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000uSign Envelope ID:uuorre15-euu44aoF-A1rr-541rreaeAE44 <br /> . ' <br /> . . <br /> . .. <br /> ^ <br /> ' <br /> � <br /> ' e��6�u��|ma(���g�f�e��d�containers as soon am possible.This requires � <br /> good judgment-on part of the food residuals collection manager,as to which locations will require <br /> )mmediateacUon)nthefbrmofbackupequhpmentondwhichlocadoncarenotdme- enmitive.hnthe <br /> event that e waste generator is not fully uatiofiedwith the condition or appearance uf carts for reasons <br /> including but not limited to appearance,the contractor takes full 'responsibility in making sure the <br /> . <br /> problem is corrected and the customer is satisfied.Brooks Contractor strives to hold the health*and - <br /> safety standards nf applicable local and federal laws with'utmost importance in � mdstothe <br /> dean'|oess and appearance of Brooks'containers used for food residuals coUecdon. <br /> . <br /> ' <br /> Any fallen foods on the ground nroahoVe ' into the tipper. Liquids(other than water spray)are <br /> cleaned with Oil-Dri(see attached MSDS),an absorbent powder.The materia)ls7then shoveled Into the <br /> truck and hauled with the food waste tobe composted, Brooks'employees will*mrktoneduceexcess <br /> spray from the pressure cleaning of carts-and dVmpmteo.All excess voatar�resultb�fmm the dean�gof <br /> carts will be emptied back into the truck and hauled to Brooks Compost Facility and will be composted <br /> along with the Cou tsorgan|owaotes.lnthe event of any fluid spills from the truck,flu|dsvNUbm <br /> contained-using an emergency shut-off valve and excess fluids will be absorbed-using 011-Drf.As a <br /> . <br /> precaution,8rooks also uses environmentally-friendly hydraulic oil. ' <br /> ` <br /> V-600 Vulcan on�board truck scales are utilized toprovide weights with each.tfp.Each stop isweighed <br /> individually.This system Is designed to weigh one dumpster or several,carts together.Alkwelghts are <br /> stmnede|udnonicaUyanddowm|oudedbyofMcmpeounne|a'miNmum'oftwicb/week,butcanbe <br /> accessed:and download ed at 6 ny time.Weights are compiled by location in a spreadsheet that includes ' <br /> the date, number of carts or dumpsters tipped,and weight of compostable waste collected.Specific <br /> . <br /> time of collection|s not included but is often accessible,should itbe needed,While aspmadshee tb <br /> . <br /> provided for each month's service,up-to-date weights shall be provided hm the customer|nmtimely <br /> manner when requested, <br /> After carts are tipped,the waste-will be transported to8nooksCompostFaci|ity(SVV[-19'85)toba <br /> received via on-site scales(as anothermethod to check the-accuracy of on-,board truck scales-J,and <br /> bumogenousk/mixed with other organics for processing andcnmposting�The finished product|s sold at <br /> significantly reduced rates to local farms,` an effort tn reduce the cost of critical nuideotandorgan(c <br /> matter inputs,as well as increase the economic feasibility of expanding such farms that provide to local <br /> communities. ' <br /> 3. Project O nnel <br /> PrImarV contact <br /> . . <br /> Amy Brooks 919'842'6063 amy@brookscontractor.com - <br /> ' <br /> Food Residuals Collection and Composting Program Manager,6 years experience <br /> Current point of contact for Orange County Solid Waste food residuals-collection <br /> Currently managing nearly 100.locations participating in the food.collection program ' <br /> 1l year employee and officer of Brooks Contractor <br /> 2007,North Carolina State University, B.S.in Natural Resources,Sall &Water Systems <br /> 3. <br /> | <br /> ! <br />