HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-08-13 Proposed Compost Operation Project Description
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To: Butte County Public Health Department
7 County Center Drive
Oroville, CA 95965
From: Northern Recycling and Waste Services
920 American Way, Paradise CA 95969
SUBJECT: Filing of Notice of Determination
PROJECT NAME: NRWS Regional Composting Facility
SITE ADDRESS: 704 Neal Road, Chico, CA APN# 040-120-007
APPLICANT: Horning MC Jr. PHONE: (539)876-8754
5700 Almond Street
Paradise CA 95969
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Horning Family is proposing a number of improvements at its
existing property which is located in south Butte County at 704 Neal Road. The property is currently
being leased to the Earthworm Soil Factory (EWS). EWS receives and processes residential yard
waste (grass, leaves, braches, and garden trimmings) generated within the Town of Paradise and
collected by the Town’s authorized operator Northern Recycling and Waste Services (NRWS). This
project will use the same property but will not be related to EWS business, this is a separate project
that will utilize the back portion of the property (See Attachment 1: Site).
The project site has a permit to operate under the Butte County Air Board, no futher permiting has
been required thus far. The project site is a former chicken farm with an onsite warehouse and 1200
amp power available. Project site is located 100 yards from CA Hwy 99 and is in the heart of the
agricultural community. This location allows for desirable working, shipping, and drop-off activities
for the region. There are no water ways adjacent to the project location. The site is owned by
Horning MC Jr. As a private sector stakeholder in this project Horning’s goal is to increase green
business and stimulate the local economy. They will lease the land to NRWS with full power on an
ongoing basis, NRWS will manage and operate the facility (See Attachment 2: Letters of Support).
The goal of this project is to establish a permanent Aerated Static Pile (ASP) Composting Facility in
Butte County (See Attachment 3: ASP Description), starting from a 50/50 blend of 20,000 tons per
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year of source separated municipal food waste and yard waste. With an end product of orgainc
compost that is marketed and sold to farmers, landscapers, nurseries and the general public .
PROPOSED PROJECT: This project will use a Engineered Composting Systems® (ECS) ASP
Composting System to generate orgainc compost from organic waste derived from a 50/50 blend
of 20,000 tons per year of source separated municipal food waste (pre and post consumer food) and
yard waste (i.e. grass. leaves, branches and clean lumber). The material would be dumped on a
concrete outdoor tipping pad, load-checked for contamination, and then loaded into a grinder for
processing. The materials would then be placed into covered windrows, with odor and emission
technology (biofilters), on an all-weather outdoor concrete pad where the material is turned by a
windrow turner for a period up to 90 days where there is a minimum of 5 turns in a 15 day period
for pathogen reduction. The compost materials would be screened and blended to meet market
specifications, and then the compost can be used throught the County within the agricultural
community and as landscape materials. This facility can operate from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days per
week.
This project proposes a new covered composting system based on the AC Composter system
developed and provided by ECS of Seattle, WA(See Attachment 3: ASP Description). This is a
negatively aerated static pile composting system that uses a tough ultraviolet resistant and
impermeable fabic cover. The compost will be contained within three-sided bunkers (i.e. open at the
front). Compost piles will be aerated via an in-floor trench system. The ECS AC Composter system
is designed to receive incoming wastes that have been ground, mixed, and moisture conditioned to
just over 60 percent moisture. The prepared wastes, consisting of a mixture of co-collected yard
waste and food waste, are then placed into concrete bunkers sized 25 feet wide by 90 feet long, with
piles stacked by front-end loader up to 10 feet high. The piles are then covered with the fabric and
air is drawn, or pushed, through the pile (negative or positive aeration) at an aeration rate designed
to maintain temperatures within the pile between 114 and 150 degress Fahrenheit and maintain
oxygen levels about 16 percent at all times. Alternatively, the piles can be covered with finished
compost or compost acting as a biofilter. Retention time in the AC Composter is 21 to 28-day cycle,
the composted materials are removed and screened to remove particles over 1-inch in diameter, and
then sent to a curing area to mature for an additional 30 to 60 days. The curing area may contain up
to tweleve windrows that are 20 feet wide at the base, 8 feet high and 200 feet long, each capable of
holding 1,000 cubic yards. A windrow turner is then used to fluff and homogenize the curing
windrows to allow natural aeration.
The intended yard waste and food waste for the project will be collected from residential and
commercial customers by NRWS. NRWS is a permitted refuse hauler and provides municipal soild
waste collection, including collection of recyclable and vegetative waste materials, to local
communities. To provide feedstock for the proposed ASP facility, NRWS would implement source
separated food scraps collection program in the areas of service. Feedstock material is further flow
controlled under NRWS’s franchise agreement with the Town of Paradise (Paradise).
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This project will be the frist municipal composting facility in the underserved area of Butte County
and has the potential for continued regional growth. The project site is strategically located adjacent
to the Butte County landfill in the center of unincorporated Butte County, on a 40 acre parcel of
land.
This project will serve as a model for establishing our regional goals and objectives, by producing an
end-product that contributes to sustainability and environmental quality.
Project Goals: The project goal is to create systemic change by building the needed infrastructure to
establish a permanent ASP Composting Facility to reduce GHG emissions, stimulate local green
economy, provide a catalyst for public-private sector investment, create jobs and expand sustainable
programs throughout the Tri-County Region.
