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3-13 <br />Forward Composting Facility SWT Engineering <br /> Report of Composting Site Information - MayJuly 2014 <br />z:\projects\allied waste\forward\resource recovery facility\5 yr permit rvw 2013-14\rcsi 2014\text\revision track_july 2014\sec <br />3_revtr.doc <br />thereof, or for every 200 cubic-yards of active compost, or fraction thereof. <br />Daily temperature measurements is measured for pathogen reduction as follows: <br />♦ Windrow composting processes is monitored 12 to 24 inches below the pile surface. <br />♦ Aerated static pile composting processes (if proposed in the future) shall be <br />monitored 12 to 18 inches from the point where the insulation cover meets the <br />active compost. <br />Mixed Solid Waste. The applicable environmental health standards for composting mixed <br />solid wastes are as follows: <br />(1) At least one composite sample shall be tested for every 5,000 cubic yards of mixed <br />solid waste compost produced. The samples shall meet the metals standards in <br />Table 3 and pathogen density requirements. <br />(2) Measure moisture content of active compost on a weekly basis at the point of <br />temperature measurement. <br />As previously mentioned, records of moisture and temperature monitoring are maintained at <br />the facility. <br />3.6 Compost Facility Controls <br />Forward does not plan to locate the Compost Facility on a closed landfill. Forward operates <br />a landfill on land north of the South Fork of South Littlejohn’s Creek. However, it should be <br />noted that the Composting Facility is located on an area that is permitted for future WMUs. <br />Composting operations will cease once Forward begins refuse fill development in this area. <br />3.6.1 Vector and Bird Control <br />Due to the innocuous nature of compost compared to refuse, rodents, birds, and other <br />vectors are not currently, orand are not expected to be in the future, a problem at the <br />Compost Facility. Residue is not stored longer than 48 hours onsite and good housekeeping <br />practices will be employed. <br />Typical high temperatures maintained in the active compost are sufficient to kill pathogens, <br />insect larvae, and insects. To discourage the potential for insect development, standing <br />water will not be allowed. Fly bait traps are used throughout the facility to capture live flies <br />and are inspected on a weekly basis. Controlled spraying is implemented by a professional <br />pest management company, as necessary. In addition, the site manager performs a vector <br />inspection on a daily basis. <br />Traps and/or bait stations for rodents, insects/flies, and birds are inspected on a weekly <br />basis by Forward personnel and are maintained, as needed. If necessary, a daily monitoring <br />program would be developed to identify and record any vector problems that arise. If these <br />measures are not sufficient, a vector eradication program will be developed and <br />implemented using professional pest management services as necessary. In this case, <br />routine inspection and monitoring of the site will be conducted by the LEA. <br />Rodents and Insects. The Compost Facility/RRF receives minimal quantities of wastes that <br />may attract rodents and insects, thus minimizing the food and habitat. In addition, timely <br />removal of the wastes, and keeping the storage of waste overnight to a minimum, minimizes <br />the attraction and presence of rodents and insects. Forward has a professional pest