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Compost Quality. The decision on what quality of compost to produce will depend on the available feedstocks, potential markets for compost, and the overall economics of the composting process. Potential uses/markets for the compost are as follows: • Alternative Daily Cover • Bulk agricultural use • Wholesale to topsoil manufacturers • Turf farm • Farm land reclamation • Wholesale to landscape industry • Retail to individuals 2.1.3 Facility Construction Include a schematic drawing of facility showing layout and general dimensions of all processes utilized in the production of compost including, but not limited to, unloading, storage, processing, parking and loading areas (14 CCR, Section 18227(c)). Describe how all facility equipment and handling areas will be designed and constructed for safe handling, easy clean up, and prevention of the propagation of vectors and the creation of nuisances. Include a diagram of the water delivery system. The operation of the Compost Facility will be coordinated with operation of the existing RRF and landfill facilities. Unloading of materials requiring processing will be done in the RRF area. Handling of wood waste, green material, and agricultural wastes will be similar to the existing wood waste handling procedures. MSW processing will require implementation of new procedures and could be conducted in the RRF facility or require a new building. The specific requirements will be determined based on operating experience depending on the types and quantities of materials received and the quality requirements of the final compost product. An area of over 9 acres is allowed for this operation. The existing conditions plan, legal property limits, and topography are shown in Figure 1. Except for some setbacks, internal roads, the South Fork easement, and County of San Joaquin right of way for Austin Road, virtually the entire South Area will be developed for composting (including the area now occupied by the RRF). The easement and right of way are shown in Figure 1. A detailed Site Plan, including the unloading, storage, processing, parking and loading areas, and ancillary facilities, is shown on Figures 1, 1A and7. Storage Areas. The incoming compostable materials will be mixed into compost piles the same day as received. The storage time of compost feedstock will be 48 hours. Parking Areas. Visitor and employee parking are on the east side of the RRF building as shown on Figure 7. Processing Areas. The Compost Facility will include areas for receiving, precompost processing, post-processing, and compost storage. Non-processible materials will be hauled daily to the Forward Landfill for disposal. Figure 1 includes a general dimension of the unloading, storage, processing, parking, and loading areas. Design calculations for these areas are included in Appendix A. Forward Composting facility RCSI 7/20/09;Page 13 SWT Engineering