The establishment of a permanent Composting Facility includes the purchase of an AC
Composter™ covered aerated pile system and CompDog™ aeration floor system, Biofilter,
engineering and technical support, tools, equipment, operations plans, and storm water filtration
system, for the operation and management of the mixed organic composting material.
This project will remove 20,000 of organic material from the landfill and reduce GHG emission by
approximately 7,050 MTCO2e per year (emission reduction factors provided by CA Air Resource
Board's CERF, 2011). As manager, operator and local hauler NRWS will record the number of
participants and the amount of waste collected on a daily basis. Corresponding daily wieghts, with
daily /annual landfill tonnage, against the CERF model will able us to determine approximate
tonnage saved from the landfill, as well as, GHG savings.
Using CalRecycle's statewide waste characterization studies for landfill materials, approximately
69% of Butte County landfill material is biodegradable. Fifty four percent of that material has the
potential to be composted in an ASP system (e.g. 17.3% paper fiber and 37.1% mixed organics).
Thus establishing a permanent composting facility has the potential to expand to divert an additional
74,125 tons (Butte County Waste Management Authority, 2013) of material from the landfill,
reducing GHG emissions by and additional 26,129 MTC02e per year (CERF, 2011).
In 2013, the NRWS brought in approximately 18,000 tons of yard waste material, of which 12,000
tons were flow-controlled from Paradise and 6,000 from Butte County. Approximately 11,779 tons
of Paradise material was landfilled, using the above model of 54% of landfilled material being
appropriate for ASP composting, equals an additonal 6,400 tons of compostable material avialable
just in Paradise. Thus, current collection capabilities well exceed the 20,000 tons of material needed
to support project goals, and the current contract between NRWS and Paradise guarantees an
ongoing feedstock without any foreseeable competition induced road blocks. If funded this project
will divert 20,000 tons of materials from the landfill within two years, pending unforseen weather
delays, this project can be fully operational with one year.
All residental and commercial food waste collected in Butte County currenlty goes to landfill.
Increasing curbsite collection to include food waste has a county- wide longterm potential of
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approximately 74,125 tons of material. In addition to NRWS garunteed feedstock from Paradise,
NRWS will continue to bring in additional feedstock material with a lower tipping fee than the
landfill (which is currently $40/ton), as well as, the lack of similar diversion options for organics in
the surrounding area.
California has a strong franchise law where most all of the cities have exclusive mandatory collection
or residential green waste. NRWS is committed to working with Butte County to support
mandatory commercial organics collection programs as required by 2016 that will secure a clean
source-separated feedstock supply to this project. Competing in the California marketplace requires
franchise contracts with this type of mandatory clean organic commercial collection. For example
after two long years of staff analysis and review, on Tuesday June 24th the Butte County Board of
Supervisors unanimously approved a motion of intent to award three exclusive franchises for Solid
Waste and Recycling in Fall 2014. NRWS is included and will enter into an agreement for a term of
15 years with an option to extend an additional 5 years. The Board directed staff to revise Butte
County Code Chapter 31 to align with the franchise agreements.
Being a local hauler NRWS has been working in Butte County since 2007, we have accurate records
of all tonnage hauled and will be able to easily determine material saved from the landfill as well as
additional mateiral coming into the facility from outside sources. We will record all drop off weights
by source and jurisdiction.
Materials Handled: Residential and commercial food waste and yard waste will be the primary
feedstock for this program. The food and yard waste are intended to be inclusive and not limited by
current regulatory definitions or collection methods – “food” includes pre and post consumer food,
meat, poultry, fish, dariy, food soiled paper, coffee cups, paper towels/ napkins, tea bags. Also
included is food processing waste ( hops, grains etc.). “Yard waste” includes residental and
commercial vegetative waste (leaves, branches, grass, plants, clean lumber etc), agricultural, and crop
residues.
Stormwater Treatment: Based on the scope of the project and its geographical location, the
project is not expected to result in any impacts related to storm water runoff. The infrastructure
improvements to the land include a storm water system with filtration skids thus eliminating any
potential storm water runoff and increasing water efficiency onsite (See Attachment 4: Waste Water
System). During the composting process, breakdown occurs in a controlled concreted area that is
designed to prevent leakage of feedstock. Therefore, potential effects on water quality during
digestion would be limited to accidental spills or accidental releases of percolate.
During periods of excess percolate resulting from higher moisture feedstock’s, the project
contingency plan would be to remove sanitized percolate and apply it to onsite aerated composting
operations to maintain proper moisture levels. In the 10,000 and 40,000 TPY scenarios, it is
estimated that 73,000 to 292,000 gallons of excess percolate will be available to composting
operations. Alternatively, sanitized percolate can also be sold to area growers as compost tea, a high
value liquid soil amendment. In either case, there would be no need for discharges to Butte's waste
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water system. With the adoption of these percolate water management practices; this project can
close the water loop at the facility, promoting sustainable resource use beyond waste transformation
to one of the region’s most vital resources, water.
