3504_ApprvdRenewalApplic_DIN26185_20160621

APPROVED DOCUMENT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
Approved June 21, 2016
By D. Wilson
Facility ID 3504-COMPOST
Doc ID 26183 (permit)
Doc ID 26185 (applic)

Novozymes North America, Inc.
Composting Department
77 Perry Chapel Church Road
P.O. Box 576
Franklinton, North Carolina 27525

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]

NC DENR Division of Waste Management
Tony Gallagher
Solid Waste Permitting
1646 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1646

February 13, 2015

Mr. Gallagher,
The attached information is submitted on behalf Novozymes North America, Inc. As per your instructions outlined in the
document titled “Compost Facility Permit Application Guidance”; Novozymes is filing for a permit renewal.

Novozymes North America, Inc. - Large Type 3- Composting Permit Amendment-Renewal

Section 1-General Information
Novozymes North America, Inc. is formally requesting the renewal of its NCDENR-Division of Waste Management Large Type
3 Composting Operating Permit (SWC-35-04).The facility is located on company owned land at 445 Old Smith Farm Road in
Franklinton, NC. The contact person for all correspondence is as follows:

Contact: Frank Franciosi-Composting Department Manager
Owner: Novozymes North America, Inc.
PO Box 576- 445 Old Smith Farm Road
Franklinton, NC 27525-0576
919-494-3489 [e-mail]
All correspondence and invoices should be sent to this contact

North Carolina – Professional Engineer Seal 042160
Angela Walsh
Novozymes North America, Inc.
PO Box 576
Franklinton, NC 27525-0576
919-494-7056 [e-mail]

Section 2-Siting Requirements
This information was provided with the original permit application and updated again in 2010.

Section 3-Design Plan
This information is provided in the updated Operations & Maintenance Plan.

Section 4-Operational Plan
This information is provided in the updated Operations & Maintenance Plan.

Section 5-Sediment & Erosion Control Plan
Not applicable for renewal.

Section 6-Signature Pages
See attached.
Section 7-Drawings
Information was provided with the original permit application and not applicable for renewal.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Enclosures:
2015 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR COMPOSTING
Signature page of Applicant
Tel: [phone]
Novozymes North America, Inc.
Composting Department
77 Perry Chapel Church Road
P.O. Box576
Franklinton, North Carolina 27525
Fux: 919-494-1472
Signature page of applicant -
Name of facility Novozymes North America, Inc. Com posting Facility
I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction or supervision and that the information provided in this application is true, accurate, and
complete to the best of my knowledge.
I understand that North Carolina General Statute 130A-22 provides for administrative penalties of up
to fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00) per day per each violation of the Solid Waste Management
Rules. I further understand that the Solid Waste Management Rules may be revised or amended in
the future and that the facility siting and operations of this solid waste management facility will be
required to comply with all such revisions or amendments.
Novozymes North America, Inc.
Business or organization name
Frank Franciosi
Print Name
2-13-15
Date

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources 
Division of Waste Management 
Solid Waste Section 

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This guidance is not a substitute for the applicant reviewing and understanding the applicable North
Carolina Statutes and Administrative Code.

COMPOST FACILITY  
PERMIT APPLICATION GUIDANCE 

The completion of an application is required for the permitting or approval of all compost facilities, 
with a few exceptions.  Permits are not required for backyard composting, certain farming 
operations, and certain small school projects (see Rule .1402 (g) and Rule .1409(d), 
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wm/sw/compost).   
For Small Type 1 facilities producing mulch or compost, a permit is not required but a notification 
form must be submitted annually, instead of an application 
(http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wm/sw/yardwaste ).   
Other special cases of compost permitting are Residential and Summer Camps, Urban Farms, and 
Community gardens.  Specific guidance for these sites can be found on our website:  
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wm/sw/compost . 
If the majority (more than 50%) of the material to be composted, not including bulking material, is 
animal manure or sewage sludge, the permitting process is regulated through the Division of Water 
Resources (DWR), instead of DWM.  John Risgaard, Unit Supervisor of the Land Application Unit of 
DWR, can be contacted at 919‐807‐6458. 
For proposed new compost projects with new owners/operators, the Section recommends beginning 
the process as a compost demonstration, if the operation will initially be less than 2 acres.  
Application guidance for a compost demonstration is a separate document and can be found on our 
website, http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wm/sw/compost. 
The N.C. Compost Rules are located in 15A NCAC 13B .1400 et seq., and can be viewed online:  
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wm/sw/compost 
Other Solid Waste Section Rules and related General Statutes are also linked on the website. 
For compost facilities that require a permit, there are three types of permit actions: 
A “new permit” means an application for a permit for a facility that has not been previously 
permitted by the Department.   
A “permit amendment” means (1) an application for the five‐year renewal of a permit for a permitted 
facility, or (2) an application that proposes a change in ownership or corporate structure of a 
permitted facility. 
A “permit modification” means an application for a change to the plans approved in a permit for a 
compost facility, including an increase in facility capacity, or the addition of new feedstock materials.  
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A significant expansion or change in the boundaries of a permitted facility will be considered a new 
permit for permit fee purposes. 
A complete application for a compost facility permit shall consist of drawings and other required 
information submitted in report format in a binder.  Tabbed pages should separate the Sections in 
the report. 

One paper copy and one electronic (pdf) copy of the application report should be submitted.  The 
electronic copy can be sent by email, FTP, or on a CD.  The drawings must be included in the 
electronic copy. 
Permit fees are required for Large compost facilities, not for Small facilities (see Rule .1402 (f)(6) and 
(7) for definition).  The permit fees for are as follows: 
New Permit    $1,750 
Permit Amendment  $1,250 
Permit Modification  $500 
Annual Fee     $500 
An invoice will be mailed to the applicant when an application is received.  A modification that 
involves only the addition of a new feedstock is considered a modification, but does not require a 
permit fee, unless that feedstock is unusual in nature and requires additional research as to its 
acceptability. 
For a new permit application, or permit renewal application, a Compliance Review will be required of 
the owner and operator of the facility, in accordance with State statutes.  After the application is 
submitted, the owner and operator will be sent a letter requesting compliance history information 
and parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate information, which is required in order to complete the 
application.  
The Solid Waste Section reserves the right to ask for additional information as determined necessary.   
Questions regarding an application should be directed to the Solid Waste Section, Phone 919‐707‐
8200. 
Applications should be sent or brought to the following address: 

By Mail or Delivery Service: 
NC DENR, Division of Waste Management 
Solid Waste Section Permitting 
1646 Mail Service Center 
Raleigh, NC  27699‐1646 
In Person: 
NC DENR, Division of Waste Management 
Solid Waste Section Permitting 
217 West Jones St. 
Raleigh, NC 27603
An application for a new permit must address all Sections as listed below.   
An application for a permit amendment (permit renewal) must address Sections 1, 3 (updated as 
necessary), 4, 6, and other Sections as applicable, in which any information contained in the original 
permit application is incomplete or has changed.  
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An application for a permit modification must address Sections 1, 3, 4, 6, and other Sections as 
applicable, in which any information contained in the original permit application has or will change 
due to the proposed modification. 
Applications for a Large Type 3, Small Type 4, Large Type 4 facility, or a facility proposed to be located 
over a closed out disposal area, must be prepared and signed/sealed by a N.C. registered professional 
engineer. 
For facilities not enclosed in a building, surface water run‐off from the site will most likely require a 
stormwater and/or wastewater permit.  It is important to contact Ken Pickle, Division of Energy, 
Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR), early in the permitting process to determine if a permit is 
required, and to begin the stormwater/wastewater permitting process.  He can be reached at 919‐
807‐6376 or [e-mail].  The main number for the DEMLR Permitting Unit is 919‐807‐
6300.   

Compost Facility Application Report Format and Contents 
Letter of transmittal, which states desired Department action (including whether the request is for a 
new permit, permit amendment, or permit modification) 
Title page  
Table of Contents 
Section 1 – General Information ‐ Provide a narrative discussion, including the following: 
1. The name of the facility or proposed facility.  Street address of the facility.  Include the facility 
type: large or small, and Type 1, 2, 3, or 4.  
2. Name, address, telephone number, and email address of the applicant/owner and contact 
person. 
3. Name, address, telephone number, and email address of the landowner, if not the applicant.  
A landowner authorization form must be signed and notarized if the facility owner/operator 
is not the landowner (see attached form). 
4. Name, address, telephone number, and email address of the engineer and/or composting 
consultant (if applicable). 
5. Name, address, telephone number, and email address of person to receive permit fee 
invoices and annual fee invoices.  
Page 1 letter 
Section 2 – Siting Requirements – Provide a narrative discussion that includes the following items: 
6. Location of the facility.  If the property was previously used for solid waste management 
activities, provide a description of the operation including permit information and a map with 
boundaries.  Describe the history of any solid waste permits and approvals issued. 
7. Total acreage of the property and the size of the actual area to be used for the compost 
operation, to include active areas and storage areas. 
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8. In an appendix, provide a legal description of the property and a complete copy of the current 
land deed.  Also provide a copy of any available current plats or survey drawings of the 
property.  Reference these items in the text of this section.   
9. Provide a copy of the USGS topographic quadrangle map of the area.  The property 
boundaries of the site and the approximate composting and storage areas should be drawn 
onto the map.  The map may be a high quality color photocopy and should show at least 0.5 
mile surrounding the property boundary. 
10. In an appendix, provide a letter from the appropriate City or County official confirming that 
the siting of the facility will be in conformance with all zoning and local laws, regulations, and 
ordinances, or that no such zoning, laws, regulations, or ordinances are applicable.  Reference 
the letter in the text of this section. 
11. Provide a copy of the FEMA Flood Insurance floodplains map for the area, with the site 
property marked on the map (appendix or within the section).  Discuss compliance with Rule 
.1404 (a)(1). 
12. For sites that potentially contain wetlands, provide a letter from the Army Corps of Engineers 
that addresses the wetlands determination for the property, and compliance with 
requirements, if applicable.  Include letter in an appendix and reference the letter in the text 
of the section. 
13. Discuss compliance with the buffer requirements of the Compost Rules, Section .1404 (a)(2) – 
(5) and (8).  Buffer requirements apply to unloading areas, composting and curing areas, 
mixing/processing areas, and feedstock storage areas.  Final product may be stored within 
the buffer. 
14. Address compliance with Rule .1404 (a)(7), concerning sites located over a closed out disposal 
area. 
15. Address compliance with the soil texture requirements or pad requirements of Rule .1404 
(a)(10)(B)‐(E). 
16. For outdoor facilities, provide a soil evaluation of the site conducted by a soil scientist down 
to a depth of four feet, or to bedrock or evidence of a seasonal high water table, to evaluate 
all chemical and physical soil properties and depth of the seasonal high water table.  Include 
the report in an appendix, and reference the report in the text of the Section. 
Section 3 ‐ Design Plan – Provide a narrative discussion, broken into appropriate sections, that 
includes the following items: This information is provided in the updated O&M Manual 
17. List the types of feedstocks, residuals, bulking materials, and amendments to be accepted (for 
example, yard waste, land clearing debris, pre‐consumer food waste, post‐consumer food 
waste, grease trap waste, agricultural waste, etc.).   Specify whether feedstocks and residuals 
will be accepted from the general public.  Provide specific descriptions for all materials other 
than yard waste and land clearing debris.  Provide the sources of all materials.  If some 
materials are generated onsite, provide a description.  Analytical data may be required for 
materials that could contain metals or other contaminants, such as commercial or industrial 
by‐products. O&M Manual Page 8 & Appendix 
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18. Provide an estimate of the total amount of materials to be received at the facility per day, 
week, or month, in tons or cubic yards.  Provide a general amount for the types of feedstock, 
carbon or nitrogen, to be received, per day, week, or month.  Describe any seasonal variation 
for any of the materials. O&M Manual Page 8   
19. Design capacity of the facility.  The site capacity is the incoming volume, or throughput, per 
year, and is based on the compost method, duration of the process, and the size of the 
facility.  Show calculations for Large facilities. O&M Manual Page 3 & Appendix   
20. For Type 1 and Type 2 operations, describe plan for balancing the carbon and nitrogen ratio 
(“browns” and “greens”).  For Type 3 and Type 4 operations, provide carbon to nitrogen ratio 
(C:N) testing and calculations.  Describe and provide compost recipes. Page 13 
21. A process flow diagram of the entire facility, including the type, size, and location of all major 
equipment, and feedstock flow streams.  The flow streams should indicate the quantity of 
materials on a wet weight and volumetric basis. Page 13 
22. Design and testing of a constructed pad, if needed to meet alternative soil texture 
requirements or distance to groundwater, in accordance with Rule .1404 (a)(10)(B)‐(E). On 
the original permit to construct original application. 
23. Grading and sloping of site surface to prevent ponding of water. Pages 4‐5 
24. The means for measuring, shredding, mixing, and proportioning input materials. Pages 3,9 & 
11‐18 
25. Anticipated process duration, including receiving, preparation, composting, curing, and 
distribution. Pages 11‐18 
26. Location of all temperature, air and any other type of monitoring points, probe depth, and 
the frequency of monitoring. Pages 19‐20 
27. How the temperature control and monitoring equipment will demonstrate that the facility 
meets the requirements in Rule .1406 (10), (11), or (12), as appropriate for the feedstock.  
Include frequency and locations of monitoring points. Pages 19‐20 
28. The method of aeration provided and the capacity of aeration equipment. Pages 19‐20 
29. For outdoor facilities, surface water control features, including run‐on and run‐off.  Describe 
plan for operation of the facility in wet weather.  Surface water must be diverted from the 
operational, compost curing, and storage areas. For sites that will have run‐off from the 
facility operation, a stormwater/wastewater permit will most likely be required (see page 2 
for contact information). Pages 4‐7 
30. Process water or contact water (water and liquid that has come in contact with compost or 
feedstocks) may either be collected and disposed of separately, or for some facilities, it is 
possible that it may be combined with clean surface water run‐off for discharge from the site 
with a stormwater/wastewater permit.  Describe the collection, storage, and disposal of 
process water.  Disposal could involve connection with a sanitary sewer line, or collection in a 
holding tank, with the liquid periodically pumped and removed from the site for proper 
disposal. Pages 4‐7    
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31. Plans and specifications for the facility, including manufacturer's performance data for all 
equipment selected. Summited in the Appendices with last permit revision.  
32. Describe any amendments to be added to the finished compost, if applicable, including the 
amount.  For ash, provide analytical data.  Describe storage of the amendments, maximum 
pile size, and methods to prevent surface water run‐on and run‐off, if applicable.  It should be 
stated that samples for required compost metals analysis will be taken from the compost 
with the amendments added. Page 20 
33. For Large Type 2, Large Type 3, and Type 4 facilities: 
a. description and sizing of the storage facilities for amendment, bulking agent, solid 
waste, recyclables, household hazardous waste and finished compost. Pages 17‐18 
b. A description of the air emission and control technologies.  Examples include an air 
mist or the application of 3 to 6 inches of cover over piles.  For indoor facilities, 
describe how particulates are minimized. Page 30 
c. A description of any recycling or other material handling processes used at the facility. 
Pages 12 & 18 
Section 4 ‐ Operation Plan – Provide a narrative discussion, broken into appropriate sections, that 
includes the following items: 

