1906_McGill_ApprvdApplic_DIN26298_20160629

Revised May 2016
APPROVED DOCUMENT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
Approved June 29, 2016
By D. Wilson
Facility ID 1906-COMPOST
Doc ID 26300 (permit)
Doc ID 26298 (applic)
August 12, 2015
Donna Wilson
NCDENR-Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
Composting and Land Application Branch
1646 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1646
Re: McGill Environmental Systems
Renewal Request for Permit Number SWC 19-06
Dear Ms. Wilson:
M~GILL
The compost people®
Here are four copies of the permit renewal request for permit number SWC 19-06. If you
have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Thank you,
Steve Cockman
McGill Environmental Systems
McGill-Merry Oaks 1 (0) 919-362-1161 1 (F) 919-362-1141 1 www.mcgillcompost.com
634 Christian Chapel Church Rd 1 New Hill, NC 27562
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McGill Environmental Systems
Chatham Composting Facility
At Merry Oaks
Permit Renewal Application
August, 2015
Owner:
McGill Environmental Systems
634 Christian Chapel Church Road
New Hill, NC 27562
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone]
Engineer:
MacConnell & Associates, P .C.
1903 North Harrison Ave., Suite 101
Cary, NC 27513
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone]
Table of Contents
1. General Page 1
2. Facilities Page 3
2.1 -General Information Page 3
2.2 -Site Characteristics Page 3
2.3 -Physical Plant Page4
2.3.1 -Structure Page4
2.3 .2 -Primary Aeration Area Page 4
2.3.3 -Active Curing Page4
2.3.4 -Outdoor areas and Features Page 5
2.3.5 -Biofilter Page 5
2.3.6 -Intake Air Plenum Page 6
2.3.7 -Blending Page 6
2.4 -Equipment Page 6
2.4.1 -Intake Air Plenum Page 6
2.4.2 -Screening Page 6
2.4.3 -Grinding Page 6
2.4.4 -Compost Curing Page 6
2.4.5 -Biofilter Odor Control System Page 6
2.4.6 -BAT Odor Control System Page 7
2.4. 7 -Monitoring Equipment Page 7
2.4.8 -Equipment Maintenance Page 7
2.4.9 -Equipment Fact Sheet Page 8
3. Operations (Manual) Page 10
3.1 -Daily Start-Up/Shut-Down Overview Page 10
3 .1.1 -Other Routine Inspections by Plant Manager Page 10
3 .1.2 -Driver Inspections Page 10
3.1.3 -Maintenance Technician Inspections Page 11
3 .1.4 -Loader & Screening Plant Operator Inspections Page 11
3 .1.5 -Operations Manager Inspections
3.2 -Feedstock Acceptance
3.3 -Transportation
3.3.1 -Vehicles & Containers
3.3 .2 -Transport Documents
3.3 .3 -Spill Prevention and Preparedness
3.3 .4 -Spill Response
3 .4 -Receiving
3.4.1 -Unloading ofRaw Materials
3.4.2 -Non-Compostables Disposal
3.5 -Materials Blending
3.5.1 -Blending Process
3.5.2 -Grinding of Feedstocks
3.5.3 -Ratios and Recipes
3.6-Primary Composting
3.6.1 -Placing Feedstock Mix
3.6.2 -Pile Construction
3 .6.3 -Process Management and Summary
3 .6.4 -Electronic Monitoring and Process Control
3.6.5 -Batch Removal
3 .6.6 -Scheduled Maintenance
3.6.7 -Aeration System O&M -Intake Fans
3.6.8 -Aeration System O&M -Aeration Channels
3.6.9 -Aeration System O&M -Biofilter Fans
3.6.10 -Aeration System O&M-Biofilter
3.6.11 -Adverse Weather Conditions
3.6.12 -Front-End Loader O&M
3.6.13 -Daily Start-Up of Loaders
3.6.14 -Loader Operation-General Guidelines
3.6.15 -Daily Shutdown of Loaders
3.6.16 -Maintenance ofLoaders
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3 .6.17 -Electronic Monitoring and Process
Control System O&M
3.6.18 -Troubleshooting and Contingencies
3.6.19 -Odor Prevention
3.7 -Screening and Curing
3. 7.1 -Screening Plant O&M
3. 8 -Compost Distribution
3.8.1 -Product Storage
3.8.2 -Product Loading
3.8.3 -Product Standards
3 .8.4 -EPA Pollutant Limits
3.8.5 -Record Keeping
3 .8.6 -Marketing
3.8.7 -Compost Orders
3.9 -Sampling and Analysis
3.9.1 -Feedstocks
3.9.2 -Finished Compost
3.9.3 -Sampling Protocols
3.10 -Record Keeping and Reporting
3.10.1 -Operational Records
3.10.2 -Distribution Information
3.10.3 -Annual Reporting
3.11 -Personnel
3.11.1 -Staffing
3.11.2 -Training
3 .11.3 -Health and Safety -Protective Equipment
3 .11.4 -Health and Safety -Hygiene
3 .11.5 -Health and Safety -Hand and Power Tools
3 .11.6 -Health and Safety -Working Above Ground
3 .11. 7 -Health and Safety -Lockout
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3 .11. 8 -Health and Safety -Confmed Space Entry
3.11.9 -Health and Safety -Toxic Chemicals
3 .11.1 0 -Health and Safety -Accident Reporting
3.11.11 -Health and Safety -Drugs and Alcohol
3.11.12 -Health and Safety -Emergency Response
3.11.13 -Health and Safety -Spills
Appendix A
Sheet C-101 -Composting Facility Overall Site Plan
Sheet C-1 02 -Compo sting Facility Site Plan
Sheet C-1 03 -1;4 Mile Location Map
AppendixB
Letter from County of Chatham
Appendix C
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Report of Permeability Evaluations from Terra Tech Engineers, Inc.
AppendixD
Reference Sheet C-1 -Biofilter Layout
AppendixE
Material Safety Data Sheet
Appendix F
Reference Sheet C-2 -Process Flow Diagram
Appendix G
Example -Bill of Lading Forms
Appendix H
Typical Blends
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1. General
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1. General

The McGill Chatham facility which is also called the Merry Oaks facility is located
at 634 Christian Chapel Church Road in New Hill, North Carolina, 27562. The
contact person at the facility is Steve Cockman and he may be reached at 919/362-
1161. This facility is presented in three drawings which may be found in
Appendix A. These drawings are: an overall site plan of the property which is
drawn at 100 scale, a blow up of the composting facility which is drawn at 50
scale, and an aerial view of the site which is presented at 200 scale and shows
neighboring properties and features. These three drawings show the various
features required by 15A NCAC 13B. The Stormwater permit issued by the
Division of Water Quality is also included in Appendix A. A letter from the
Chatham County Planning & Development Department is in Appendix B.

When the McGill Chatham facility opened in 2002 it represented the best available
and affordable design available to McGill. Through the thirteen years of operation
at Chatham and the design and construction of two new McGill plants elsewhere in
the world a number of design and operational improvements have been developed.
McGill is committed to bringing all of these advancements to the Chatham Facility
where at all feasible and beneficial.

The facility uses a positive aerated static pile process with a high level of air
control. Each processing bay whether it be primary or curing has its own
independent air supply and temperature feedback system.

Today the facility consists of the following:

1. Blending Building: Identical to the original in size but with a number of
structural and cosmetic improvements. These include replacement of all
metal siding with Resolite (a corrosion resistant material), corrosion
protection on all exposed steel, and higher concrete side walls and concrete
door jams.

2. Primary Processing: This is performed in enclosed bays. There are 10 of
these numbered, 1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17 and 19. This allows for the highest
possible level of control during the most critical phase of the process. PFRP
is achieved during this stage of the process. Materials remain in the primary
processing bays for about 1 week, this may be as high as 10 days during
slower periods.
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3. When removed from a primary bay material will typically go to the primary
screen or be returned to the blending building to be used in a future batch.
The material may on occasion go to bays 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10 for curing or further
drying. The primary screen is located within the confines of the perimeter
wall of the main building. Today this screen is a portable, diesel powered
McCloskey 621. A well-known and commonly used brand in the industry.

4. We are planning to replace this with a stationary electric screen this year
(2015). The new stationary system will use “Liwell” technology and is
manufactured by Hein Lehman in Germany. We chose this technology
based on our positive experience with it at our Waverly Virginia and
Cappaquin Ireland facilities. The main benefits are reliability, lower energy
and maintenance costs.

5. From primary screening material is moved to curing. This is typically done
in bays 21, 23 or 25. We plan on locating the new screen so as to make bay
20 available for curing if necessary. Curing always takes a minimum of 14
days or until VAR is achieved. During this phase Vector Attraction
Reduction (VAR) is achieved and recorded.

6. Following curing, material is suitable for sale to some markets but needs to
go through a finer screening for all higher value markets. The final screen is
a custom built 6 feet by 24 trommel with a maximum capacity of 150 cubic
yards per hour. It is located immediately adjacent to curing bay 25 in the
building defined as the curing and final screening building. The roof on this
building was recently replaced with a new roof. This project is in fact about
90% completed with minor work remaining all of which will be completed
in 2015.

7. Compost is discharged to outside the building by means of conveyors and is
stored outside. The primary storage area is under the stacking conveyer but
product is also stored in the storage areas.

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2. Facilities
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2. Facilities

2.1 General Information

The overriding facility design criteria centers on achieving Process to Further Reduce Pathogens
(PFRP) and Vector Attraction Reduction (VAR) within the composting building. Design
accommodates inside curing. Final product storage and loading is done outside.

The facility is designed with independent process bays each measuring 100 feet by 30 feet.
Material is typically placed 9 feet high during processing. Each bay holds about 950 cubic yards
of material. Twenty five (25) % of this will be waste material with the remaining seventy five
(75) % being made up of various amendments. Although the percentage of waste material in
each full bay can vary depending on its characteristics, the amendments are the biggest influence.
The 25% average is based on McGill experience with relatively nutrient rich materials such as
biosolids and other organic sludges.

Facility capacity (excluding woody amendments):

Number of primary bays = 10.

Bay residence time = 7 days.

Mass per bay = 200 tons.

Maximum bay cycles per year 52.

Total plant capacity: 10 bays x 52 cycles x 200 tons = 104,000 tons.

2.2 Site Characteristics

The facility is located on a 46 acre tract, of which approximately 11 acres is dedicated to the
composting facility and all related activities. The site has one entrance that is controlled with a
gate that is locked after hours. Three security cameras are also in use to monitor site activity. A
sign is located at the scale office with the facility permit number and the excluded materials that
are not accepted at the site. These areas include 2 offices, truck and car parking areas, wood and
yard waste grinding area, main facility, compost storage and loading areas.

The facility is surrounded and buffered by woods on all sides.

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2.3 Physical Plant

2.3.1 Structure

The structure is primarily a concrete building with resolite and corrosion protected steel
elsewhere. All the composting activities take place within the perimeter of the original building
but numerous improvements have been made.

The complete facility is one contiguous structure though different portions are titled based on the
activity that takes place there. These portions are as follows.

The Blending Building: This portion of the structure is located at the south end of the facility.
It is 13,000 square feet with a concrete floor and walls to a height of 16 feet. The offloading
ramp is located at the south side of the blending building. This allows waste materials to be
offloaded directly into the blending area.

