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Report of Composting Site Information Tracy Material Recovery Facility and Transfer Station 30703 S. MacArthur Drive, Tracy, Ca. 95377 CCR 17868.1 a 17868.2, & 17868.3. The compost samples are analyzed for maximum acceptable metal concentrations of arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, mercury, nickel, selenium, and zinc by a laboratory certified by the California Department of Health Services. The Tracy MRF/TS and CF equipment operator will be trained using the equipment- operating manuals, hands on training by the present employee/operators and ongoing safety programs. Employees are trained by experienced personnel on maintenance of equipment, technical aspects of composting procedures, and safety precautions. Disposition of Material Exceeding Established Limits Tested material exceeding established limits for pathogens or metals shall be retested. If results show incomplete pathogen destruction, the material will be composted for another cycle of at least 15 days to achieve pathogen reduction. If, after this period, failing results are found, the material will be legally disposed offsite. Tested material exceeding established limits for metals will be transported to an appropriate waste disposal facility in accordance with all-applicable laws and regulations for use as alternative daily cover, or disposal. Amok C. SCHEMATIC DRAWING OF THE FACILITY SHOWING LAYOUT AND GENERAL DIMENSIONS OF ALL PROCESSES UTILIZED IN THE PRODUCTION OF COMPOST INCLUDING UNLOADING, STORAGE, PROCESSING, PARKING, AND LOADING AREAS The site plan for the compost facility is provided as Figure 3. D. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED METHODS USED TO CONTROL LITTER, ODORS, DUST, RODENTS, AND INSECTS Litter Control: The litter from the composting operation is not expected to be significant. The contamination found in green material is typically inert debris from the yard. Vehicles hauling green materials to the facility will be required to be covered if the loads are susceptible to loss of branches or other green material on the roadways off-site and on-site. Materials dropped on on-site roads will be routinely picked-up. The litter will be policed and removed from the facility's perimeter at least weekly or more frequent if necessary. Site personnel and facility users will be directed to use litter containers that will be provided for trash. Contaminated and uncompostable materials will either be returned to the hauler or placed in bins located near the receiving areas. Odor Control: The compost industry has proven that with proper management techniques and use of appropriate tools, offensive and nuisance odors can be controlled. Odor emissions from the green material feedstock will be minimized through proper management of the windrows and storage piles in terms of time, temperature, moisture, turning to maintain aerobic conditions, and proper carbon-to-nitrogen (C:N) 22