34. A list and description of the equipment, scales, structures, tipping floor, water source for 
cleaning, hopper, and any other feedstock or compost management devices.   Also describe 
equipment maintenance. Page 26 
35. Site security and access control. Large sites must be secured by gates, chains, berms, fences, 
or other measures to prevent unauthorized entry. Page 2  
36. Confirm that an operator will be on duty at the site at all times while the facility is open for 
public use to ensure compliance with operational requirements. Page 10 
37. Confirm that access roads will be of all‐weather construction and maintained in good 
condition. Page 2 
38. Days and hours of operation, preparations before opening, and procedures to be followed 
after closing for the day. Page 7 
39. Signs to be posted at the entrance.  Signs must provide a description of the types of 
feedstocks and residuals received, the types of waste prohibited, operating hours, permit 
number, and emergency contact phone numbers.  The sign should state that no hazardous 
waste, asbestos containing waste, or medical waste can be received at the site.  State 
whether the site will receive feedstocks or residuals from the general public. Page 7 
40. List of personnel required and the responsibilities of each position.  For Large Type 2, Large 
Type 3, and Type 4 facilities, describe personnel training (site specific safety, remedial, and 
corrective action procedures) and recordkeeping of training records. Appendices and Pages 
10 & 29  
41. A narrative description of all operational activities, including but not limited to: 
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d. Arrival of materials onsite, unloading, processing, mixing, storage, composting to meet 
PFRP and VAR, curing, testing, and final product storage.  Describe the location that 
each of the activities take place, and the estimated time for composting and curing. 
Pages 15‐18  
e. Method for screening loads for unacceptable waste.  Describe plan for handling 
incoming loads that contain unacceptable waste.  Describe storage of the 
unacceptable waste, the frequency of removal of the waste (at least weekly), and final 
disposition. Page 11 & 14 
f. Any special feedstock or residual handling (e.g., odorous residuals, liquid residuals, 
etc.). N/A 
g. Any amendment to be added to the compost, how it will be stored, when it will be 
added, testing of the amendment, and testing of the compost after amendment.  
Page 19 
h. Non‐composting activities, such as grinding to make mulch, or to prepare materials for 
composting. Page 19 
i. Pile sizes for feedstock, composting, curing, and final product storage (width and 
height).  Length is unlimited within the permitted boundary of each area.  Describe 
distance between rows, to provide access in the event of a fire. On the site plan and on 
Pages 17 & 18 
j. Frequency of turning, for both composting and curing. Page 14‐15 
k. Moisture control monitoring, carbon to nitrogen ratio testing, porosity. Pages 13‐14 & 
19 

l. The ultimate use for the finished compost, method for removal from the site, and a 
contingency plan for disposal or alternative usage of residues or finished compost that 
cannot be used in the expected manner due to poor quality or change in market 
conditions. Pages 32‐34 

m. For Type 4 facilities receiving mixed waste, a plan for removal and disposal of 
household hazardous waste from the waste stream. Page 31 

n. A quality assurance plan for the process and final product which lists the procedures 
used in inspecting incoming material, monitoring, sampling and analyzing the compost 
process and final product, testing schedule, and recordkeeping requirements. Pages 
19‐26 
42. Plan for maintaining facility property in a sanitary condition and actions to be taken to 
minimize noise, vectors, and air borne particulates.  At the end of each operating day, the 
unloading area should be clean and all feedstocks should be processed/mixed or properly 
stored.  Pages 28‐31 
43. Contingency plans for wind, heavy rain, snow, freezing weather and other extreme weather 
events, air pollution, equipment breakdown, spills, unusual traffic patterns, long‐term power 
outages, cracks in concrete pads, etc. Pages 28‐31 
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44. Describe odor control measures and steps to be taken in the event of unexpected offsite 
odors. Page 30 
45. Describe operational activities for surface water and process water control features. For 
onsite tanks, frequency of pumping and removal. Pages 4‐7 
46. Plan for litter and dust control.  Procedures to prevent blowing litter and dust from leaving 
the onsite management areas and from leaving the property. Pages 30‐31 
47. Plan for fire prevention and actions to be taken in the event of an accidental fire.  Describe 
equipment provided to control accidental fires and arrangements made with the local fire 
protection agency to provide services when needed. Page 28 
48. Describe compost testing, in accordance with Rule .1408(a). Pages 23‐24 
49. Describe compliance with the classification requirements in Rule .1407. Pages 23‐24 
50. Describe recordkeeping in accordance with Rule .1408 (b), (c), and (d).  Recordkeeping should 
also include personnel training, inspection reports, and odor complaints and actions taken.  
The facility should also keep a copy of the permit, operations plan, and site drawings on site 
at all times. Page 22 & Appendices 
51. An outline of reports to be submitted in compliance with the Rules. Pages 26‐28 
52. A description of the label or other information source that meets the requirements of Rule 
.1407(g). Appendices 
53. Safety instructions. Page 27 

Section 5 – Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan 
54. For new facilities or existing facilities with proposed construction modifications, provide a 
copy of the sedimentation and erosion control plan as required by local governments and/or 
the NC Division of Land Resources. If the plan is voluminous, provide an electronic copy only. 
Section 6 – Signature Pages 
55. Applicant signature page (see attached). Attached 
56. If the landowner of the property is not the applicant, the attached certification form by the 
land owner is required. 
Section 7 –Drawings 
For a new facility or an existing facility with proposed modifications that would change the previously 
submitted drawing, provide drawings showing the compost facility.  For Large Type 3, Small Type 4, 
and Large Type 4 facilities, engineering drawings should be prepared and sealed by a NC professional 
engineer.  Drawings should be drawn to scale and include:  
1. An aerial photograph, where one inch is less than or equal to 400 feet, accurately showing the 
area within one‐fourth mile of the proposed site's boundaries with the following specifically 
identified.  It may be included in the Siting Requirements Section, if it can be appropriately 
sized  11x17.  The following should be drawn onto the map: 
a. Boundaries of entire property owned or leased by the person proposing the facility; 
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b. Location of all homes, wells, industrial buildings, public or private utilities, roads, 
streams, water bodies, intermittent streams/ditches, and other applicable information 
regarding the general topography within 500 feet of the proposed facility. 
2. Site plan drawing where one inch is less than or equal to 100 feet that delineates the 
following: 
a. Buffers to property lines, residences, wells, and perennial streams/rivers . 

b. gates/fences or other access control features. 
c. Existing and proposed contours, at intervals appropriate to the topography. 
d. Location and elevations of dikes, trenches, basins, and other water control devices and 
structures for the diversion and controlled removal of surface water and process 
water. 
e. Labeled areas for unloading, mixing, processing, composting, curing, storage, and final 
product storage.  Illustrate the location of all piles onsite, including feedstocks, active 
compost, finished compost, and amendments. 
f. Proposed utilities and structures/buildings, existing and proposed. 
g. Areas for unloading, processing, active composting, curing, and storing of material. 
h. Other physical characteristics of the site, as applicable. 
3. For Large Type 2, Large Type 3, and Type 4 facilities, the site plan drawing should also show: 
a. Access roads existing and proposed, details on traffic patterns. 
b. Areas for unloading, processing, and storing recyclables, household hazardous waste, 
and other materials, where applicable. 
c. Proposed surface and groundwater monitoring locations, if applicable. 
d. Flood plains and wetlands located on the property. 
e. Benchmarks. 
f. Label ground cover, including any concrete pads. 
All sides of storage areas for flammable feedstocks and residuals should be clear and drivable, to 
provide vehicular access in the event of a fire. 

OPERATIONS AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
FOR COMPOSTING FACILITY

Novozymes North America, Inc.
77 Perry Chapel Church Road
Franklinton NC 27525 United States

Prepared By:

Frank Franciosi
Compost Department Manager
[e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

February 2015

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. DESCRIPTION of FACILITIES

A. LAND USE
B. DESIGN CAPACITY
C. STORMWATER & LEACHATE MANAGEMENT
D. SIGNS for INSTRUCTION
E. WASTE COMPOSTED

2. DESCRIPTION of PRODUCTION

A. EQUIPMENT and PERSONNEL
B. METHOD USED
C. PROCESS FLOW of COMPOSTED MATERIALS

3. QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN

A. FEEDSTOCKS
B. DAILY PROCEDURES
C. WEEKLY PROCEDURES
D. MONTHLY/BI-MONTHLY PROCEDURES
E. QUARTERLY PROCEDURES
F. ANNUAL PROCEDURES
G. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

4. HEALTH & SAFETY

A. STATEMENT
B. CONTINGENCY PLANS & EMERGENCY RESPONSE

5. PRODUCT MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION PLAN
6. NOVOZYMES- ISO 14001 INTERNAL DOCUMENTS
7. APPENDICES

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1. DESCRIPTION OF FACILITIES

A. LAND USE
The Novozymes-Nature’s GREEN-RELEAF composting operation is
located at 445 Old Smith Farm Road, on 35 acres off of State Highway
56 in Franklinton, North Carolina.
Approximately 2 acres are used as roads and staging facilities. Berms,
buffer zones, drainage ditches, and retention ponds take up an additional
3 acres. This leaves the remaining 30 acres for composting operations.
The mixing area utilizes approximately 0.5 acre of space. The compost
pad area is made up of 3.0 acres. Feedstock storage is estimated to utilize
1.6 acres. An additional 2.0 acres is available for curing, screening, and
storage of product inventory. There is an additional 4.0 acres on this
parcel designated as an Emergency Storm Debris site.
The site is secured by a private access road with two intermediate gates
for entry and one large gate at the surrounding fence line. These gates are
locked at the end of each work day. All access roads are maintained as
all-weather surfaces.

B. DESIGN CAPACITY
The site is designed to handle 60,000 cubic yards/yr (30,000 tons/yr) with
future expansion to 100,000 cubic yards/yr (50,000 tons/yr) of feedstock
materials. The approximate starting volume in production windrows is
15,000 cubic yards (7,500 tons) this could expand to 25,000 cubic yards
(12,500 tons) of material. There are 16,000 cubic yards (8,000 tons) of
compost product storage as curing or finished product.

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*Future capacity volume is based on increasing the cubic volume of the windrows by purchasing
a larger compost turner.

Novozymes Composting Facility Design Capacity
Equipment Capacities
(2) CAT 924G Front-end Loader 3.25-6.0 cubic yard bucket
(1) CAT 964 Front-end Loader 4.5-9.5 cubic yard bucket
Rotochopper MC-266 Grinder 100 -150 cubic yards/hour
Knight Reel Augie 3095 Electric Mixer 35 cubic yards
Backhus 16.43 Windrow Turner with Conveyors 3,000 cubic yards/hour
(2) Hoist Lift Trucks 20-40 cubic yard roll offs (13 tons)
Roll-off Containers 20 - 40 cubic yards
Bakers Star Screen 100-150 cubic yards/hour
GMT Compost Manager Monitoring Program N/A
Site Capacities
Compost Aeration Capacity 5-15% oxygen/windrow
Active Composting Period 60 days
Curing Composting Period 30 days minimum
Current Annual Volume 60,000 cubic yards (30,000 tons)
Future Annual Volume* 100,000 cubic yards (50,000 tons)
Current Storage Capacity Active Windrows 15,000 cubic yards (7,500 tons)
Future Storage Capacity Active Windrows 25,000 cubic yards (12,500 tons)
Storage Capacity for Curing & Finished Compost 16,000 cubic yards (8,000 tons)
Overflow Finished Product Storage Capacity 8,000 cubic yards (4,000 tons)

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C. STORMWATER & LEACHATE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The site is designed to prevent any water from running on to the facility
from external parcels by diverting water into ditches that surround the
perimeter of the site. The production and storage areas are graded to
maintain drainage toward the surface drains that discharge to the
retention ponds. Ditches on the east and south side drain to the
stormwater pond based on the sites designed slope. A 12-inch diameter
compost filter sock has been installed along the lower perimeter of the
site to prevent fine particles and silts from entering the drainage ditches.
Rock check dams and compost inlet socks are installed and maintained
within key points of the stormwater drainage ditches on the site to
minimize the flow of silts into the stormwater retention ponds. These
structures are the first stages of treatment in the stormwater management
system and are checked after each rain event to observe effectiveness of
sediment removal. These structures are periodically cleaned out to
maintain positive flow to the stormwater retention pond. Rock check
dams and compost socks are replaced on an as needed basis. Sediment
materials collected are incorporated into new windrows. As a Best
Management Practice (BMP), windrows are oriented to minimize surface
erosion and to avoid water ponding between rows.
The second stage of treatment consists of a dry retention pond that is used
to restrict the peak discharge of the 10-yr 24 hour storm event to levels
predicted for pre-development conditions. This retention system reduces
TSS and nitrogen loading due to the stormwater and provides a
mechanism to remove any floating debris which might find its way into
the stormwater system. The retention pond satisfies the requirements of
the NC State stormwater regulations for water supply water sheds during
peak discharge from 10-yr 24 hour storm events. The stormwater
retention pond is checked daily to maintain safe levels of operation. This

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pond is periodically dredged to remove sediment and to maintain
capacity.
The third stage of treatment within the system is a Level Spreader
designed to provide diffuse flow of all stormwater up to and including the
10-yr 24 hour storm. The conveyance channel on the upstream side of the
Level Spreader aids in peak discharge reduction. The Level Spreader is a
concrete structure, 300 feet in length, that discharges into a 50 foot wide
grassed buffer with a maximum slope of 8%, then into a forested area and
finally into an existing ephemeral stream. The level spreader system
satisfies the requirements of diffuse flow of stormwater through buffers.
Stormwater BMP’s implemented at this facility reduce TSS load by 85%,
during peak discharge from 1 year – 24 hour storm events.
The level spreader is inspected after each rain event to assure that it is
working properly. The structure and its components are inspected
monthly for maintenance. The grassed buffer strip is mowed to maintain
a stable vegetative stand of grass. Weep holes in the structure are cleaned
out to maintain seepage through the stone apron. Herbicides are applied
to the concrete apron of the level spreader to control weed growth on the
apron and maintain diffuse flow to the grassed buffer. A Standard
Operating Procedure is in place for the operation and maintenance of this
system.

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Stormwater Management System Characteristics
Stormwater Retention Pond
Retention Pond Volume 9,537 cu. ft.
Total Volume (incl. pond and conveyances) 12,087 cu. ft.
Max Outflow to Level Spreader 19.9 cfs
Bottom Elevation 298 ft.
Liner none
Level Spreader
Storage Volume of Conveyance system 2,550 cu. ft.
Length 300 ft.
Material Concrete
Elevation 297
Down-slope cover Grass
Discharge slope 8% (max)

LEACHATE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Due to concerns over long term effects of infiltration of leachate water
into groundwater, a liner system installed to prevent any rainfall from
infiltrating the surface layer of the compost pad area. The leachate ponds
are designed to hold and reuse water that leaches through the compost
pad area of the compost site. The ponds are lined with a 60 mil HDPE
liner and are located in the southeast corner of the Compost Facility
surrounded by chain linked fence. A water reuse tank is located next to
the ponds. The main purpose of this tank is to pump the reuse water back
into the Compost Facility for moisture addition during the first phase of
composting. This tank is also fitted to receive fresh spring water during
long periods of dry weather.
The leachate ponds have a limited amount of storage and thus have to be
monitored and operated in a way to ensure safety of the pond walls, as
well as the local environment outside of the Compost Facility. Since the
ponds do have a limited amount of storage they need to be checked
frequently for depth levels. This process is done by visual inspection of
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measured in the morning and the afternoon. The depth chain is marked in
feet and inches. Below one foot depth is considered empty. When the
level of the pond reaches 5 feet, action must be taken in order to bring the
ponds’ levels back down to a safe zone of operation which is at or below
four feet. The ponds are considered full and run the risk of breaching the
pond walls when the water level reaches 7 feet.
A valve is located between the two ponds to help control individual
levels of the ponds. The levels of the ponds rise and fall due to reuse of
the water back into the Compost Facility and by rain fall onto the
Compost Facility.
Novozymes collects and stores all leachate water and monitors it for
excessive nutrients. In the event that water quality analysis indicates that
the water quality is insufficient for reuse as moisture addition, the volume
of water in the retention pond is then pumped or hauled to Novozymes’
existing wastewater treatment system or to a Municipal Waste Water
Treatment Plant.

Leachate Retention Pond Characteristics:
Volume of Retention Pond #1 15,664 cu.ft.
Volume of Retention Pond #2 46,992 cu.ft.
Liner 60 mil HDPE

Detailed information regarding the composting pad and liner system was
submitted to NCDENR previously with the original permit to construct
application. Some of this information is provided in the appendices.

D. SIGNS FOR INSTRUCTION -
Signs are posted at the entrance to the facility to direct traffic flow and
provide safety instructions, limits on site access, and hours of operation.
Included on the main sign is our permit number and non-acceptance of
the following wastes:
1. Hazardous wastes

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2. Asbestos containing wastes
3. Medical wastes
4. Painted or treated wood wastes
Hours of operation are 7:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday

E. WASTE COMPOSTED -
Composting is limited to the following feedstocks:
1. Wood waste including both yard and land clearing debris
2. Sawdust
3. Agricultural plant crop residuals
4. Pre and postconsumer food residuals
5. Residual from industrial enzyme production
6. Residuals from drinking water treatment
7. New gypsum dry wall scrap wastes (ground on site)
8. Source-separated organic specialty wastes, as approved by
NCDENR Waste Management Division
Note: We do not accept feedstocks from the general public.

Feedstock Type Average Monthly Tons
Yard Waste & Land Clearing Debris 1,000
Enzyme Residuals 500
Sawdust 100
Food Residuals 500
Total 2,100

There are some slight variations in the seasonal flow of yard waste make up.
During the spring and summer months there are increases in the volume of green
materials (nitrogen) and during the late fall through the winter increases in
brown (carbon) materials. We adjust our recipes based on this seasonal change
by adding more carbon or more nitrogen to the mixes.

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2. DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCTION
A. EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL
1. Equipment – The following equipment is stored and maintained
on site.
a. Fixed Capital Equipment
(1) – 35 cubic yard electric mixer
(1)-Platform truck scale
b. Mobile Equipment
(3) Rubber tire loaders
(3-6) 30 & 40 cubic yard roll-off containers
(2) Hoist-lift truck for roll-off containers
(1) Screening plant
(1) Compost turner & hose reel
(1) Grinder
c. Monitoring Equipment
Analog Temperature probes
Digital Temperature/Oxygen probe
PC and Compost Manager Software
Oven
Scales
pH meter
Weather station

All equipment is maintained by Novozymes or contract vendors.
Preventive maintenance schedule have been developed to track all
work performed on each piece of equipment as recommended by
the manufacture. Additional equipment may be added as volumes
and efficiency dictates the need. Some of the equipment listed
above may become obsolete or outdated over time and they will
then be replaced with suitable alternatives. Laboratory equipment
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by Novozymes personnel or sent off to the equipment
manufacturer for calibration.

