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..... o . There will be one-foot high, unburnable warning stops along the edge of the pit's length to prevent the loader from damaging the lip on the incineration pit. . Hazardous or contaminated ignitable material will not be placed in the pit. This is to prevent contained explosions. · The airflow will hit the wall of the pit about 2 feet below the top edge of the pit, and the debris will not break the path of airflow except during dumping. . The pit will be no longer than the length of the blower system, and the pit will be loaded uniformly along the length. Volume Reduction by Grinding and Chipping This is the preferred method of debris reduction for TAG Grinding Services, Inc. because it is generally more affordable than incineration techniques and is more environmentally friendly. o . Hurricanes and tornadoes, as well as ice storms, may present the opportunity to employ large-scale grinding and chipping operations as part of the overall debris volume reduction strategy. Hurricanes can blow away scarce topsoil in the agricultural areas and cause extensive tree damage and blow-down. This two-fold loss, combined with the local climatic conditions, may present an excellent opportunity to reduce clean woody debris into suitable mulch that can be used to replenish the topsoil and retain soil moisture. . Grinding and chipping woody debris is a viable method. It is more environmentally friendly, and the resulting product, mulch, can be recycled. In some locations the mulch will be a desirable product because of shallow topsoil conditions. In other locations it may become a landfill product. . Grinding and chipping woody debris reduces the large amounts of tree blow-down. Chipping operations are suitable in urban areas where streets are narrow or in groves of trees where it is cheaper to reduce the woody vegetation to mulch than to move it to a central grinding site and then returning it to the affected area. This reduces the costs associated with double handling. . The DMTF will work closely with local environmental and agricultural groups to determine if there is a market for mulch. Another source for disposal of ground woody debris may be as an alternative fuel for industrial heating or for use in a cogeneration plant. · There are numerous makes and models of grinders and chippers on the market. TAG Grinding Services, Inc. will work closely with City officials in determining the best grinder application based on the usage of the resulting mulch. . Chippers are ideal for use in residential areas, orchards, and groves. The number of damage and uprooted trees presents a significant problem if they are pushed to the rights-of-way for eventual pick-up and transport to staging and reduction sites. The costs associated with chipping are reasonable because the material does not need to be transported twice. This method is generally used when dealing with large volumes of uprooted trees in one localized area. It is not cost effective if dealing with trees that are scattered throughout a generalized area. . Grinders are ideal for use at debris staging and reductions sites because of their high volume reduction capacity. Locating the grinders is critical from a noise and safety point-of-view. Moreover, there is a need for a large area to hold the woody debris and an area to hold the resulting mulch. Ingress and egress routes to the site are also an important consideration. TAG will provide a detailed layout of the staging and reduction site to County officials prior to beginning operations. The layout will be based on the evaluation of the site, as well as the surrounding area. o TDSR SITE CLOSE-OUT PROCEDURES