Environmental Benefits: The primary direct public health benefits are reductions in smog-forming
emissions and toxic diesel particulate matter. The most significant reductions are of oxides of
nitrogen (NOx), which forms both ozone and particulate pollution (PM2.5), and directly emitted
PM2.5, which includes diesel particulate matter. All exhaust air generated from ASP operations will
be treated using a biofilter system. Biofilters have been proven effective at removing odors from air
that are caused by mixed organics, including ammonia and sulfur compounds, which are major
sources of odor associated with green waste and food waste handling and processing. Biofilters use
biological oxidation to remove undesirable compounds in the air by forcing the air through a porous
media (such as wood chips or compost) that contains an optimal environment for bacteria to grow
and consume the odor causing agents in the air.
The project is not expected to have any negative health impacts on the local population, given local
meteorological conditions, the considerable distance to the nearest residents, and the transient
nature of the employees of businesses in the surrounding area. As detailed above and elsewhere in
this document, the reduced emissions of greenhouse gasses and criteria pollutants of the project will
provide a net benefit to air quality and diminish any potential localized health impact to area
residents.
Environmental sustainability is accomplished by reducing the impact of human activities on the
natural system and land that supports the community. A major component of protecting the
environment is the wise utilization of land. This project will result in reduced impacts on the
environment, reduced contributions to global climate change, reduced reliance on oil and other
fossil-fuel sources, and decrease consumption of natural resources.
Among the overarching environmental goals for this Project are: to achieve the elimination of
fugitive VOC and GHG emissions resulting from degradation of organic materials deposited in
landfills that can be used to generate orgainc compost instead and to reap the benefits of using
compost produced from the digestate on agricultural soils, including the reduction of evaporation
and runoff of agricultural water by increasing the soil moisture retention, and the associated
environmental footprint of fertilizer and pesticide manufacturing and use, due to the reduced need
for those chemicals.
Economic and Social Benefits: The majority of communities North of Sacramento are rural and
do not benefit from state environmental policies but are negatively affected by them due to a lack of
infrastructure to support policy changes. Cost of doing business and onerous regulations for
businesses thwarts new business prospects. As a result Butte County has lost most of the good
paying manufacturing jobs including Fleetwood, Koret, Duckback Industries, 3M and Aero Union,
as well as, retail employers. In addition, the region has lost thousands of jobs in the construction
trades, and dozens of small businesses.
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Unemployment in Butte County is at an unacceptable level. As of June 2014, Butte County has an
unemployment rate of 8.6 percent. Butte County’s unemployment rate has been consistently higher
than the State and National average since 1990. For example when statewide unemployment swelled
to 9.5 percent in 1993, Butte County’s unemployment rate was at 12 percent .
Per capita income is $17,517, 77 percent of the national average of $22,711, and 20.7 percent of the
region lives below the poverty level . This grant will support infrastructure growth to allow our
communities to become more competitive in the green market, and support local economic growth.
It is estimated that the project will generate 20 jobs related to engineering and construction of the
facility which is expected to take approximately 5-8 months. Construction related employees would
include administration and engineering as well as various skilled trades such electricians and concrete
workers (salaries will varied depending on experience and expertise and contractors individual pay
scale and offered benefits). Plus there will be 2.5 full-time jobs operating the facility (at $15-16 per
hour x 40 hours per week, with full benefits). In addition, for every 1,000 tons per year of food
waste and green waste diverted from the landfill to composting and AD facilities, there are 1.95
employment related jobs created according to a compilation of studies posted by CalRecycle.
To meet the challenges of accelerating the opportunities for job creation and employment in the
composting industry this project will focus on 2 objectives:
1.Green Business Career Pathways Model: enhance existing Sustainable Programs within the region
by introducing ASP technology and adding specific occupational training and apprenticeships.
Provide workshops and seminars for farmers, commercial businesses and other community
members critical to the development of regional composting efforts and reducing GHG emissions.
2. Technology Commercialization: Innovation in composting solutions will occur by combing the
talent and resources of applied research, private and public institutions, professional technical
assistance and private venture equity.The project will accelerate innovation and job creation.
a. Partnership Foundation: This project is designed to bring together our regions public and
private sectors to create an economic roadmap to diversify and strengthen economic
development by advancing our green economy, providing the infrastructure needed to
reduce GHG emissions and create more sustainable patterns for orginics in our County.
b. Green Enhancements: This project will take Butte County business to a new level by
implementing the Region’s first ASP Composting Facility , using state of the art technology
to promote environmentally sustainable development within a small business framework.
c. Sustainable Business Growth: The project will provide for enhanced manufacturing of
compost which encourages green investments and economic development and furthers
environmental quaility.
Environmental Benefits: Sustainability is entering an era where government and people are valuing
composting as an effective way to reduce waste and GHG emissions that will rapidly transform to
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tomorrow’s consumers. Increasing demand for compost facilities will require increases in
innovation, technology changes, infrastructure improvement and new workforce skills.
The biggest benefit of composting with respect to Global Climate Change comes from avoiding the
production of methane. The use of compost provides numerous greenhouse gas benefits, both
directly through carbon sequestration and indirectly though improved soil health, reduced soil loss,
increase water infiltration and storage, and reduction in other inputs.
There are numerous challenges for an emerging industry both upstream and downstream,
particularly for optimizing current systems and usage to new technology and materials. Given Butte
County’s existing expanding agricultural opportunities, business friendly environmental, and the core
of intellectual capital from the Regions College and University, this project is exceptionally well
positioned to be successful in the local, regional, and global market. Unlike other start up projects,
composting facilities benefit from increases in technologies that allow an ease of set up with pre-
fabricated units. Implementation can occur almost immediately with secure funding.