2. Personnel - We have a minimum of three full time trained employees
on site during hours of operation. In the event that all employees leave
the site during normal operating hours, the site will be then be closed by
securing and locking the entrance gate. In total, the following personnel
staff the Composting Facility:
(1) Manager
(3) Equipment Operators
(1) Staff Assistant
Additional personnel may be added as volume dictates the need.

3. Training of Personnel – The Compost Department Manager has been
formally trained at composting schools conducted by the University of
Maryland (1994) and The University of Georgia (1996). He is also
certified by the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) as
a Compost Systems Manager. All equipment operators are trained by the
Compost Department Manager. Operators also attended “US Composting
Council’s Compost Operator Training Course” as presented by the North
Carolina Composting Council. Novozymes currently has 4 operators
trained.

B. COMPOSTING METHOD
We use the “Turned Windrow Composting Method” to compost the
waste materials identified in section one. Windrows are constructed
approximately 6 feet in height and 12 feet in width. The length of
windrows may vary based on the location within the compost pad area.
The average length of a windrow is 500 feet. Windrow height will shrink
approximately 2 feet during the active composting period. At this time,

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windrows may be combined to utilize compost pad space in the most
efficient manner.

C. PROCESS FLOW OF COMPOSTED MATERIALS

BMR Cake
Transported
to Facility
Composting Process Flow
1. Feedstock Delivery
2. Feedstock Recovery
3. Feedstock Preparation
4. Active Composting
5. Compost Curing
6. Compost Storage
BMR
Dewatering
Carbon
Sources
Grinding
CarbonSources
Mixing
60 Days
30 Days
Finish Product to Market
Non-Recyclables
(landfill)
Oversize
M
o
n
i
t
o
r
i
n
g
Mulch
Mulch
Screening Product
RecyclablesMoisture
Addition
SBM
Liquids

The following process flow description details the six steps of compost
production:

1. Feedstock Delivery - Feedstocks enter off of Highway 56 and turn
down Old Smith Farm Road. Signs direct traffic flow to the office and
truck scale. All incoming feedstocks are inspected and weighed prior to
unloading. Feedstocks that contain unacceptable or contaminated waste
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feedstock materials placed in the Feedstock Storage Area for temporary
storage in bins by feedstock type. Carbon based materials are stored
outdoors and separated by type. Certain large wood waste materials are
ground to size for mulch or used as a bulking agent in the composting
process. Oversized wood waste feedstocks are unloaded at the Grinding
Area. All trucks are operated by onsite personnel or unloaded under the
direct supervision of site personnel. This assures the homogeneity of
materials being delivered. Nitrogen based feedstocks are mixed with
carbon based feedstocks and then incorporated into windrows by the end
of the workday or are stored under cover. Precautions are taken to
minimize problems with runoff, odors and vectors at the Mixing Area.

2. Feedstock Recovery - At the Feedstock Storage Area, feedstocks that
contain non-biodegradable but recoverable materials are sorted and
recycled. All non-recoverable materials are collected and disposed in a
permitted landfill. All recyclables are stored in small containers and
picked up for recycling on an as-needed basis. Any known household
hazardous wastes are separated out from recyclables and other trash and
then are disposed at a NC permitted facility that is approved to receive
household hazardous wastes.

3. Feedstock Preparation - At the Grinding Area carbon based
feedstocks are reduced to appropriate size for composting. A select
amount of the higher-grade wood waste material may be ground and sold
as a boiler fuel product. The Mixing Area provides an all weather surface
to mix the various components of the compost recipe. Front-end loaders
use a 3.25 or 6 cubic yard bucket volume to mix the feedstock
components by batching them into an electric powered mixer. Reuse
water or liquid Novozymes Biomass Residuals (BMR) may be added at
this time to increase moisture content if necessary. The mixer un-loads
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to the Compost Production Pad. Feedstocks are mixed base on recipe
design to maintain the following mix parameters. We use the Green
Mountain Technologies Compost Calc software to develop and change
composting recipes. This calculates volumes of each feedstock in the mix
based on the following parameters.
 A Carbon to Nitrogen Ratio (C:N) (20-25:1)
 A moisture rating (50-65%)
 An oxygen rating (5-15%)
 A pH rating (5.5-8.0)
 A porosity rating (1.5-2.0)

A typical compost feedstock mix batch contains the following feedstocks:
Feedstock Type
Volume
per mix batch
(cubic yards)
Weight
Per mix batch
(lbs.)

Enzyme Residuals 3.0 6,000
Sawdust 6.0 600
Mixed Yard Waste 12.0 3,000
Leaves 6.0 2,000
Oversize screenings 6.0 2,000
Totals 30.0 13,600

This recipe is adjusted with seasonal variations of yard waste feedstock
availability. The C:N is typically lower during the spring and summer
months and higher during the fall and winter months. The recipe is
adjusted by lowering or raising the amount of enzyme residuals
(nitrogenous material) in the recipe mix or by adding addition carbon in
the form of leaves and or yard waste. Moisture can be increased by the
addition of reuse water at the time of mixing. Changes in the recipe can
only be made by the Compost Dept. Manager. Recipe calculation and test
data is provided in the appendix.

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Each feedstock material is tested prior to acceptance in the facility and to
determine base levels of the parameters listed in the table below. Initial
testing of feedstocks includes the following:

Parameter

Acceptable Concentration
(mg/kg, dry wt.)
Arsenic 41
Cadmium 39
Copper 1500
Lead 300
Mercury 17
Nickel 420
Selenium 36
Zinc 2800

Windrows are constructed to be six feet high and twelve feet wide.
Length may vary depending on location within the site. An average
length would be approximately 500 feet. Windrows are monitored and
tracked by batch number. Newly formed windrows are placed at the far
southwest end of the Compost Production Pad. Windrows are turned,
inverted, mixed and conveyed by using a compost windrow turner with a
side conveyor system. The purpose of turning is to homogenize the
feedstock mix, provide airspace, and hydrate or dehydrate windrows. The
side conveyor system is used to index windrows from the starting
location to the post process screening and curing areas. This system can
pick up one entire windrow in one pass and shift one row over on the
Compost Production Pad. In the event that the compost windrow turner
becomes non-functional, the front-end loader will then be used to turn
windrows. The windrows are spaced at minimum two feet apart to
provide adequate track space for the compost turner. The turner maintains
a straight path when turning each windrow. When the turner reaches the
end of each windrow, it drives off the area that has membrane and under-
drain and drives on to a gravel or concrete turning pad to make a 180

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degree turn to circle back and turn the next windrow in line. Turning on
an adjacent gravel surface protects the membrane and under-drain from
potential damage by the turners tracks. A 25 foot access way is
maintained surrounding the Compost Production Pad for vehicular traffic
and fire control.

4. Active Composting - Mixed feedstocks are actively composted using
the “Turned Windrow Method of Composting”. Vector Attraction
Reduction (VAR) is demonstrated by showing a 38 percent reduction in
volatile solids when mixing nitrogenous wastes with carbon feedstocks.
Windrows are turned 5 times during the 15-day high temperature period
(i.e. the compost has reached a temperature of 131oF) by using the
compost turner or front-end loader. This maintains homogeneity and
porosity during aerobic decomposition and prevents the growth of
pathogens present in the feedstock materials. Turning frequency
thereafter is based on moisture and oxygen levels. The biological activity
is monitored by tracking both pile temperatures and oxygen levels. Pile
temperatures are monitored two times per week, using a four-foot digital
probe thermometer. Temperatures are taken at different points every sixty
feet along the windrow by inserting the temperature probe half way up
the slope of the windrow, and into the windrow the length of the shaft.
All readings are recorded and the average temperature is calculated.
Readings are recorded to achieve the Process to Further Reduce
Pathogens (PFRP) specification of 131oF over a 15-day period with a
minimum of 5 turnings. Data is collected in the “Compost Manager”
Software program. This program tracks the time and temperature as it
relates to meeting both the VAR and PFRP requirements for windrow
composting. The program will highlight in green which windrows have
met the 131oF – 15 day requirement. This program also tracks turning
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program becomes non-functional, analog thermometers are used and a
hard copy of the data is recorded manually.

Oxygen levels within each windrow are monitored weekly using a digital
oxygen probe to maintain aerobic decomposition of organic matter. If
oxygen levels decline, more bulking materials such as wood chips are
added to increase the porosity of the pile. This increases the oxygen
levels by increasing convection currents of oxygen being pulled into the
pile. Increasing the frequency windrow turning also achieves this same
result by increasing the porosity of the windrow. Both temperature and
oxygen data are recorded by batch number using a computerized
“Compost Manager” software program. In the event that this program
becomes non-functional hard copy of the data is recorded manually.

Moisture is visually checked once per week by grabbing a handful of
composting material and balling it up with both hands. If the ball is
compacted with no moisture running out, but can be easily broken apart,
it will be at approximately 50% moisture. This is verified at the end of
each month in the lab by using an oven to determine the dry weight and
wet weight of the composting materials. Windrows are watered to
maintain the moisture content between 50-65%. The irrigation system
pumps water through a main PVC line running perpendicular to the
windrows to hydrants positioned at the end of the windrows. An
irrigation reel mounted on the compost turner is connected to the nearest
hydrant to access water. As the turner moves down the windrow it
provides moisture addition directly to the compost with minimal run off.
Windrows can be irrigated with the following source waters: an onsite
spring, leachate retention ponds, stormwater detention pond, or the
Novozymes spray irrigation water. Leachate pond water is only used
during the first 15 days of active composting or prior to reaching PFRP
requirement. Once windrows meet the PFRP requirement, only spring

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water or Novozymes spray irrigation water can be used for moisture
addition, as these waters do not contain pathogens. By maintaining this
practice we minimize the potential of reintroducing pathogens to
windrows that have reached PFRP.

The pH of the active compost is tested monthly by NCDA Labs. Samples
are collected every sixty feet along each windrow and preserved in
accordance with US Compost Council Test Methods for Examination of
Compost. The detail of this program is enclosed in the appendix of this
document. Samples are taken at a depth of four feet. A composite sample
is tested using an electronic pH meter. The pH of the compost is
maintained between 5.5-8.0 standard units. This is an acceptable pH.

5. Compost Curing - After a minimum period of 60 days of active
composting, the compost product is moved off of the Compost
Production Pad area to the Screening Area. There are two curing piles
located near the loading ramp area. Adjacent to the cure piles are finished
product piles. Cure piles and finished product piles are rotated to insure
that the oldest mature product is sold first. These piles are each sized at
100 feet wide, 75 feet long and 15 feet high. The compost cures in static
piles for a minimum of 30 days or until testing indicates a mature
product. Normally this is indicated by lower temperatures, a neutral pH
of 7.0, and a lower C:N. The Solvita Maturity Test is used as an indicator
to determine final product maturity. This test uses a color key to measure
ammonia and carbon dioxide levels in the cured compost. Our standard
for product sales is a final Solvita Index of 6–8 for product distribution.
A copy of the Solvita test and the sampling protocol is provided in the
appendix. The US Composting Council’s Seal of Testing Program
(USCC-STA) program verifies this quick test by testing both maturity
and stability parameters.

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6. Compost Storage - The Compost Storage Area is maintained as a
large static pile of cured, finished, and screened compost. The site has the
capacity to maintain a stockpile of 16,000 cubic yards (8,000 tons) for
inventory. An overflow storage area is located behind the loading dock
area that can store an additional 8,000 cubic yards (4,000 tons) of
compost.
a. Screening
Screening of finished product occurs in the Compost Storage
Area. A front-end loader feeds compost product into a screening
machine. The screen separates out large oversized material to
meet particle size requirements. Fines are conveyed by a stacker
and stockpiled for final curing and sale in the Compost Storage
Area. Oversize product is stockpiled for re-incorporation into
windrows as a bulking agent or sold as a boiler fuel product. The
site has an overflow finished product storage area that can be used
to store an additional 8,000 cubic yards (4,000 tons) of finished
compost product. (See site plan showing area and dimensions of
storage piles) Light weight plastic contamination is removed from
the finished product during the screening process. This material
cannot be recycled and is landfilled.

The following products are labeled and stored on site in the
Compost Storage Area:

1. Medium Compost (finished)
2. Coarse Compost (finished)
3. Fine Compost (finished)
4. Special Blends –(finished compost mixes)
5. Amendments

b. Blending

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Cured and screened finished compost product are mixed by
volume, using a front-end loader, with pine bark or other
horticultural amendments that do not contain pathogen or heavy
metals, such as Sand, Topsoil, Perlite, Perma-till, Rock, and
Vermiculite. Once mixed, these products are stored as finished
products ready for shipping. Blended products are tested for EPA
heavy metals.
3. QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN
A. FEEDSTOCKS
New incoming feedstock materials are visually inspected and, if needed,
tested by a North Carolina certified lab for hazardous waste, pesticides,
asbestos, heavy metals and organic matter content. Existing feedstock
sources are tested quarterly.

B. DAILY PROCEDURES
The information below is recorded on a Monitoring Checklist. The data is
archived for a period of two years.

1. Date of record and day of the week.
2. Person recording.
3. Tests or activity to be performed
4. Visual check of stormwater and leachate management systems
5. Visual check of evidence of vectors.
6. Odor check
7. Visual check of trash and recycling areas and are policed as
necessary.
8. Inventory Control - The amount of both incoming and outgoing
materials will be weighed and or measure by volume and tracked
by a computerized database scale system.

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C. WEEKLY PROCEDURES
1. Temperatures for PFRP
Temperatures are monitored two times per week with a 4 ft temperature
probe. Temperatures are taken every sixty feet along the windrow. All
readings are recorded and the mean windrow temperature is calculated.

2. Oxygen Content
Percent Oxygen levels within a windrow are monitored weekly using a
digital oxygen probe to confirm levels are at or above the aerobic range.
All readings are recorded.

3. Percent Moisture
Percent moisture readings are taken at the end of each week using the
hand check method. The optimum moisture range for decomposition at
this facility is 50-65%. The percent moisture indicates if additional
irrigation of the windrows is needed. All readings are recorded. The on-
site weather station is used to gauge rainfall.

4. Turning of Windrows
Windrows are turned based on PFRP specifications and thereafter on
moisture and oxygen levels. Turning frequency of each windrow is
recorded in the Compost Manager Program.

5. Watering Amounts
Weekly moisture readings determine the frequency of watering. The
water source and amount applied in gallons is recorded in the Windrow
Manager Program. Watering occurs only during the first 15 days of the
active composting period.

D. MONTHLY/BI-MONTHLY PROCEDURES

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1. Stormwater System Maintenance
The Stormwater System is inspected after each rain event and maintained
monthly or more frequently if not operating properly. Monthly activities
include the following:
a. Maintaining positive flow to retention pond.
b. Cleaning and clearing weep holes along level spreader.
c. Controlling vegetative growth on stone apron of level spreader.
d. Maintaining grass buffer on down slope of level spreader.

2. Testing Parameters
Novozymes participates in the United States Composting Council’s Seal
of Testing Assurance Program, utilizing NCDA labs and in house testing
parameters to monitor for both compost product quality and NCDENR
compliance. The USCC guidelines and test methods for sample collection
and preservation are included in the appendix of this document. The
USCC STA Program goes beyond the North Carolina State requirements
for testing , assuring distribution of a quality ”Grade A” compost product.
The following chart compares these of testing parameters:

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A controlled copy of the permit, operations plan, and site drawings on site at all
times. Testing and monitoring records are also accessible upon request.

Testing
Parameters by
Sample Type
NCDENR
Requirement
US Composting Council Novozymes NA
Compost Permit STA Program QA & QC Requirement
Frequency by Facility
Capacity
Frequency by Volume of
Finished Product Annually
Frequency as Stated
Below
2 X/ year or
every 20, 000 tons

6,251 – 17,500 tons - 1 per 2
months

6,251 – 17,500 tons - 1 per 2 months

Feedstocks
Hazardous
Waste
Non applicable Non applicable New Feedstocks if warranted
pH Not required Non applicable Quarterly
Soluble Salts Not required Non applicable Quarterly
Nutrients Not required Non applicable Quarterly
Moisture
Content
Not required Non applicable Quarterly
Organic Matter
Content
Not required Non applicable Quarterly
Regulated
metals
Not required Non applicable Quarterly
Carbon:
Nitrogen Ratio
Not required Non applicable Quarterly
Pathogens Not required Non applicable Quarterly if warranted
Active Compost
Temperature 2 times/Week Non applicable 2 times/Week
Turning of
Windrows
Based on temperature Non applicable Based on temperature
Oxygen Weekly Non applicable Weekly
Moisture
Content
Weekly Not required Weekly
Final Product
pH Required Bi-Monthly Quarterly
Soluble Salts Required Bi-Monthly Quarterly
Nutrients Required Bi-Monthly Quarterly
Moisture
Content
Not required Bi-Monthly Quarterly
Organic Matter
Content
Not required Bi-Monthly Quarterly
Regulated
metals
Required Bi-Monthly Quarterly
Maturity Not required Bi-Monthly Quarterly
Stability Required Bi-Monthly Quarterly
Particle size Required Bi-Monthly Quarterly
Pathogens Required Bi-Monthly Quarterly
Solvita
Maturity Index
Not required As needed As needed
Man-made
Inerts
Required Bi-Monthly Quarterly
Carbon
Nitrogen Ratio
Monthly Bi-Monthly Monthly

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3. Inventory Control
Daily shipments of finished product and incoming feedstocks are tracked
using the scale computer system. An inventory control report is generated
monthly.
4. Physical Characteristics Parameters
Finished composted is graded using the criteria presented in Table 1 of
section .1407 of the NC DENR Solid Waste Rules by measuring particle
size and percent of dry weight inerts. Particle size will not exceed 1 inch
and percent dry weight inerts will not exceed 6%.

