Composting Facility Log Of Operations Index

Composting FacilityLog of OperationsIndexEach form represents an individual tabin the binder that houses the Log of Operations Instructions for Composting Facility Log of OperationsForm 1 - Yearly Cover SheetForm 2 - Materials Acceptance and DistributionForm 3 - Materials ManagementForm 4a - Self-Inspection Checklist - Class IForm 4b - Self-Inspection Checklist - Class IIForm 4c - Self-Inspection Checklist - Class IIIForm 4d - Self-Inspection Checklist - Class IVForm 5 - Unauthorized MaterialsForm 6 - Yard Waste Refusal FormOAC Chapter 3745-56010/2018

Composting FacilityLog of OperationsInstructionsA log of operations is required for every year that a facility has a valid registration/license, and must be completed at the following frequency: Class I and II: daily, unless otherwise authorized by Ohio EPA or approved board of health. Class III and IV: weekly minimum, unless otherwise authorized by Ohio EPA or approved board ofhealth.The forms described below must be completed and retained at the facility or at another location acceptable toOhio EPA or approved board of health. Alternative forms, either in paper or electronic format, may be usedupon prior approval from Ohio EPA or approved board of health.Form 1 – Yearly Cover SheetComplete Form 1 at the beginning of each year. If a section does not apply, indicate so with the notation N/A. Ifany of the information contained on Form 1 changes during the year, attach an updated form with the correctionsand the date on which they occurred. Maintain Form 1 at the beginning of the complete Log of Operations.Form 2 – Materials Acceptance and DistributionForm 2 is the record of waste received for composting and compost product that leaves the facility for distribution.Date Load ReceivedRecord the date when the waste was received. For facilities that have an unstaffed drop off area, enter thedate the site operator accounted for the waste. Entries should match the minimum from completion frequency specified above or as approved by Ohio EPA or the approved board of health.Quantity of WasteEnter the amount of weight by weight (tons) or volume (cubic yards) of each incoming load.Waste MaterialSpecify the feedstocks, bulking agents and additives received.County of GenerationEnter the county and state (if not Ohio) where the load of waste was generated.Compost DistributedEnter the weight (tons) or volume (cubic yards) of compost product distributed (sold or given away) orremoved from the facility for disposal.O AC 3745-56010/2018

Form 3 – Materials ManagementThis form tracks all of the composting activities conducted at the facility. For this portion of the log you will focuson documenting management activities, such as the formation of new windrows/piles or loading of in-vessel system,and turning windrows/piles, taking temperatures, etc.DateEnter the date the new windrows/piles were formed or the in-vessel system was loaded and any activitiesthat were done on an existing windrows/piles or in-vessel (taking temperatures, turning, sampling, otheractivities). Also record the date when clean whole wood is processed.Pile ID #The pile ID is used as a tracking system to prevent cross-contamination and/or to follow the activities andstages of the composting waste. Assign an alphabetical or numeric label to each windrow, pile or in-vessel.This label should remain consistent from day to day unless two or more piles are combined. When piles arecombined, a new label should be assigned.TemperatureEnter temperature in Fahrenheit, if taken.FormedPlace an X in the box when a pile or windrow is formed.TurnedPlace an X in the box when a pile, windrow, or in-vessel is turned.LoadedPlace an X in the box if material was loaded into an in-vessel, vermicomposting or conditioning system.SampledPlace an X in the box when a pile, windrow, or in-vessel is sampled.Wood ProcessingPlace an X in the box when tree stumps, trunks, limbs, and/or clean untreated wood are shredded orchipped.Description of ActivitiesEnter a brief description of any other activities concerning a particular pile (i.e. removal of material, combining of piles, receipt of testing results, etc.). Also use this space to include a brief description of the feedstocks used in the piles.Form 4 – Self-Inspection ChecklistThe facility operator will complete a self-inspection checklist to monitor compliance at the site. Please mark the boxin the appropriate column to denote compliance status. Marking the box in the NO column indicates that a potentialviolation has been noted. If a potential violation is noted, provide a description and steps taken to return to compliance in the Corrective Actions section.Form 5 – Unauthorized MaterialsDateEnter the date the unauthorized material was discovered.TimeEnter the time the unauthorized material was discovered.Description of MaterialEnter a brief description of the material discovered.Hauler NameEnter the name of the hauler (person or company) of the unauthorized waste load.Actions Taken by Owner/OperatorEnter the actions taken by the owner/operator to remove unauthorized materials from the facility.Form 6 – Yard Waste Load Refusal FormThis form shall be completed (both sections A and B) by the owner/operator of the compost facility when a load ofyard waste is refused in accordance with OAC 3745-560-04(A)(7) and provided to the waste hauler. The yard wastehauler needs to provide this form to a licensed solid waste disposal facility (i.e. landfill) in order for the yard wasteto be disposed there.O AC 3745-56010/2018

