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Chapter 1: COMPOST OPERATOR CERTIFICATION

Chapter 1: COMPOST OPERATOR CERTIFICATION. Understand the requirements and certification processes for compost operators. Understand and be able to apply the Kentucky regulations relating to the certification requirements for solid and special waste operations. Chapter 1 Objectives.

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Chapter 1: COMPOST OPERATOR CERTIFICATION

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  1. Chapter 1:COMPOST OPERATOR CERTIFICATION

  2. Understand the requirements and certification processes for compost operators. Understand and be able to apply the Kentucky regulations relating to the certification requirements for solid and special waste operations. Chapter 1 Objectives

  3. Chapter 1 Objectives Understand the importance of professional conduct for certified operators.

  4. Waste Disposal In earlier ages, nature had the ability to recycle Earth’s waste at a self-sustaining pace. There was NO need for composting Causes for our current Waste Disposal Industrialization Population concentration Paper and packaging materials

  5. Waste Disposal: Statistics Kentuckians produce approximately 4.67 pounds of waste per capita per day. Each county has developed a solid waste management plan to reduce solid waste landfills by 25% annually.

  6. Municipal Solid Waste

  7. Reasons to Compost Composting is defined as the biological decomposition of organic solid waste under controlled aerobic conditions. As much as 70% of the annual waste stream produced in the nation may be compostable.

  8. Reasons to Compost The product of composting may be used as: Mulch Solid Amendment A minor source of nutrient addition

  9. Reasons to Compost: Mulch The use of compost as mulch around shrubs, trees or garden plants is the largest single use of compost. Mulching reduces runoff through higher percolation and water retention capacities and by doing so, reduces erosion, the number one water pollutant in the nation.

  10. Reasons to Compost: Mulch Mulch reduces the amount of water evaporation by restricting the amount of sunlight reaching the soil. Resulting in: A cooler soil surface Lesser requirement for watering Plant death prevention Reduction in weed growth

  11. Reasons to Compost: Soil Amendment Mixing compost into the soil increases pore space allowing: Increased water permeability and aeration Enhancement of soil fertility Slow release of nutrients Suppression of common plant diseases

  12. Reasons to Compost Composting offers the obvious benefits of resource efficiency and creating a useful product from organic waste that would otherwise have been landfilled.

  13. Compost Operator Certification Only operators that are certified by the Kentucky Certification and Licensing Branch can be in responsible charge of a composting facility. It takes knowledgeable, conscientious people to address the broad array of concepts critical to successfully managing composting programs

  14. Compost Operator Certification All operators must meet the following requirements provided by the Division of Compliance Assistance (DCA): Meet minimum education and experience High School Diploma or GED & one (1) year operator experience Submit the appropriate forms and fee Pass the certification exam with a 70% or higher

  15. Certification Renewal or Maintenance Certification shall be issued for a period of five years at the end of which the certification shall expire (unless revoked). Renewal procedures and requirements shall be the same as those for a new certification. Certification shall be prominently displayed and available if prompted for during inspection.

  16. Standards of Professional Conduct Standards of professional conduct apply to to persons certified in order to safeguard the life, health and welfare of the public and the environment.

  17. Standards of Professional Conduct The Cabinet may revoke the certification of an operator if it is determined that the operator: Has practiced fraud or deception Has failed to perform his/her duties a required by state regulations Has failed to use reasonable care and judgment in performance of his/her duties under state regulations Has knowingly violated the requirements of any state or federal regulation

  18. Standards of Professional Conduct Individuals who have had their certification revoked shall be ineligible for future recertification.

  19. Understand the requirements and certification processes for compost operators. Understand and be able to apply the Kentucky regulations relating to the certification requirements for solid and special waste operations. Chapter 1 Objectives

  20. Chapter 1 Objectives Understand the importance of professional conduct for certified operators.

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