Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
Title 25. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION |
PART I. Department of Environmental Protection |
Subpart D. Environmental Health and Safety |
Article IX. Residual Waste Management |
Chapter 295. Composting Facilities for Residual Waste |
SubChapter B. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPOSTING FACILITIES |
Section 295.113. Design and related information
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The application shall contain a narrative description of the following:
(1) Site preparation procedures.
(2) The sources, types and volumes of solid waste to be composted on a daily basis.
(3) The methods to be used to control the flow of waste to the facility, including a flow chart depicting the processing of solid waste and mechanical components of the processing system.
(4) The size, type, capacity and general specifications of equipment for the handling, processing and storage of the solid waste.
(5) For composting processes that are not totally enclosed, the frequency schedule for turning, agitation or aeration of the compost; and for totally enclosed composting processes, the design, composting method and operational procedure.
(6) The windrow dimensions, design and construction methods.
(7) The maximum and minimum length of time necessary to complete the composting process.
(8) The method for separation, storage and ultimate disposal of noncompostable materials, including bulky waste.
(9) The physical and chemical composition of compost residue produced by the process.
(10) The minimum and maximum volume or weight of compost or residue to be stored prior to sale, reuse or disposal and the minimum and maximum time that material or waste is to be stored.
(11) Plans for utilities to be installed at the facility, including onsite or offsite point-of-service connections and points of usage.
(12) The flooding frequency of the proposed permit area.