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NCDENR.
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Dexter R. Mat`. ews, Director Division of Waste Management
July 20, 2006
Mr. Jim Rice
Appalachian State University
Physical Plant
P.O. Box 32105
Boone, North Carolina 28608-2105
Re: Appalachian State University — SWC-95-04 — Watauga County
Dear Mr. Rice:
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Enclosed is Appalachian State University's permit to continue to operate a Small Type
III compost facility in Watauga County. Your permit number remains SWC-95-04.
Please carefully review all permit conditions. The operation and maintenance manual
submitted as part of your application has been incorporated into your permit conditions. Please
note that you will need to apply for a permit modification to make any substantive changes in
the operation of the facility.
Mr. Jason Watkins, Waste Management Specialist, will be responsible for conducting
inspections of the facility.* Mr. Watkins can be contacted at 336-771-5092.
Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me at 919-508-8508.
Ted Lyon, Su ervisor
Composting & Land Application Branch
cc: Jason Watkins, Waste Management Specialist, Winston Salem Regional Office
Central File, Solid Waste Section
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT
1646 MAIL SERVICE CENTER, RALEIGH N.C. 27699-1646
Appalachian State University
is hereby issued a permit to operate a
Small, TYPE III SOLID WASTE COMPOST FACILITY
at
ASU Physical Plant on Dale Street
in Watauga County, NC
Permit Number 95-04
in accordance with Article 9, Chapter 130A, of the General Statutes of North Carolina and all rules
promulgated thereunder and subject to the conditions set forth in this permit.
Paul S. Crissman, Chief Date
Solid Waste Section

Permit Conditions
I. Operation and maintenance of this facility shall be in accordance with the Solid
Waste Compost Rules (15A NCAC 13B, Section .1400), the permit application and
the Operation and Maintenance Manual submitted with the permit application.
Failure to comply may result in compliance actions or permit revocation.
2. This facility shall be operated in such a manner that erosion and runoff from the site
shall be controlled. Any leachate generated at the facility shall be managed in
accordance with the facility operations plan and shall not adversely affect ground or
adjacent surface waters.
3. Compost curing shall be conducted at the permitted site.
4. Only materials specifically listed in the permit application may be managed at this
facility without adequate testing and prior approval of the Division of Waste
Management.
5. Compost shall not be distributed that has not met the time and temperature
requirements of the Solid Waste compost rules and testing requirements have
been conducted in a timely manner and the results meet the standards in the
Rules.
6. All compost produced at the facility shall meet the pathogen reduction and vector
attraction reduction requirements in Rule .1406(11) and (12).
7. Testing shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of Rule .1408 and
the permit application.
8. Facility operation records shall be maintained in accordance with the permit
application and section .1408(b) of the solid waste compost rules.
9. An annual report of facility activities for the fiscal year July 1 to June 30 shall be
submitted to the Division by August 1 of each year, in accordance with .1408(c) of
the Solid Waste Compost Rules.
10. The compost operation and the compost curing and storage areas shall be operated
and maintained with sufficient dust control measures to minimize airborne
emissions and to prevent dust from becoming a nuisance or safety hazard.
11. This permit shall expire on July 1, 2011. Changes in ownership, location, increase
in facility capacity, or receiving additional feedstocks shall require a permit
modification.
12. This facility shall be open for inspection and records shall be available for review
any working day between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