Primary Processing Bays: These are located at the west side of the facility. There are 10 of
these numbered 1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17 and 19. They are for the most part all independent
concrete structures. They measure 100’ by 30’ by 20’ high in front. Seven (7) have a solid
concrete roof the other three (3) have a roof consisting of concrete and resolite. These 10 bays
are fitted with tarp doors that are raised and lowered to allow access to the bay. These bay doors
are closed during processing to allow process air to flow to the biofilter.

Primary Screening Area: Today this area does not have a roof over it. It does however have a
concrete floor and walls to a height of 16’. We are planning on covering this area in 2015. This
will take the form of a standard metal building with resolite sheeting. The total area to be
covered is 30,000 square feet. On the drawing this represents the area opposite the primary
processing bays.

Curing and Final Screening Building: This area is 22,000 square feet with a concrete floor
and recently installed new roof. This area holds curing bays 21, 23 and 25 in addition to the
final screen.

A stormwater permit is also included in Appendix A. Runoff, erosion, and sedimentation have
not been an issue. There is no leachate retention pond. All leachate is contained within the
processing building. Stormwater basins are shown on the drawing.

2.3.2 Primary Aeration Area

There are no changes to the Aeration System. Aeration is all performed in bays
1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17 and 19.

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2.3.3 Active Curing

The main curing area will continue to be bays 21, 23 and 25. However when the new stationary
screen is installed, bay 20 will be available for additional curing if required. Bays 2, 4, 6, 8 and
10 will also be available for curing or drying as needed.

2.3.4 Outdoor Areas and Features

The pads or foundation for the outside working areas are constructed using lime stabilized fly
ash. This is detailed in the drawings contained in Appendix A. This material when set in place
produces a very impermeable surface similar to a low grade concrete. The permeability testing
of the pad are contained in Appendix C. The pad was constructed on a deep layer of indigenous
clay soil with permeability in excess of 1*10-7. The field report on the clay soil is also contained
in Appendix C.

The ash pad has a minimum depth of 2 feet. The pad was constructed in a series of layers,
watered and compacted repeatedly during placement. Though this material offers an excellent
wear surface for loaders occasional damage will occur. When this occurs damaged areas are
repaired using similar aggregate material.

Product storage bunkers continue to be utilized in the product storage area. This allows for
better housekeeping and more efficient use of space.

The grinding area was established to prepare amendments and bulking agents in the plant. This
activity has insured a reliable source of amendments is always available.

Please refer to the three drawings in Appendix A. The facility’s physical location is shown on
the updated aerial photo, also shown are the adjacent (within the ¼-mile radiance) surroundings,
and a legend to denote these features and the 100-year flood plan and other major hydro-
geological features on the map. The facility is not located within a 100-year flood plain.

The product storage bunkers are shown on the 50 scale drawing in Appendix A.

2.3.5 Biofilter

The biofilter remains the same as at the time of last permit renewal. The media was last changed
in 2007, 2010, 2013 and is scheduled to be changed again in late 2015.

Moisture control: We believe the high moisture air leaving the processing building through the
biofilter insures adequate moisture in the media. Repeated inspections have confirmed this. As
part of routine maintenance these inspections will continue.

See drawing which is included in Appendix D. The biofilter cells measure 100 feet by 37 feet.
The air distribution system consists of the following. There are six (6) biofilter extraction fans
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each with a fifteen (15) horse power motor. These fans lie along the building side of the
biofilter. A 28-inch diameter header duct which measures 37 feet long is attached to each fan.
Five (5) pipes (distribution pipes) measuring 12 inches in internal diameter are attached
perpendicular to each header duct and run the width of the biofilter. These pipes have 1-inch
openings at 9 and 3 o’clock every 6 inches. The Biofilter media is in two layers. The lower level
consists of larger diameter material typically ranging from 2 to 4 inches. This larger material
better facilitates the lateral distribution of air at the base of the biofilter.
The upper layer of finer material is 2.5 feet deep. The material in this layer consists
predominantly of 1 to 2 inch material with a minor concentration of fine compost. The outer
edge of the biofilter is capped with finer material to prevent any short circuiting of air.

2.3.6 Intake Air Plenum

The intake air plenum is constructed of concrete and is still functioning perfectly as designed.

2.3.7 Blending

Bucket blending has now taken over as the sole blending mechanism. All wheel loaders are
suitable for this purpose and several employees are trained in this function.

There are no significant seasonal variations in feed stock with some exceptions. Yard waste by
its nature varies with the seasons. The most significant variation is a higher portion of grass in
the summer versus leaves in the fall. We manage this by adjusting amendment usage. It is by no
means a significant issue.

2.4 Equipment

2.4.1 Intake Air Plenum

There have been no changes to the specifications of the aeration and extraction systems.

2.4.2 Screening

A McCloskey 621 Diesel powered screening plant located inside the plant is used for primary
screening, this machine will be replaced with a stationary Hein Lehman/Liwell Technology
screening plant (fourth quarter 2015). Final screening is done with the existing stationary
screening plant located in the screening building.

2.4.3 Grinding

Grinding of yard waste and wood waste material is currently contracted.

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2.4.4 Compost Curing

All active curing now takes place within the plant foot print. Bays 21, 23, 25 are dedicated as
curing bays, with bays 6, 8, 10 available as needed. When the stationary screen is installed bay
20 will also become available for curing.

2.4.5 Biofilter Odor Control System

In addition to odor prevention practices, the biofilter remains the main method of odor control.
2.4.6 BAT Odor Control System

The BAT odor control system is located in the shelter located next to the ramp area and is
equipped with a timer.

Much has been written about validity and performance of odor misting systems. They can be
categorized as either odor masking or neutralizing systems. There is skepticism surrounding
masking systems and we share that skepticism. Though by no means an exact science, there is
ample field assessment on the benefits of neutralizing compounds. They are in widespread use
at landfills, transfer stations, sensitive collection sites such as grocery stores, apartment
complexes etc. They are also used during onetime odor causing events such as lagoon cleanouts.
Much of the evidence is in the form of anecdotal stories related to random field observations.

The McGill Merry Oaks facility has an odor control system in place. It was supplied and
installed by NCM Inc. out of New Jersey. The components of the system are as follows:
metering pump, timer, ducting and a series of nozzles over all doors. The product used in the
system is SL-4000 Odor Neutralizer Winter Mix. (See attached MSDS which is included in
Appendix E). This system is used on an as needed basis.

Though we still have the BAT system in place it does not get used. We failed to conclude with
any high degree of confidence that it is effective. Having looked at and studied a number of
products we have more confidence in a product from Ecological Laboratories (ACF 32). The
product is applied topically or added to the composting mix in the blending building daily. Our
confidence comes from a positive assessment from the staff and Management at a number of
composting facilities in Ireland and the McGill Facility in Waverly VA. It will always be
difficult to get an absolute clear reading on this and in no small way because McGill rarely
receives odor complaints at any of its facilities. We will continue to use ACF 32 and continue to
keep up with new product developments in the marketplace.

2.4.7 Monitoring Equipment

The facility keeps on hand all times a number of manual temperature probes. A number of bays
are checked by manual probe against the automated system when the need arises. Additionally,
manual readings are taken whenever a reading from the automated system appears abnormal.

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2.4.8 Equipment Maintenance

There is no set plant annual overhaul. The approach to maintenance is determined by the needs
and manufacturer’s recommendations for each piece of equipment.

1. Wheel Loaders: All major servicing is performed under a service contract with the
supplier. Daily greasing, fluids inspection and cleaning are performed by the operator.
Greasing and fluids check is always as per manufacturers specifications.

2. Fans: Fans are inspected daily. This involves a visual inspection by the manager or
maintenance technician. Fans are greased as per manufacturer specifications.

3. Screening Plant: Daily servicing is performed by maintenance technician and operator.
This involves greasing, checking fluids, belts and radiator intake. In addition, 250-hour
service is performed by McGill Staff. Any larger maintenance or repair is performed by
qualified outside vendors.

2.4.9 Equipment Fact Sheet

See flow diagram which is included in Appendix F. Process is summarized in Fact Sheet below:

Fact Sheet: Verify Drawing and Numbers

19 Supply Fans: Each is a 7.5 hp 3 phase fan

6 Biofilter fans: Each is a 15hp or 20 HP fan

Loaders:

Blending Loader: Volvo L150 or equal.

Bay Screening Loader: Volvo L150 or equal

Finished Product Loader: Volvo L70 or equal

Bobcat Skid Steer Loader: with a .5 cubic yard bucket, and power sweeper.

Screening Plants:

Plant 1 Primary Screen: This is located in the even side of the building approximately 2/3 of
the way down the building. Currently this is a McCloskey 621 portable diesel powered unit. We
are in the process of replacing it with a stationary custom designed system using Liwell
screening technology.
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Plant 2 Final product Screen: This is located immediately adjacent to curing bay 25. It is
within the screening and curing building and discharges screened product to the outside by
means of conveyors. The unit itself is a custom built 6 feet by 24 trommel with a maximum
capacity of 150 cubic yards per hour.

Blending Area: Waste offloading pit = 400 tons.

Amendment Inside Storage: 3,200 cubic yard.

Amendment Outside Storage: 2,980 cubic yard.

Processing Building Capacity: 15,300 cubic yards

Curing Capacity Indoors: 6,000 cubic yards

Curing Capacity Outdoors: Zero

Unscreened Product Storage: 2,000 cubic yards.

Screened Product Storage: 1,000 cubic yards.

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3. Operations (Manual)

The plant is operated in accordance with the conditions of permit SWC 19-06.
To achieve this daily operations are performed as per attached operations
manual.

3.1 Daily Start-Up/Shut-Down Overview

The workday begins with an inspection of all critical points by the Plant Manager or
“Supervisor”. This includes:

1. Verification of operation status of all blower units from the electronic monitoring station.

2. Inspection of all temperature charts for unusual activity.

3. Verification of capacity for the day’s incoming feed stocks to establish the blending
schedule.

These procedures are repeated at the end of each work shift. Under normal operating conditions,
the day’s volume of incoming material must be processed or covered (See Section 3.5: Prep and
Blending) before shutting down operations for the day.

3.1.1 Other Routine Inspections by Plant Manager

Routine inspections by the Plant Manager also include:

1. Guttering and drainage system after major rain event.

2. Storm water collection basins and other erosion control devices - after major rain event.

3.1.2 Driver Inspections

Drivers perform the following inspections:

1. Begin shift: Complete vehicle checklist to verify emergency spill kit supplies, lights,
breaks, seals, hoses, valves, clamps, etc.

2. Before/after each run: Check seals, hoses, valves, clamps.

3. After run: Wash down truck and trailer if wash facility is available.

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3.1.3 Maintenance Technician Inspections

Maintenance Technicians perform the following inspections:

1. Processing Equipment: Routine maintenance on loaders, screening plant, aeration fans as
per manufacturers’ instructions.

2. Aeration System: Daily inspection, repair, and replacement of: ductwork and piping.

3. Biofilter: Check air flow and moisture levels.

4. Process Control System: Random verification monitoring of temperature sensors with
manual meter.

3.1.4 Loader & Screening Plant Operator Inspections

Loader and Screening Plant Operators perform the following inspections:

1. Equipment: Perform daily checklists as per manufacturer’s instructions. Wash down at
the end of the day.

3.1.5 Operations Manager Inspections

The Operations Manager also conducts random inspections as follows:

1. Inspections for compliance with solid waste composting permit including regulatory and
operations procedures, as well as monitoring and record-keeping requirements.

2. Inspections for compliance with stormwater permit including the drainage and sediment
control basins (monthly or after major storm events, whichever comes first).
Accumulated sediment will be removed by track hoe and stockpiled in the catchment area
of the basin to dry, whereupon it will be used in the manufacture of topsoil product.

