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wastes resulting from the production and processing of crops and animals or agricultural products, including manures with at least 20% solids, pruning and crop residues wherever produced

agricultural solid waste

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any item used to improve the compost structure and to increase porosity to allow internal air movement

bulking agent

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weight ratio of carbon to nitrogen

C:N ratio

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mixture of an organic waste with amendment(s) or bulking agent(s) in the proper proportions to promote aerobic microbial activity and growth and to achieve optimum temperatures

compost mix

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controlled decomposition of organic matter by micro-organisms, mainly bacteria and fungi, into a humus-like product

composting

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any item added to the compost mixture that alters the moisture content, C:N ratio, or pH

composting amendment

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process where fungi digest the carbons not degraded during composting and further stabilize the nutrients

curing

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site where solid waste is finally discharged and deposited

disposal site

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solid waste or combination of solid waste which because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical or infectious characteristics may: cause, or significantly contribute to an increase in mortality or an increase in serious irreversible, or incapacitating reversible, illness

hazardous waste

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shall refer to the liquid produced when waste undergo decomposition, and when water percolate through solid waste undergoing decomposition; contaminated liquid that contains dissolved and suspended materials

leachate

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interim containment of solid waste after generation and prior to collection for ultimate recovery or disposal

storage

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involves the arrangement of compost mix in long, narrow piles or windrows that are periodically turned to maintain aerobic conditions

windrow composting

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