Adding food scraps to curbside vegetative waste collection will cut down of the amount of trips
made by the hauler, reducing emissions and reducing the impact on our roads. Establishing the
regions first mixed organics composting facility would provide additional opportunities to help meet
the State’s diversion goals and provide greater uses for this valuable resource.
Our vision is to:
1) Foster a positive climate for economic development by establishing the Region’s first mixed
organics composting facility;
2) Accelerate the widespread adoption, deployment, and job creation opportunities of waste
reduction solutions by driving market opportunities (residential and commercial installations and
creating quality organic fertilizer);
3) Commercialize Aerated Static Pile (ASP) and negative air flow composting technologies (research,
testing and monitoring) particularly in extracting max value from organic waste;
4) Train a workforce to meet the needs of the industry – instituting the Sustainable Manufacturing
Programs provided by our Region’s College and University;
5) Target public investment to help attract investment and support local prosperity;
6) Create partnerships within the region to generate jobs in the green business sector; and
7) Ensure a quality end product.
Air and Water Quaility Benefits: The project’s scope and implementation is designed to
complement and not interfere with the provisions in AB 118. ASP technology has minimal adverse
effect on the environment, and the primary product, Compost is widely used and accepted as
meeting the requirements of AB 118. AB 118 requires efforts to achieve and maintain federal and
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Attachment 2: Letters of Support
CaJRecycle
Grants and Lo.ns Prognun
tOOl I s-et. P.O. ~S
Sacramento, CA 95812
M. C. Homing, Jr.
5700 Almond Street
PuadJK, CA 95969
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June 19, 2014
Re: Lmulgwncr'r Lr.tta oUrrtcat for Nqcthgn R.cycllng 41111 Wqpc Smylcq Grtll!l
Dear Cal Recycle:
We own tbe property at 704 Neal Road. Chico. California. in Butte County ("Propcl1)"'). As laDdowner, we have been worlcin1 wilh Northern Roeyclina and Was1e Servicos (NRWS).on and are fully supportive of their proposed ACI"II1Cd Static Pile Compc»ting project on the Property. We believe this pilot projoot
could sot Butte County apert and serve as a model for other "'gions throughout tho S1Dte for ach.icvins envirorunenml •u.ortainability.
IfNRWS is the chosen rccipieot oftbL. grant. we will begin working with them on a lona-tenn qroement
for tbi.s project on our property.
Should ypu have any questions or eoneerns, please feel free to contact me on ray cell at (530) 518-0008 or by email at pbil@drhgmjna net ·
Thank you.
Slnc:eroly,
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Phil Homln&
AuttJori:r.ed Agent
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629 Entler A ver1u~. Suite 15
Chico, C. 95918
(530) 331-9400
(530) 332-9417 Fox
Department ofResourees, Recycling and
Recovery (CalRecycle)
Grants and Loan Programs
1001 I Street, P.O. 4025
Sacramento, CA 95812
June 25, 2014
W. James Wagon.r
Air P()//ution Control Officer
Robert Mcl..aug-lio
Asrr. Air Pollution DmtrDI Ofjlcu
Subject: Northern Recycling and Waste Services (NRWS) Grant Proposa.I--Aerated Static
Pile Composting Program
The Butte County Air Quality Management District (District) is charged with implementing
strategies to improve air quality within Butte County. Our mission is to protect the people and
the environment of Butte County fTom the harmful effects of air pollution. We work with our
community to promote a better understanding of air pollution issues tluough a comprehensive
program of planning, regulation, enforcement, technical innovation, and public education.
The District is supportive of efforts to remove organic materials fTom our landfills in a manner
that reduces environment impacts and Greenhouse Gas emissions, conserves natural resources,
and strengthens and diversifies our local economy. The project will allow NR WS to demonstrate
a "full circle" local system to our rural communities with the collection, processing, and reuse of
local organic material promoting environmental sustainability.
Based on our understanding of the proposed project, this Project will used Engineered Compost
Systems proven Covered Aerated Static Composting System to transform 20,000 ton/year of
Butte County's yard waste and food scraps into organic compost for local agricultural and
landscaping usage. The Dishict supports well-contro\led composting systems that minimize air
contaminants and potential odors.
The District will work closely with NRWS to streamline and facilitate the permitting process
once funding is secured. We look fo1war-d to working with NRWS in this venture and encourage
CaJRecycle's selection of tl1is beneficial project.
Respectfully submitted,
£1:~
Air Pollution Control Officer
T:IAdJninistnllive\Corre;pondence\Nonhern Recycling C.IRe.;yclc Grnnt P>·oposal Suppon final.docx
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BUTTE COUNTY
PUBLIC HEALTH
June 24, 2014
Cal Recycle
Grants and Loans Program
1001 I Street, P.O. 4025
Sacramento, CA 95812
CATHY A. RAEVSKY, DIRECTOft
MARK A. LUNDBERG, M.D., M.P.H., HEALTH O,ICIEII
WWW.BUTTECOUNTY.NET /PUBLICHEALTH
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION
Re: Northern Recycling and Waste Services Grant Proposal for the Aerated Static Pile Compostlng Program
To whom it may concern:
Butte County LEA recently has been notified by Northern Recycling and Waste Services (NRWS) about their intention to start an aerated static pile (ASP) com posting facility to process food scraps. To move
forward with the project, NRWS wishes to apply for a grant offered by Cal Recycle Organics Grant
Program.