3.2 Feedstock Acceptance

Only pre-approved materials may be accepted at the facility. A waste analysis is required for all
feedstocks. Total Metals, Total Nitrogen, and Total Carbon analyses are the minimum
requirements for industrial and municipal sources. VOC’S, SVOC’S following SW-846 testing
methods may also be required. Other tests appropriate to the waste stream in question may be
requested from the generator. All non-biosolids materials are used to augment the biosolids
compost process. The minimum analyses typically required for various feedstocks are presented
below:

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FEEDSTOCK PREACCEPTANCE
ANALYTICAL(S)

Primary
Biosolids Nutrient analysis and total metals, VOC’S,
SVOC’S, herbicides and pesticides as needed
following SW-846 testing methods.

Selected Biodegradable industrial Sludges Nutrient analysis and total metals, VOC’s,
SVOC’S, herbicides and pesticides as needed
. following SW-846 testing methods.

Amendments

Sawdust and wood chips Nutrient analysis

Shredded paper, pallets, yard and untreated/ Nutrient analysis
Unprocessed wood waste

Sheetrock pH, C, Calcium

Restaurant grease trap waste Nutrient analysis

Agricultural by-products (sweepings, tobacco
dust, gin trash waste, hatchery waste) Nutrient analysis

Manures and bedding (animal waste) Nutrient analysis

Food and food processing wastes Nutrient analysis

Pharmaceutical biosolids Nutrient analysis and total metals, VOC’s,
SVOC’S, herbicides and pesticides as needed
Following SW-846 testing methods.

Wood Ash Nutrient analysis, total metals.

Food Waste Nutrient analysis.

Carbon Nutrient analysis.

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3.3 Transportation

3.3.1 Vehicles and Containers

Materials that have met all pre-acceptance requirements may be transported to the facility by
McGill, its customers, or contract haulers using vehicles and containers appropriate to the waste
stream, such as:

1. Tanker or Vacuum Tanker.

2. Walking Floor Trailer.

3. Roll-Off Box.

4. Dump Trailer.

5. Other Approved Vehicle.

As per D.O.T. requirements, loads are transported covered and material is loaded no higher than
six-inches from the top of the trailer.

3.3.2 Transport Documents

Transport documents are issued by McGill for every inbound and outbound load, and drivers are
required to cross the weigh scale both in and out of the facility. (Two Sample Bill of Loading
Forms are attached and included in Appendix G). McGill accepts transport documents issued by
vendors or customers if they conform to facility and D.O.T. requirements. If a driver arrives at
the facility without documentation, he or she is required to wait until proper authorization is
obtained from the plant manager.

3.3.3 Spill Prevention and Preparedness

All personnel shall be trained in spill prevention and preparedness response procedures as
follows:

1. This includes compliance with all maintenance schedules, as well as daily inspection by
drivers of rigs and trailers, paying particular attention to seals, valves, piping, hoses, and
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tire condition. Checklists shall be completed by each driver and appropriately filed on a
daily basis.

2. Prior to leaving the McGill facility each day, drivers shall inspect and verify that the
vehicle contains a complete Vehicle Spill Kit, a copy of the Spill Prevention and Control
Plan, and emergency contact numbers.

3. Residuals shall be transported in approved and properly designed vehicles at all times.

4. All loads of residuals shall be carefully checked by the driver prior to departure to insure
safe transport.

3.3.4 Spill Response

In the unlikely event that a spill does occur, the following plan will be enacted:

1. The Driver shall control the source of the spill, i.e., shut off valves, block ruptured tanks,
etc.

2. The Driver shall use the emergency number to notify the McGill Dispatcher, who will
take control of the clean-up operation. Unless immediate medical attention is required,
the driver shall not leave the incident site until released by the McGill on-site Response
Coordinator. The driver shall cooperate fully with public safety personnel and remain at
the incident location until released by the McGill Response Coordinator.
3. The Dispatcher shall send an on-site response coordinator to the incident location, decide
on an appropriate first response based on Driver information, coordinate containment
activity, and make required notifications (Plant Manager, regulatory agencies, etc.).

4. When arriving at the incident location, the on-site Response Coordinator shall assume
control of the clean-up effort, determine level of response required, communicate with
public safety officials, and coordinate with the Dispatcher to secure needed equipment
and labor. The Response Coordinator shall remain at the site until clean-up is complete.

5. By the end of the business day, the Dispatcher shall provide a written Incident Report to
the Plant Manager.

3.4 Receiving

3.4.1 Unloading of Raw Materials

When arriving at a McGill facility, drivers drive onto the weigh scale, and then proceed to the
administrative office where the Dispatcher verifies documentation. Drivers are then directed to
the appropriate drop location. Typically:

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1. Dry (carbonaceous) Materials: Door 4, tipping into the dry materials bunker in the
preparation area.

2. Wet (Nitrogenous) Materials: Up the ramp to Door 2 or 3, tipping into the wet materials
bunker in the preparation area.

3. Liquids: Offloaded directly from the ramp to the pit.

4. Pallets, Yard Waste, and Other Materials Requiring Grinding: Off-loaded in the
designated grinding area. Materials in outdoor storage areas will be stockpiled in piles or
windrows, oriented to prevent collection of rainwater at the base of the pile. Pile size will
be a maximum 30 feet high, 50 feet wide with spacing between piles to allow vehicle
access.

5. Sand, Mulch, Topsoil and Other Ingredients for Final Compost Blends: Tipping at the
outdoor storage area on the screening/curing area. Materials in outdoor storage areas will
be stockpiled in piles or windrows, oriented to prevent collection of rainwater at the base
of the pile.

Before leaving the ramp area, drivers carrying wet or liquid materials are required to pressure
wash their trailers. All run-offs from these activities flows back into the plant. A Plant Operator
is responsible for keeping the off-loading area clean and free of processing residues.

3.4.2 Non-Compostables Disposal

Any non-compostables in the load are removed at this time and deposited to recycle or trash
containers located at the base of the ramp. This facility does not accept material that has a non-
compostable component. This facility does not accept mixed waste streams or any waste stream
that contains household hazardous waste.

3.5 Materials Blending

3.5.1 Blending Process

Materials are blended using a front end loader. Starting with a bucket of dry material the various
ingredients are layered in small batches. Each batch is then thoroughly blended and stockpiled in
the blending area to allow for moisture absorption. The blended mixture is then loaded into a
processing bay to start the compost process. Loader operators are responsible for keeping work
areas clean and free of processing residuals.

3.5.2 Grinding of Feedstocks

Grinding of feedstocks is done on an as needed basis. A portable grinder is contracted in the
designated grinding area for the purpose of preparing yard waste, dimensional lumber, pallets,
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and other materials that are stockpiled outdoors until needed. Wheel loaders are used to
transport materials to the indoor dry materials storage.

3.5.3 Ratios and Recipes

Blending will be performed to achieve a desirable C: N ratio on all blends, with a C:N ratio of at
least 20:1. Moisture content target will be approximately 55% moisture on all blends.

Incoming waste materials are identified as feedstocks and amendments. Typically, feedstocks
refer to materials such as food waste and biosolids (sludge) which are of relatively higher
nitrogen and moisture content. These materials are offloaded into the mixing pit. Amendments
refer to materials such as ground yard waste and woody materials, overs and unscreened compost
which are typically drier and of higher carbon content. These materials are offloaded and stored
in the amendment storage area next to the mixing pit. The blending operator is instructed by the
plant manager as to the ratio of feedstocks to amendments.

A typical mix might be as follows:

 1 bucket sludge
 1 bucket of overs (material which remains when compost is screened)
 1 bucket of ground yard waste
 1 bucket unscreened compost

The blending operator is also trained to use the “Squeeze Test” as well as visual inspection to
monitor moisture levels in the mix.

3.6 Primary Composting

3.6.1 Placing Feedstock Mix

Using a front-end loader, an operator will remove blended material from the blending area and
place it in a composting bay. A total of 10 bays make up the primary compost processing area.

3.6.2 Pile Construction

1. A 3-inch layer (approximately) of clean wood chips (or other dry material) is placed on
top of the aeration channels to facilitate even air distribution throughout the composting
mass, absorb excess moisture, and prevent clogging of the aeration pipes.

2. The blended mixture is placed by front-end loader on top of the wood chips to a height of
nine feet. The pile is constructed from back to front. When the pile is about one-half
complete, the operator places a sensor in the middle of the zone with the tip about four
feet deep.
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3. A layer of compost is placed over the end of the pile as a cap in order to insulate the
material and improve heat retention and contribute to the overall tidiness and cleanliness
of the process area.

4. When the pile construction is complete, the operator notifies the supervisor to start the
bay on the control panel. This initiates the electronic temperature monitoring. The bay
number and start date make up the batch number.

3.6.3 Process Management and Summary

See flow diagram which is included in Appendix H.

3.6.4 Electronic Monitoring and Process Control

Composting and air handling at McGill facilities is controlled by a proprietary software program
capable of handling the monitoring and control needs in the processing area.

Throughout the day, the plant manager will check the data records to verify operating status and
troubleshoot, as needed. Electronic temperatures are randomly verified with a hand-held probe.

3.6.5 Batch Removal

The following procedures are followed when removing a batch from a bay:

1. When instructed by the Plant Manager or Supervisor, a Compost Operator removes the
temperature sensor.
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2. Material is removed in the reverse order of placement.

3. When compost is removed from the bay, a determination will be made as to options for
the material, screening, and return for blending or a combination of both.

4. When all material has been removed from the bay, piping is cleared by the Operator in
preparation for new material.

5. Aeration pipes are cleared while the blowers are running to verify the maximum air flow.

Cross-bay contamination between different batches of composting products does not take place
during the facility’s batch removal process. In a 10 day cycle, the 2 bays adjacent to the bay
being removed are at least 8 days old. All bays have met PFRP in the 1st week. However, the
greatest confirmation that can be given is the many years of full scale results at the facility where
PFRP has been achieved continuously.

3.6.6 Scheduled Maintenance

There is no set plant annual overhaul. The approach to maintenance is determined by the needs
and manufacturer’s recommendations for each piece of equipment.

1. Wheel Loaders: All major servicing is performed under a service contract with the
supplier. Daily greasing, fluids inspection and cleaning are performed by the operator.
Greasing and fluids check is always as per manufacturers specifications.

2. Fans: Fans are inspected daily. This involves a visual inspection by the manager or
maintenance technician. Fans are greased monthly.

3. Screening Plant: Daily servicing is performed by maintenance technician and operator.
This involves greasing, checking fluids, belts and radiator intake. In addition, 250-hour
service is performed by McGill Staff. Any larger maintenance or repair is performed by
qualified outside vendors.

3.6.7 Aeration System O&M – Intake Fans

The 8,000 CFM intake fans were sized well above capacity to control temperatures in any typical
bay and supply sufficient Oxygen. These fans run on VFD’s and typically run at 20 to 30%
capacity after the first 3 days of a cycle. Proper blending is a far more critical factor than the
size of the fan. A very poorly blended bay can’t be corrected by any size fan. The sizing of the
fans was based on years of field experience and oversized to insure longer life. Identical fans
were chosen for the newer facility in Virginia.

Temperature control rather than Oxygen levels is always the dominant influence when sizing
fans. Measurements taken some years ago showed that a typical bay at the Merry Oaks facility
had a demand of about 1,000 CFM, far lower than the fan capacity at maximum output.
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When a bay is filled and sensor is placed, the compost operator switches the fan to automatic
thus activating the monitoring system for the computerized process control system.

