Chapter F.A.C. Updates Solid Waste Program

Proposed Changes to Various rule sections. Name change Name change –Criteria for Organics Processing and Recycling Facilities Definitions Definitions –Moved from Chapter to with some additions (New additions) –Animal byproducts –Pre-consumer vegetative waste –Size reduced

Proposed Changes to Definitions Definitions –Maturity –Vegetative waste Changes to Definitions

Proposed Changes to General Provisions (1) addition of variance ( 2) addition of registration (3) Except for permits issued in accordance with Rule , F.A.C. Terms of permit – 5 years (4) Closure requirements

Proposed Changes to –Notification in writing 45 days prior to closure –Removal of all material from the site within 1 month (30 days) from the date the facility ceases to accept solid waste. Activities not regulated under this Chapter

Proposed Changes to Compost made outside of Florida Compost made outside of Florida Facilities where industrial byproducts are segregated and managed, provided that the operation is either exempt from the permitting under Section or is regulated under another Department permit or certification. Facilities where industrial byproducts are segregated and managed, provided that the operation is either exempt from the permitting under Section or is regulated under another Department permit or certification.

Proposed Changes to Compost Compost –(8) Allows for the disinfection of compost excluding yard trash or pre-consumer vegetative waste. (test methods and test frequencies are contained in (1)(b) and ( c) -2 options available –(9) Permit fees for organic solid waste recycling facilities –Construction permits

Proposed Changes to –Manure or yard trash composting$2000 –Solid Waste Composting$5000 Operation Permit –Manure or yard trash$1000 –Solid Waste Composting$3000 –Registration application fees$50 –Solid waste organic recycling projects $250

Proposed Changes to EXEMPTIONS EXEMPTIONS Registrations not required for Registrations not required for –Backyard composting –Normal farming operations –Composting of solid waste generated off site 100 cubic yards at any time –Land application Yard trash has been size reduced Yard trash has been size reduced Sized reduced yard trash is spread no more than 2 feet thick Sized reduced yard trash is spread no more than 2 feet thick Yard trash is not used to fill water body or wetland Yard trash is not used to fill water body or wetland –Land application does not meet the criteria in (4) above.

Proposed Changes to Permit Requirements- Repealed Permit Requirements- Repealed General Provisions for Registration General Provisions for Registration –(1) Requires registration of : Facilities composting vegetative waste Facilities composting vegetative waste Animal byproducts or manure with or without trash Animal byproducts or manure with or without trash Manure blending operations Manure blending operations (2) Composting or processing operations

Proposed Changes to Design and operating criteria –None of the processed material shall be mechanically compacted replaces There shall be 15 feet interior lanes –Any drains or leachate or condensate conveyance that are installed shall be kept clean not to impede flow –Any putrescible waste such as vegetative wastes, animal byproducts or manure received at the facility shall be processed and incorporated into the composting material if the facility is registered r 350, or removed within 48 hours.

Proposed Changes to Renewal application must be submitted by July 1 Renewal application must be submitted by July 1 Application fee $50 Application fee $50

Proposed Changes to Registration of Yard Trash processing facility Registration of Yard Trash processing facility –Requires processed material to be removed from the facility within 18 months –Non-trash must be containerized

Proposed changes to Composting Facilities Composting Facilities –Carbon : nitrogen ratio of blended feedstock > 20 –Vegetative waste, animal byproduct or manure shall be stored no greater than 12 feet high –Material accepted by the facility must be removed within 18 months –Compost must be disinfected

Proposed Changes to Special Permitting Criteria for Solid Waste Organics Recycling Pilot Projects Special Permitting Criteria for Solid Waste Organics Recycling Pilot Projects –Operate under a permit issued by this rule –Do not qualify for a registration –Initially qualify 18 months with an option to extend the project for an additional 18 months.

Proposed Changes to –Submit progress report within 9 months of permit issuance –Final report submitted 60 days after permit expiration