The GWTS was permitted by the U.S. Forest Service for the purpose of providing all Forest Lakes residents a place to take their compostable debris. A comprehensive list is shown below. It is a receiving and storage station and ultimately final dissemination of the forest materials.
The GWTS is located on nearby forest property.
Usage fee is $10 per load. It is self-sustaining financially. Tax revenues are not used to fund the operation.
FLFD is the permit holder and handles the contractual interface with the U. S. Forest Service, specifically the Black Mesa Ranger District.
They provide operations management, including site maintenance and preparation of the site for chipping operations. The Black Mesa Ranger District and the FLFD are responsible for fire suppression.
Where do the waste materials go?? They are taken to the Novo Bio Power Plant in Snowflake and used as biofuel to make electricity. Isn't that cool??!!