If the computer system fails, manual override is possible at the control panel boxes. Control
boxes for blowers are located in the electrical building.

Each switch is marked with its corresponding blower number (1-20).

The computer screen is monitored daily by the Plant Manager or designated employee.

The following procedures are to be followed for the intake fans:

1. Inspect blowers for signs of wear daily.

2. Repair and replace parts as needed.

3. Grease bearings as per manufacturer specifications and check the manual in the
Manager’s office for recommended schedules.

3.6.8 Aeration System O&M – Aeration Channels

After all composted material has been removed from the aeration bay, the Compost Operator
cleans and inspects the aeration channels according to the following procedure:

1. With the blowers ON, sweep floor with mechanical sweeper.

2. Check to make sure no pipe is blocked by running your hand along the air holes. If air is
not coming out remove accumulated material with pick-axe or scraper as needed.

3. Remove pipe and clean if necessary.

4. If pipe is cracked or broken, remove and replace.

3.6.9 Aeration System O&M – Biofilter Fans

The biofilter extraction fans are controlled from the plant computer and run based on the needs
of the plant.

These fans are 15 or 20 hp model with a minimum capacity of 15,000 CFM and are placed as
follows:

Blending Area and Bay One:

Biofilter Fan 1: Blending area and bay one (1)

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Blending room air space (148 feet x 98 feet x 26 feet (h) – (30 feet x 50 feet x 9 feet
(plant office) = 363,604 cubic feet.

Extraction Rate: 15,000 CFM (fan rate) x 60 (minutes) = 900,000 cubic feet per hour

Exchange rate: 900,000/363,604 = 2.48 per hour.

Primary Processing Area:

Biofilter fans Number 2, 3, 4 and 5

Processing Bays Air Space: 10 (number of bays) x (100 feet x 29 feet x 9) x (internal bay
measurements) = 261,000 cubic feet.

Maximum Extraction Rate: 15,000 CFM (rate per fan) x 4 (number of fans) = 60,000
CFM or 3.600.000 CFH

Exchange Rate: 3,600,000/261,000 = 13.8 exchanges per hour.

Biofilter Fan 6 - Curing Area:

Curing / Screening Building Air Space: (248 feet x 99 feet x 25 feet) – (100 feet x 30
feet x 9 feet x 3 (curing bay displacement) = 532,800 cubic feet.

Extraction Rate: (15,000 CFM x 2(number of fans) x 60 (minutes)) = 1,800,000 CFH.

Exchange Rate: 1,800,000/532,800 = 3.38 per hour.

Biofilter Volume: Biofiler size 100 feet x 222 feet x 4 feet = 88,800 cubic feet.

Free Air Space (FAS) = 50% or 44,400 CF. this is determined by the sizing of the Media.

Air Flow to Biofilter = 90,000 CFM. (6* 15,000 cfm fans)

Residence time 44,400 (FAS of Biofiler)/ 90,000 (air flow rate) = .5 minutes. (30
seconds).

3.6.10 Aeration System O&M – Biofilter

The biofilter is working well if air is rising in a uniform pattern over the surface of the pile and
odors are mild and non-offensive. The inspector should only be able to detect odors when near
the biofilter; no offensive odors should be detectable at the property line.

The following factors should be monitored and controlled as follows:

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1. Moisture: Add with a soaker hose on an as needed basis.

2. Compaction: Compaction of Media should only happen over an extended period of time.
Typically when compaction has reached a level that is causing significant reduction in air
flow it is time to replace the media.

3. Depth: The depth of the biofilter is a minimum of 36 inches from the point where air
leaves the delivery piping; this gives 36 inches of contact area.

Except for biofilter material, all components of the aeration system are designed for long-term
service.

Biofilter media is replaced as needed and as follows:

1. Remove spent filter media to blending area for reprocessing.

2. Repair/replace aeration piping as needed.

3. Add new filter media to pad to height of 3 ft.

3.6.11 Adverse Weather Conditions

As most of the facility functions occur indoors the facility operates very much independent of
external weather conditions.

1. Acceptance of Feedstocks: All waste materials are offloaded directly into the blending
building or the storage tank. Vehicles are parked on concrete while these activities are
taking place. The only weather condition to impact this would be high winds. In such an
occasion long dump trailers might not be able to dump safely. In which case the operation
would be suspended until it was safe to do so.

2. Amendments are either offloaded directly into the building or offloaded on an all weather
surface area marked as amendment area on the site plan.

3. Blending Primary Processing and 1st Screening: These activities are all performed
indoors so are independent of external weather conditions. Screened product from 1st
screening falls within the plant.

4. Curing: All curing now takes place within the plant foot print. Bays 21, 23, 25 are
dedicated as curing bays, with bays 6, 8, 10 and 20 available as needed.

5. Product Delivery: Product can be loaded onto trucks in most weather conditions.
Weather conditions at the delivery point or for road traffic will be the determining factor
with product delivery not site weather conditions.

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3.6.12 Front-End Loader O&M

Operating and maintenance procedures specific to a particular equipment manufacturer or model
may be found in the manuals located in the Plant Manager’s office.

Each front-end loader operator shall receive appropriate training in the operation of each loader,
be familiar with general operating procedures, and be certified by the Plant Manager before
he/she will be permitted to operate any particular loader. Verification of training/certification
shall be maintained in the Plant Manager’s office and in each employee’s personnel file. This
includes proper procedures for entering and exiting the cab.

3.6.13 Daily Start-Up of Loaders

The following are general rules and procedures for start-up for all Front-End Loader Operators:

1. Inspect all fans, belts, and hoses.

2. Check fluid levels.

3. Lubricate.

4. Verify that all mirrors are set correctly and glass is not chipped or cracked.

5. Make sure the reverse warning indicator is working.

6. Notify the Maintenance Technician immediately if repairs/replacements are needed and
do not operate until clearance is provided by the Plant Manager.

3.6.14 Loader Operation – General Guidelines

1. Smoking while operating a Front End Loader is not allowed. Smoking is permitted only
in designated smoking area(s) at this facility.

2. Do not eat while operating the loader; fluid intake is encouraged provided containers are
a spill-proof design and secured during operation. Do not consume beverages while the
loader is in operation.

3. A loader bucket is not a lift device for human. Never use the bucket to raise, lower, or
transport people unless it has been especially designed for that purpose by the
manufacturer.

4. Enter a pile of material at ground level and at a moderate speed; do not “slam” the pile.
If your loader is equipped with an automatic leveling setting or device for the bucket, use
it.

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5. Raise the bucket to transport material, but no higher than the body of the loader. Never
block your vision with the loader bucket or transport material with the bucket raised.

6. Watch for pedestrian and vehicular traffic at all times.

7. Use mirrors when reversing.

8. After off-loading material, lower the bucket to the level of the body of the loader before
moving to the next location.

9. Stop immediately if hydraulic or fuel leaks are detected, contact the Maintenance
Technician or Plant Manager.

10. Use dry compost to absorb any free product from leaks or leachate from composting
piles. Collect and deposit to the amendment area for reprocessing.

3.6.15 Daily Shutdown of Loaders

The following procedures should be followed when shutting down a loader at the end of the day:

1. Brush work areas and remove any litter or debris; clean accumulated material from
loader; wash-down as instructed by Plant Manager.

2. Park in designated area and return key to Plant Manager’s office.

3.6.16 Maintenance of Loaders

Notify Maintenance Technician if any maintenance or repair needs are indicated.

3.6.17 Electronic Monitoring and Process Control System O&M

Composting and air handling at McGill facilities is controlled by a proprietary software program
capable of handling the monitoring and control needs in the processing area.

These monitoring points have been selected because they are most representative of what is
going on in the full bay. One sensor per bay is adequate for routine processing because uniform
blending assures homogeneous mix throughout the entire pile. Manual monitoring is used
periodically to verify the sensor is recording representative data.

Throughout the day, the plant manager will check the data records to verify operating status and
troubleshoot as needed. Electronic temperatures are randomly verified on a daily basis with a
hand held probe.

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A monitoring station located in the plant manager’s office is linked to the main panel that
monitors all electric motors in the plant, and temperatures within each of the sixteen (16)
composting bays. Data from all monitoring points is continuously recorded.

This system automatically turns motor/blower units on and off to maintain desired temperatures
within the composting mass.

All monitoring related to the process control system is the responsibility of the Plant Manager.

3.6.18 Troubleshooting and Contingencies

The following table should be referred to when problems arise.

PROBLEM SOLUTION
PROCESSING
Composting mass does not reach or cannot
maintain desired temperatures required for
PFRP attainment.

Verify blowers are working properly. If
not repair or replace the blower.

Verify probe is working properly. If not,
repair replace probe.

Remove and turn or re-blend bay.
EQUIPMENT
Monitoring system failure

If the monitoring system is expected to be
offline for repair or maintenance for more
than 24 hours, temperatures will be
recorded manually at least once a day to
verify PFRP.
Processing failure resulting in bay
regulatory noncompliance for PFRP or
Vector Attractant Reduction Potential
Remove material from composting and
reprocess.
Monitoring failure resulting in loss of
monitoring data and/or records.
Remove material from compost bay and
reprocess.
Front-end loader is down for extended
repair or maintenance.
Lease another loader.

Increase work shifts.
Screening plant is down for extended repair
or maintenance
Move compost to curing pad for later
screening.

ODORS AND FUGITIVE EMISSIONS
Odors exceed acceptable levels Examine all steps of the process to locate
the source.

Excessive dust Mist gravel roadways

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NONCONFORMING WASTES
Non-hazardous. Remove recyclables and deposit into
appropriate containers. Remove non-
recyclables and deposit to trash dumpster
and haul to landfill.
Toxic. Quarantine material and notify plant
manager for immediate removal to an
appropriate disposal site.
SPILLS
Spill on site. Stop spill by turning off valve, use sawdust
to create flow barrier and collect product.
Notify plant manager.
Spill off site. Take action to stop and contain spill.
Notify plant manager. Cooperate with
emergency response personnel. If not
injured remain at scene until released by
McGill response coordinator.
FIRES
Any fire Take immediate action to extinguish with
water hose or fire extinguisher. Notify
plant manager. Dial 911.

NOISE
Excessive noise inside plant Wear ear protection. Determine source of
noise.

3.6.19 Odor Prevention

The focus must always be on prevention when addressing how to minimize offensive odor in the
composting operation and at the property. Based on our experience, below is the hierarchy of
prevention and treatment.

1. Proper Blending: Attention must be given to both the ingredients and how they are put
together. The available waste materials and amendments must, when put together fall
within the correct moisture range, C:N ratio and bulk density. Moisture is by far the most
sensitive indicator.

2. Bay Preparation and Filling: A properly prepared bay allows air to be delivered
uniformly all across the base of the bay. A well filled bay with well blended material will
allow air to move uniformly up through the bay.

3. Mechanical: It is critical that the air supply fans function properly with no down time.
The first 3 days are the most critical. During this period considerable volatile solids
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biodegradation and drying take place. As this progresses the oxygen and cooling demand
decline making the material less sensitive to a mechanical failure.

4. Exceptionally Odorous Material Arriving at Facility: On occasion a load of exceptionally
odorous material will arrive at the facility. A single load or even a small number of loads
will be dealt with at the facility. We have on more than one occasion eliminated a source
of material due to its condition upon arrival at the Facility. An odorous load that is
accepted will be dealt with as a high priority. It will be mixed with extra amendment and
placed in a primary bay with urgency. We will also focus on the acceptance schedule of
this type of material.