Composting FacilityLog of OperationsYearly Cover SheetYear:This cover sheet should be completed at the beginning of each year and should be kept on file at the beginning of the daily log filefor that year as required by Ohio Administrative Code 3745-560-04. Attach amendments to this for m as necessaryClass IClass IIIClass IIClass IVRegistration #:Facility Name:(as it appears on registration and/or license)Facility Location:(street)(city)Contact Name:Phone #:Additional Contact (optional):Phone #:Composting Methods UsedWindrowsIn-vesselAerated static pileStatic pile(zip code)Type and Number of Available EquipmentFront end loaderTub grinderTrommel screensWindrow r:(state)Other:Conditioning Methods UsedAcidic anaerobic fermentationOther:This Log of Operations should be retained on file for inspection by the local health department, Ohio EPA, or an authorized representative. Failure to provide accurate information may be considered a violation of Ohio Revised Code 2921.13.OAC Chapter 3745-560 - Composting Log - Form 1Updated: 10/2018

Composting Facility - Log of OperationsMaterials Acceptance & DistributionDateLoadReceivedQuantity of Wasteyd3Compost Distributed(load must be measured byweight or volume)yd3tons(this sheet)CumulativeTotal CompostDistributedCumulativeTotal WasteReceivedTotal CompostDistributedtonsWaste OriginCity/County/State (if notOhio)yd3Total WasteReceived(this sheet)Year: Page: ofWaste Material(load must be measuredby weight or volume)tonsFacility:tonsyd3(previous sheets)tonsyd3(previous sheets)tonsyd3Print Name ofPerson Completing FormThis Log of Operations should be retained on file for inspection by the local health department, Ohio EPA, or an authorizedrepresentative. Failure to provide accurate information may be considered a violation of Ohio Revised Code 2921.13.OAC Chapter 3745-560 - Composting Log - Form 210/2018

Composting Facility - Log of OperationsFacility:Materials ManagementYear: Page: ofSignature ofPerson Completing FormWood ProcessingSampledLoadedTurnedPile IDFormedDateTemperature(Check Applicable Boxes)Description of ActivitiesPrint Name ofPerson Completing FormThis Log of Operations should be retained on file for inspection by the local health department, Ohio EPA, or an authorized representative. Failure to provide accurate information may be considered a violation of Ohio Revised Code 2921.13.OAC Chapter 3745-560 - Composting Log - Form 310/2018

Composting Facility - Log of OperationsSelf-Inspection ChecklistClass I Composting FacilityFacility:Date: Time:Weather Conditions:Person Completing Inspection:Is your site operating in compliance with the following regulations? Please mark the box in the appropriate column to denote compliance status. Marking the box in the NO column indicates that a potential violation has been noted. If a potential violation is noted,describe the problem and steps taken to return to compliance in the Corrective Actions section below. Please mark the N/A box if notapplicable to this location. This checklist is not all inclusive of regulations applicable to Class I composting facilities.YN N/AYN N/A3745-560-110 Operational requirements(A) Comply with authorizing documents(B) Accept only authorized materials(C)(2) If prohibited material is detected:(a) Remove material from placement area(b) Manage material appropriately(c) Record incidents in log of operations(G) Remove/shred compostable containers(H)(1) Control noise, dust and odors(2) Control vectors(3) Prevent fire(4) Collect and dispose of scattered litter(5) Prevent water pollution(6) Prevent air pollution(I)(1) Limit access(2) Maintain placement areas and accessroads(3) Exclude animals(J) Adequate equipment for operations(L)(1) Process wood and remove foreignmaterialCorrective Actions (if necessary):3745-560-110 Operational Requirements (cont.)(L)(2) Process wood at least annually(M)(1) Manage surface water (ORC 6111)(2) Minimize run-on to materials placementareas(3) Correct erosion and ponding(4) Divert surface water from materialsplacement area(5) Maintain control structures (if required)(6) Monitor surface water (if required)(N)(1) Manage leachate (ORC 6111)(2) Minimize production of leachate(3) Minimize ponding of leachate(4) Eliminate conditions contributing to unauthorized discharges(5) Collect and contain leachate(6) Maintain leachate control structures(O) Prevent cross-contamination(P)(1) Incorporate food scraps(2) Maintain stockpile of biofilter material(3) Control free liquidNotes:This Log of Operations should be retained on file for inspection by the local health department, Ohio EPA, or an authorizedrepresentative. Failure to provide accurate information may be considered a violation of Ohio Revised Code 2921.13.OAC Chapter 3745-560 - Composting Log - Form 4a10/2018