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Orange County biosolids brief
Directional snapshot to inform pilot packaging.
reports/county-biosolid-flows/Orange%20Biosolids,%202015.jpgWhat this suggests
- The 2015 figure for Orange County organizes flows across land application, landfill, and storage corridors; treat it as directional context rather than moment-specific totals.
- Seasonal storage, hauling windows, and permitting constraints appear layered in the stack, so use them as framing cues before sizing any permanent assets.
- This snapshot invites conversations about regenerative soil, nutrient reuse, or transport synergies; confirm current markets and odor/traffic controls before assuming those benefits.
Pilot implications
- Monticello transfer station - Anchors how transfer capacity can route Orange flows without new terminals.
- Westchester County WWTP synergy - Highlights how a regional WWTP can absorb organic flows when conditions align.
- Wheelabrator Westchester - Frames how energy-from-waste can pair with organics when landfill options are limited.
Policy hooks
- Environmental justice postures - Credit this narrative for trust-building and benefit framing in the community.
- Funding & grants - Tie the brief back to known funding paths before finalizing capital asks.
- Food waste law implications - Use it as a reference when working near organics or composting regulations.