All the above steps deal with prevention at the source and it is important to restate that there lies
the backbone of our Odor prevention strategy.

Odor treatment technologies include:

1. Biofilter: The plant operates a large biofilter. A detail of this is described earlier and is
shown on the site plan. We believe this contributes in a worthwhile way to minimizing
odors at the facility boundary.

2. ACF 32: This material is added daily directly to the mixing pit through a spray pump
located next to the unloading area. The BAT Odor Control System will be activated when
there is significant odor and all other measures to control the odor have been
unsuccessful.

3.7 Screening and Curing

PFRP and VAR will be achieved prior to compost leaving the building. Material from the
building will either be brought to curing prior to screening or direct to screening then cured.
This decision will be of the Plant Manager’s discretion.

Processed material is removed from the composting bay and deposited into the screening unit’s
feed hopper by the loader operator.

Oversized material is discharged and transported by the loader operator to the blending area to be
reused.

After curing and screening, compost is moved to the compost storage area for sale.

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3.7.1 Screening Plant O&M

The following are general guidelines for Screening Plant Operators:

1. The control panel is located in the screening area near the screening plant. Know where
the panel is and where the emergency shutoff is located on the panel.

2. At the beginning of each workday, make sure power is in the “off” position, Lock-Out
the control panel, and inspect all moving parts. Lubricate. If repair or maintenance is
indicated, contact the Maintenance Technician or Plant Manager. DO NOT OPERATE
THE SCREENING PLANT UNTIL AUTHORIZED TO DO SO.

3. Restore power to the unit and switch on components from the back to the front. Operate
empty for a few minutes before loading the hopper.

4. Stop and remove overs from discharge pile before it becomes high enough to touch the
belt.

5. Deposit finished compost in the designated curing stockpile.

6. Allow the screening plant to run empty for a few minutes before shutdown.

7. Shutdown in opposite order of startup (front to back).

8. Remove all loose material and debris from the screening plant and work area at the end of
the work shift. Return keys to the Plant Manager’s office.

9. Wash down screening plant periodically as directed by the Plant Manager.

The Screening Plant Operator will review all manuals pertaining to the operation of the particular
make and model of the equipment to be operated. These manuals are located in the Plant
Manager’s Office.

Manual review will be accompanied by a formal training session and certification by the Plant
Manager prior to initial operation. All hopper loading, maintenance, and other operations should
be according to manufacturer specifications.

3.8 Compost Distribution

3.8.1 Product Storage

Material may be stockpiled on-site for up to six months prior to distribution.

Composts may be rescreened and/or blended with other products prior to distribution as per
customer needs.

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Materials are blended using a trommel screen

Specific formulations vary, depending on customer requirements and available additives.
Formulations are prepared based on instructions from the Compost Sales Manager.

3.8.2 Product Loading

Products are blended and loaded in the transport trucks as dictated by the Plant Manager and/or
Compost Sales Manager.

Transport documents for outbound loads include a description of the product to be loaded and
are presented to the Loader Operator prior to loading.

3.8.3 Product Standards

At time of distribution, all compost products shall meet NCDENR requirements for Class A
compost. This includes:

1. Fecal coli form densities must be less than 1,000 MPN per gram of total dry solids, OR
salmonella bacteria must be less than 3 MPN per 4 grams of total dry solids.

2. Less than 6% man made inerts, none larger than 1 inch particle size.

Compost shall under go screening prior to distribution to remove foreign matter, improve
porosity and remove excess moisture.

3.8.4 EPA Pollutant Limits

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established pollutant limits for
compost. These limits which must be strictly adhered to are summarized below:

POLLUTANT POLLUTANT CONCENTRATION LIMITS
(mg/kg)
Arsenic 41
Cadmium 39

Copper 1,500
Lead 300
Mercury 17
Molybdenum -
Nickel 420
Selenium 100
Zinc 2,800

Applies to Bulk & bagged biosolids
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From Part 503 Table 3, Sect. 503.13

3.8.5 Record Keeping

The following records for compost distribution are maintained at the facility office:

1. Quantity and weight of finished product distributed.

2. Type of product distributed.

3. Date and location of shipments.

4. Lab reports on finished product.

Electronic records are maintained for a period of three years and paper records for a period of
five years.

3.8.6 Marketing

Stable composts are used as soil amendments or as ingredients in enriched topsoils, mulches,
potting mixes, and other custom blends produced by McGill Environmental Systems and others.

The Compost Sales Manager has responsibility for sales of finished compost products.

3.8.7 Compost Orders

The following procedure has been established for ordering compost products from the Merry
Oaks facility:

1. Verify inventory.

2. Complete an order form, including directions to the delivery site and requested delivery
time/date.

3. Send a copy to the Compost Sales Manager and Dispatcher.

4. Dispatcher will schedule delivery and confirm with customer.

3.9 Sampling and Analysis

3.9.1 Feedstocks

McGill requires (at minimum) a waste analysis including Total Metals, total Nitrogen and total
Carbon testing (biosolids and industrial sources) for feedstocks prior to initial acceptance, and
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annually thereafter. Additional testing including VOC’S, SVOC’S following SW-846 testing
methods may be required depending on source of feedstocks.

Analytical reports for feedstocks are provided by the generator.

3.9.2 Finished Compost

McGill Environmental Systems participates in the U.S. Composting Council’s Seal of Testing
Assurance (STA) Laboratory. Finished product samples are sent to the USCC-certified lab for
analysis that includes, in addition to the aforementioned parameters, bulk density, salts,
germination, and other quality assurance tests.

Compost samples are submitted for STA testing each month. These tests meet the requirements
for monitoring, including percent foreign matter (glass, metals, plastics, and sharps reported),
arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead, mercury, nickel, selenium, zinc, pathogens, and Kjeldahl
nitrogen.

3.9.3 Sampling Protocols

Finished compost samples are taken from stockpiles of product that are ready for final blending
and distribution to end-users. The STA program requires the following sampling protocols:

1. Logs, sampling diagrams, and Chain of Custody documents should be prepared (as
directed by the Plant Manager).

2. Avoid excessively moist compost. If balls form during mixing of composite materials,
the compost is too wet.

3. Use sterile stainless steel, plastic, glass, or Teflon containers and implements for
collecting and mixing samples. Between samples, clean collection tools and containers
with soapy water, well-rinsed and dried.

4. Collect samples from no fewer than 15 sample points, randomly selected and visually
representative of the material to be distributed. Total number of samples should be
sufficient to collect 1 g of material for every 1000 kg of compost (aliquot).

5. Each sampling point shall be at a depth of two to six feet into the pile from the outside
surface of the pile. Samples should be of equal size, at least 1000 cubic centimeters
(about 1 quart) each.

6. Place quickly in container(s) with minimal stirring. Mix and split samples under
sheltered conditions to reduce exposure to wind, temperature, sunlight, and precipitation.

7. Prepare for shipping a composite sample of no less than 1000 cubic centimeters; chill and
ship to the laboratory within 24 hours.

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Any sample collected for testing for pathogens and nutrients shall be a representative composite
sample of the compost and shall be processed within a period of time required by the testing
procedure.

Compost containing sewage sludge shall be tested in accordance with 40 CFR 503, Subpart B.
(See Section 3.8: COMPOST DISTRIBUTION/Product Standards)

All composts must meet PFRP and VAR prior to distribution.

All composts must meet EPA 503 standards for biosolids prior to distribution, as reported by
USCC Seal of Testing Assurance analyses.

All materials that fail to meet the stated standards are recycled to the front of the plant for
reprocessing.

3.10 Record Keeping and Reporting

The Plant Manager is responsible for collecting, filing, and distributing all records associated
with facility operation, as well as preparation and filing of the annual regulatory report.

Specific procedures and protocols for data collection and records maintenance are incorporated
into the various job responsibilities.

3.10.1 Operational Records

The following list details operational records that are maintained by this facility:

1. Pre-Acceptance Analytical Evaluations.

2. Incoming materials manifest, chain of custody, and weigh tickets.
3. Bills of Lading and weigh tickets for distributed compost products.

4. Total materials transported by category.

5. Operating permits for facility.

6. Monitoring records.

7. Annual reports.

8. Finished compost sampling logs and analytical reports.

9. Compost distribution report.

10. Maintenance, service and repair logs.
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11. Training topics, dates, trainers, attendees, and certifications.

12. Training documents including handouts, trainer outlines, etc.

13. OSHA 300 log.

14. A list of personnel operating licenses and other certifications.

15. Daily monitoring records.

16. Daily inspection logs.

17. Daily processing log including volumes blended, processed, screened, and stockpiled,
bay rotations, etc.

18. Processing employee schedules.

Electronic temperature monitoring records are recorded and printed daily.

**Records are maintained for a minimum of five years

3.10.2 Distribution Information

Information is maintained indicating:
1. Date.

2. Quantity

3. Name and address of end user of compost.
3.10.3 Annual Reporting

An annual report for the period of July 1 to June 30 shall be submitted to the Division of Solid
Waste by August 1 of each year and shall contain:

1. The facility names, address, and permit number.

2. The total quantity of tons, with sludge values expressed in dry weight, and type of waste
received at the facility during the year covered by the report.

3. The total quantity in tons, with sludge values expressed in dry weight, and type of waste
processed into compost during the year covered by the report.

4. The total quantity in tons and type of compost produced at the facility, by product
classification, during the year covered by the report.
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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 for use
during the year covered by the report.

6. Monthly monitoring records.

7. Copies of laboratory reports.

8. For municipal generators, yearly totals of solid waste received and composted shall be
reported back to the local government of origin for annual recycling reporting.

3.11 PERSONNEL

The Plant Manager adjusts working hours and numbers of processing employees as needed to
insure compliance with all directives and maintain production schedules for the manufacture of
compost products.

3.11.1 Staffing

The following Positions are typically staffed for proper operation of the facility. Other staff may
be hired as required:

1. Plant Manager: Responsible for all day-to-day activities at the facility including
production, administration, process control, monitoring and record-keeping,
transportation, compliance, invoicing, and human resources (including training). This
individual represents McGill at local civic and business functions and is responsible for
business development and customer service for the facility. This individual is the direct
supervisor of the plant superintendent and all processing plant employees.

2. Supervisor: Responsible for through-put at the plant is the first line supervisor for all
processing employees. Responsibilities include proper handling and storage of raw
materials including monitoring of all incoming loads to verify documents and material
integrity, blending ratios and blend quality, primary processing, screening, curing, and
finished product blending and loading. This individual is also the direct supervisor of all
processing plant employees.

3. Industrial Mechanic: Responsible for routine maintenance, repair, replacement of
motor/blower units, transport vehicles, blending and screening units, loaders, tools, and
other equipment; painting and minor structural repairs.

4. Compost Operator: Responsible for the control of blending rates of raw materials to
assure a proper mixture according to prescribed ratios, placing blended admixture to
composting bays, placing and removing temperature sensors, cleaning aeration channels,
operating loaders, screening plant, moving fresh compost to screening and curing,
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blending market products, loading outbound transport vehicles, scraping the yard,
leachate management and collection, daily equipment inspection and maintenance.

5. Dispatcher: Responsible for scheduling and monitoring McGill and contractor vehicles
in and out of the facility, scheduling and training driver, scheduling vehicle repair and
maintenance, mobilization of equipment, D.O.T. compliance and insurance verification,
weigh master.

