Disposal schedules a. Disposal can be scheduled in the spring, summer, and fall as agronomic land becomes available. b. The Contractor must remove a minimum of 1,500 cubic yards of biosolids before winter soil conditions exist, or November 15, whichever comes first. Note: Special IEPA conditions may apply after November 15th. c. Biosolids Loading – The Contractor shall furnish the necessary equipment and operators to load stockpile biosolids in the contractor’s equipment. d. Biosolids Disposal- The Contractor shall provide a land application site and land apply the biosolids in accordance with applicable regulations of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Illinois Emergency Management Agency, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, and City of Geneva NPDES Permit. Biosolids Quality a. The City of Geneva will conduct an analysis of biosolids for land application in accordance with USEPA criteria. Appendix I to these specifications includes the most current evaluation of biosolids. Biosolids are typically dewatered to approximately greater than 20% solids. b. Dewatered biosolids are stored in covered storage building. Land Application Site Selection Prior to application of Biosolids to any land, the Contractor shall submit, to the City of Geneva for review, a Biosolids Site Evaluation which includes. 1. Site Survey: USGS quarter quandragle map Site Topographical map with waterways Site Parcel Number(s) 2. Soil testing results: pH Phosphorus CEC meg-100g Potassium Organic Matter 3. Agronomist Field Report 4. 5 Year Site History
