Paes 414b

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

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

bulking agent

weight ratio of carbon to nitrogen

C:N ratio

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

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

composting

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

composting amendment

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

curing

site where solid waste is finally discharged and deposited

disposal site

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

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

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

storage

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

windrow composting