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9 <br /> 8 <br /> C. Composting <br /> 1. Large-scale source separated, including: <br /> a. green waste <br /> b. waste paper <br /> c. wastewater sludge <br /> d. food waste <br /> 2 . Large-scale end separated, including: <br /> a. wet/dry collection and handling <br /> • <br /> b. materials recovery facilities (MRF' s) <br /> 3 . "Low technology" approaches, including: <br /> a. backyard and neighborhood-based <br /> b. use of chipped wood waste (Note: chipped wood <br /> waste could be utilized with any composting <br /> option and should be addressed with all <br /> options) <br /> 4 . Integration with other components of a potential <br /> plan.' <br /> Compost issues to be addressed include the following: <br /> (1) analysis of available methods <br /> (2) environmental impact of different methods <br /> (3) financial implications' of different methods <br /> (4) regulatory implications of different methods <br /> NOTE: A study of potential markets for products of <br /> composting operations has been conducted by Duke <br /> University. The results of this study will be made <br /> available to the consultant, and should be integrated <br /> into the study of compost options. <br /> D. Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) <br /> A study of potential markets for RDF will be conducted by <br /> Duke University. The results of this study will be made <br /> available to the consultant. Should the market study <br /> determine that there are potential markets for RDF, the <br /> consultant may be asked to add an analysis of RDF to the <br /> basic scope of work. <br /> Issues which could be addressed include the following: <br /> (1) analysis of alternative methods <br /> (2) regulatory implications of different methods <br /> (3) environmental impact of different methods <br />