NRWS has been operating in Butte County since 2007. The company operates Town of Paradise
Vegetative Waste Facility, SWIS # 04-AA-0026, under Enforcement Agency Notification. Since beginning of the operation in 2007 no violations have been identified at the aforementioned green material chipping
and grinding operation. NRWS runs a recycling center and a household hazardous waste facility in the
town of Paradise, as well.
Also, NRWS is a permitted refuse hauler and provides municipal solid waste collection, including collection of recyclable materials, to local communities. In 2012 LEA issued NRWS a Letter of Appreciation
acknowledging company's commitment to protection of health, safety and environment in the county. To
provide a feedstock for the proposed ASP facility, NRWS would implement source separated food scraps
collection program in the areas of service.
Butte County LEA would like to express a strong support for the Northern Recycling and Waste Services
ASP Composting proposal. This Project will use Engineered Compost Systems proved Covered Aerated
Static Composting System to transform 20,000 ton/year of yard waste and food scraps into organic compost for agricultural and landscaping usage. The aforementioned project will be the first 'closed loop" com posting project in Butte County, and will provide a blueprint for additional diversion of organic material in rural communities.
This office will work closely with NRWS to streamline an environmental review and permitting process
needed once funding is secured. We look forward to the establishment of this new ASP composting system that will help Californians reach our vital commitments to a sustainable future. We urge your
support for this project
'"""''~'· ~ 'i.l:~J ,(_
Butte County LEA Program Manager
t;Jn~ h;i~a Winslow,
Butte County LEA
cc: Jennifer Arbuckle I Northern Recycling and Waste Services
TEL• 530.538.7281 1202MtRAI..oMA0RIVE
FAX· 530.538.5339 OROVIL.LE, CA 95965
OUR N1aa10N 1a TO PROTtCT THt PU.L.IC THROUGH PROMOTING INDIVIDUAL., COMMUNITY AND tNVIRONMtNTAL. HtAL.TH
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CaiRecycle
Grants and Loan Programs
1001 I Street, P.O. 4025
Sacramento, CA 95812
June 25, 2014
TOWN OF PARADISE
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Re: Aerated Sraric Pile Composting Progrnm: No(thern Recycling and \X'aste Services Grant Proposal
Dear Cal Recycle:
On behalf of the Town of Paradise I would like to express my strong support for Northern Recycling and
Waste Sen-ices (NRWS) Aerated Static Pile Compos ring proposal.
This P(ojcct will use Engineered Compost Systems' proven Covered Aerated Static Composting System
Technology to transform 20,000 ton/year of Butte County's yard waste and food scraps into organic compost
for local agriculrural and landscaping usage. This exciting closed loop project will be the ftrst commercial
composting project in Butte County, and ui.ll provide a blueprint for addmonal diversion of organic material
in rural communities.
Removing organic materials from our landfills reduces em·ironment impr.cts and GJ IG emissions, conserves
natural resources, and strengthens and diversifies our local economy. Tht project will allow NRW'S to
demonstrate a unique "full circle" local srstem to undersel:'\·ed rural communities with the collection of
organic material and sale of organic compost for landscaping and agricultural use. In this sense this grant
proposal serves as an unprecedented model for local and self conraincd environmental sustainability.
Community collaboration makes projects like this possible and Town of Paradise will work closely with
NRWS to gamer community suppo(t and associated outreach needed to remove food scraps and vegetative
waste from our landfill. Our goal is to bring communit)' groups, local jurisdictions and private business
together to work on real progress toward reducing GHG emissions.
We look forward to the establishment of this exciting neu• ASP composting system that will help Californians
reach our vital commitments to a sustainable furure. We urge your support for this project.
Sincerely,
\ -A#'c//.I.J
~ Laurcn Gill
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Town Manager
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TO\NN OF PARADISE
5555 SKYWAY • PARADISE, CALIFORNIA 95969-4931
TELEPHONE (530) 872-6291 FAX (530) 877-5059
CalRecycle
Grants and Loan Programs
1001 I Street, P.O. 4025
Sacramento, CA 95812
jw1e 30, 2014
www. townofparadise .com
Re: Aerated Smtic Pile Composting Program: Northern Rec)rcling and Waste Se1vices Grant
Proposal
Dear Cal Recycle:
i\s Mayor of d1e Town of Paradise, I would like to express my strong support for Northern
Recycling and Waste Services (NRWS) Aerated St:1tic Pile Composti.ng proposaL
This Project will use Engineered Compost Systems, Covered Aerated Static Composting System
Technology w transform 20,000 ton/year of Butte County's yard waste and food scraps into organic
compost for local agricultural and landscaping usage. Tlus exciting closed loop project will be the
first commercial composriog project in Butte County, and will provide a blueprint for additional
diversion of organic material in rural commwutics.
Removing organic materials from our landfills reduces environment impacts and GHG cnUssions,
conserves natural resources, and strengd1ens and diversifies our local economy. The project will
allow NRWS to demonstrate a unique "full circle" local system to undcrse1ved rural communities
wid1 d1e collection of organic material and sale of organic compost for landscaping and agricultural
use. In dlls sense dus grant proposal serves as an unprecedented model for local and self contained
em--ironmental sustainability.