6. Driver: Responsible for transport of material to and from the facility according to
D.O.T. and facility regulations, verify and carry proper transport documents, obtain
customer signatures when appropriate, provide copies of properly executed documents to
the dispatcher, wash trucks and trailers (in the designated wash area) after dropping off
each incoming load; first responder to highway spills.

7. Contract Administrator: Responsible for general correspondence, electronic and paper
file maintenance, data entry, scheduling sampling and analytical activities; record-
keeping and regulatory compliance reports, liaison for corporate activities (billing, HR,
etc.), project documentation, non-transport related client and contractor communications.

3.11.2 Training

Training records, including names of attendees, information covered, trainer, and examples of
any training materials/handouts are to be maintained for a period of five years. The following
records shall be kept:

1. All Employees: Orientation, including company overview, personnel policies, health and
safety overview.

2. Drivers: Defensive driving, personal safety, drug and alcohol testing, accident response,
road hazards, and hours of service.

3. Processing Employees: Equipment operation and maintenance, compost pile
construction and breakdown, and quality assurance.

3.11.3 Health and Safety – Protective Equipment

The following summarizes the protective equipment policy of the facility:

1. Required: closed-toe shoes, safety glasses, hard hat and reflective clothing or vest.

2. Optional: gloves, dust masks, ear plugs, coveralls, unless required by Plant Manager or
Supervisor.

3.11.4 Health and Safety – Hygiene

General personnel hygiene procedures are listed below:
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1. Remove gloves before entering the break room or restrooms.

2. Wash hands thoroughly before and after bathroom use and before touching food or
beverages or any surfaces where food or beverages are stored or prepared.

3. Wipe food preparation surfaces with mild disinfectant solution prior to use. Wash food
preparation surfaces and utensils with hot, soapy water after use.

4. Do not wear work clothes, including boots, outside of the processing area unless they
have been protected by coveralls during the work shift.

3.11.5 Health and Safety – Hand and Power Tools

Procedures for the use of power tools follow:

1. Inspect for missing parts, frayed cords, dull blades, etc., before use.

2. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for use of a power tool before operation.

3. Use properly sized three-prong, grounded extension cords.

4. Use a grounded outlet; never bypass this protection by tampering with the plug so it will
fit in a two-prong outlet or removing safety guards.

5. Return tools, supplies, and extension cords to the proper storage unit when the task is
completed or at the end of the workday, whichever comes first.

3.11.6 Health and Safety – Working Above Ground

When working above ground, the following procedures shall be followed:

1. A lift device is required by any person needing to work higher than four feet from the
ground in an area that is not equipped with rails, harness, or other fall protection.

2. DO NOT use a front-end loader as a lift device unless it is equipped with a special
attachment made especially for that purpose.

3.11.7 Health and Safety – Lockout

Any inspection, repair, or maintenance that requires an employee to work on, near, or around
powered or moving parts is to be conducted using lockout procedures:

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1. Only one key to the power unit (electric or diesel) for each item of equipment will be
available, with its location clearly labeled on the keyboard.

2. The maintenance technician conducting the work will take possession of the key from the
equipment operator and

a. Power down, turned system off, and lock the control box.

b. Place a LOCKOUT sign on the control box.

c. Remove the LOCKOUT sign and return the key to the equipment operator only
when service is complete.

d. Equipment operator will initiate startup according to established procedures.

3.11.8 Health and Safety – Confined Space Entry

A confined space is any space that, because of its shape, size, contents, fumes, egress, or other
factors, increases hazards for people who are required to enter the spaces.

Confined space entry shall be done by qualified personnel only.

3.11.9 Health and Safety – Toxic Chemicals

Toxic or hazardous chemical are prohibited at this facility.

All cleaning agents, degreasers, odor control agents, and other supplies must be biodegradable.

3.11.10 Health and Safety – Accident Reporting

All accidents are to be reported immediately to your supervisor.

3.11.11 Health and Safety – Drugs and Alcohol

McGill employees are not permitted to work while under the influence of drugs or alcohol,
including over-the-counter and prescription medications that have the ability to interfere with
mobility, alertness, and judgment. If you are taking an over the counter or a prescribed
medication that has the ability to interfere with mobility, alertness, and judgment, you must
notify your supervisor upon coming to work.

3.11.12 Health and Safety – Emergency Response

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A facility diagram is posted at every door that shows the location of emergency equipment, first
aid kits, and evacuation sites.

3.11.33 Health and Safety – Spills

1. Take steps to slow or stop release of material (shut off valve, clamp hose, etc.) and notify
Plant Manager.

2. Build earthen or compost dam to stop and contain flow.

3. Add compost to absorb spillage.

4. Collect with bucket (for small spills) or front end loader and transport material to
blending area for processing as directed by the Plant Manager.