June 12, 2006
To: Ted Lyon, Supervisor,
Composting and Land Application Branch
NCDENR
Division of Waste Management
Re: Application for renewal of Small Type III Compost Permit:
Appalachian State University-SWC-95-04 Watauga County
Enclosed is application information for permit renewal for our Type III Compost permit.
There is no anticipated change in the amount or type of materials to be composted
or in the usage of the completed product as a soil amendment for campus landscape
projects.
We are pleased with our success in waste reduction through composting during the
original permit period.
Th k y1
Ji Rice
Recycling Coordinator
Appalachian State University Physical Plant
265 Dale Street
Boone NC 28608
828 262 3190, ext. 108
APPROVED
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REQUEST FOR RENEWAL OF SMALL TYPE III COMPOST PERMIT:
APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY SWC-95-04 WATAUGA COUNTY
.1405
(1) ATTACHED
(2) University property is not governed by local zoning regulations.
(3)
(1) Site is not located in a floodplain.
(2) Site is located approximately 525 feet from nearest property not owned by
permitee.
(3) Site is located approximately 550 feet from nearest residence
not owned and occupied by permittee.
(4) Site is located more than 500 feet from wells.
(5) Site is located approximately 1,3 50 feet from South Fork of New River.
(6) Compost facility is located approximately 1,350 feet from the South Fork of New
River, which is, classified C+.
(7) No portions of the compost facility are located over a closed -out disposal area.
(8) Berms are located more than 25 feet from compost areas to allow access for fire
fighting equipment. The site is accessible from paved parking area above for fire
suppression if needed.
(9)
(A) Experience with this site during the initial permit period (July 2001 to present) has
shown no migration of liquid or solids from the site. During this period, there have
been numerous prolonged heavy rains.
(B) No discharge of pollutants has been observed during the initial permit period.
(C) No migration of material has been observed during the initial permit period.
(10)
(A) Site does not contravene groundwater standards as established under
15A NCAC 2L.
(B) Site meets this requirement.
(C) Permit request is for a Type 3 Facility, so this does not appear to apply; however,
this site is on asphalt pavement and a concrete pad.
(D) Site is on asphalt pavement and concrete pad.
(E) Permit request is for Type 3 facility, so the pad requirement does not appear to
apply
(c)
(1) Site does not allow uncontrolled public access — ASU Police Department
routinely patrols site.
(2) During the initial permit period no sediment has been observed migrating from
the immediate site.

(4)
(3) Daily monitoring for odors during the demonstration period indicates that odor
and fugitive emissions have not occurred.
(4) More than 5 years experience indicates no problems with odors at the property
boundary.
(A) Waste stream consists of preconsumer and postconsumer food waste generated by
ASU Food Services:
Fruit and vegetable trimmings 336lbs./day (Monday through Friday)
1680 lbs./week - approximately 35 tons per year. Amount varies according to the
academic calendar. Our experience with the full academic year cycle indicates these
weights to be accurate.
Small amounts of preconsumer leftovers are available intermittently.
Small amounts of uncooked meat products with expired date may be available
intermittently.
Shredded paper may be incorporated as a bulking agent.
Coffee grounds and paper filters are available in the amount of 30 to 50 lbs. per week.
Shredded pine bark is used as a bulking agent; approximately 10 tons per year.
(B) Concrete pad and asphalt former parking area is the base for the composting area.
(5)
(A — E) Attached
(6)
(A) James H Rice
ASU Physical Plant
265 Dale Street
Boone NC 28608
828 262 3190 ext 108
(B) William Gaskill or Wayne J. South transport materials to be composted from Food
Services and process into the pile Monday through Friday. At each delivery they monitor
temperature and check for odor and leachate.
(C) On a daily ( M — F ) schedule materials are delivered to the compost pile and
incorporated using shredded pine bark as a bulking agent. Ammonium nitrate is
added as needed to help achieve required pathogen kill temperatures.
Blower is turned on for at least one hour to aerate the pile. As size of the pile
increases, additional 6" flexible perforated piping is connected to the existing,
maintaining approximately 3 feet between parallel sections.
Site is inspected for sign of scavenger activity, odor and leachate.
If odor is encountered, the area is mechanically aerated using a front loader.
If leachate or runoff is encountered, dry shredded bark is applied as an absorbent,
then the material is incorporated into the compost pile.

Bark berms are inspected daily to insure that no liquid is migrating beyond the
downhill side of each berm.
(D)See O& M in # 10
(E)See O&Min#10
(F) The entire production is dedicated for use as a soil amendment by ASU
Landscape Services in landscape plantings on the ASU campus.
No distribution to individuals or the general public is to occur.
Finished compost is loaded onto dump trucks using a front loader, then delivered
to planting projects on main campus.
Unsuitable materials would be taken to the local C&D landfill for disposal.
(7)
(A) The site has been utilized for the duration of the initial permit , and is
capable of processing much more material, than is available to us.
We composted approximately 35 tons during the full academic cycle and there is
sufficient space to handle double that amount if it were to become available.
(B) Attached
(C) Input materials are incorporated into the pile using a front loader. Experience
during the initial permit period indicate that additional shredding of feedstock
materials has not been necessary.
(D)Process is ongoing; the full cycle is approximately 120 days.
Maximum pile size is achieved in 4 to 6 weeks when tASU Food Services is in full
operation; during which time required temperatures are achieved and maintained.
The composted material is then relocated into one of the three concrete bins to
cure for an additional 60 days while the temperature returns to ambient soil
temperature.
(E) Temperature readings are taken throughout the pile area at least every other day
at 6, 12 and 18 inches.
(F) Experience during the initial permit indicate that required pathogen
reduction temperatures are achieved. Laboratory testing for fecal coliform indicate
that pathogen reduction has been achieved in a consistent manner.
Temperature records will be maintained and compost will be tested every 6months
or 20,000 lbs.
(G)Blower motor from forced air furnace is utilized to force air through a network of
6" perforated plastic pipe.
Pipe has 1/161h inch by 1 inch slits , 8 per lineal foot.
Blower operates at 174.5 cfm.
(H) Site is located below a large paved parking area so some runoff after very heavy