Community collaboration makes projects like dUs possible and Town of Paradise will work closely
with NRWS to garner community support and associated outreach needed to remove food scraps
and vegetative waste from our landfilL Our goal is to bring community groups, local jurisdictions
and private business together to work on real progress toward reducing GHG cnUssions.
We look forward to rhe establishment of this exciting new ASP com posting system that will help
Califonuans reach our vital commitments to a sustainable future. We urge your support for dlls
project
Mayor
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~ CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, CHICO
CaiRecycle
Grants and Loan Prognms
1001 I Street, P.O. 4025
Sacramento, CA 95812
June 24, 2014
Re: Aerated Static Pile Composting Program: Northern Recycling and Waste Services Grant Proposal
Dear Cal Recycle:
On behalf of Califomia State University, Chico Susta.inability and Manufacturing Department, I would like to
express my strong support for Northern Recycling and Waste Services (NRWS) .Aerated Static Pile
Composting proposal
Establishing our Region's first mixed organics composting facility will create and retain higher wage
and sustainable jobs, leverage the flow of private capital, encourage economic development and
strengthen Butte County's ability to complete in the global marketplace .. An important component of
promoting economic development is providing adequate and available skilled labor and research to
assure that opportunities continue to exist for businesses to grow and for new business to locate to
Butte County. The project will assist our goal in creating a more specialized workforce and brining
needed services to our community.
Community collaboration makes projects like this possible and CSU, Chico will work closely with NRWS to
gamer community support and associated outreach needed to remove food scraps and vegetative waste from
our landfill. Our goal is to bring community groups, local jurisdictions and private business together to work
on real progress toward reducing GHG emissions.
We look forward to the establishment of this exciting new ASP compos ring system that will help Califomiaos
reach ow: vital commitments to a sustainable future. We urge yow: support for this project.
Daren M Otten
Coordinator, Sustainable Manufacturing Program
California State University, Chico
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, and Sustainable Manufacturing
Office: 530-898-4316
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TOVVN OF PARADISE
June21, 2014
Cal Recycle
5555 SIWWAY • PARADISE, CALIFORNIA 95969·4931
TELEPHONE {530) 872-6291 FAX {530) 877-5059
www.townofparadise.com
Grants and Loan Programs
1001 1 Street, P.O. 4025
Sacramento, CA 95812
Re: Aerated Static Pile Composting Program: Northern Recycling and Waste Services Grant Proposal
Dear Cal Recycle:
As Town Council Member for the Town of Paradise, I would like to express my strong support for
Northcm Recycling and Waste Services (NRWS) Aerated Static Pile Composting proposal.
This Project will use Engineered Compost Systems, Covered Aerated Static Composting System
Technology to transform 20,000 ton/year of Butte County's yard ~aste and food scraps into organic
compost for local agricultural and landscaping usage. This exciting closed loop project will be the first
commercial composting project in Butte County, and will provide a blueprint for additional diversion of
organic material in rural communities.
Removing organic materials from our landfills reduces environment impacts and GHG emissions,
conserves natural resources, and strengthens and diversities our local economy. The project will allow
NRWS to demonstrate a unique "full circle" local system to undcrscrvcd rural communities with the
collection of organic material and sale of organic compost for landscaping and agricultural use. In this
sense this grant proposal serves as an unprecedented model for local and self contained environmental
sustainability.
Cqmmunity collaboration makes projects like this possible and Town of Paradise will work closely with
NRWS to garner community support and associated outreach needed to remove food scraps and
vegetative waste from our landfill. Our goal is to bring community groups, local jurisdictions and private
business together to work on real progress toward reducing GHG emissions.
We look forward to the establishment of this exciting new ASP composting system that will help
Californians reach our vital commitments to a sustainable future. We urge your support for this project.
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Attachment 3: ASP Composting System Description
AC Composter™ - The Affordable Road to Compliance
AC Composter™
700 yd3 piles
AC Composter
5 to no upper limit tons
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extreme cold
Very good control of air
emissions
The AC Composter™ is an extremely versatile Covered Aerated Static Pile (ASP) System that is an excellent
technology choice for both new facilities and upgrading existing windrow facilities.
It was specifically designed to provide a cost effective approach for controlling odor, VOC and NH3 emissions;
and provide operators with the same broad range of process options found in all ECS systems.
It works well for mid-size to very large commercial compost facilities and will scale down to smaller facilities
processing as little as 2,000 tons of feedstocks per year.
It can be used with in-floor, CompDog™ and pipe-on-grade aeration components. It can be used outside in
discrete piles/zones; with a bunker-wall configuration to reduce the facility footprint; or in buildings to reduce
headspace to control pile surface emissions of odor and humidity.
The AC Composter provides:
• Complete capture and excellent reduction of VOC and Greenhouse Gas emissions
• Superior odor control
• Minimized evaporative water losses from the biomass
• An effective barrier against vectors (birds, rats, flies)
• Accommodates a broad range of aeration rates and process control options
• Neat, clean and professional looking appearance
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AC Composter Covers
The AC Cover is made of tough, UV resistant, and waterproof (impermeable) fabric. The Cover is designed for
negative-only aeration systems. The AC Cover unlike microporous fabrics does not absorb water and become
heavy; the airflow characteristics do not change with fabric soiling, it can be repaired in the field and includes
straps for handling and securing.
