Integrated Waste Management Consulting, LLC Matthew Cotton Emissions Update Matthew Cotton Integrated Waste Management Consulting, LLC

Matthew Cotton History of Compost Emissions First SCAQMD Source testing in 2001 Rule 1133 initially focused on biosolids emissions Similarly Rule 4566 (SJVAPCD) focused on biosolids and manure Now looking at green materials

Integrated Waste Management Consulting, LLC Matthew Cotton Other approaches: Yolo-Solano AQMD and Sacramento Metropolitan AQMD using a “grandfather” approach: SWFP limit * Emission factor = VOC “cap” O.K. for existing facilities, unknown for new facilities.

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Integrated Waste Management Consulting, LLC Matthew Cotton End Uses in the Southern Region Source: CalRecycle 2010

Integrated Waste Management Consulting, LLC Matthew Cotton End Uses in the Central Valley Source: CalRecycle 2010

Integrated Waste Management Consulting, LLC Matthew Cotton Appropriate focus of Regulate the process or the source? More green material in SCAQMD going to land ap. or ADC. ADC may be on the ground for up to 3 weeks prior to spreading.

Integrated Waste Management Consulting, LLC Matthew Cotton Current Status of Rule 4566 Committed group of composters sharing data. SJVAPCD committed to creating a rule which balances need for reductions with reality of composting industry. SJVAPCD has made a number of significant changes in response to industry comments. Existing Rule 2201 bigger concern

Integrated Waste Management Consulting, LLC Matthew Cotton Mitigations Hired SDSU to study potential mitigation alternatives. Focusing on two: –Irrigation (24% VOC Reduction) –Compost Cap (53% VOC Reduction) Medium vs. Large Facilities Next Meeting December 9 (Fresno)

Integrated Waste Management Consulting, LLC Matthew Cotton The Primary Concern Cost of compliance will affect already marginal economics of composting, sending organics needed for the soil to other, cheaper, less sustainable options. We need more facilities, not less, especially in Southern California.

Integrated Waste Management Consulting, LLC Matthew Cotton Need to Organize Kudos to ACP for bringing us together. Need to work with SCAQMD to do our best to provide good information. Everyone wants a workable outcome.

Integrated Waste Management Consulting, LLC Matthew Cotton US Composting Council Annual Conference Jan. 24 – 27 th San Jose/Santa Clara Hundreds of Technical Sessions Dozens of Training Workshops Special sessions on Emissions and on AB 856 (CDFA)

Integrated Waste Management Consulting, LLC Matthew Cotton Compost Operations Training March 7-11 th at UC Riverside –40-hr, 5-day course includes lectures, hands-on activities, and field trips. –Focus on the knowledge and skills to run a successful facility. –Taught by leading compost professionals –Good for composters (any feedstock), equipment vendors, enforcement officials, consultants, etc g.php