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Appendix A
MacConnell & Associates, P.C.
PARCEL # 5620
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PARCEL # 5591
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PARCEL # 67261
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(FLOW) SLOPE DIRECTION
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ROADWAYS, PARKING, AND
PRODUCT STORAGE. SEE
CHART BELOW FOR TOTAL
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PROTECTION
STORAGE AREA
AREA SEPARATION
LIMITS LINE
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BUFFER AREA
GRINDING AREA
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GRAPHI C SCALE: 1" = 1 00'
50 100 200 300
NOTES
John W. Harris, P.E.
Consulting Engineer
7909 Ocoee Court
Raleigh, N.C. 27612
[phone]
1. THE SITE PLAN MAP WAS ORIGIN AU Y PREPARED BY
JOHN W. HARRIS, P.E. THE INFORMATION WAS IRUIITTl'nl
FOR THE ORIGINAL SITE PERMIT.
2. THIS SITE PLAN MAP UTILIZED AU PRIOR INFORMATION
SHOWN BY JOHN W. HARRIS, P.E. ORIGINAL SITE PLAN.
RE\1SED OR CURRENT INFORMATION SUCH AS THE
11REELINE, IMPER\10US AREA, AND SEDIMENT CON11ROL
DE\1CES WERE FIELD VERIFIED BY MACCONNEU AND
ASSOCIATES. P.C. AIND ARE SHOWN AS DIMENSIONED.
FIELID VERIFICATION CONSISTED OF UTILIZING TAPE
MEASUREMENTS TO DETERMINE APPROXIMATE LOCATIONS
AND DIMENSIONS.
3. THE PROPOSED OFFICE (28x56 DOUBLE WIDE) WILL BE
INSTAUED AS SHOWN. THE OLIO OFFICE 11RAILER WIU
REMOVED AFTER ALL HOOKUPS TO THE PROPOSED
OFFICE ARE MADE.
4. PROPERTY LINES TAKEN FROM CHATHAM GIS AND
SURVEY FROM PLAT TI11LED PROPERTY OF J.R. HEARN
AND Cl.EONE HEARN ESTATE BY JOYNER SURVE'r1NG,
INC .. DATED OCTOBER 10, 1999. PLAT SLIDE 99-465.
5. COMPOSTING FACILITY LOCATION IS APPROXIMATE WITHIN
BOUNDARY BY REFERENCING GOOGLE EARTH IMAGES.
IMPERVIOUS
MAIN FACILITIES 601 ,158 SF
4,488 SF
16,000 SF
EX. OFF1CE, AIND OFFICE PAIRKING
ACCESS ROADWAY 800'x20'
PROPOSED OFFICE BUILIDING AND PAIRKING 3,568 SF
TOTAL SF OF AU IMPERI/IOUS AREA 625,214 SF
DI\1DE TOTAL SF BY 43,560 = ACREAGE
TOTAL ACRES OF IMPERVIOUS SOIL 14.35 ACRES
PROJECT MANAGER: PROJECT ENGI NEER:
GSM
DRAWN BY:
AEB
GSM
CHECKED BY:
GSM
DATE :
JULY 31 , 2015
MacCONNELL
& Associates, P. C.
1903 NORTH HARRISON AVE., SUITE 101
CARY, NORTH CAROLINA 27513
P. 0. BOX 129
CARY, NORTH CAROLINA 27513
TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]
McGILL
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REVISIONS
NO. DATE DESCRIP~
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PROJECT MANAGER: PROJECT ENGINEER:
GSM GSM
DRAWN B Y: CHECKED B Y:
AEB GSM
DATE:
JULY 31, 2015
MacCONNELL
·· ....• & Associates, P. C.
1903 NORTH HARRISON AVE., SUITE 101
CARY, NORTH CAROLINA 27513
P. 0. BOX 129
CARY, NORTH CAROLINA 27513
TEL: (919, 467-1239 FAX: (919, 319-6510
McGILL
ENVIRONMENTAL
SYSTEMS
2015 PERMIT RENEWAL
CHATHAM COUNTY FACILITY "' ~ t--------------------------------i"' ~ i':l
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NOTES
1. LOCATION OF EXISTING \\ELLS TAKEN FROM 1/4 MILE
LOCATION MAP ORIGINALLY PREPARED BY JOHN W.
HARRIS, P.E. 'TlHE INFORMATION WAS SUBMITTED FOR
ORIGIN,6,L SI'TlE PERMIT.
2. PROPERTY LINES TAKEN FROM CHA THAIA GIS AND
SURVEY FROM PLAT TITLED PROPERTY OF J.R. HEARN
AND CUEONE HEARN ESTA 'TlE BY JOYNER SURVEYING,
INC., DA'TlED OCTOBER 10, 1999. PLAT SLIDE 99-465.
3. LOCATION OF IN'TlERIIAIT'TlENT S'TlREAIIA T,6,KEN FROM
CHA !HAM COUNTY GIS.
4. COMPOSTING FACILITY LOCATION, HOUSES, PONDS, AND
ROADS IS APPROXlMA'TlE 'MTHIN BOUNDARY BY
REFERENCING MSN MAPS AND GOOGLE EARTH IMAGES.
5. TOPOGRAPHIC AND DRAINAGE FEA'TlURES ARE FROM 'TlHE
NCDOT LIDAR DATA SET, GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
SERVICE.
6. ZONING CLASSIFICATION: CU-IND-H, TAKEN FROM
CHATHAM COUNTY GIS.
7. WA'TlER QUALITY CL,6,SSIFICATION OF RECEIVING WA'TlERS
(UNNAMED 'TlRIBUTARY OF SHADDOX CREEK) IS WS-IV.
8. FEMA FLOOD INSURANCE RA'TlE MAP WAS NOT AVAIILA~Lt.
ON 1\EBSI'TlE. SI'TlE IS CURRENTLY PERMIT'TlED AND NOT I
1 00 YIEAR FLOOD AREA PER OWNER.
9. SEE C-101 FOR ALL GENERAL NO'TlES.
LEGEND
-------1/4 MIUE BOUNDARY LINE
PROPERTY LINE
EX. IN'TlERMIT'TlENT S'TlRE,6,M
• APPRO X. LOCATION OF WELL
COMPOST SETBACK AREA REQUIREMENTS:
PROPERTY LINES
DWELLINGS
WELLS
STREAMS
SWALES & BERMS
100 FEET
500 FEET
100 FEET
50 FEET
25 FEET
GRAPHIC SCALE: 1" = 200'
0 100 200 400 600
PROJECT MAN AGER: PROJECT ENGINEER:
GSM
DRA WN BY:
AEB
GSM
CHECKED BY:
GSM
DATE:
31 , 2015
MacCONNELL
& Associates, P. C.
1903 NORTH HARRISON AVE., SUITE 101
CARY, NORTH CAROLINA 27513
P. 0. BOX 129
CARY, NORTH CAROLINA 27513
TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]
McGILL
ENVIRONMENTAL
SYSTEMS ~ ~ "' i5 "' ,_
5i ffi a.
"' 2015 PERMIT RENEWAL ~
CHATHAM COUNTY FACILITY
COMPOSTING FACILITY
OVERALL SITE PLAN
PROJECT NUMBER DR AWIN G NUMBER
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
Mr. Noel Lyons, President
McGill Environmental Systems
634 Christian Chapel Church Rd.
New Hill, NC 27562
Division of Waste Management
Dexter R. Matthews
Director
April12, 2013
John E. Skvarla, Ill
Secretary
Re: Permit to Operate: McGill Environmental Systems Compost Facility Chatham County,
Permit No. 1906-COMPOST, a Large Type 4 Compost Facility
Dear Mr. Lyons:
Please find enclosed the Permit to Operate for the McGill Environmental Systems Compost
Facility, Permit No. 1906-COMPOST. This permit issuance approves a modification to the
compost operation, which includes a partial open roof in the compost building and the addition
of partition curtains.
In general, the new facility permit does not reiterate permit conditions which are included in the
Solid Waste Management Ru1es, 15A NCAC 13B, nor does it restate specific conditions which
are included within the approved plans, such as site specific operations. Please review the
conditions of the permit carefully.
The stamped approved modification application can be viewed and downloaded from our
website:
https://ed.m.nc.gov/DENR-Portal/
Type in "1906-COMPOST" in the ID value box and click on Search. To view a document,
double click anywhere on the line of the document. The modification application is Doc ID
18162.
If you have any questions regarding the permit or conditions, please contact me at (919) 707-
8255 or by email at [e-mail]. The Solid Waste Management Specialist for the
facility is John Patrone. He can be reached at [phone].
Sincerely,
06'flJ1/L~ WAJ~
Donna J. Wilson
Environmental Engineer
Solid Waste Section
1646 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1646
Phone: 919·707-8200 I lntemet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wm
An Equal Opportunity\ Affirmative Action Employer-50% Recycled\ 10% Post Consumer Paper
Pat McCrory
Governor
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NCDENR
Facility Permit No: 1906-COMPOST
McGill Environmental Systems Compost Facility
Permit to Operate
April12, 2013
Doc ID 18160
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Waste Management
Dexter R. Matthews
Director
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
John E. Skvarla, Ill
Secretary
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DNISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT
SOLID WASTE SECTION
LARGE TYPE 4 SOLID \VASTE COMPOST FACILITY
Permit No. 1906-COMPOST
McGill Environmental Systems of North Carolina, Inc.
is hereby issued a
PERMIT TO OPERATE
MCGILL ENVIORNMENTAL SYSTEMS COMPOST FACILITY
AT MERRY OAKS
Located at 634 Christian Chapel Church Road, in New Hill, Chatham County, North Carolina, in ~
accordance with Article 9, Chapter 130A, of the General Statutes ofNorth Carolina and all rules
promulgated thereunder and subject to the conditions set forth in this pennit. The legal description of the
site is identified on the deeds recorded for this property listed in Attachment No. 1 of this permit.
1646 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1646
Phone: [phone] I Internet http://portal.rlcdenr.org/weblwm/sw
Section Chief
Solid Waste Section
.An Equal Opportunity\ Nf1rn1alive Action Employer-50% Recycled \ 10% Post Consumer Paper
Facility Permit No: 1906-COMPOST
McGill Environmental Systems Compost Facility
Permit to Operate
April 12, 2013
Doc 10 18160
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ATTACHMENT!
PART I: PERMITTING HISTORY
Permit Issuance Date DociD
Permit to Construct July 10, 200 I 16750
Permit to Operate (PTO) May 12,2003 16756
PTO permit renewal December 1, 2004 16754
PTO permit renewal December 8, 2010 16747
Permit to Operate modification April12, 2013 18160
PART II: LIST OF DOCUMENTS FOR APPROVED PLAN
1. Application for Compost Facility Permit to Construct. March 2001, revised through July
10, 2001.
2. Application for Permit to Operate. September 2002.
3. Permit Renewal Application. February 2004.
4. Permit Renewal Application. September 1, 2010. Doc ID 16748.
5. Permit Application for Building Modifications, Addendum to Approved Application.
February 28,2012, revised through February 2013. Doc ID 18162.
PART III: PROPERTIES APPROVED FOR THE SOLID WASTE FACILITY
Chatham County, N.C. Re~ister of Deeds
Book Page Grantee (sold to) Grantor (sold from)
McGill Environmental Systems ofNorth J. E. Hearn et al
849 554 Carolina, Inc.
McGill Environmental Systems ofNorth Ruby Williams Lolwing
849 558 Carolina, Inc.
99 465 Survey Plat
Total Site Acreage: 50.55acres
Note-Chatham County Parcel No. 5596. PIN 9698-76-6854.
PART IV: GENERAL PERMIT CONDITIONS
1. This permit is issued by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Resources, Division ofWaste Management, Solid Waste Section (Section). In
accordance with North Carolina Solid Waste Management Rule 15A NCAC 13B
Facility Permit No: 1906-COMPOST
McGill Environmental Systems Compost Facility
Permit to Operate
April 12, 2013
Doc ID 18160
Page 3 of7
.020l(d), a solid waste management facility permit shall have two parts: a Permit to
Construct and a Permit to Operate. The Permit to Operate shall expire December 8,
2015. The Permit to Operate must be implemented in accordance with Attachment 3 of
this permit.
2. The persons to whom this permit is issued ("permittee") are the owners and operators of
the solid waste management facility.
3. By receiving waste at this facility the permittee shall be considered to have accepted the
terms and conditions of this permit.
4. Operation of this solid waste management facility must be in accordance with the Solid
Waste Management Rules, 15A NCAC 13B, Article 9 of Chapter 130A of the North
Carolina General Statutes (NCGS 130A-290, et seq.), the conditions contained in this
permit, and the approved plan. Should the approved plan and the rules conflict, the Solid
Waste Management Rules shall take precedence unless specifically addressed by permit
condition. Failure to comply may result in compliance action or permit revocation.
5. This permit is issued based on the documents submitted in support of the application for
permitting the facility identified in Attachment 1, "List of Documents for Approved
Plan," which constitutes the approved plan for the facility. Where discrepancies exist,
the most recent submittals and the Conditions of Permit shall govern.
6. This permit may be transferred only with the approval of the Section, through the
issuance of a new or substantially amended permit in accordance with applicable statutes
and rules. In accordance with NCGS 130A-295.2(g), the permittee must notify the
Section thirty (30) days prior to any significant change in the identity or business
structure of either the owner or the operator, including but not limited to, a proposed
transfer of ownership of the facility or a change in the parent company of the owner or
operator of the facility.
7. The permittee is responsible for obtaining all permits and approvals necessary for the
development of this project including approval from appropriate agencies for
sedimentation and erosion control, and a General or Individual National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Discharge Permit, if applicable.
Issuance of this permit does not remove the permittee's responsibilities for compliance
with any other local, state or federal rule, regulation or statute.
-End of Section -
Facility Permit No: 1906-COMPOST
McGill Environmental Systems Compost Facility
Permit to Operate
April 12,2013
Doc ID 18160
Page 4 of 7
ATTACHMENT 2
CONDITIONS OF PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT
[NOT APPLICABLE]
-End of Section -
Facility Permit No: 1906-COMPOST
McGill Environmental Systems Compost Facility
Permit to Operate
April12, 2013
Doc ID 18160
ATTACHMENT 3
CONDITIONS OF OPERATING PERMIT
Page 5 of7
1. The Permit to Operate shall expire December 8, 2015. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 13B
.0201(g), no later than August 8, 2015, the permittee must submit a request to the Section
for permit review and must update pertinent facility plans.
2. Only materials specifically listed in the permit application may be managed at this
facility. A permit modification is required for a request to receive additional feedstocks.
3. The total capacity of the site is 151 ,200 tons of materials composted per year. This
tonnage limit includes the summation of all feedstocks, amendments, and recycled
material utilized in the compost process. A permit modification is required for a request
to increase capacity.
4. An appropriate Division of Water Quality permit for managing any stormwater or
wastewater at the facility must be maintained as required. Any leachate generated at the
facility and any runoff from the facility must be managed in such a manner that ground or
surface water quality will not be adversely affected. The facility must be maintained to
prevent the accumulation of stormwater and leachate on composting areas, storage areas,
and roads. Leachate from the compost operation must not be released from the compost
building.
5. All sedimentation and erosion control activities must be conducted in accordance with
the Sedimentation Control Act NCGS 113A-50, et seq., and rules promulgated under 15A
NCAC 4. All required sedimentation and erosion control measures must be installed and
operable to mitigate excessive on-site erosion and to prevent silt from leaving the
compost area.
6. Facility construction, operations or practices must not cause or result in a discharge of
pollution, dredged material, and/or fill material into waters of the state in violation of the
requirements under Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act, as amended.
7. Feedstocks must not be received that are in an anaerobic state.
8. In the event of a mechanical failure, the facility must immediately use its best effort to
utilize substitute equipment for completion of the composting operation.
9. The odor management procedures must be followed to minimize odors at the facility
boundary. Upon receipt of an odor complaint, the facility operator must investigate and
take action as necessary to minimize the cause of the complaint. A copy of all written
Facility Permit No: 1906-COMPOST
McGill Environmental Systems Compost Facility
Permit to Operate
April 12, 2013
Doc ID 18160
Page 6 of7
complaints regarding this facility must be maintained for the duration of the permit
including the operator's actions taken to resolve the complaints.
10. The facility must be operated in a manner that reduces the potential for vector
attraction.
11. The compost operation and the compost pad must be operated and maintained with
sufficient dust control measures to minimize airborne emissions and to prevent dust from
becoming a nuisance or safety hazard. Facility operation must meet Division of Air
Quality Rules 15 NCAC 2D. Fugitive dust emissions from the facility that contribute to
substantive complaints may subject the facility to the Division of Air Quality
requirements as listed in 15ANCAC 2D .0540.
12. Groundwater quality at this facility is subject to the classification, monitoring, and
remedial action provisions of 15A NCAC 2L. Groundwater monitoring may be required
if there is an indication for the potential for groundwater contamination.
13. All compost produced at the facility must meet the requirements ofRule .1407 of the
Solid Waste Compost Rules and the permit application.
14. Windrow dimensions for active composting must be limited to a maximum of7-feet high
and 15-feet wide unless otherwise approved by the Section. Stockpiling of all feedstocks
and finished product must be limited to a maximum of 30-feet high and 50-feet wide.
15. Testing and reporting must be conducted in accordance with the requirements of Rule
.1408 and the permit application. Compost process data must be maintained in writing as
required to document temperatures, moisture levels, and aeration intervals. Bulk density
and C:N calculations must be reviewed weekly.
16. An annual report of facility activities for the fiscal year July 1 to June 30 must be
submitted to the Section by August 1 of each year on forms provided by the Section.
This report must include the amount of materials composted in tons.
17. Copies ofthis permit, the approved plans, and all records required to be maintained by
the permittee must be maintained at the facility and made available to the Section upon
request during normal business hours.
18. In accordance with the Chatham County Board of Commissioners' approval for the
Conditional Use Permit (reference Doc ID 16748, pages 25-26):
Facility Permit No: 1906-COMPOST
McGill Environmental Systems Compost Facility
Permit to Operate
April12, 2013
Doc ID 18160
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a. Lights must be shielded on top and sides to prevent spillage onto adjacent
properties and into the night sky.
b. Noise levels at the property line must not exceed acceptable levels as required in
the Chatham County Noise Ordinance.
c. A minimum 100-foot-wide undisturbed vegetative buffer shall be maintained
along the state right-of-way except for driveway entrances.
End of Permit Conditions -
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
B(;verly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Noel Lyons
Division of Water Quality
Charles Wakild, P.E.
Director
August13, 2012
McGill Environmental Systems of N.C., Inc.
1100 Herring Road
Rose Hill, NC 28458
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: General Permit No. NCG240000
Chatham Facility
COC NCG240005
Chatham County
Dear Mr. Lyons:
lu ac ·onlance with your application for a discharge permit ren•ived on July 2, 2012, we are
forwarding herewith the subject certificate of coverage to discharge under the subject state-NPDES
gener;;ll perrmt. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute
143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental
Protection Agency dated October lS, 2007 (or as subsequently amended).
Please take notice that this certificate of coverage is not transferable except after notice to the
Division of Water Quality. The Division of Water Quality may require modification or revocation and
reissuance of the certificate of coverage.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be
required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources,
Coastal Area Management Act or any other federal or local governmental permit that may be
required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Robert Patterson at
telephone number [phone], or at [e-mail].
cc: Raleigh Regional Office, Danny Smith
Central Files
Stormwater Permitting Unit Files
Wetlands and Stormwater Branch
1617 Maii Service Center, Ralei(Jh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N Salisbury St. Raleigh. North Carolina 27604
Phone: 91~·801-6300 I FAX 919-807-il494
Internet' www.ncwaterquahty org
1\n ':Qual Opp rlunily \ Aff,rmative Nli<,i Emp.Jyer
Sincerely. /) /
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for Charles Wakild, P.E.
On' NolthCarolina
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Chatham Facility I
Latitude: 35° 38' 09" N
Longitude: 79° 00' 29" W
County: Chatham
Receiving Stream: UT to Shaddox Creek
Stream Index No.: 16-43
Stream Class: WS-IV
Sub-basin: 03-06-07 (Cape Fear River Basin)
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG240000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG240005
STORMWATER DISCHARGES
NATIONAL llOLLlJTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In c.~ompliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
McGill Environmental Systems ofN.C .. [nc.
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Chatham Facility
634 Christian Chapel Church Rd .
New Ifill
Chatham County
to receiving waters designated as an UT to Shaddox Creek, a class WS-IV water in the Cape Fear
River Basin, in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III, IV, V, and VI of General Permit No. NCG240000 as
attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become eftc t ive August lJ,_ 2012.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in etTcct for the duration of the General Pcnnit.
Signed this the 13111 day of August, 2012.
~/JJ.JL
for Charles Wakild, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG240000
TO DISCHARGE STORMWATER AND PROCESS WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
for
Compost Facilities
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
regul<1tions promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission and
the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. as amended, this permit is hereby issued to all owners or operators,
hereinafter pcrmittel's, which are covered by this permit as evidenced by receipt of a Certificate of Coverage
by the Environmental Management Commission to allow the discharge of storm water and process
wastewater to the surfact.• waters of North Carolina or to a separate storm sewer system conveying
discharges to surface waters in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein.
Coverage under this General Permit is applicable to:
• Stormwater point source discharges associated with com posting operations (Standard Industrial
Classification 2875) classified as: large Type I. Type 2, and small Type 3 Facilities as described in
regulations administered by the Division of Waste Management and found 3t lSA NCAC 13B .1402(f);
and associated vehicle and equipment maintenance activities;
• Process wastewater discharges associated with the same com posting operations;
• Stormwater point source discharges and process wastewater discharges from like indus trial activities
deemed by DWQ to be similar to composting operations in the process, or the dischargt~s. or the
exposure of raw materials, intermediate products, by-products, products, or wastt• products.
Except upon DWQ determination of similarity as provided immediately above, the following
activitie~ and associated discharges are excluded from coverage under this General Permit:
• Composting oper:1t.ions classified :1s small Type 1 Facilities as also described inlSA NCAC 13B .1402(g):
• B:1ckyard composting and on~farm composting as aho described in 13B .1402(g);
• Composting operations classified as Type 4 and large Type 3 Facilities in 138 .1402(f).
• Com posting operations for residuals management as described in regulations administered by the
Aquifer Protection Section of DWQ and found at lSA NCAC 2T .1100.
• Com posting operations with discharges to especially protected receiving waters classified as ORW,
HQW, trout waters, PNA waters, or zero~flow streams as described at lSA NCAC 28 .0206.
• Stand-alone mulching-only facilities with no accelerated biological decomposition.
The General Permit shall become effective on October 1, 2011.
The General Permit shall expire at midnight on September 30, 2016.
Signed this day September 23, 2011.
Original signed by Matt Matthews
for Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By the Authority of the Environmental Management C:ommission
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Appendix B
MacConnell & Associates, P.C.
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COUNTY OF CHATHA.:tvf
"'N1NG DEPARTMENT
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'TTSBORO, N.C. 2731 2-0054
PHONE: [phone]
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ORGANIZED 1770 707 SQU ARE M ILES
October 17, 2000
Steve Cockman
McGill Environmental Systems of NC, Inc.
PO Box 61
Harrells, NC 28444
Dear Mr. Cockman:
During their regular meeting October 16, 2000, the Chatham County Board of
Commissioners considered your request as described below:
Request by McGill Environmental Systems ofNC, Inc_ for a Heavy Industrial
Conditional Use District with a Conditional Use Permit for a recycling plant with
limited retail sales ofproduct, on 48.5 acres, offS. R. 1912 (Christian Chapel
Road), in Cape Fear Township.
After considering your written request, comments received at the public hearing,
and recommendations of the County Planning Department and Planning so·ard,
the Board of Commissioners approved your request as submitted with the
following eight (8) cond itions_
1. Lights shall be shielded on the top and sides to prevent spillage onto adjacent
properties and into the night sky.
2. Noise levels at the property line shall not exceed acceptable levels as
required in the Chatham County Noise Ordinance.
3. A storm water retention system shall be designed and Installed to retain the
first "Y:z inch of runoff from impervious surfaces_ Said system shall be reviewed
by the Chatham County Planning Director prior to installation and be
completed prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
4. A minimum 1 00-foot wide undisturbed vegetative buffer shall be maintained
along the state right-of-way except for driveway entrance(s).
5. There shall be no land filling of waste on the pro pe rty but outside storage may
in clude non-animal produ cts, and finished mulch products.
Steve Cockman
McGill Environmental Systems of NC, in c.
October 17, 2000
Page 2
6. A commercial driveway permit shalt be obtained from NCDOT and submitted
prior to the issuance of the building permit.
7. An erosion control permit shall be obtained from the NCDEHNR and
submitted prior to the issuance of the building permit.
8. Building permits shall be obtained within 12 months of approval and rem·a in
valid or the Conditional Use Permit shall become null and void.
Minutes of the meeting are available from Ms. Sandra Lee, Clerk to the Board of
County Commissioners, at 542-8200_ If you have any questions about the
Board's action or would !ike to discuss uses of your land, please call me at 542-
8207 or Keith Megginson at 542-8205.
LWR/ke
pc: Ruby Williams Lolwing
Hearn Estate, c/o J.L. Hearn
Cindy Perry, Attorney
Sincerely yours,
u<.· h), ~Aanc!A-Dv-J Ly~Richardson
Land Use Administrator II
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Appendix C
MacConnell & Associates, P.C.
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TEL: (919) 467·1239 FAX: [phone] A26715.10
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Wilson, Donna
From:Steve Cockman <[e-mail]>
Sent:Friday, May 27, 2016 2:15 PM
To:Wilson, Donna
Subject:RE: McGill Compost Facility, permit renewal
Attachments:Permit renewal 2015 revised.doc
Donna, 