The AC Cover is deployed and recovered with an ECS Straddle Cover-Winder (for large facilities), with a Front
End Loader Assist Cover-Winder (for smaller facilities), or one of two end-of-pile options.
The AC Composter uses ECS' proven CompTroller™ control technology. Compost pile temperature data is
collected and stored on the CompTroller™. Negative aeration is automatically controlled per operator chosen
set-points. The aeration rates can be set very low to conserve moisture and fan power, without releasing odors.
The exhaust process air captured by the AC Cover is scrubbed in an ECS designed and site built biofilter.
The AC Composter™ aeration systems are designed for long year service life. All the aeration components that
are exposed to the corrosive environment of composting are made of stainless steel or polymeric materials.
Aeration to the individual zones is continuous AND automatically controlled by the CompTroller™.
The aeration system provides a wide range of air-volumes. At low flow rates drying and cooling are
significantly reduced while the cover prevents odors from being released. At high flow rates the material can be
more oxygenated and temperature controlled prior to removing the cover to minimize odor events and
improve drying for better screen yields.
The AC Composter™ and CompDog™ (pipe-less aeration system)
Combining the AC Composter™ and CompDog™ aeration floor system is a cost effective way to upgrade an
existing facility and is an excellent alternative to using in-slab or above grade pipe. The CompDog™ uses an
inflatable form to create aeration vaults under an ASP pile. The ASP pile is built on top of the CompDog™ and
is allowed to settle overnight. In the morning the CompDog™ is removed and leaves behind an aeration vault
used for air distribution through the biomass. The CompDog™ system includes a CompDog™ Roller, and
Inflation and Deflation mechanisms.
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AC Composter™ and CompDog™ working together
This AC Composter™ aeration hallway shows a space efficient back-to-back configuration
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AC Composter™ facility shown from the control seat of the Straddle Cover Winder
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engineeredcoMPOSTsystems
Statement of Qualifications
AboutECS
Founded in 2000, ECS focuses on medium and large-scale composting needs, designing and
manufacturing equipment with intelligent process control and reliable environmental protection,
and implementing these products and teclmologies into sustainable and cost-effective systems
based on Client needs. ECS has numerous operating facilities located across the US and Canada.
Our customers include both public and private entities, composting a range of feedstocks such
as: biosolids, food waste, industrial & agricultural wastes, green waste, and MSW.
ECS is an industry leader of tum-key In-Vessel and Aerated Pile (AP) composting systems. ECS
also supplies our Clients with system components including: automated operating controls,
aeration processes, feedstock preparation, and end product refining equipment. The composition
of ECS manufactured and designed equipment and components awards Clients with a system
tailored to meet or exceed their needs.
ECS staff are experts in the compost industry with over two decades of experience; as well as
electrical, mechanical and software engineers. We design all of our products specifically for the
composting industry. The development, building, and testing of all products, software, and
electrical equipment is carried out at our UL Listed manufacturing facility in Seattle, W A.
ECS services include working with the Client and their civil engineers, on-site technical support
for construction oversight, facility start up, and operator training. After facility start-up, our staff
provides immediate technical assistance to Client facility operators via phone, and real-time web
access to our control systems. ECS also offers a broad range of other technical support services
such as annual facility inspection and instrument recalibration.
The ECS Process
The requirements and site-specific needs of compost facilities are unique (no two compost
facilities are alike). ECS is committed to providing each of our Clients with a solution to
reconcile their needs for economic and environmental sustainability. We begin by listening. Then
we use our unparalleled collection of offerings coupled with a rigorous design approach to
provide our Clients with a range of process and cost.
Because ECS can offer an array of process and cost options, our Clients are better able to make
an informed decision on which options best suit their needs. When the Client's project moves
forward, ECS develops the detailed design in concert with engineers, environmental consultants,
and contractors.
During construction and start-up, ECS provides the manufactured process components and broad
technical direction. Once Clients begin operation, ECS remains dedicated to providing product
service and reliable, professional technical support.
4211 24th Ave West, Seattle, WA 98119 I T 206.634.2625 I F 206.634.1309 I www.compostsystems.com
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2013 Statement of Qualifications
20 compost facilities in North America. Prior to joining ECS in 2001, Mr. Hibbard designed
tooling used with ultra high pressure water jets in a nuclear environment, and developed
procedures for cutting decommissioned nuclear reactor parts for disposal.
Charlie Krauter, Lead Development Engineer
Education
University ofCalifomia at Davis, B.S. Physics, 1995
Califomia State University at Sacramento, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, 2003
Ce1-titications
Engineer in Trai11i11g (EIT) Certification, 2003
Role at ECS and Ex pel'ience Summary
Mr. Krauter divides his time between ECS' research, product development, and Client support
activities. He has been the lead developer of ECS' new generation of compost process control
teclmology. Prior to joining ECS in 2006, Mr. Krauter worked as a design engineer for a tunnel
boring machinery company. Prior to this, Mr. Krauter worked as a software engineer, designing
and writing support libraries for embedded systems.