5. Chemical Characteristics Parameters
Composite samples of finished and mixed product are tested for the
following materials:
Parameter

Maximum Allowable
Concentration
(mg/kg, dry)
Arsenic 41
Cadmium 39
Copper 1500
Lead 300
Mercury 17
Nickel 420
Selenium 36
Zinc 2800

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6. Mature Degree of Stabilization
Tests of composite samples of finished product are conducted to
determine PFRP and reduction of organic matter as per Table 3 of section
.1407 of the NC DENR Solid Waste Rules. The Solvita Maturity Test is
used as needed to determine final product stability. Details on sampling
and testing procedures are provided in the appendix. USCC STA testing
confirms both finished product stability and maturity.
7. Soluble Salts
Composite samples of finished compost are tested to determine total
soluble salts. USCC STA testing confirms soluble salt levels.

All testing is performed using methods outlined in Table 5, section .1408
of the NC DENR Solid Waste Management Rules.

8. Man-Made Inerts
Finished product is tested at a minimum of once per quarter to meet the
criteria of less than1-inch in size.

E. ANNUAL PROCEDURES

1. Annual Reporting
An annual report summarizing procedures and activities that have taken
place over the course of the year is prepared and submitted to NCDENR.
This report is submitted by August 1 of each year to the following
address:
NC DENR-Division of Waste Management
1646 Mail Service Center
Raleigh NC 27699-1646

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As per section .1408 (c) of the NCDENR Solid Waste Management
Rules, an annual report will be submitted to NCDENR Solid Waste
Section on August 1 of each year covering July 1st to June 30th with the
following information:

1. The facility name, address, and permit number,
2. The total quantity in tons, with sludge values expressed in dry weight,
and type of waste received at the facility,
3. The total quantity in tons, with sludge values expressed in dry weight,
and type of waste processed into compost,
4. The total quantity in tons and type of compost produced at the facility by
product classification,
5. The total quantity in tons and type of compost removed for use or
disposal from the facility, by product classification, along with a general
description of the market, if removed for use,
6. Condensed monthly temperature monitoring to support compliance with
Rule .1406 (12) (A), and
7. Results of tests required per Table 3 of Rule .1408 (a) (1). (d) of the NC
DENR Solid Waste Rules. Condensed yearly totals of solid waste
received and composted shall be reported back to the local government of
origin for annual recycling reporting.

G. PEROIDIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES -

1. Stormwater and Leachate System Maintenance
There is a periodic need for maintenance for both the Stormwater and
Leachate System. Sediment in ponds can build up and there is a need to
occasionally dredge these structures. As this need arises the dredged
material is re-incorporated into newly formed compost windrows and/or
landfilled.

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2. Compost Pad Maintenance
Any areas on the compost pad that are low, rutted, or worn due to vehicle
traffic will be patched or replaced. ABC Stone is spread out on these
areas and then compacted by a vibratory roller.

3. Equipment Maintenance
All equipment used on site has been assigned a Preventative Maintenance
Program based on the manufacturer’s suggested maintenance and hours
of operation. A Preventative Maintenance Form is filled out by the
operator before the equipment is used in the daily production.
Novozymes Maintenance staff tracks all hours and maintenance activities
associated with each piece of equipment. Novozymes also maintains
service contracts with select vendors to service and repair equipment that
has been deemed critical to the operation. Some of these include rental
equipment contracts for equipment that may take more than 24 hours to
repair. Cleaning and power washing of equipment is done off site.

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4. HEALTH AND SAFETY

A. HEALTH AND SAFETY STATEMENT
Safety and Health Services at Novozymes is organized around the full-
time Safety and Health Manager and Occupational Health Nurse. In
addition, safety and health is very much a part of line management
fundamentals with goals aimed at improving hazard recognition/control
and eliminating injuries. To accomplish this, we provide frequent
training, departmental self-audits, and utilize our expanding behavior-
based safety program. New employees are given safety orientation, which
includes hazard communication, personal protective equipment
requirements, emergency procedures, lock-out and tag-out procedures,
confined space protocols, and forklift operator training requirements.
Written safety programs include all OSHA required subjects such as:

 Proper Use of Fire Extinguishers
 Hazard Communication
 Emergency Action Plan
 Eye Protection
 Hearing Conservation
 Lockout/Tag-out
 Confined Space
 Forklift Safety
 Hot Work
 Electrical Safety
 Respiratory Protection
 Blood borne Pathogens

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B. CONTINGENCY PLANS & EMERGENCY RESPONSE
1. Inclement Weather
In the event of adverse weather conditions, we are prepared to shut down
operations of the site. The processing of incoming and outgoing materials
will cease. All nitrogenous materials will be mixed into windrows or
covered with ground carbon material or finished compost. If we
experience a heavy rainfall period, the site is designed to handle any
overflow from the primary retention pond to the secondary overflow
structures. In the event that it becomes necessary we have the capabilities
of pumping water from the retention pond to the Novozymes waste water
treatment plant.

2. Fire
In the event of a fire we are prepared to extinguish and contain any small
fires with fire extinguishers. Fire extinguishers are located on the outside
of every loader, the turner, the grinder, the mixer area and on the inside
of our office and site vehicles. Emergency phone numbers are posted at
all phones to call the local fire department to respond.

3. Spill Response
The following are general guidelines to be followed for a non-hazardous
chemical spill.

Non-Hazardous Spills or Leaks
a. Alert area occupants and supervisor
b. Check MSDS for hazard determination and spill cleanup method
c. If the determination is hazardous, contact NZNA Environmental
Operations
d. If the determination is non-hazardous, follow MSDS clean up method
and properly dispose of the clean up material

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The following are general guidelines to be followed for a diesel fuel spill.

Small spill: < 100 Gallons
a. Alert area occupants and supervisor
b. Eliminate all ignition sources
c. Isolate spill or leak area immediately for at least 25 to 50 meters
d. Remove contaminated people from spill area and flush with water for
20 minutes
e. Call 911 if First Aid is needed
f. All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded
g. Do not touch or walk through spilled material
h. Stop leak if you can do it without risk
i. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible
material
j. Transfer clean up material with product to containers for proper
disposal

Large spill: > 100 Gallons
Immediately alert area occupants and supervisor
a. Call 911 and NZNA Environmental Operations.
b. Eliminate all ignition sources.
c. Initial downwind evacuation for at least 300 meters.
d. Remove contaminated people from spill area and flush with water for
20 minutes.
e. Keep unauthorized people away and stay upwind.
f. Dike far ahead of spill for later disposal.
g. Water spray may reduce vapor.
h. Transfer clean up material with product to containers for proper
disposal.

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4. Odor, Dust, Noise, Vectors, Litter and Traffic
To date we have not experienced any complaints due to odor, noise or
vector problems. Potential odor and noise problems should not be a factor
based on the site’s design and operation. There is a natural buffering of
noise and wind via existing trees and vegetation. We monitor odor on a
daily basis and use a troubleshooting guide established by the US
Composting Council to eliminate the cause of odor generation. This is
accomplished by managing carbon to nitrogen ratios in mix design,
tracking oxygen and moisture levels in windrows, and managing a
windrow turning schedule. In the event that we should have a complaint
of an odor problem we will first look at the source of the problem and
correct it immediately by investigating the root cause of the problem.
During the interim we will take action to minimize the odor by adding
ground yard trimming material with high carbon content or finished
compost to act as a biofilter to control odor. The following is a decision
chart used to correct odor problems.

We monitor any conditions that would cause dust problems from
particulates. A water wagon and our irrigation system can be used to
minimize any potential dust problems.

The facility is only operated during normal business hours (7:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m., Mon-Fri) to minimize nuisance noise problems.

Cause of Odor Action
Lack of oxygen Turn windrow and/or add bulking material
Excess nitrogen Add carbon and turn windrow
Excess moisture Turn windrow and/or add bulking materials
Compressed windrow Turn windrow and/or add bulking materials

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The site is inspected daily for the presence of vectors. If vectors are
discovered, a professional exterminator will be brought on site. Litter is
controlled with the fenced in areas of the site’s boundaries and policed
daily.

Our site location and design should minimize any traffic problems. The
site is located of a highway 56 with a marked entrance area sufficient to
handle our daily estimated traffic volume. The road entering the facility
is a private road and does not receive any local traffic.

5. Non-Conforming Waste
Incoming feedstock is inspected and weighed prior to unloading. It is our
intent to screen all materials as they are unloaded. In the event that
contamination from a non-conforming waste has occurred the source will
be identified and material will then be transported back to its place of
origin or sent to an approved landfill. Any known household hazardous
wastes are separated out from recyclables and other trash and then are
disposed at a NC permitted facility that is approved to receive household
hazardous wastes.

6. Non-Conforming Product
All non-conforming or off spec product will be reprocessed or disposed
in an approved landfill.
Novozymes has in place contacts for equipment rental, lease, or
contracted labor in the event that our existing equipment breaks down.
This is a precaution allows us to continue operations.

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5. PRODUCT MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION PLAN
PRODUCTS
The facility generates three products available for sale or use on site: certified
compost, special blends, and boiler fuel.

Our Certified Compost comes in three forms: Coarse, Medium and Fine, which are
screened at 1/2inch, 3/8 inch and ¼ inch, respectively. Special Blends are derived
by mixing amendments with Certified Compost. Boiler Fuel is derived from
grinding and screening clean wood.

Certified Compost
This product is produced by first selecting clean, source-separated biodegradable
feedstock. Strict feedstock selection criteria ensure the finished product will be of
desirable characteristics. The compost is carefully monitored to achieve optimum
results for the various particle sizes that we will sell to specific end-markets.
Certified Compost has advantages over both natural occurring soils and municipal
yard waste compost. It provides organic matter, is neutral in pH, is low in soluble
salts, and has no significant pathogens, weed seeds or diseases. It is mature in age,
which provides a stable product to manage in different horticultural applications.
These are important characteristics when considering product quality.

Special Blends
The blending of compost plus other select amendments is designed for a specific
market niche. An example of a sample blend produced at this facility is an 80/20
mix of compost and sand/silt/clay mixture that can be used in landscape
installation as backfill for planting trees and shrubs. These amendments are stored
separately near the finish product storage piles in quantities needed to fill orders,
as needed.

Boiler Fuel

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Wood waste is generated in all types of sizes and quality. Some wood wastes are
more suitable for composting while others are better suited as a Boiler Fuel.

MARKETS
The product sales are marketed by direct sales personnel. We accomplish this by
the management of face-to-face sales calls in the following market segments:
 Soil & Mulch Brokers
 Landscape Contractors
 Nurseries
 Agriculture
 Golf Courses
 Grading Contractors
 Bag Product Companies
To maintain regular contact with customers, Novozymes maintains sales of
compost to within a 150-mile radius of the facility. This allows for a stronger
relationship with each customer by our sales team and provides faster response
time to customers’ needs and concerns.

DISTRIBUTION OF PRODUCT
Novozymes Composting uses contract transportation for outgoing product. All
products are shipped F.O.B. from our compost plant or are picked up by the
customer.

ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION
Our advertising and promotion are based on the following positioning statement:

“We will provide premium quality horticultural products that perform
in and on the landscape”.

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The overall marketing plan for Novozymes Composting is based on the
following fundamentals:
 Quality products priced at competitive rates
 Quality control and quality assurance in each product made
 Continued research and development of new products and markets
 Developing partners in growth with customers and the community

Advertising and promotional campaigns are designed to increase customer
awareness of our products and educate the end users. This is achieved by
developing marketing materials that include our research data, environmental
stewardship, quality control, quality assurance, and proven testimonials. We
advertise in Trade Journals, Association Newsletters and on the web.
Novozymes continues to support the Trade Associations by actively participating
in seminars, trade shows, and conferences. Novozymes maintains a professional
trade show booth for such exhibits. Our composting facility is used for tours of
area groups such as garden clubs, schools, and civic groups.

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6. NOVOZYMES- ISO 14000 INTERNAL DOCUMENTS

ISO (International Standards Organization) 14001 is an environmental
management standard. It specifies a set of environmental management
requirements for environmental management systems. The purpose of this
standard is to help organizations protect the environment, to prevent pollution,
and to improve their environmental performance. Novozymes North America has
an ISO 14001 certified Environmental Management System which covers all
aspects of the operations, including Composting. ISO 14001 is a worldwide
environmental management system standard that requires systems to assure
regulatory compliance and set objectives to continually improve environmental
performance.

The site has been certified since 2000 and was most recently audited by an
outside registrar in 2013. The audit indicated full conformance with the standard
with only a couple of minor recommendations for further improvement.

Novozymes internal forms and documents used to comply with our ISO 14001
certification program are enclosed in the Appendices.

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7. APPENDICES
 Compost Recipe & Feedstock Data
 Novozymes ISO 14001 Documents
 Job Descriptions
 Product Labels

1/31/15
Compost Calc Recipe: Novozymes Nature's GREEN-RELEAF

Enzyme Residuals-WAS 3 cubic yards
Mixed Yard Waste 12 cubic yards
Sander Dust 3 cubic yards
Leaves 6 cubic yards
TOTAL: 30 cubic yards

