat to gently sloping topography(between 2 to 5%)is best,though some composters have made clever use of hillside space for composting(e.g.,in the top-out the bottom)or for storage.The slope should help move rainfall away from piles. Low—The site slopes more than 6%;major clearing,grading,or filling would be required. Medium—Site is close to the preferred slope;minor clearing,grading,or filling would be required. High—The site meets the criteria with little or no clearing,grading,or filling. Soils/Surface Criteria: Stable soils that support equipment whether wet or dry.Possible surface types include: soil,packed clay,or impermeable(i.e.,Soilcrete,as�ncrete).Low—Unstable,excessively well-drained,or very poorly to poorly drained soils. Medium—Stable,well-drained soils.