has been encountered. Repeated examinations indicate the material is identical in
quantity and appearance to liquid runoff migrating from the shredded pine bark
storage area adjacent to the compost site.
Shredded pine bark is used to filter any runoff.
This material is incorporated into the compost pile.
(8) Instructions for compost use as soil amendment in landscape plantings:
Finished compost is intended for use as a soil amendment.
Compost should be incorporated into the planting area and thoroughly tilled in or
otherwise combined with existing soil.
(9) See # 10
(10) Operations and Maintenance
1.Monday through Friday pick up materials from the loading dock at ASU Food
Services(Welborn Hall).
and transport to the compost site adjacent to the Biology Department Greenhouse.
Turn on the blower when you head for campus each morning.
2. Incorporate materials into the pile using shredded pine bark as a bulking agent.
Add a small amount of ammonium nitrate before you add the shredded bark.
Be sure all food material is completely covered with approximately 6 inches of
bark.
Be sure to wear safety glasses and respirator.
3. Check for any liquid migrating downhill from the base of the pile. Use
additional shredded bark to absorb this material and incorporate it into the pile.
Inspect the bark berms daily to insure that no liquid is migrating beyond the
downhill side of each berm.
4. Check all around the pile for signs of disturbance from scavengers.
If you encounter any unpleasant odors, turn that section of the pile to aerate
it.
5.Using the soil thermometer, take temperature readings in at least three locations
at depths of 6, 12, and 18 inches. Record these on your daily worksheet. Use the
grid pattern as shown on the COMPOST PILE TEMPERATURE
MONITORING CHART (attached).
6. Take the empty barrels used to transport materials to the Motor Pool washbay
and clean out thoroughly. Return these when you pick up materials again.
Remember to turn off the blower as you leave the site.
7. When the pile is completed — about every 6 weeks during the regular academic
cycle, remove the contents to one of the concrete bays for final curing.
8. When you begin a new cycle, first lay down a layer of shredded bark 12 inches
deep. Place a section of the plastic pipe on top of this layer and cover with 6
inches of shredded bark.
9. Connect the end of the pipe to the blower using duct tape.
10.Repeat the previous steps until the pile area is full again.

11. During inclement weather, use one of the enclosed cab loaders located at the
Landscape Services shop area.
(A) Incoming material is from a single source and has been consistent throughout
the initial permit period.
Temperatures are recorded at least every other day.
Representative samples are taken at six month intervals and examined for
fecal coliform by a testing laboratory and a waste analysis is performed by
NCDA.
Fecal coliform samples are extracted with a disposable plastic spoon by an
employee wearing sterile gloves and placed into a clean zip -lock bag.
Each sample is extracted with a new spoon while wearing new gloves.
Samples do not come in contact with the sampler's skin or other samples.
Samples are placed into a cooler and transported to the testing lab within three
hours.
In house personnel perform the manmade inerts test.
Recordkeeping shall conform to provisions as detailed n 1408 (b) and (c).
(B) Additional equipment ( loaders, dump trucks, etc.) is located at the Landscape
Services shop area at a distance of 500 feet and is available at all hours
throughout the year.
24 hour security is provided by routine patrols by the ASU Police Department
to prevent unauthorized input or removal of material form the site.
(C) Temperatures will be monitored and reported as required; samples will be
analyzed for fecal coliform and a waste analysis will be submitted every six
months as required. Manmade inerts will be reported.