Overall Density: 0.32 kg/liter
Overall Moisture: 55%*
Available Carbon: (8.33%) 1,366.09 pounds
Total Nitrogen: (0.41%) 67.39 pounds
Total C:N Ratio: 20:1
*Moisture is adjusted up by adding water to the mix or down by adding dry carbon materials.
Summary of Requirements for
ISO 14001:2004
February 24, 2005
This document provides a summary of the requirement ofiSO 14001:2004, which is an
international standard describing the specification and requirements for an environmental
management system (EMS).
ELEMENT-BY-ELEMENT GUIDANCE
ISO 14001 Requirement: 4.1 General requirements
An organization must establish, document, implement, and continually improve their
environmental management system and show how they meet all the requirements of this
standard. The organization defines the scope ofthe EMS, i.e. the boundaries of the
organization to which the EMS applies.
ISO 14001 Requirement: 4.2 Environmental Policy
The organization must have a policy, or commitment statement, developed by top
management relative to the scope of the EMS that conforms to the standard. This is
generally a short statement that drives the remainder of the EMS. There are specific
items that must be committed to in the policy, such as compliance with legal and other
requirements, prevention of pollution, and continual improvement. In addition, the
policy must be communicated to all employees, and others working on behalf of the
organization, and be available to the public. The policy provides a framework for
reviewing objectives and targets and be appropriate to the nature and scale ofthe entity
included in the scope. This policy must be documented, implemented, and maintained.
This means that it is kept current through the EMS review and continual improvement
process, and is implemented through the remainder of the EMS elements.
ISO 14001 Requirement: Planning-4.3.1 Environmental Aspects
This element requires a procedure to identify environmental aspects and related impacts
that the organization can control or have influence over, and determine those which are
significant to the organization. ISO 14001 does not prescribe what aspects should be
significant, or even how to determine significance. However, it is expected that a
consistent and verifiable process is used to determine significance.
Aspects are defined as how an organization's activities products and/or services interact
with the environment. An impact is how an aspect changes the environment. The intent
of this element is to help the organization identify how it affects the environment,
prioritize aspects, and use the EMS to manage, control, and improve upon the aspects.
So the organization must ensure that the significant aspects are taken into account in the
EMS.
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In order to ensure that the system is continually improving and current, this information
must be kept up to date.
ISO 14001 Requirement: 4.3.2 Legal and Other Requirements
This is a requirement for a procedure that explains how the organization obtains
information regarding its legal and other requirements, and makes that information
known to key functions within the organization.
The intent of this element is to identify the environmental legal and other requirements
that pertain to its operations and activities so that the organization can ensure that they
are taken into account in the EMS. In doing so, the organization must also determine
how these requirements apply to the significant aspects.
ISO 14001 Requirement: 4.3.3 Objectives, Targets, and Programs
There is no requirement for a procedure in this element. However, there must be some
process that ensures that the objectives and targets are consistent with the policy, which
includes the commitments to compliance with legal and other requirements, continual
improvement, and prevention of pollution. Also, the organization must take into
consideration significant aspects, legal and other requirements, views of interested
parties, and technological, financial, and business issues when deciding what it wishes to
accomplish as an objective. The objectives and targets need to exist at whatever
functions and levels ofthe organization, and be measurable, where practicable.
Management programs (MPs) are the detailed plans and programs explaining how the
objectives and targets will be accomplished. These MPs usually note responsible
personnel, milestones and dates, and measurements of success. Noting monitoring and
measurement parameters directly in the MP facilitates conforming to 4.5.1 on Monitoring
and Measurement discussed below. MP's are required for the objectives and targets in an
EMS.
ISO 14001 Requirement: 4.4.1 Structure and Responsibility
ISO 14001 requires that the relevant management and accountability structure be defined
in this element. Top management is expected to ensure that resources are available so
that the EMS can be implemented, maintained, and improved. These resources include
human resources, organizational structure, financial and technological resources, and
others as needed.
Roles, responsibilities, and authorities must be defined, documented and communicated
as appropriate.
The organization must denote the Management Representative who is responsible to
oversee the EMS and report to management on its operation. This person(s) ensures that
the EMS is established, implemented and maintained consistent with ISO 14001, and also
reports to top management on the performance of the system including recommendations
for improvement.
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ISO 14001 Requirement: 4.4.2 Competence, Training, and Awareness
The key point in this element is to ensure that persons performing tasks that have or can
have significant impact on the environment and/or relate to the legal and other
requirements are competent to do those tasks. Competence is ensured through
appropriate education, training, and/or experience.
The organization needs to identify training needs as they relate to the EMS, the
significant aspects, and the legal and other requirements and make sure this training is
provided (records of such are to be maintained). A procedure is needed that makes sure
such persons are: aware ofthe need to conform with all EMS procedures and
requirements and what they specifically need to do to do so; the significant aspects and
the legal and other requirements associated with their respective responsibilities and why
improved performance is beneficial; and the consequences of not following these
procedures and requirements. In addition to job-specific knowledge, it expected that all
personnel within the EMS (including contractors) have general awareness on items such
as the policy and emergency response.
ISO 14001 Requirement: 4.4.3 Communications
Procedures are required for both internal and external communications. Note that ISO
14001 only requires procedures, and allows the organization to decide for itself the
degree of openness and disclosure of information. Whatever the decision is in terms of
disclosure, the decision process must be recorded. There is a specific requirement that
the organization consider external communications about its significant environmental
aspects and record its decision.
For internal communications, the procedure needs to describe how it is done among the
levels of the organization. For external communications, it has to describe how external
communications are received, documented, and a response provided.
ISO 14001 Requirement: 4.4.4 EMS Documentation
This requirement ensures that the organization has documented the system in either
electronic or paper form such that it addresses the elements of the standard, describes
how the organization conforms to each element, and provides direction to related
documentation. Not all ISO 14001-required procedures need to be documented, as long
as the system requirements can be verified. However, documentation must be provided
such that enough is available to ensure the effective planning, operation, and control of
processes related to the significant aspects, and to demonstrate conformance to ISO
14001. Such documentation at a minimum includes policy, objectives and targets, a
definition ofthe scope ofthe EMS, and other main elements.
ISO 14001 Requirement: 4.4.5 Control of Documents
The organization is required to control documents, such as system procedures and work
instructions, to ensure that current versions are distributed and obsolete versions are
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removed from the system. There is a requirement for a document control procedure that
ensures documents are approved prior to use, are reviewed and updated as necessary,
changes to versions are identified, that the current versions are available at points of use,
that they are legible, identifiable, and that obsolete ones are so noted to avoid unintended
use. It is acceptable to use documents of internal origin in the EMS, but those must be
identified as being essential to the EMS and their distribution controlled.
ISO 14001 Requirement: 4.4.6 Operational Control
For this element, critical functions related to the policy, significant aspects, the legal and
other requirements, and objectives and targets are identified and procedures and work
instructions are required to ensure proper execution of activities. Requirements for
communicating applicable system requirements to contractors also need to be addressed
in these procedures.
The required procedures need to provide instruction such that the organization conforms
to the policy, objectives and targets, the legal and other requirements, and addresses any
impacts from significant aspects. Which procedures are needed can be determined by
review of the significant aspects, objects and targets, the legal and other requirements,
and policy and then deciding what must be proceduralized and documented to ensure that
deviations from planned arrangements do not occur.
In regard to the contractors, the organization will need to establish procedures related to
the significant aspects the legal and other requirements, of the goods and services it uses,
and communicating the relevant elements of those procedures to the suppliers and
contractors.
ISO 14001 Requirement: 4.4.7 Emergency Preparedness and Response
Although typically addressed through conventional emergency response plans, this
element also requires that a process exist for actually identifying the potential
emergencies, in addition to planning and mitigating them. Emergency incidents include
those that may not be regulated, but may still cause significant impact as defined by the
organization.
As part of continual improvement, it is required that the organization not only responds to
emergency situations, but also reviews the emergency procedures and make
improvements as necessary. This may involve periodic testing of emergency procedures,
if practicable.
ISO 14001 Requirement: 4.5.1 Monitoring and Measurement
In order to properly manage the system, measurements must be taken of its performance
to provide data for action. Procedures are required describing how the organization will
monitor and measure key parameters of operations. These parameters relate to the
operations that can have significant impacts, to monitor performance towards the
objectives and targets, and to monitor conformance to the legal and other requirements
and other EMS requirements.
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Equipment related to environmental measurements, such as temperature and pH meters
and pressure gauges, must be calibrated according to procedures, and records maintained.
ISO 14001 Requirement: 4.5.2 Evaluation of Compliance
The first part of this element (4.5.2.1) requires the organization to have a procedure(s) to
periodically evaluate its compliance with applicable legal requirements as defined in
4.3.2. The organization will need to keep records of these periodic evaluations.
ISO 14001 in 4.5.2.2 also requires a similar evaluation for compliance with other
requirements. Again these are defined in 4.3.2 and the procedure can be the same as, and
even part of, 4.5.2.1.
ISO 14001 Requirement: 4.5.3 Non-conformances, Corrective and Preventive
Action
This element requires procedures for acting on non-conformances identified in the
system, including corrective and preventive action. A non-conformance is a situation
where the actual condition is not in accordance with planned conditions. Someone not
following a procedure, a regulatory non-compliance, or an incident, is all examples of
possible systemic non-conformances. Non-conformances may be identified through
audits, monitoring and measurement, and communications. The intent is to correct the
system flaws by addressing root causes, rather than just fixing the immediate incident
only. The standard also requires that trends in corrective actions be evaluated to see if
deeper-rooted preventive actions can also be implemented.
The procedure needs to make sure the non-conformances are not only first addressed to
mitigate environmental impact; but that further investigation occurs to determine their
cause, and action taken to avoid it happening again. Preventive actions would then be
those actions resulting from an evaluation as to why nonconformities are occurring and
taking action to prevent their recurrence. The standard states that the corrective action is
appropriate to the magnitude ofthe problem and the impacts encountered; to avoid either
over-compensating or under-compensating for a problem.
The organization must record the results of corrective actions taken, and must also review
the effectiveness of actions taken
ISO 14001 Requirement: 4.5.4 Control of Records
Records are expected to exist to serve as verification of the system operating and the
organization's conformance to the standard and its own EMS requirements. Procedures
in this element are required for the maintenance of records, and specifically require that
records are identifiable, retrievable, safely stored, and legible, retained as appropriate,
and traceable.
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ISO 14001 Requirement: 4.5.5 Internal Audit
ISO 14001 requires that the system provide for internal audits. This procedure could
include methodologies, schedules, checklists and forms, and processes used to conduct
the audits. The purpose of this audit is to determine whether the system conforms to the
requirements ofiSO 14001 and the organization's own EMS detailed requirements, and
ifthe EMS has been properly implemented and maintained. The procedure for internal
audits has to address responsibilities and requirements for planning and executing the
audits, reporting results, and what records will be generated (and maintained in
accordance with 4.5.4). The procedures also address determination of audit scope, how
often they will be conducted, and specifically how they will be done.
Auditors need to be selected such that it ensures objectivity and impartiality ofthe audit
process.
ISO 14001 Requirement: 4.6 Management Review
This element requires that periodically, top management will review the EMS to ensure it
is operating as planned, and is suitable, adequate, and effective. The organization needs
to ensure that in the review: results of internal audits (EMS and compliance); external
communications; environmental performance; status on objectives and targets; status of
corrective and preventive actions; follow up on actions from prior management reviews;
and changing conditions or situations; and recommendations for improvement are all
discussed.
Results and records of management review include: agendas, attendance records,
minutes, and documented agreed upon action items.
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COMPOST DEPARTMENT MIX SHEET
DATE: INITALS: BATCH#
MIXER BATCH #1
FEEDSTOCK QTY RUNNING TOTAL
Woodwaste BUCKETS LBS
Food waste BUCKETS LBS
WAS BUCKETS LBS
SAWDUST BUCKETS LBS
TOTAL BUCKETS LBS
Overs BUCKETS LBS
MIXER BATCH #2
FEEDSTOCK QTY RUNNING TOTAL
Woodwaste BUCKETS LBS
Food waste BUCKETS LBS
WAS BUCKETS LBS
SAWDUST BUCKETS LBS
TOTAL BUCKETS LBS
Overs BUCKETS LBS
MIXER BATCH #3
FEEDSTOCK QTY RUNNING TOTAL
Woodwaste BUCKETS LBS
Foodwaste BUCKETS LBS
WAS BUCKETS LBS
SAWDUST BUCKETS LBS
TOTAL BUCKETS LBS
Overs BUCKETS LBS
MIXER BATCH #4
FEEDSTOCK QTY RUNNING TOTAL
Woodwaste BUCKETS LBS
Foodwaste BUCKETS LBS
WAS BUCKETS LBS
SAWDUST BUCKETS LBS
TOTAL BUCKETS LBS
Overs BUCKETS LBS
MIXER BATCH #5
FEEDSTOCK QTY RUNNING TOTAL
Woodwaste BUCKETS LBS
Foodwaste BUCKETS LBS
WAS BUCKETS LBS
SAWDUST BUCKETS LBS
TOTAL BUCKETS LBS
Overs BUCKETS LBS
MIXER BATCH #6
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Daily Operator Checklist Form
Date: Operators: Mgr
D PM Check for Loader #1 HRS:START END
D PM Check for Loader #2 HRS: START END
D PM Check for Loader #3 HRS:START END
D PM Check for Screen HRS: START END
D PM Check for Turner HRS:START END
D PM-Safety for Grinder HRS: START END
D PM Check for Mixer
TURNING Hours CY's Batch#
Compost
Irrigate
BLEND 1 Hours CY's Mix Materials
I I I I COMPOST I
SAND MIX
MIXING i Hours 1 CY's Batch# L
Compost
1.:11\II'IUII'IIG I Hours CY's
SCREENING Hours 1 CY's Batch # 1 Overs
I COMPILANCE
Trash Present no yes action
Vectors Present no yes action
Rainfall Amount inches
Leachate Pond Level -AM feet inches
I Leachate Pond Level -PM feet inches
Storm Pond check action
Storm Pond check action
Level Spreader check action
Level Spreader check action
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Purpose
External
Documents
Quality Rec-
ords
Control of
Records
Revision
Compost Quality Records
This document is to describe Quality Records for the NZNA Composting
Department to insure compliance with QMS 1.05, NZNA 1.06.02 and QMS
1.06.
Composting Department uses the Manufacturers manuals of the equipment as
operating SOP for equipment. The Environmental and Composting Operations
Manager or the Environmental Operations Senior Operators are responsible
for registering each piece of equipment with manufacturer to insure that any
updates to equipment manuals are received. Once received manufacturer's
manuals are maintained in Compost Trailer.
Information collected on approved forms, entered into databases, spread-
sheets and/or prepared reports are considered as Quality Records if they are
used to:
• Document the operation of the Compost Department equipment and pro-
cesses.
• Meet requirements of stated issued environmental permits and operation
permits for which the Compost Department has primary responsibility for as-
suring compliance.
• Hard copies of all completed forms are stored in binders in Compost trailer
for the current year.
• PM documents are kept for 1 year. Forms are located under the relative
equipment.
• Electronic data bases and spreadsheets are maintained on the R drive.
• Exception is the windrow monitoring folder which is maintained on the com-
post computer under C:\programfiles\windrowmanager. Hard copies of re-
ports for the current calendar year are located in the Compost Trailer.
Corrected above link.
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Purpose
Description
Department
Structure
Training Pro-
gram
Training Rec-
ords
Compost Operations Training Program
The purpose of this document is to describe training background for the Com-
post Department.
The Compost Operations Department Training Plan should ensure that all
Staff and Operators have a basic understanding of processes, relevant quality
systems, equipment and procedures in order to conduct their assignments in a
safe and effective manner. Since Environmental Operations supplies the Op-
erators for Compost Operations, their training is related to Operations within
Environmental Operations.
Compost Operations personnel are divided into three categories:
• Staff (Compost Manager, Environmental and Composting Operations Man-
ager, Environmental and Composting Supervisor and Staff Assistant).
• Environmental Operations Lead Operators
• Environmental Operations Operators
Training programs will be provided for each employee to insure that the need-
ed training to fulfil job duties is identified.
Once per year, during the annual review process, the Employee's Manager will
review the previous year's training program and amend as necessary. Status
of training from the previous year should be documented. This training pro-
gram will be kept in the employee's training file. When Environmental Opera-
tors rotate back into the compost operations they will be re-evaluated on their
knowledge of the operation and updated on any parts of the operation that has
change. A compost training form is provided for the Environmental Operators
so that progress and training can be tracked. (Form C0-010)
Environmental Operators:
The Environmental and Composting Operations Manager is responsible for
making sure that each of the operators has an up-to-date training record in
their training file. Training files will contain an over-all cover sheet indicating
the types of training an operator has had. The file may also contain any state
certifications or training, completion of training signatures, training goals and
any other certifications that may be beneficial to an operator or the depart-
ment. Training records for Environmental and Composting Operators are kept
in the Administrative Assistants office.
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Responsibility The Environmental and Composting Operations Manager is responsible for
