SCH Number 2013081021

Project Info

Title

Solid Waste Facility Permit Revision for Coachella Valley Compost

Description

Changes that will be authorized by issuance of the permit include: expanding the existing total permitted area from 35 to 39.8 acres, which includes expanding the existing composting area from 15 to 31.9 acres; increase the tonnage from 250 tons per day (TPD) to 785 TPD of green material, pre & post-consumer food material, construction wood and palm fronds, plus up to 200 TPD of construction/demolition (985 total TPD); add animal manures as acceptable organic feedstock; increase compost production up to 450 TPD of organic material increase the amount of grease trap liquids and gray water accepted from 12,500 gallons per day to 55,000 GPD; expand days of operation from 6 to 7 days; and increase the total number of vehicles per day from 169 vehicles to 56 vehicles. The facility will also include the following upgrades; relocation of scale/scale housing, adding a second scale, realign and widen the entrance and construction of an office with break room and a water disposal system.

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