Odor control advances at cocomposting facility
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The Rockland County (New York) Cocomposting Facility, a 110 wet tons a day agitated bin composting facility situated in Hilburn, NY, is operated by Waste Management of New York. Significant emphasis has been placed on odour control, and the facility, which began operating in Feb 1999, has not had a single verified off-site odour complaint. The plant has an odour control system from Envirogen which a guaranteed odour removal rate of 94%. Removal rate guarantees were also given for ammonia, hydrogen sulphide and methyl mercaptan.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 2000
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How to successfully manage a compost facility
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There are more than 3,500 working compost facilities in the US, with the number growing each year. However some lose public support or fail with regulatory compliance, due to the issue of odor. Only slight changes in practices can result in odors increasing dramatically, and facility operators must be responsive to odor complaints. A proactive approach to environmental management, such as an Environmental Management System (EMS) or ISO 14001 Operating System, can provide economic rewards and public relations value.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 1999
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Comparing positive and negative aeration at in-vessel facility
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An aeration study was conducted at the Town of Merrimack's 15-bay composting facility. The two-month trial evaluates the effects of positive versus negative aeration on factors such as ammonia release, compost quality and utility costs.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 2005
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