defining and implementing the training program on an individual basis.
Revisions Title changes made.
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Purpose
Description
OPERATIONS OF WEIGHT SCALE
This document is to describe the proper weighing of incoming raw material and
outgoing finish product for billing purposes. The document also covers trouble-
shooting. The scope is for the Licensees in the Compost Department.
The present scale is a Cardinal WinVRS model. The location of the scale con-
trols is inside the compost trailer. The operational unit of the scale is located in
front of the compost trailer.
In order to operate the weight scale you must have:
• Certified Operator
The Operations of the Weight scale is done by Licenses approved by the North
Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The certificate's
of the Licenses are located next to the computer scale area in the Compost
Trailer.
• Software setup
The setup of the software to operate the scale is the responsibility of the Com-
post Manager and Staff Assistant. They assign a system with the software so
as to recognize the customer's within a data base.
Step Action
1 • The scale is operated in accordance with manufacturing recommenda-
tions. The Manufacture's manual is located in the Compost Trailer. Cus-
tamer's vehicles are weighed as they enter the compost facility.
Step Action
2 • Vehicles drive up onto the scale which is located in front of the compost trail-
er. The beginning weight is recorded into the file of the customer on the scale
computer.
Step Action
3 • Once the data has been recorded the certified operator turns on the
green light on the stop light so that the customer can exit the scale and
drive to the appropriated area within the compost facility.
Step Action
4 Once the customer is loaded or unloaded they return to the scale for weighting
out.
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Data Collec-
tion
Step Action
5 • The certified operator records the end weight into the customer's file on the
scale computer. The difference between the beginning and ending weight is
your actual weight.
Step Action
6 • A carbon copy weight ticket is then issued for the customer.
Step Action
7 • The customer takes two copies, and two copies of the weight ticket are
turned over to the Staff Assistant.
All data collected from the above operation is turned over to the Staff Assistant
for further processing.
Troubleshoot-Troubleshooting guidelines are located in the manufacturer's manual.
ing
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Purpose
Description
Operations:
Raw Material
and Inventory
Material Flow & Inventory Management
Describe the process of managing the flow of raw material and Inventory Man-
agement.
Proper placement of raw material and finished product is essential to a con-
sistence of production flow. Raw material (also called feedstocks) consists of
wood pallets, yard waste, sawdust, and waste activated sludge. Finished
product consists of compost and Special Blends. The compost area is ar-
ranged into a sequence, to give production areas an easy access flow for raw
material placement, production output and finished product placement.
Step Receiving of Raw Materials
1 • Customers carrying raw material enter the Compost Facility and
drive up onto the weight scale.
• A beginning weight is taken by a scale operator. Reference
NZNA-C0-1 02, Operation of the weight scale.
Step Inspections
2 • Raw material is inspected by operators for Trash and Hazardous
Waste before placement.
• Operators follow guideline from Recognizing Hazardous Waste or
Suspect Waste in event they find anything out of the ordinary.
Step Placing of the Raw Materials
3 • Once the beginning weight has been recorded by the scale opera-
tor, the customer is directed to the holding area of the compost
production site for Raw material placement.
• New customers are given a tour of the area by operators and
shown where they will be placing the material when they arrive.
Older and establish customers know where these areas are locat-
ed and can go direct to this area with out help from the Operators.
• Any change to the Raw material placement area is a verbal ap-
proval by the Compost Manager or the Environmental and Com-
posting Operations Manager with a verbal communication to cus-
tamers.
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Raw Material
Handling
Step Completion of the Placement of Raw Materials
4 • Once the Raw Materials have been place in the proper location,
the customer returns to the scale for an exit weight.
• Once the scale operator has recorded the exit weight a ticket is
generate and issue to the customer for the total weight of the Raw
Material.
• The final data for the total weight is then given to the Administra-
tive Assistant for recording.
Step Month-end Inventory
5 Inventory of Raw Materials and finished product is taken at the end
of the month by a member of the compost business unit and the re-
sponsible operator on site. Data collected from this is recorded
W:\Com(;!ost Accounting\lnventoty Tem(;!late Sheet.xls
Step Action Responsible
1 Drive truck carrying raw material Customer
onto weight scale
2 Take beginning weight Reference: Scale operator
NZNA-C0-1 02 Operations of
weight scale
3 Direct customer to holding area Scale operator
lf ... customer is Then ...
New Tour of area is given.
lf ... customer is Then ...
Established Customer can go directly to
holding area.
4 Inspect raw material for trash & Operator
hazardous waste.
5 DeposiVUnload raw material in as-Customer
signed location
6 Drive empty truck to weight scale Customer
7 Take exit weight Scale operator
8 Issue weight ticket to customer of Scale operator
total weight of load received
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Description
Operations
OPERATION OF THE LOADERS
Describe the process of normal Operations and troubleshooting of the Loaders
A Loader is a machine designed to load, move and carry material around the
compost site. Presently the Compost Operations has two Caterpillar 924G
models and one 962H model.
Step Action
1 Start up and operator loader according to manufacturer's manual.
2 Shutdown loader according to manufacturer's manual.
3 Complete end of day information on NZNA-COM-009
4 Turn completed form into Staff Assistant.
5 Any repairs or major maintenance is done by the vendor and should
be recorded in SAP.
6 Completed form is filed in binder by Administrative Assistant.
Trouble shoot-Troubleshooting of the machine is included in the Maintenance section of the
ing manufacturer's manual.
Revisions Step 3 changed from Administrative to Staff and Step 5 added wording and
location to record repairs.
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Description
Operations
OPERATIONS OF THE GRINDER
To establish a document that covers normal operations and troubleshooting of
the Grinder.
A Grinder is a machine that is used to ground bulky raw material into more
manageable material that can be used for different functions across the Com-
post Facility. The present grinding machine onsite is a Rotochopper model
MC266 and is located at the rear of the Compost Facility.
Step Action
1 Start up and operate Grinder according to manufacturer's manual.
2 Shut down Grinder according to manufacturer's manual.
3 Complete end of day information on NZNA-COM-009
4 Before any repairs are done NZNASafe-5.02 Lock Out Tag Out Pro-
cedure must be followed.
5 Any repairs or major maintenance should be recorded in SAP
6 Turn complete form into Staff Assistant.
7 Complete form is filed in binder by Staff Assistant.
Troubleshoot-Troubleshooting of the machine is included in the Maintenance section of the
ing manufacturer's manual.
Revisions Deleted last sentence under description. Added Step 4 concerning Lock Out
Tag Out. On Step 5 changed place to record repairs. Changed Administrative
to Staff Assistant.
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Purpose
Description
Operations
Trouble-
shooting
Revisions
OPERATION OF THE MIXER
Describe the normal operations and troubleshooting of the Mixer.
The Mixer is multi-use machine designed to mix different material together for
the purpose of blending. The compost facility uses a Kuhn Knight mixer for the
blending of Raw materials into an unfinished compost mixture.
Step Action
1 Receive recipe from Compost Manager.
2 Start up and operate Mixer and Conveyor according to manufactur-
er's manual.
3 Load mixer.
4 Open discharge door.
5 Close discharge door once truck is full.
6 Take truck with batch load to windrow area.
7 Record amounts of raw material in buckets on Form NZNA-C0-004.
8 Shut down Mixer according to manufacturer's manual.
9 Before any repairs or maintenance is done following NZNASafe 5.02
Lock Out Tag Out Procedure.
10 Any repairs or major maintenance should be recorded in SAP
11 Turn complete form into Administrative Assistant.
12 Complete form is filed in binder by Administrative Assistant.
Troubleshooting of the machine is included in the Maintenance section of the
manufacturer's manual.
Added Step 9 concerning Lock Out Tag Out, On Step 10 changed where re-
pairs and maintenance should be recorded, changed administrative to Staff
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Description
Operations
Data Collec-
tion
Revisions
PURPOSE OF WINDROWS
This document gives guidelines on how to build windrows for the production of
compost.
Mixed feedstocks from the Compost Mixer are transported via truck or loader
to the northwest corner of the Compost Production Pad. The Compost Facility
is presently designed for 15 windrows with the average length between 500-
575 feet long, 5-6 feet in height and 12 foot in width.
Step Action
1 Operators will start windrows with a batch sequence number.
2 Mix material is carried over from the Mixer by either a box truck or a
Front-end loader to the Northwest part of the Compost Production
Pad.
3 There are pole markers located at the South and North ends of the
windrow area to give the Operators guidance.
4 Building of the windrows will take several days and depends on the
recipe mix.
Step Action
1 Record data of mixture placed on each Windrow Reference: NZNA-
COM-009.
2 Enter data into Windrow Manager software program.
3 Turn completed form into Staff Assistant.
4 Review completed form.
5 File Form.
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Purpose
Description
Temp. & Oxy-
gen Monitor-
ing & Meas-
urement
Moisture Moni-
toring and
Measuring
pH Monitoring
and Measure-
ment
Troubleshoot-
ing Guidelines
WINDROW MANAGEMENT & MONITORING OF WIND-
ROWS
This document describes how to monitor the maturing process of the windrows
by checking the temperature, oxygen and moisture.
Windrows have a maturity date of 90 days. The production activity is monitored
throughout the 90 day cycle by checking the temperature and oxygen 2
times/week, the moisture 1 time/week and the pH 1 time/month. Presently Envi-
ronmental Operators use a Windrow Manager Probe and the Operators have
to be familiar with operation of this probe and the manufacturer's manual.
Step Action
1 Take Temperature and Oxygen at different points every 60' along the
Windrow, using the connecting Windrow Manager Probe and IPAQ
unit.
2 After all Windrow data is collected, connect IPAQ unit to Compost
computer.
3 Download data into the Windrow Manager Software page.
Step Action
1 Collect composite samples from each Windrow.
2 Take samples to compost lab to determine the dry and wet weight of
the Windrows by using compost oven. As per page 21 of the Com-
posting Facility Operations & Maintenance Manual.
Step Action
1 Compost sample is taken from the Windrows and shipped to the
North Carolina Department of Agriculture Soil Labs. As per US
Composting Council Test Methods for Examination of Compost as
our parameters for sampling and conservation. Optimal pH is be-
tween 6 & 7.
Step Action
1 Windrow temperatures need to reach 131 F for a 15 day period. Be-
low 131 F consult page 31 of Compost Facility Operations & Mainte-
nance Manual for guidance.
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2 An oxygen rating between 5-15% is optimum. Below 5% need to turn
the windrow more frequently or add more bulking material to in-
crease porosity.
3 A moisture reading between 50-65% is optimum. Above 65% turn
the windrow more frequently. Below 50% need to add water to the
windrow.
4 pH beyond optimal ranges contact Compost Manager.
Revisions Steps Changed.
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Purpose
Description
Operations
OPERATION OF THE TURNER and INDEXER
Describe normal operations and troubleshooting of the Turner and Indexer.
The Turner is a machine designed to turn composting Windrows in order to
provide adequate mixture of oxygen, moisture and help in keeping a control
temperature in the compost rows so that the bacterial organisms located in the
Windrows can perform the duties of breaking down the carbon sources in the
Windrows. Generally the Windrows are turned 1 time a week. Turning fre-
quency can be increased or decreased based on windrow moisture and
achieving PFRP (Process to Reduce Pathogens) as per the permit. The
Compost Facility presently uses a Backhus 16.43 Turner with an Indexer. The
Indexer is used to pick up and displace windrows across the compost pad into
the post process area to be screened and stored for curing.
Step Action
1 Start-up and operate Turner and Indexer according to Manufacturer's
manual.
2 Shut down Turner and Indexer according to Manufacturer's manual.
3 Complete end-of-day information on NZNA-COM-009.
4 Any repairs or major maintenance should be recorded in SAP.
5 Turn completed form into Staff Assistant.
6 Completed form is filled in binder by Staff Assistant.
Trouble shoot-Trouble shooting of the machine is included in the Maintenance section of the
ing manufacturer's manual.
Revisions Changed where repairs and maintenance are recorded, and changed Adminis-
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Purpose
Description
Operations
OPERATION OF THE TURNER and INDEXER
Describe normal operations and troubleshooting of the Turner and Indexer.
The Turner is a machine designed to turn composting Windrows in order to
provide adequate mixture of oxygen,. moisture and help in keeping a control
temperature in the compost rows so that the bacterial organisms located in the
Windrows can perform the duties of breaking down the carbon sources in the
Windrows. Generally the Windrows are turned 1 time a week. Turning fre-
quency can be increased or decreased based on windrow moisture and
achieving PFRP (Process to Reduce Pathogens) as per the permit. The
Compost Facility presently uses a Backhus 16.43 Turner with an Indexer. The
Indexer is used to pick up and displace windrows across the compost pad into
the post process area to be screened and stored for curing.
Step Action
1 Start-up and operate Turner and Indexer according to Manufacturer's
manual.
2 Shut down Turner and Indexer according to Manufacturer's manual.
3 Complete end-of-day information on NZNA-COM-009.
4 Any repairs or major maintenance should be recorded in SAP.
5 Turn completed form into Staff Assistant.
6 Completed form is filled in binder by Staff Assistant.
Trouble shoot-Trouble shooting of the machine is included in the Maintenance section of the
ing manufacturer's manual.
Revisions Changed where repairs and maintenance are recorded, and changed Adminis-
trative to Staff Assistant.
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Purpose
Description
Operations
OPERATION OF THE SCREEN
Describe normal operations and troubleshooting of the screen.
The Screen is a machine designed to remove unwanted particles to ensure a
consistent uniform product at the end of the screening process. The Compost
Facility presently uses a Backers Star Screen for the purpose of screening the
compost from the Windrows.
Step Action
1 Start-up and Operate Screen according to Manufacturer's manual.
2 Take one bucket at-a-time of mature compost from Windrow using a
loader. Reference: NZNA-C0-1 04.
3 Final product is moved to curing and finished product area on Com-
post pad.
4 Final product to be accounted for in inventory at that time.
5 Oversized material is moved to bulking bin to be reused in future
Windrows.
6 Shut down Screen according to Manufacturer's manual.
7 Complete end of day info on NZNA-COM-009
8 Before any repairs or maintenance is done NZNASafe 5.02 Lock Out
Tag Out Procedure should be followed.
9 Any repairs or major maintenance should be recorded in SAP.
10 Turn completed form into Staff Assistant.
11 Completed form is filed in binder by Staff Assistant.
Trouble Shoot-Trouble shooting of the machine is included in the Maintenance section of the
ing manufacturer's manual.
Revisions Added Step 8 adding Lock Out Tag Out Procedure, changed where to record
maintenance and repair, and changed Administrative to Staff Assistant.
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Purpose
Description
Monitor and
operations
MONITORING OF THE LEACHATE PONDS
The purpose of this document is to ensure that the leachate ponds are moni-
tored on a routine basis and includes troubleshooting.
The leachate ponds are specially built ponds designed to hold and reuse water
that leachates throughout the compost site. They are located in the southeast
corner of the Compost Facility. A water reuse tank is located next to the ponds.
The purpose of this tank is to pump the reuse water back into the Compost
Facility for operational use.
The leachate ponds have a limited amount of storage and thus have to be
monitored and operated in a way to ensure safety of the pond walls as well as
the local environment outside of the Compost Facility. Since the ponds do
have a limited amount of storage they need to be checked frequently for depth
levels. This process is done by visual inspection of the depth chain which is
located in the first pond. The visual inspection is taken in the morning and the
afternoon. The depth chain is measured in feet and inches. Below one foot is
considered empty, Seven foot is where the ponds are considered full and run
the risk of breaching the pond walls. At the 3 foot level on the depth chain ac-
tion needs to be taken in order to bring the pond's levels back down to a safe
zone of operation which is at or below four foot.
A valve is located between the two ponds to help control individual levels of
the ponds. As of present this valve is left open for operational purposes.
The levels of the ponds rise and fall due to reuse of the water back into the
Compost Facility and by rainfall onto the Compost Facility.
Step Monitoring and recording Leachate Pond AM
1 A visual inspection of the leachate ponds is done in the morning.
Water level is recorded in feet and inches from the depth chain in the
first pond on the Compost Dept. Operator worksheet (NZNA-COM-
009). If the ponds are at the 3 foot level, the Manager of Environ-
mental and Composting Operations or the Compost Manager is noti-
fied.
Step Monitoring and recording Leachate Pond PM
2 A visual inspection of the leachate ponds is done in the afternoon.
Water level is recorded in feet and inches from the depth chain in the
first pond on the Compost Dept. Operator worksheet (NZNA-COM-
009). If the ponds are at the 3 foot level the Manager of Environ-
mental and Composting Operations or the Compost Manager is noti-
fied. Turn in the sheet at the end of the work day to the Administra-
tive Assistant.
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Action
Step Record Keeping.
3 Data associated with the Leachate ponds is recorded on the Com-
posting Dept. Operator Worksheet (NZNA-COM-009). Composting
Dept. Operator Worksheet (NZNA-COM-009) is turned into the Ad-
ministrative Assistant for filing into the binder for Composting Dept.
Operator Worksheet.
If the leachate pond is at 5 foot pumping should begin and should be done until
ponds are at the safe level. To do this, use trash pump to pump through the
compost site's irrigation line and send the leachate water to Lagoon 3.
Trouble Shoot-Contact the Manager of Environmental and Composting Operations or the
ing Compost Manager.
Revisions Steps changed.
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Purpose
Description
Operations
Trouble-
shooting
OPERATION OF WATER REUSE TANK
The purpose of this document is to ensure proper operation of the water reuse
on the compost site.
The water reuse tank is a 3,000 gallon tank located at the southeast corner of
the compost facility. The tank is located on the edge of the two leachate ponds
and is white in color. The purpose of the tank is to supply water to certain op-
erations within the compost facility. The water stored in the tank comes from
the leachate ponds or from a well that provides fresh water to the compost site.
Step Operation of the water reuse tank
1 Operation of the water reuse tank can be done either manually or by
a remote control. If done manually, you have to go to the control
panel located at the tank and turn the switches into the manual posi-
tions and then turn on the start button. The water valve that is being
used has to be open in order to supply water to the operation. It is
advised that the water valve is open so that you do not have pres-
sure build up behind the water valve that will be used. The water re-
use tank can also be operated automatically using the remote con-
