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Staff: material on site is mulch; spontaneous combustion risk tied to composting, not typical mulch piles
Summary
County staff inspected the biomass pile on the property and said it appears to be chipped mulch intended for land restoration; staff noted spontaneous combustion risks are associated with moist composting operations and that the site-owner said he intends to spread the mulch on his property.
Cochise County staff told the Board of Supervisors that the material stockpiled on the property near Ocotillo Road appears to be chipped mulch rather than active composting and that, while spontaneous combustion can occur in compost piles, typical dry mulch used for land restoration carries a lower risk.
Jackie Watkins and other staff described the material as chipped green waste and tree prunings. A staff presenter noted that “mulch is used to restore property” and that…
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