Eric Hake, J>esign Engineer
Education
University of Idaho, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, 2007
Ce•1ifications
·n1e U.S. Compost Council Ce1tified Compost Facility Operator, 2009
Role at ECS and Experience Summ:u-y
Mr. Hake is responsible for the design and manufacture of compost process air handling and
control systems. Prior to joining ECS in 2009, Mr. Hake worked as a research engineer at the
University of Idaho .
. Jen ·on Marshall, Softwa1·e Enginee1·
Role at ECS and Expel'ience Summary
Je1Ton Marshall joined ECS in 2006 as a Software Engineer, specializing in software
development, conummication protocol design, and embedded code development. JeJTOn
previously worked in the Research and Development group of Rockwell Collins, Airs how
Division. His experience includes embedded development, Win32 progranuning, Vb6, .:-let,
WinCE, XP embedded and various communication protocols.
Hunter Olson, Design Enginee1·
Education
Montana Tech ofthe University of Montana, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, 2011
Role at ECS and Experience Summary
Mr. Olson contributes to the design and manufacture of compost process air handling systems in
addition to the process control systems.
www.compostsystems.com Page 3 of 4
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2013 Statement of Qualifications
JcffCm·om, Equipment Engbtccr·
Education
University of Wisconsin at Madison, B. B.A. 1986
Cer1ifications
Compost Facility Operator Certification, 2009
Electrical Trainee, 2006
Computer Progranuning Certificate, 2001
CNC Machining Certificate, 1998
Role at ECS and Exper·ience Swmna1-y
Mr. Gorom is responsible for production management, design of electrical power and control
systems, purchasing, customer technical support and supervision of electrical technician staff.
Prior to joining ECS in 2001, Mr. Gorom worked as a Production Manager supervising multiple
manufacturing areas involving quality control, design, tooling, and inventory.
Steve Diddy, Business De,,elopment Director
Education
Evergreen Stale College, B.A. Philosophy and Comnnmications, 1974
Ce•1itkations
Master Composter, Washington State University Ell:tension Office, 1989
Role at ECS and Ex pel"ience Summa1-y
Mr. Diddy joined ECS in 2001, and is responsible for sales, marketing and customer service. Mr.
Diddy has worked in the compost and solid waste industries (both public and private) since 1989.
Prior to joining ECS in 2001, Mr. Diddy worked for Browning-Fen·is Industries (BFI) Organics
and with BFI Solid Waste as a Municipal Marketing Executive-and as a private consultant
providi11g project management consulting to the solid waste industry (specializing in municipal
market development). He has worked for the State of Washington Department of Ecology
writing threshold contamination standards for compost quality and for the City of Olympia
assisting the development of U1eir organic waste-recycling pro!,>ram.
Project references are available upon request ...
www.compostsystems.com Page 4 of 4
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Attachment 4: Waste Water System
M
STORM WATER
SYSTEMS
June 30, 2014
Confidential
RE: Proposal for Storm Water Treatment for Nortllern Recycling Chico Compost Facility
Storm Water Systems appreciates the opportunity to provide a proposal to Northern Recycling for a
StormPROOF treatment system with upgrades for a Benchmar1< Guarantee.
StormPROOF utilizes a modular design approach Wllich allows flexibility in the arrangement of system
eQuipment and ease of mobility for expansion incorporating additional treatment processes or upgrades,
and storage during the dry season.
Recommendation
Based on your historical sample results, the new Industrial Perm~ adoption in 2014 and, most
importantly, to consistenly achieve benchmar11 compliance, we recommend a 100 gpm StormPROOF
Basic System for your storm water discharges.
There are several other items that should be considered to effectively control, manage and treat your
storm water that we can advise you on as well.
Below is a picture of a 500 gpm system that is similar to Wllat we are proposing.
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M
STORM WATER
SYSTEMS
June 30, 2014
Confidential
RE: Storm Water Treatment for Northern Recycling Chico Compost Facility
The best way to manage storm water on the Chico Compost Facility would be to develop storm water
infiltration basins with overflow to a StormPROOF treatment system. This stategy will minimize tile
events during Which any discharge occurs, reduce tile total amount discharged when sufficient rain does
occurs resulting in a discharge and greatly increase the amount of water that is infinrated.
The new Industrial Permit becoming effective in July 2015 dictates that storm water treatment systems
be sized for double the 85"' percentile hou~y precipitation intensity.
In Chico, this amounts to 0.2 inches of rain per hour. Also, tile amount of paved surface versus unpaved
surface is factored into tile calculation. Due to soil absorbtion, the more unpaved area the site contains,
the smaller tile system can be.
For a 15 acre site in Chico, the following table shows the required system size as a function of how much
the site is paved:
Percent PaVed(%) System Size Required (gpm)
100 1201
75 732
50 457
25 267
0 54
Based upon your site adding a 250' x 350' paved area, the site will be approximately 14% paved. Under
this condition, the treatment rate would need to be 177 gpm.
We believe that by using a prope~y designed and engineered infiltration basin, the treatment rate can be
further reduced to 100 gpm.
Based upon this site being approximately 14 % paved, with an infiltration basin, and in order to handle
0.2 inches of rain per hour and tile inclusion of an infiltration basin, we recommend a 100 gpm system for
your site in Chico. The StormPROOF basic system would be$ 159,427.75.
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