trol. Leave the switches in the auto position at the tank control panel
and use the on and off buttons on the remote.
Step Tank does not pump
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1 • Check to make sure there is power at the tank by looking at the
control panel.
• The panel should be displaying the tank level in red LCD number.
• If there is no power to the panel, issue a work order notification for
the maintenance department to investigate the problem .
• If there is power then check the panel at the tank to see if the
pump switch is in the auto or manual position.
• If in the manual position push the reset button and then the start
button.
• If pump starts but you still have no water, check the manual water
value under the tank to make sure it is open.
• If switch is in the auto position, push the reset button and then the
start button.
• If pump starts and no water, check the manual value under the
water tank to make sure it is open.
• If pump is running and the manual water value is open but still no
water, issue a work order notification for the maintenance depart-
ment to investigate.
Step Water running out of the top of the Tank.
2 • Check to make sure pump switch is in the automatic position or
manual position. If in the manual position turn the switch to off or
the auto position. Pump should stop pumping.
• If pump switch is in the auto position, high level indicator switch
inside the tank has failed. Operators will manually turn off the
switch to the stop position on the panel to stop the tank from filling.
Then a work order notification is issue for the maintenance de-
partment to investigate.
Revisions No revisions needed.
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Pumping op-
erations
Step
1
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3
4
Action
Place pump at gate of leachate pond with suction hose connected to
suction side of pump and connect discharge hose to discharge side
of pump. Open door on bottom of white tank and close the two ball
valves with the green valve wrench.
Lay discharge out around storm water pond dam and connect hose
to the first irrigation hydrant located next to the concrete pad in the
compost field to the west side of the compost facility.
Go to the last hydrant and connect hose to hydrant so that it will not
impede compost production. Lay hose along drainage ditch and
head north toward the hydrant in the north west corner of facility and
connect to hydrant.
Open and close the proper valves and open hydrants that are con-
nected. Open valve# FUC98AV516 in G1 and close valve#
FUC98AV517 that goes to G2. Also at the base of lagoon 3 open
valve# FUC98AV514 the valve on left and close valve#
FUC98AV515 to the right. Go to the back of lagoon pump house and
open discharge valve on metal pipe that comes out of the building
and allows leachate water to get to lagoon.
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Pumping
operations
(continued)
Upset condi-
tions
Responsibility
5 Return to leachate pond and check oil and fuel level in pump. Make
sure drain plug is in place on bottom of pump.
6 Prime pump by removing cap from pumping chamber and pour water
in and install cap back.
7 There is a butterfly valve on discharge side of pump that needs to be
closed during the priming of pump. Crank pump. Once the water gets
to the pump butterfly valve needs to be opened about 4 notches to
allow water to move into discharge hose. As the discharge hose fills
gradually open butterfly valve until completely opened.
8 Walk around compost facility following discharge line looking for
leaks or problem areas. It will take several minutes for water to reach
lagoon 3.
9 Return to pump every 1-2 hours to refill and to monitor process.
tO' At end of day let compost operators know what the leachate pond ·< level is so that level can be recorded on NZNA-COM-009 and close
all valves and hydrants that were opened.
If pump is not primed properly the pump will not begin to move the water and
if not corrected this could cause damage to pump. Also if hydrants and valves
are not set prior to start up, dead heading and damage to underground distri-
bution lines could occur. If rainy weather persists, other pumping options may
have to be implemented by the Environmental and Composting Operations
Manager.
This procedure is the responsibility of the Environmental and Composting Op-
erations Manager; Implementation of this procedure is the responsibility of op-
erators assigned to compost and irrigation. The Environmental and Compost-
ing Operations Manager is responsible for the approval of this procedure.
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COMPOST CONTAINER TRUCK
PURPOSE To establish a procedure for the operation of the container truck (KEN-
WORTH) or (PETERBIL T).
SCOPE This procedure covers operations and responsibility of the truck
DESCRIPTION The compost department has a Kenworth and Peterbilt hoist lift truck that will
pick up metal containers. These containers are brought back to the compost
facility and then dumped in the appropriate spots. The container holds wood-
waste and waste activated sludge (WAS) and filter pads. These trucks are
normally operated by Novozymes Environmental Operation Operators that
have their Class B COL license.
OPERATIONS Operation of these trucks should be done by following manufacture's owner's
manuals and by following all state and federal licensing guidelines. Daily in-
spections of the operating equipment in accordance with state and federal law
shall be followed. Operations of the hoist and truck should follow the proce-
dures that are at the compost trailer.
DRIVER'S RE-The truck(s) and boxes that are picked up are the responsibility of the operator
SPONSIBILITY assigned to the truck and Novozymes Composting Dept.
Documents
It is up to the operator to advise the Environmental and Composting Opera-
tions Manager if there is a problem with a box, the weight of a box or anything
else involving the truck i.e. tires, brakes and damage done to anything on the
truck or to a customer's site.
If a box looks too heavy or looks out of compliance the driver should let the
customer (i.e. WAS box) know so that any messes or spills can be handled
properly.
Kenworth and Peterbilt owner's manuals, Galbreath hoist manuals, North Car-
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Responsibility This procedure is the responsibility of the Environmental and Com posting Op-
erations Manager. Implementation of this procedure is the responsibility of the
Operator assigned to the trucks.
Revisions Changes made to feedstocks, titles and approvals.
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NZNA Composting Facility Level Spreader
Purpose and Application
A level spreader is a Stormwater Best Management Practice (BMP) construct-
ed at a virtually zero (0 %) grade across the slope consisting of a permanent
linear structure used to disperse or "spread" concentrated flow thinly over a
vegetated or forested riparian buffer or filter strip. Its purpose is to spread con-
centrated water over a wide enough area so that erosion of the vegetated
buffer or filter strip does not result (e.g., mitigate downslope erosion and pend-
ing), It can reduce erosion and the movement of sediment An additional benefit
of a level spreader is to remove nutrients and other pollutants from runoff by
filtration, infiltration, absorption, adsorption, decomposition, and volatilization.
This practice applies:
• Where uniform, diffuse flow can be achieved downslope of the level
spreader.
• Where Riparian Area Protection Rules require diffuse flow through the
buffers, the concentrated water is dispersed within wooded buffers or
on fields adjacent to streams, ponds, and lakes; and/or
• In areas requiring a vegetative filter strip to treat runoff; and/or as a part
of a series of stormwater BMP's, where topography constrains the abil-
ity to achieve diffuse flow.
The application of level spreaders must take into consideration specific condi-
tions such as topography, vegetative cover, soil and other geologic conditions.
If diffused flow is not attainable based on sites conditions, they should not
used (i.e., the slope of the natural ground away from or parallel to the level
spreader should be relatively smooth in the direction toward the natural site
drainage pattern so that the flow will not re-concentrate).
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System Components
Level spreader system consists of the following parts:
1. Site Interior Drainage Ditches-the structures that receive all di-
verted surface run-off from the compost pad that drain to the
Stormwater Pond. The drainage ditches are grass lined and con-
tain both rock check dams and compost filter socks in 15ft inter-
vals. The purpose of these structures is to dissipate energy and
trap sediment.
1. Stormwater Pond -the excavated structure that receives all di-
verted surface run-off from the Site Interior Drainage Ditches.
This pond is a clay lined structure that flows to the Outlet Structure
at two different levels with an over flow by-pass at the top of the
structure for extreme rain events. The pond acts as temporary re-
tention for stormwater. Sediment settles out in this structure.
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2. Outlet Structure-the structure that controls the outlet flow of water
from the Stormwater Pond. The picture below shows the inlet pipe
from the Interior Drainage Ditches, the Outlet Structures overflow
by-pass and the Faircloth Skimmer. Stormwater from this struc-
ture flows to the Forebay.
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1. Forebay -an excavated bowl-shaped feature that acts to slow the
influent water and allow sediment and debris to settle out forebay
can contain some rip rap to reduce the amount of erosive losses
within the Forebay itself. Stormwater from this structure flows to the
Grass Swale and Concrete Level Spreader.
2. Grass Swa/e-the grass lined swale structure that diverts and con-
trols flow from the forebay to the Concrete Level Spreader. The
picture below shows both of these structures. Stormwater enters
the Grass Swale from the Forebay. This area functions a retention,
settlement, and evaporation.
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1. Concrete Level Spreader -water passes through the forebay to the
Grass Swale main body of the level spreader. The lower side
(downslope portion) is constructed so that it is level along its entire
length. Water seeps slowly from the weep holes located along the
inner wall of the concrete level spreader. Water rises and falls
evenly over the lip of the level spreader, which functions essentially
as a long weir.
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2. Stone Filter Strip Apron-the area directly downslope from the
Concrete Level Spreader and is made up of filter fabric and #57
stone. This area is 25 feet in width and as long as the Concrete Lev-
el Spreader. This functions as a settlement and infiltration area.
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3. Vegetative Buffer Strip -after the stormwater passes over the level
spreader lip, it enters the Stone Filter Strip Apron. Some of the wa-
ter infiltrates, while the rest is treated for sediment and nutrients. The
Vegetative Buffer Strip receiving area has the capacity to pass the
flow without erosion. The entire system safely passes a 1 0-year
storm event without failing or causing erosion, gullies or rills.
Inspection
After Rain Events Exceeding 2 inches
All components of the level spreader structure need to be carefully inspected
for any signs of channelization and be immediately repaired. The structure will
fail if water exits from it as channelized flow. The Outlet Structure and Fore-
bay should be inspected for any blockage or debris. The spreaders concrete
curb weep holes need to be check for clogging and cleaned out by using the
metal rod cleaning tool. Sediment and debris should be removed from the
Forebay, from behind the level lip, and from inside the diversion structure after
all storms. The level spreader and Vegetative Buffer should be checked for
signs of erosion after all events storm. All vegetation that grows in the section
of Stone Filter Strip Apron should be removed. Any formation of gullies (e.g.,
evidence of #57 stone washing downslope) or erosion that is discovered in the
Vegetative Buffer Strip should be addressed through the application of ero-
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sion control mat or regrading and re-seeded if necessary. Observations and
Action Plans are noted on the Daily Operator Checklist Form (NZNACOM-
009).
Level Spreader Maintenance Schedule
Monthly:
Inspection-Walk though visual inspection of the stormwater pond, outlet
structure, forebay, grass swale, level spreader, stone apron, and vegetated
buffer strip. Down slope beyond the vegetated buffer should be inspected for
erosion riling and gullies. Observations and Action Plans are noted on the Dai-
ly Operator Checklist Form (NZNACOM-009).
Mowing -Vegetated Buffer strip needs to be mowed monthly. If ac-
cessible the grass swale in front of the level spreader should also be
mowed.
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Vegetation Control -The Stone Filter Strip Apron downslope of the
level spreader should be maintained vegetation free. Apply round-up
herbicide to the stone apron area.
Weep Holes -The weep holes along the Concrete Level Spreader
must be cleaned out monthly using the metal rod cleaning tool.
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Annually:
Over time, the level spreader Forebay and Grass Swale will fill with sediment
and will need to be cleaned out to maintain its capacity. The Vegetative Buff-
er Strip must be maintained with vegetative grasses. Annual re-seeding of
Bermuda grass is may be required based on Monthly Inspections or rain
events exceeding 2 inches. Observations and Action Plans are noted on the
Daily Operator Checklist Form (NZNACOM-009).
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Repairing Kuhn Knight Mixer Door
Purpose Describe the repair procedure of the Kuhn Knight Mixer.
Description Detailed Guide on proper removal and installation of mixer door.
Step Action
1 Lockout and Tag out Mixer's Power Supplies.
2 Fill out NZNA Lock/Tag out Checklist Sheet NZNASafe-5.02a
3 Disconnect conveyor power plug after locking out power supply to
conveyor.
4 Place approved conveyor platform into conveyor platform holders on
each side of conveyor belt safety shield.
5 Attach safety harness lanyard to one of the mixer harness attach-
ment points.
6 Attach chain and/or lifting strap to mixer door lifting points located on
each side at the top of the door.
7 Connect chain and/or lifting strap to the lifting boom on the Cat
Loader.
8 Tighten chain and/or lifting strap to ensure no slack is present.
9 Unbolt and remove door cylinder and mount.
10 Slowly lift the door out of the door tracks using loader lifting boom.
11 Once removed out of door tracks place in location that is out of cur-
rent mixer work area.
12 Locate new mixer door and attach chain and/or lifting strap to each
side of the door lifting points.
13 Position new mixer door into door tracks and slowly lower into place.
14 Attach door cylinder and mount back.
15 Remove chains and/or lifting strap from door.
16 Ensure door is operating correctly.
17 Remove conveyor platform and reconnect conveyor power plug.
18 Remove all lockout/tagout equipment.
19 Apply power to Mixer and conveyor.
20 Finish filling out NZNA Lockout/Tagout Checklist NZNASafe-5.02a.
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Compost Manager
Level Exempt
Basic Function Manage the feedstock procurement, product development, and all sales and
marketing functions of the composting operation within budgeted guidelines.
Reports To
Supervises
Duties and
Responsibili~
ties
Assure quality production at budgeted cost and volumes.
Develop, implement and manage quality control and quality assurance guide-
lines and testing protocols for the composting operation.
Develop and maintain a public relations program to disseminate information
about NZNA Composting to local landowners, community, and other stake-
holders in the agronomic reuse of NZNA compost products.
Senior Environmental Manager
None
Manage the feedstock procurement, marketing plan, advertising, public rela-
tions, sales promotions, merchandising, and all sales and marketing functions
of the composting operation.
Develop, implement and manage quality control and quality assurance guide-
lines and testing protocol for the com posting department.
Provide professional assessment and planning for short and long term opera-
tion of the Com posting Facility.
Develop relationships to procure raw material feedstock customers.
Develop and implement marketing plans for compost product sales.
Ensure conformance to applicable governmental permits/regulations and to
applicable Novozymes policies and programs.
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Compost Manager, Continued
Duties and Ensure a constructive dialogue with local and central authorities regarding
Responsibilitie waste management at NZNA.
s (continued) Promote active cooperation with other departments to meet current and future
needs and to develop more environmentally sound processes.
Coordinate research and development activities with Universities and inde-
pendent labs.
Provide input to periodically update a formal long term plan for NZNA biode-
gradable wastes.
Responsible for all applicable NCDENR reporting requirements, as they per-
tain to compost facility operation.
Prepare an annual budget. Review and explain monthly variances.
Make formal internal and external presentations on the beneficial use of NZNA
compost.
Interact with appropriate local universities and consultants to improve the effi-
ciency and sustainability of NZNA compost.
Interact with other Novozymes Waste Management departments to share in-
formation and experiences and to develop and implement best practices.
Manages sales office activities, including customer service and product sup-
port.
Other duties as assigned by the Senior Environmental Manager.
Minimum A minimum BS required in Agronomy, Soil Science or related natural sciences.
Qualifications A minimum of five years general management experience in compost facility
operations.
Experienced with NCDENR environmental regulations desirable.
Knowledge of waste treatment and beneficial reuse of waste is also desirable.
A minimum of ten years of experience in sales and marketing.
Must be computer literate and able to utilize relevant software programs.
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Compost Manager, Continued
Minimum
Qualifications
(continued)
Contacts
Budget
Revisions
Physically mobility and visual acuity to inspect equipment and composting op-
erations.
Internal: All Departments
External: Waste generators, compost product customers, contractors, vendors,
appropriate local and state governmental agencies.
Responsible for compost budget.
Changed reports to, deleted oversee operations, deleted supervise work of
operators, deleted provide guidance and direction to composting operation
employees of goals, deleted departmental goals, deleted maintaining job de-
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Environmental Operations Team Supervisor
Level Exempt
Basic Function • Plan, organize, and supervise daily operations of the Environmental Depart-
ment to ensure NZNA enzyme manufacturing by-products are treated and
disposed of in accordance with state regulations, and in a manner which
minimizes negative impacts on production, the environment, and the local
community. Ensure operational conformance to applicable government
permits and regulations, and to Novozymes policies and programs.
Reports To
Supervises
Duties &
Responsibilities
• Develop and sustain constructive communications with regulatory authori-
ties, local landowners, and other relevant stakeholders necessary to ensure
continued reuse and disposal of NZNA by-products.
• Plan and supervise the activity of the Environmental Operators to effectively
meet the NZNA Process Waste Water Treatment, SBM Land Application,
PWW Spray Irrigation and Composting schedules and goals. Observe per-
formance of equipment, take part in unit operations whenever needed and
maintain accurate, timely employee and operational records.
Sr. Environmental Manager
• Lead Operators
• Sr. Operators
• Operators I & II
General
• Hire, train, motivate and retain competent operators and contractors to en-
sure safe and economical disposal of operational by-products in an environ-
mentally sound manner, and in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Demonstrate a positive team-work attitude on a consistent basis
• Promote a working climate that provides Dare to Lead, Trust and Earn Trust,
Connect to Create and Unlock Passion
• Conduct routine safety meetings to maintain a high degree of safety aware-
ness. Provide counselling and coaching to improve safety attitudes and
lower accident potential
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Environmental Operations Team Supervisor, Continued
Duties &
Responsibilities
(continued)
• Support the NZNA Environmental Policy and EQS, and assure that the envi-
ronmental impact of changes to processes and equipment is assessed prior
to implementation
• Ensure adherence to all NZNA employee relations policies
