Factors to consider in evaluating potential sites

Each municipality will have unique challenges and opportunities in developing a composting site.

Here are some of the factors that should be used in evaluating potential sites:

• Transportation Impacts – transportation distance, traffic concerns, air quality, accessibility, proximity to feedstocks
• Neighborhood Impacts – air quality (odors), noise, visual impacts
• Environmental and Regulatory Impacts – ground and surface water quality, air quality, noise levels, cultural/community resources
• Site Costs – acquisition costs, nearby population and housing concerns, on-site and off-site development costs (access roads, retention ponds, earth berms, etc), utilities and service upgrades
• Multi-use Potential – co-located at permitted landfill or waste water treatment facility
• Size and Shape Factors – tons per year (TPY) to be processed, conducive to on-site vehicle flow
• Seasonal variations – Consistency of feedstock quality and quantity