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z:\projects\allied waste\forward\resource recovery facility\5 yr permit rvw 2013-14\rcsi 2014\appendices\app e - vector control plan.doc <br />Page 1 of 2 <br /> <br />VECTOR CONTROL PLAN <br />RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY (RRF) <br />SOLID WASTE FACILITY PERMIT (SWFP) NO. 39-AA-0020 <br /> <br />Introduction <br />Forward Inc., the owner/operator of the facility, has incorporated accepted industry standards of <br />operation in preparing this Vector Control Plan for the Forward Resource Recovery <br />Facility/Compost Facility. The operations management is responsible for maintaining effective <br />vector control. Forward Inc. will continue to institute measures to control or prevent the <br />propagation, harborage and attraction of flies, rodents or other vectors and animals, and to <br />minimize bird attraction. However, potential vectors, such as rodents, birds, and insects, are not <br />expected to be a problem at the facility. The Site Manager at the facility performs a vector <br />inspection on a daily basis for signs of any vectors. <br />Housekeeping <br />The primary deterrent in eliminating the potential for vectors is through implementation of <br />effective operating procedures. Materials brought to the facility are handled at the designated <br />unloading areas. All wastes or residuals are removed within 24 hours of receipt. Good <br />housekeeping practices are employed to avoid creating a food source. Refer to housekeeping and <br />cleaning activities (in the Report of Composting Site Information [RCSI]) and station <br />maintenance (in the Transfer/Processing Report [TPR]) sections for further information). To <br />discourage the potential for insect and bird development, ponding water will not be allowed. In <br />addition, nuisance birds will be controlled by reducing litter through the litter management <br />program as discussed in the appropriate section/appendix of the RCSI and TPR. <br />Vector Eradication <br />Traps and/or bait stations for rodents and insects/flies are serviced (or managed) on a weekly <br />basis by Forward personnel and are maintained, as needed. If necessary, a program would be <br />developed to identify and record any vector problems that arise. If these measures are not <br />sufficient, a vector eradication program (including controlled spraying, exclusionary measures, <br />etc.) will be developed and implemented using professional pest management services or a <br />licensed exterminator, as necessary. In this case, routine inspection and monitoring of the site <br />will be conducted by the LEA. <br />Rodents and Insects <br />The facility receives minimal quantities of wastes that may attract rodents and insects, thus <br />minimizing the food and habitat. In addition, timely removal of the wastes, and keeping the <br />storage of waste to within 24 hours of receipt minimizes the attraction and presence of rodents <br />and insects. As mentioned above, Forward also has a professional pest management company on <br />retainer for advice and services, as needed. Insects have not been a nuisance at the site.