• Provide leadership and guidance to the individual team members and as-
sures that they get information, general and/or specific, necessary to ac-
complish their tasks
• Adhere to and enforce corporate and local safety, Zeal and GMP policy
• Assure that house keeping and methods of operations are in compliance
with safety regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and other
regulatory requirements
• Coach and develop personnel according to their individual needs, and the
scope of their job related functions
• Coordinate and assign work effectively among team members
• Daily follow up of team performance
• Make recommendations for investments in all department areas
• Implement and instill continuous improvements for culture and optimum per-
formance
• Prepare individual development plans for all assigned personnel
• Ensure that all processes are conducted according to the better practices,
standard operating procedures, and/or product manufacturing directions
• Initiate and capture new ideas and/or opportunities related to continuous im-
provement
• Utilize strong communication skills to achieve key goals at the local level
• Integrate with other production, environmental, and waste treatment func-
tions
• Other duties as assigned by manager
Environmental and Compost Operations
• Operator in Responsible Charge for SBM land application and PWW spray
irrigation in accordance with the state permit requirements
• Ensure accuracy and sign off on monthly submission of all regulatory state
permit report requirements in a timely manner
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Environmental Operations Team Supervisor, Continued
Duties &
Responsibilities
(continued)
Minimum
Qualifications
• Facilitate strong cooperation with waste treatment group to ensure optimum
operation of treatment systems to assure compliance with permits and regu-
lations
• Ensure high level of flexibility of operations teams by rotation of operators
through PWW irrigation, Wastewater treatment, SBM spreading, and com-
post operations schedules that provide the most effective level of operational
capacity and flexibility
• Observe equipment performance, investigate and troubleshoot abnormal
performance; prepare work orders for maintenance and follow up as neces-
sary using computer maintenance management system; Coordinate these
activities with the production coordinator and maintenance personnel
• Maintain working knowledge of all plant operations, taking part in operations
for training purposes and when new equipment or equipment modifications
are added to the process
• Supervise the completion and ensure the accuracy of all paperwork in ac-
cordance with standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements
• Supervise daily operations to ensure systems are operating properly with
minimal nuisance conditions and meet state permit conditions
• Make recommendations for improving capacity and decreasing costs
• Ensure accurate record keeping. Keep accurate records of waste stream
storage and disposal capacities and actual applications. Inform all other op-
erations at NZNA and relevant state regulatory agencies if storage levels
and/or disposal capacities are short or interrupted ahead of time, if possible
• Interact with state representatives as needed to ensure compliance with
state issued PWW Treatment, Land application, Spray irrigation, and Com-
post permits
• Supervise the daily completion and ensure the accuracy of all data collected
for the purposes of state required reporting of waste applications
• Manage relationships with approximately 200 land owners to ensure efficient
hauling to application sites
• Monitor and control environmental operations systems through SATT and/or
BMS as necessary
• Other duties as assigned by manager
General
• Demonstrated leadership abilities are required. Effective written and oral
communication skills are necessary.
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Environmental Operations Team Supervisor, Continued
Minimum
Qualifications
(continued)
Contacts
Budget
Revision
• Must perform quality work and demonstrate personal characteristics which
assist in motivating others to perform quality work, with high productivity and
positive morale.
• Must be able to effectively train and evaluate the performance of team mem-
bers.
• Basic personal computer skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent, with demonstrated good math/arithmetic
skills preferred.
• Must be physically able to perform all aspects of the job, including the ability
to climb ladders and stairs and possess the necessary visual acuity.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, unaided.
Environmental Operations
• Must hold NCDENR Land Application of Residuals System Operator Certifi-
cation.
• Must hold NCDENR Surface Irrigation of Wastewater System Operator Certi-
fication.
• Must hold NCDENR Levell I Waste Water Treatment Operator Certification.
• Relevant environmental and compost operations experience.
• Ability to operate relevant equipment and possess working knowledge of all
departmental procedures.
• Internal: All NZNA departments and functions
• External: Contractors and vendors
• This position is responsible for assuring expenditures are within operational
budget
• Assists manager in preparing assigned budgets.
• None
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Compost Department Staff Assistant
Level Non-Exempt
Basic Function Responsible for all business and operation related support activities for the
Compost Department I Nature's GREEN-RELEAF.
Reports To
Supervises
Duties and
Responsibili-
ties
Compost Manager
None
The Compost Department Staff Assistant provides administrative support to
the Compost Manager as well as the Operations Supervisor and Compost op-
erators
Customer Service
Responsible for all Customer Service related activities for all Nature's GREEN-
RELEAF product and feedstock customers
Acts as initial contact between internal and external customers and Compost
department personnel
Handle all customer requests in a timely and efficient manner
Provides product literature and point of sale support upon request
Responsible for operation of the scale system
Handles all customer phone interactions for feedstock, product sales, transpor-
tation and monitoring of the compost business phone during normal business
hours
Sets up all new customer accounts and processes credit information
Facilitates the scheduling of pickup and deliveries by maintaining a dispatch
process to ensure all customer orders are picked up or deliveries made ac-
cording to the schedule
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Duties and
Responsibilitie
s (continued)
Accounting & Administrative
Handles all invoicing for Nature's GREEN-RELEAF products as well as feed-
stock suppliers in SAP
Responsible for creating process orders for semi-finished and finished prod-
ucts in SAP
Responsible for timely and accurate month-end closing
Responsible for all Nature's GREEN-RELEAF feedstock , product invoices and
tickets
Maintains daily input of compost batch mixing files and all daily worksheets
completed by operators
Prepares SAP transactions for feedstock, compost, monthly rentals and trans-
portation
Must maintain control of detail and accuracy of reporting
Tracks contract trucking costs and assigns them to appropriate accounts
Responsible for purchases including the writing of purchase requisitions, as-
signment of account numbers, signing purchase requisition, receiving items
Maintains the necessary paperwork for Finance and Accounting
Responsible for creating PM notifications for maintenance work as needed or
requested
Coordinate all office services including copy machines, fax machines, comput-
ers, furniture and break room supplies as needed
Processes E-VIP work daily
Maintains department org charts, job descriptions and QMS policies and pro-
cedures
Distributes correspondence and keep announcements up to date on the bulle-
tin board
Performs job duties in a manner that supports NZNA Quality, Safety and Envi-
ronmental Policies and regulations and contribute to improving results in these
areas
Compiles data for annual NCDENR Composting Facility Report
Maintains ISO compliance data and reports
Makes arrangements for visitors, tours and other departmental activities as
requested
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Compost Department Staff Assistant, Continued, continued
Duties and
Responsibilitie
s (continued)
Minimum
Qualifications
Contacts
Sales Support
Maintains an updated customer prospect data base
Performs email marketing campaigns
Tracks customer sales data and reports
Handles sales inquiries in a professional manner
HS diploma or equivalency with a minimum of two years experience.
Competent in English composition, grammar and spelling. Proven computer
experience in MS Office functions.
Must have good interpersonal skills to interface with a wide diversity of people.
Must be well organized and systematic in work habits.
Must be able to prioritize tasks and be service oriented.
Must have good interpersonal skills to interface with a wide diversity of people.
Internal: Compost Operations, Accounting, Finance
External: Suppliers I Contractors, Compost Customers and Regulatory Agen-
cies
Budget None
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Operator II
No.: NZNAJD-4.12.06 Version: 1.0 Valid From: 26 July 2004 Document owner: AKM
Level Wage
Basic Function Responsible for operation of PWW irrigation, SBM application, and
compost svstems.
Reports To Environmental Operations Supervisor
Supervises None
Duties and Operations of Spent Biomass (SBM) application to include those of
Responsibilities Operator I and the following:
• recording necessary information for application team for
departmental databases.
• maintaining up to date, accurate farmer map book for application
team.
• interfacing with landowners as needed to insure good landowner
relations.
• coordinating SBM drivers to meet daily site requirements.
• assure compliance with all pertinent permit conditions including
volumes applied and application rates
• draining of FLF SBM lines in cold weather to prevent freezing of
pipes.
Operation of PWW irrigation to include those of Operator I and the
following:
• adjustment of portable irrigation equipment during operation
• operation and programming of center pivot equipment
• daily calculation of PWW application volumes
• interfacing with landowners as needed to insure good landowner
relations
• interfacing with contractors as needed
• operation of pertinent BMS functions
• monitoring of pump performance
Operation of Com posting equipment to include Operator I duties and the
following:
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Minimum
Qualifications
• entering work orders
• unloading of raw materials
• ordering parts and chemicals
• collection and recording of compost monitoring data
• collection and reporting of assigned raw material and product
inventories
• operation of weigh station and associated software
• independent operation of grinder, mixer, windrow turner, and
screen
• load-out of finished product
• interfacing with production departments as needed to insure
proper waste treatment operations
• sampling of waste streams
• perform basic laboratory analyses
• Perform job duties in a manner that supports NZNA Quality,
Safety and Environmental Policies and regulations, and
contribute to improving results in these areas.
• Other duties as assigned by Department Manager and
Supervisor.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have good basic reading, writing, and math skills related to
performance of all position requirements.
• Operation of Heavy Farm Equipment or similar Heavy Non-
Farming Equipment. COL.
• Must have attended training and certification courses in two of
the following three (3) areas: 1). Biosolids/residuals application,
2). spray irrigation, or 3) composting.
• Computer data entry, record keeping, and reporting experience.
• Must have a minimum of two years of acceptable experience in
environmental operations at Novozymes or five years of relevant
industrial or municipal waste management experience.
• Must be physically able to perform all tasks related to the
position, to include the ability to walk, bend, climb stairs and
ladders and to lift 50 pounds without assistance. Good visual
acuity is necessary, as well as, the manual dexterity to enter
computer data and retrieve records, and to perform manual
repair work on equipment.
_• _Must be able to work evenings and weekends as assigned.
• If the position held requires possession of a CDL. employee must
comply with NZNA DOT Drug and Alcohol Policy.
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Budget
Internal: Other departments, including but not limited to QC,
Maintenance, Recovery, and Supply Chain Operations.
External: Surrounding farmers, Contracted truck drivers, vendors,
customers, Visitors, Contractors
Not applicable -has no budgetary responsibility
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GREEN-RELEAFTM
Compost/Soil Conditioner
Congratulations _you have just purchased one of the finest compost products on the market toda_y. We
take great pride in producing this product to meet the re9uirements of the United States Com posting
Council "Standard Testing of Assurance F rogram". Our on going "~alit_y Assurance Testing"
guarantees a consistent "Grade A", certified compost product each and ever_y load eve'"9 time!
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Council
Seal of Testing Assurance
US Composting CounciiSTA Compost Testing Farameters
Farameter Range
pH J.0-8.J
Soluble Salts 2.0-5.0 mmhos/ em
I)ulk Densit_y ,900-1 000 lbs/ c_y
Moisture Content (wetwt. basis) +5-55%
Organic Matter Content (dr_y wt. basis) J0-80%
F article Size r a55e5 through 1/2 screen
Growth Screening r asses growth assa_y test
Stabilit_y Stable to Ve'"9 Stable
"The l)enetits of Compost"
Improves the soil5tructure and Increases permeabilit_y and infiltration!
r rovides needed organic matter and restores biological activit_y!
Stabilizes the soil pH b_y increasing the soil's buffering capacit_y!
Improves moisture holding capacit_y, reducing erosion and run-off!
Supplies beneficial microorganisms to soils and growing media!
T9pe of Application
Landscaping
Landscaping
Landscaping
Turf
Jurf
Nurseries
Nurseries
flowers & Vegetable
flowers & Vegetable
Enables soils to retain nutrients longer!
Supplies organic matter!
Recommended Use & Application Kates
Use
l)ackfill for tree plantings
Mulching
Omamental beds
New turf establishment
Top-dressing
Container mixes
})and application
New establishment
Maintenance
R.ecommended R.ates
;o-50$ b_y volume blend in with native soil
I inch evenl_y applied
1-2 inches tilled into raised bed
1-2 inches tilled in to a depth of 5 inches
1ft... I inch evenl_y applied and raked in
5-"'1-0% b_y volume
2 inches applied in 1-.ft:. bands
;-+inches tilled in to a depth of 5 inches
I -2 inches tilled in to a depth of 5 inches
Cubic Yards of Compost R.e<Juired to Cover I ,000 S<juare feet
~inch la_yer Approximatel_y 0.75 cubic _yards
•12 inch la_yer Approximatel_y I .5 cubic _yards
I inch la_yer Approximatel_y ;.o cubic _yards
I lfz inch la_yer Approximatel_y +.5 cubic _yards
2inchla_yer Approximatel_y 6.0cubic _yards
Approximate Number ofF ots filled b.!:! One Cubic Yard of Compost Amended Media
FotSize Number filled
+inch I,HO
I gal. (6 inch) 225
2 gal. (8inch) 120
; gal. (I 0 inch) 80
7 gal. (I+ inch) ;s
I 5 gal. (I 7 inch) I+
If 9ou need additional technical assistance regarding the use of this product please give us a call:
Manufactun:d b9
NovoztjmC6 No<th America, Inc.
Fo5o><576
+17 Old Smith farm Road
frankl;nton, NC 27527
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Erosion Control Compost
Is made up of organic humus that has the uni9ue abilit9 to improve the chemical, ph.!:Jsical, and biological
characteristics of soils and provide growing media for vegetation to prevent erosion and sedimentation run-off.
Our Erosion Control Compost is screened to 1/2 inch and tested in the US Compost Council's Seal of
T estingAssurance F rogram. Meets North Carolina Department ofT ransportation specifications for
compost blankets.
US Com posting
Council
Seal of Testing Assurance
US Com posting Council STA Compost Testing F arameters
Farameter Kange
pH J.0-8.J
Soluble Salts 2.0-j.O mmhos/cm
5ulk Densit9 900-1 000 lbs/ c9
Moisture Content (wet wt. basis) +5-55%
Organic Matter Content (dr.y wt. basis) J0~80%
F article Size F asses through 1/2 screen
Growth Screening F asses growth assa9 test
Stabilit9 Stable to Ver9 Stable
"The l)enefits of Compost''
Improves the soil structure and increases permeabilit,y and infiltration!
r rovides needed organic matter and restores biological activit,y!
Stabilizes the soil pH b,y increasing the soil's buffering capacit,y!
Improves moisture holding capacit,y, reducing erosion and run-off!
Supplies beneficial microorganisms to soils and growing media!
Enables soils to retain nutrients longer!
Supplies organic matter!
Recommended Use & Application R.ates
T!fpe of Application Use Recommended Kates
Vegetation Establishment Compost 51anket I inch evenl_y applied
Cubic Yards of Compost Kequired to Cover I ,000 square teet
If+ inch la_yer Approxlmatel_y 0.75 cubic _yards
112 inch la_yer Approximatel_y I .5 cubic _yards
I inchla_yer Approximatel_y }.0 cubic _yards
I 112 inch la_yer Approximatel_y +.5 cubic _yards
2inchla_yer Approximatel_y 6.0cubic _yards
If _you need additional technical assistance regarding the use of this product please g)ve us a call or visit our website:
Manufactured b_y
Novoz.ymes North America, Inc.
Fo5ox576
++5 Old Smith farm Road
franklinton, NC 275 25
919-i-9+-}+89
www.naturesgreenreleat.com
Disclaimer: Novoz.ymes has tested this product at the recommended rates above and takes no liabilit_y of the
misuse or improper application of this product.
Active Ingredients: 1 00% Compost
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Compost T opdress
Congratulations 9ou have just purchased one of the finest compost products on the market toda9. We take
great pride in producing this product to meet the re'luirements of the United States Com posting Council
"Standard Testing of Assurance F rogram". Our on going "~alit,y Assurance Testing" guarantees a
consistent "Grade A", certified compost product each and ever9 load ever9 time!
US Comp~sting
Council
Seal of Testing Assurance
US Composting Council STA Compost Testing F arameters
Farameter R.ange
pH J.O-S.J
Soluble Salts 2.0-).0 mmhos/cm
5ulk Densit,y 900-1 000 lbs/ c9
Moisture Content (wet wt. basis) +5-55$
Organic Matter Content (dr9 wt. basis) J0-80$
r article Size r asses through 1/+ screen
Growth Screening r asses growth aSSa!j test
Stabilit!J Stable to Ver9 Stable
"The l)enefits of Compost"
Improves the soil structure and increases permeabili~ and infiltration!
F rovides needed organic matter and restores biological activit_y!
Stabilizes the soil pH b_y increasing the soil's buttering capacit_y!
Improves moisture holding capacit_y, reducing erosion and run-off!
Supplies beneficial microorganisms to soils and growing media!
E_nables soils to retain nutrients longer!
Supplies organic matter!
bpe of Application
Turf
Rain Gardens
Green Roof Media
Recommended Use & Application Kates
Use Recommended Rates
Top-dressing
Mix with expanded shale
1/+-1 inch eveni.Y applied and raked in
20% b.Y volume
Mix with expanded shale & sand 15% b.Y volume
Cubic Yards of Compost Re9uired to Cover 1 ,000 s9uare feet
Y+ inch la9er Approximatei.Y 0.75 cubic .Yards
1lz inch la9er Approximatei.Y 1 .) cubic .Yards
1 inchla9er Approximatel9 ;.o cubic .Yards
1 1lz inch la9er Approximatei.Y +.) cubic .Yards
2 inch la9er Approximatei.Y 6.0cubic .Yards
If .YOU need additional technical assistance regarding the use of this product please give us a call or visit our website:
Manufactured ht:J
Novozt:Jmes North America, Inc.
FoE>ox576
++5 Old Smith farm R.oad
franklinton, NC 27525
9 1 9-+9+-j+B 9
www.naturesgreenreleaf.com
Disclaimer: Novoz9mes has tested this product at the recommended rates above and takes no liabili~ of the misuse or improper
application of this product.
Active Ingredients: 1 00% Compost
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Engineered Topsoil
E.ngineeredTopsoil is a blend of 75% USCC-ST A Compost and 2;% Sand, Silt and Cla9
R.esembles same soil characteristics as a native sand9loam topsoil
Farameter
pH
5ulk Densit.9
US Com posting Council ~ Seal of Testing Assurance
R.ange
6.0-8.0
I ~00-1500 lbs/c.9
Moisture Content (wet wt. basis) +5-55%
Organic Matter Content (dl",9 wt. basis) 6-8%
F article Size F asses through 1/2 screen
F ercent Sand 55-65%
F ercent Cla.9 8-12%
F ercent Silt 25-~5%
R.ecommended Use & Application R.ates
Landscaping
Landscaping
Turf
Use
5ackfill for tree plantings
Ornamental beds
New turf establishment
Recommended R.ates
5lend with native soil 50:50
Use as is
2-~inches in depth
If .9ou need additional technical assistance regarding the use of this product please give us a call or visit our website:
Manufactured b_y
Novoz_ymes North America, Inc.
Fo5ox576
++5 Old Smith farm R.oad
franklinton, NC 27525
91 9-+.9+-~+8 9
www.naturesgreenreleaf.com
Disclaimer: Novoz_ymes has tested this product at the recommended rates above and takes no liabilit.Y of the misuse or improper
application of this product.
Active Ingredients: Compost, sand, silt and da_y