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High—Stable,moderately well-drained soils;or stable soils covered by an impermeable surface that would allow for runoff diversion and treatment. ,Leachate Control Criteria:A large covered space in which to do composting is best.Access to wastewater treatment: sewer,septic, leachate pond,or manure lagoon is also good. Low—Potential exists for leachate contamination of ground or surface waters. Medium—Covered space or adequate treatment systems would have to be built. High—Adequate covered space is available or there is existing access to treatment facilities. Infrastructure Criteria:Composting activities require access to a range of utility services,such as electricity(3-phase power may be needed),communications, and a water source to keep piles moist and control dust. Low—Access does not exist and would be costly to provide. Medium—Access is limited,but could be provided for reasonable cost. High—Access to all needed utilities,especially power and water,already exists. Size/Space Criteria: Space requirements are determined by the peak volumes of materials received and stored combined with the space required for composting(as determined by the level of technology and method)and buffers.The shape of the space should allow for rational,efficient layout of various compost activities. Low—The site is inadequate to handle even the average flows using any level of composting technology. Medium—The site is adequate.Score it lower if it can only handle the average flows,somewhat higher if it can handle the peak flows of material. High—The site is more than adequate to receive all the projected volumes for the foreseeable future. Access Criteria:Good vehicle access,including space to maneuver equipment.The driveable areas at the site must be le to handle equipment and emergency wIllkLes at all times of the ycnr Low—Inadequate access,which would cause crowding,,traffic problems,or potential for accidents. Medium—Meets the criteria:adequate access on site and through the entrancelexit point. High—Exceeds the criteria,offering ample maneuverability on site and multiple entrance/exit points. Ownership Criteria:Ownership of the site can cause difficulties if the owner is different from the composting organization. Involving the owner and getting permission can add to the work or cost of the compost operation. Low—The owner's permission may be difficult or costly to secure Medium—The owner's pennission could be secured with little work or cost. High—The composting organization also owns the site. Site Security Criteria:The site should discourage illegal dumpling,and all equipment must be protected from theft and vandalism, including arson.Natural barriers or fencing are most often used. Some sites,such as those at corrections facilities, will have special security needs that will require their own scoring criteria. Low-Control of access is minimal and the site is in an area where illegal activity or vandalism is probable.