I have made the revisions to the text as follows: 

1. Text was added on page 3 section 2.2 regarding site security. 
2. We looked at the compost acreage and excluding the parking areas came up with 10.75 acres, so the text has 
been changed to read approximately 11 acres on page 3 section 2.2. 
3. Sections 3.2 and 3.9.1 have been revised regarding feedstocks and analyticals. 
4. Section 3.2 has been revised to reflect feedstock updates. 
5. On page 16 section 3.4.1. item 4 the text has been revised regarding storage of processed and unprocessed 
wood. 
6. No ash is added to the finished compost. Any wood ash that were taken in would be processed through the 
compost process with all testing of the finished compost after processing. Section 3.4.1 item 5 references 
materials added to compost. 
7. Page 2 item 5 refers to VAR. 
8. Page 29 section 3.8.4 has been revised to reflect rule updates. 
9. Page 4 section 2.3.1 Primary Processing Bays‐the text has been revised to indicate the use of the tarp 
doors/covers at the processing bays. 

These revisions did alter the page layout and numbers so I have included a revised version of the text of the 
renewal, let me know if you would like me to mail copies of the revised text.. 

Please let me know if you need anything else. 

Thanks, 

Steve 

Steve Cockman
McGill Environmental Systems
919-542-8903
www.mcgillcompost.com  

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From: Wilson, Donna [mailto:[e-mail]]  
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2016 4:28 PM 
To: Steve Cockman <[e-mail]> 
Cc: Noel Lyons <[e-mail]>; Patrone, John <[e-mail]> 
Subject: McGill Compost Facility, permit renewal 

Hello Steve, 

I’ve reviewed the application for permit renewal of the McGill Compost Facility at Merry Oaks, and I have a few 
questions and comments: 

1. Please add a short description of site security and the entrance sign (that includes the permit number, list of 
excluded materials, etc.). 
2. The application states that the compost area is less than 10 acres.  I did a rough calculation of the compost and 
outside storage areas (not including the office area or employee parking), from Google maps, and calculated 
approximately 11.5 acres.  Please check the approximate acreage for the compost area. 
3. Section 3.2 and 3.9.1 – Please take out TCLP testing and replace with total metals and other testing (VOCs, 
SVOCS, etc.) as necessary, following SW‐846 testing methods.  Also, in the table list, industrial sludges may need 
metal or other analytical data, depending on the type of waste. 
4. In the list of the feedstocks, please add pharmaceutical biosolids, hatchery waste, and any other updates. 
5. For processed and unprocessed wood material stored outside, describe pile size.  Pile size should be maximum 
30 feet high, 50 feet wide, unlimited length within the boundaries, and with spacing between piles to allow 
vehicle access. 
6. Include a description of amendments (such as ash) that are added to the finished compost.  If ash is used, 
describe how/where ash is stored and clarify that the compost samples taken for metals analysis is after the ash 
has been added to the compost. 
7. Please clarify in the text how time and temperature for VAR is verified during curing. 
8. Section 3.8.4 – There have been some updates to the 503 metal concentration tables, that are copied by 
reference to the compost rule tables.  Chromium can be removed from testing.  The maximum value for 
selenium is 100 mg/kg. 
9. Are the partition covers still used inside the building and/or bays, or are they no longer necessary because of the 
new roof cover?  Please describe in text. 

Responses to comments should be incorporated into the text of the application.  Only the revised parts of the 
application text are needed for resubmittal; the appendices and drawings don’t need to be resubmitted, unless there 
are changes made. 

If you have any questions please let me know. 
Thanks, Donna 

Donna J. Wilson
Environmental Engineer
Solid Waste Section, Division of Waste Management
Department of Environmental Quality

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