As neighbors close in, composter gets enclosed
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Pierce County, WA-based Land Recovery Inc (LRI) successfully used in-vessel composting units to compost excess yard trimmings which cannot be accommodated at the company's compost facilities. Fifteen 50 cubic yard in-vessel compost bins, with a maximum capacity of 27 tons, were installed at the company's Hidden Valley Landfill transfer site. The bins were run using a programmable logic control computer that monitors the operation of each unit. In addition to compost bins, the company's Organics Recycling Center was built with sound barrier walls to avoid causing inconvenience to neighbors.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 1997
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Downsizing disposal costs
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Corporate Recycling Services Inc. has seen considerable success with advising clients on ways of reducing solid waste disposal costs. It offers a five year contract to potential clients, and its fees are based solely on savings achieved. It emphasizes that significant improvements in waste reduction can take some time, and warns clients not to expect immediate results. Its work is based on a phased-in programme which involves the client's supervisors, employees and suppliers.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 1997
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Creating an effective biosolids information network
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The innovative work of the Northwest Biosolids Management Association (NBMA) of Seattle, Washington has resulted in public acceptance of biosolids recycling. The initiative was launched ten years ago and it is now providing a model for other regional networks. The NBMA is using some of a US Environmental Protection Agency grant to fund efforts to promote the model.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 1997
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