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Memorandum to Solid Waste <br /> Advisory Council Members <br /> Page 8 <br /> March 17, 1983 <br /> SDepending on the collection method, it instructs them how to prepare their <br /> leaves and states when they will be collected or specifies when they can <br /> drop off their leaves at the site. <br /> Compost Operation <br /> The County will manage the composting process. It will provide equipment <br /> and operators to construct the initial windrow(s) , water the windrow(s) , <br /> and mechanically turn the windrow(s) three times during a year. County <br /> staff will monitor the windrow temperatures once a month, collecting <br /> temperature data, which reflects the efficiency of the composting process. <br /> County staff estimate that it will cost approximately $540 to construct <br /> and water a windrow 750 to 1,000 cubic yards in size. It will cost the <br /> County approximately $1,305 to turn the windrow(s) three additional times <br /> during 1984 . Therefore, the total estimated 12 month processing cost per <br /> site is $1,845. It is important to realize that $1,305 would be 1984 <br /> money. <br /> End Use of The Compost <br /> From a consumer demand point of view, it is important that the final <br /> appearance of the leaf compost resemble soil. The compost should be uniform <br /> in particle size and thoroughly decomposed. <br /> SStaff feels that all the leaf compost produced should be utilized by <br /> local residents. Brief articles in the planning districts newsletter <br /> and in local papers, would inform local residents about the availability of <br /> . the material . <br /> Estimated 1983 County Expenses To Implement New Composting Programs <br /> The following tables illustrate estimated costs for each type of program <br /> during 1983. It is important to realize that the total cost of the <br /> expanded composting program depends on the number of projects which are <br /> initiated. <br /> Table 1 <br /> Suburban Leaf Composting Program <br /> Program Area Estimated Cost <br /> Site Location Purpose <br /> None _ <br /> Site Preparation $400 Installation•of a gate <br /> $ <br /> Organize/Manage Leaf CollectionOption A 61$168 Installation of a sign <br /> Individual to monitor site <br /> Option B $215 Individual to monitor site <br /> Program Publicity $250 Printing costs for flyers <br /> Compost Operation $540 Construct & water windrow <br /> End Use <br /> none <br /> TOTAL $1,419 or $1,466 <br />