N,(. D'` 'f7., Of. ENH
07/31 /06.
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To:
RectivrE2i office
Mr. Ted Lyon, Supervisor, Composting and Land Application Branch
Mr. Jason Watkins, Regional Waste Management Specialist
From:
Jim Rice
ASU Physical Plant
265 Dale Street
Boone NC 28608
Re: Permit # SWC-95-04 Solid Waste Compost Facility Annual Report
Enclosed are copies of Required test results:
! Fecal Coliform
2. Manmade inerts
3. NCDA Waste Analysis
Manmade inerts:
Sample size : 4, 154. 62 grams
Inerts: 3.24 grams
Percentage manmade inerts = .078%
Th ou,
Jim ce

SWC-95-04
Monthly Temperature Monitoring Results
July 1, 2005 - June 30, 2006
Depth 6", 12", 24"
7/5/05
1. -123, 130, 126
2. 128, 125, 121
3. 126, 133, 131
8/5/05
1. 132, 132, 129
2. 130, 128, 125
3. 130, 132, 127
Most materials removed, pile reconstructed
9/19/05
1. 111, 112, 105
2. 124, 123, 116
3. 121, 117, 112
10/ 17/05
1. 112, 130, 128
2. 120, 113, 106
3. 124, 118, 115
11/14/05
1. 134, 130, 120
2. 130, 133, 129
3. 136, 130, 129
12/ 14/05
1.96, 95, 86
2. 116, 126, 118
3.90, 06, 96
Material removed, pile reconstructed

1//10/06
1.70, 78, 80
2.77, 86, 85
3. 103, 104, 98
2//10/06
1. 76, 80, 74
2.96, 97, 80
3.69, 78, 76
3/13/06
1. 105, 101, 83
2. 104, 109, 94
3. 98, 98, 82
4/14/06
1. 108, 104, 92
2. 122, 123, 110
3. 118, 116, 110
5/ 15/06
1. 100, 120, 122
2. 106, 112, 110
3. 104, 102, 98
6/16/06
1. 125, 132, 130
2. 134, 130, 129
3. 126, 136, 134

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Analytical Results
Appalachian State University For:
265 Dale St.
Boone NC 28608
Entered 1/5/2006
Reported: 1 /10/2006
Sample Remark
Sample ID
Parameter
Cust ID
Result
Units,
Method
Date Analyzed
Analyst
06015-7.1
% Solids
#1
47.7
%
SM2540B
1/5/06
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06015-7.1
Fecal Coliform MTF
#1
83.9
MPN/g
SM92210E
1/5/06
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06015-7.2
% Solids
#2
32.3
%
SM2540B
1/5/06
CL
06015-7.2
Fecal Coliform MTF
#2
402.5
MPN/g
SM92210E
1/5/06
CL
06015-7.3
% Solids
#3
41.6
%
SM2540B
1/5/06
CL
06015-7.3
Fecal Coliform MTF
#3
312.5
MPN/g
SM92210E
1/5/06
CL
06015-7.3
Geometric Mean
#3
219
MPN/g
dry wt. basis
1/6/06
CL
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Cu
B
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Cl
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Total 9406
1058 3477 14393 3868 853 10208 543 66.1
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Na Ni Cd Pb Al Se M pH
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C.N
DM%
CCB%
ALE(tons)
Description:
OR-N
339 7.04 41 21.29 43.00
;om osted Waste - Other
Urea
Recommendations:
Nutrients Available for First Crop lihs/ton wet basis
Other El en^ts
Ipplication Method
N P205 K20 Ca Mg S Pe Mn Zn Cu B Mo Cl
Na
Ni
Cd Pb
Al
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Soil Incorp
4.0 1.6 3.2 9.3 2.5 0.55 6.6 0.35 0.04 0.02 0.00
0.29
The waste product has an ideal C:N ratio of 20-30 for optimum composting. No addi Tonal blending. is .necessary.
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Cu
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0.00
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FCW -NO3 Na Ni Cd Pb Al Se Li pH
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DM%
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or pottinowl, ether aft,
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Soluble salt level is low. The compost can be used as a landscape soil or potting media without blending other materials to lower soluble salts. Additional fertilizer may be needed to supply required, nutrients. Take a
matching soil sample of the compost to further evaluate nutrient availability and DR
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Na Ni Cd Ph Al Se Li pH SS
C.-N DM% CU% ALE(tons)
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