When used in this chapter, the following terms have the meaning given below:
- (1) “Compost” means the humus-like end product produced by the composting of putrescible solid wastes.
- (2) “Composting Facility” means the physical site or operation location where the composting of putrescible solid waste from residential, commercial, or industrial property for revenue or non-revenue generating use occurs.
- (3) “Composting Pad” means the surface, whether soil or manufactured, where the process of composting takes place, and where raw and finished materials are stored.
- (4) “Feedstock” means biologically decomposable organic material used for the production of compost.
- (5) “Humus” means a dark or black carbon-rich relatively stable residue resulting from the decomposition of organic matter that retains nutrients and slowly releases nutrients to plants and increases the ability of the soil to retain water.
- (6) “On-site composting” means the composting of materials including solid waste generated at a residential, commercial, or industrial property by the owner or tenant.
Author: Phillip D. Davis, S. Scott Story
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§22-27-9, 22-27-12.
History: New Rule: Filed February 28, 2012; effective April 3, 2012. Amended: Filed April 24, 2018; effective June 8, 2018.