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Fl - rates with structure material such as wood chips and source separated yard waste and composted using special European equipment manufactured by Komtech. The operation produces a product that is considered a class A compost. This material is an excellent product for landfill final vegetative cover or other bulk uses. The material can be screened to become a fine quality material as well. Norton Environmental has evaluated four different types of compost mixtures that could be utilized with our trommel fines. The samples were tested by Norton and its consultant, RNK Environmental. Results of our study were prepared and presented to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. A full report on our mixed organic compost operation can be made available. The mixed organic compost operation will incorporate a 2 acre hard surface pad, computer controlled batch mixer and a sophisticated windrow turner. The turner has a water attachment where leachate (collected water) can be sprayed into the compost during turning. Markets for Class A compost: Markets for this material will vary, but may include landfill cover, road base and other bulk uses. Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) The search for alternative landfill diversion has driven Norton Environmental to develop a Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) that can be co -fired with coal. The objective was not to replace coal, but to utilize portions of Municipal Solid Wastes (MSW) that are both clean byMing and rich in BTU's. Co -firing coal with MSW requires a delicate balance of coal burning technology and MSW know-how. For this reason Norton Environmental joined forces with Ohio Edison. Ohio Edison is a local power company serving northeast Ohio. They operate several coal burning power plants and have conducted significant research on alternative fuels..' Norton Environmental has been successful in developing a fuel pellet (dRDF), or densified Refuse Derived Fuel, made from targeted material in the waste stream; paper and light plastics. These pellets are rich in BTUs and contain virtually no sulfur or chlorine thus burning cleaner than coal. We have conducted test burns in utility boilers on several occasions as well as laboratory analysis, the results of which can be made available upon request. Working as partners, Ohio Edison and Norton Environmental offer both fuel manufacturing and fuel combustion expertise. We have the technology to custom tailor fuel as well as retrofit existing coal firing boiler for burning dRDF. Our objective is to work with local users and help develop the market for the fuel. In certain markets RDF, or dRDF, offer a considerable cost saving since it is less expensive than coal. Additionally, emissions credits may be made available as the RDF burns cleaner than coal. Markets - dRDF: Preliminary research has already identified some potential markets for dRDF. Marketing research is required in order to investigate the RDF/dRDF markets in central Florida. JUNE 13, 1996 16 Boa 98 FIG, 346