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VII. Glossary and Acronyms Codisposal: disposal in one area of two or more types of solid waste,for example unprocessed MSW and POTW sludge in a landfill. Commercial Solid Wastes: commercial solid wastes include all types of solid wastes generated by stores,offices,and other commercial sources,excluding residences, and excluding industrial wastes. Composite Liner: liner system that is constructed of a single clay liner,over which a Flexible Membrane Liner(FML)is placed in direct contact. Composting: the process by which discarded organic materials--including tree trimmings, grass clippings,yard waste,agricultural wastes,leaf debris and sewage sludge--are converted to usable products through controlled biological aerobic decomposition. Containment System: the portion of the disposal cell that is comprised of the liner and leachate collection and removal system. County Integrated Waste Management Plan(CIWMP): plan submitted by each county to the California Integrated Waste Management Board consisting of the following: • all city Source Reduction and Recycling Elements(SRREs) and Household Hazardous Waste Elements(HHWEs); • SRRE and HHWE prepared for the unincorporated areas of the county; • the County Integration Summary and; • the Countywide Siting Element. County Solid Waste Management Plan(CoSWMP): waste management plan required prior to passage of AB939. Under AB 939,the plan is to be superseded by the CIWW. Siting Element(Countywide Solid Waste Facility Siting Element): under AB Countywideg ( y y g ) 939,each county must prepare a Countywide Siting Element which includes a description of the area to be used for development of adequate transformation or disposal capacity consistent with the development and implementation of the county and city SRREs. Cover Material: material(usually soil)used at a landfill to cover compacted waste at specific, designated intervals. Its purpose is to serve as a barrier to: the emergence or attraction of VII.2