[Prev][Next][Index][Thread]
FWD: Compost BMP Table of Contents
-
To: Carol Meeds WPB 407-433-2650 x <MEEDS_C@wpb1.dep.state.fl.us>, pmillner <pmillner@asrr.arsusda.gov>, sanet-mg <sanet-mg@amani.ces.ncsu.edu>, leafmulch-mg <leafmulch-mg@esusda.gov>, ddouds <ddouds@arserrc.gov>, pghartel <pghartel@uga.cc.uga.edu>, mwander <mwander@uiuc.edu>, crice <crice@ksuvm.ksu.edu>, rfharris <rfharris@calshp.cals.wisc.edu>, stottd <stottd@soils.ecn.purdue.edu>, wlindema <wlindema@nmsu.edu>, myrold <myrold@ccs.orst.edu>, jdoran <jdoran@unlinfo.unl.edu>, dallan <dallan@soils.umn.edu>, moorman <moorman@nstl.gov>, deb_neher <deb_neher@ncsu.edu>, ldrinkwater <ldrinkwater@parti.parti.inforum.org>, cindy <cindy@nstl.gov>, jkarns <jkarns@asrr.arsusda.gov>, wmulbry <wmulbry@asrr.arsusda.gov>, invam <invam@wvnet.edu>, mallen <mallen@sciences.arsusda.gov>, "sdsu.edu" <sdsu.edu@asrr.arsusda.gov>
-
Subject: FWD: Compost BMP Table of Contents
-
From: Carol Meeds WPB 407-433-2650 x 113 <MEEDS_C@wpb1.dep.state.fl.us>
-
Date: Tue, 03 Oct 1995 14:12:18 -0500 (EST)
Here is the table of Contents for the 40 page BMP DRAFT document
to follow. They tell me to tell you loudly and clearly, "DRAFT!
DO NOT CITE OR QUOTE!"
This needs to be camera ready by Oct. 15. Any comments you could
make will be appreciated MORE if they are timely!!!
[ Part 2: "Included Message" ]
Date: Sat, 30 Sep 1995 02:09:48 EST
From: carol <carol@shadow.net>
To: meeds_c <meeds_c@wpb1.dep.state.fl.us>
Subject: Compost BMP Table of Contents
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES MANUAL
FOR YARD TRASH MANAGEMENT
First Draft
by
Florida Organics Recycling Association
In conjunction with the
Florida Center for Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
For the
Florida Department of Envirinmental Protection
September 15, 1995
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES MANUAL
FOR YARD TRASH MANAGEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
_______________________________________________________________________
Introduction 1
Background 2
Chapter 1 - Florida Yard Trash Composition and Characteristics 4
Florida MSW Composition 4
Florida Yard Trash Composition by Region 5
Weight and Volume Characteristics 5
Chapter 2 - Yard Waste Recycling Alternatives 8
Composting 8
Mulching 9
Fuel Production 9
Direct Land Application 9
Landfill Cover Amendment 10
Firewood 11
Chapter 3 - Fundamentals of Compost Production 12
Contamination 12
Feedstock Preparation 12
Oxygen and Aeration 13
Particle Size and Surface Area 13
Moisture Content 14
Carbon/Nitrogen Ratio 14
pH 15
Pathogens 15
Chapter 4 - Fundamentals of Mulch Production 16
Types of Mulch 16
Characteristics 16
Fresh Mulch 17
Sanitized Mulch 17
Log Mulch 18
Plant Safety 18
Chapter 5 - Fundamentals of Fuel Production 19
Material Description 19
Particle Size 19
Product Storage 20
Non-wood Contamination 20
Moisture Content 20
Ash Content 20
BTU Value 20
Chapter 6 - Facility Siting and Design 21
Location 21
Permitting Requirements 21
Local Zoning and Building Requirements 22
Local Environmental Agencies 22
Waste Management Districts 23
Florida Department of Environmental Protection 22
Setbacks 22
Buffers 23
Entrance and Exit Requirements 23
Stormwater Control 24
Percolation 24
Slope 24
Retention or Detention Areas 24
Land Area Requirements 24
Staging Area 25
Processing Area 25
Storage and Curing Area 25
Projections for Site Capacity and Layout for Composting
and Mulching Facilities 25
Staging Area Operations 26
Processing Area 26
Storage Area 27
Site Surface and Sub-Surface 27
Utilities 27
Security 27
Signage 27
Materials Measurement 28
Chapter 7 - Operational Considerations 30
Incoming Material 30
On-Site Personnel 30
Incoming Materials Considerations 31
Separation by Material Type 31
Plastic Bags 31
Grass 31
Contaminants 31
Storage Parameters 32
Size Reduction 32
Volume Reduction 32
Processing Times 33
Minimal Level 33
Low Level 33
Intermediate Level 34
Pile to Alley Relationship 34
Dust Control 34
Bioaerosols 34
Odors 35
Noise 35
Noise Reduction Measures 36
Pest and Insect Control 36
Fire Prevention 37
Employee Safety and Health 38
Material Screening 39
Chapter 8 - Product Considerations 41
Nutrients 42
Recordkeeping 43
Product Testing 43
Representations of Product 44
Marketing Guidelines 44
Appendix
We are the Ones we have been waiting for.
When the people lead, the leaders will follow.
Why would you think that I speak for my employer?
Carol Meeds: mother, chemist, woman, warrior
[ Part 2.2: "Included Message" ]
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 1995 13:36:29 EST
RFC-822-headers:
Received: from shadow.net (anshar.shadow.net) by EPIC66.DEP.STATE.FL.US
(PMDF V5.0-4 #7204) id <01HW07EF7ZGG005LNO@EPIC66.DEP.STATE.FL.US> for
meeds_c@wpb1.dep.state.fl.us; Tue, 03 Oct 1995 13:36:17 -0500 (EST)
Received: from shadow.net (ppp-wpb-135.shadow.net [204.198.46.135])
by shadow.net (8.6.12/8.6.12) with SMTP id NAA15882 for <
meeds_c@wpb1.dep.state.fl.us>; Tue, 03 Oct 1995 13:40:41 -0400
X-Mailer: PMMail v1.1 UNREGISTERED SHAREWARE