Nursery shifts from growing plants to composting

Article Abstract:

Van Alstine Nursery and Horticultural Services has developed a composting business from what was originally a hobby of Ken Van Alstine. His plans faced an obstacle from a neighbor who feared that a garbage site was to be created, and this meant losing a contract. His proposal for dealing with food residuals received approval and he was able to start operations in May 1999. He is aiming for a total of 3,000 cu yards of organics processed during 1999. Dairy, meat and grease residuals are not accepted, and this means that rodents and odors are not a problem.

Compost, Waste disposal in the ground, Underground waste disposal, Van Alstine Nursery and Horticultural Services

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Site monitoring and odor control at composting facility

Article Abstract:

An overview is presented on new procedures implemented at a reopened compost facility at Marlboro, Massachusetts. The procedures were aimed at facilitating dialogue between city residents and plant officials regarding odor control and noise abatement, which included the installation of a biofilter and silencers placed on exhaust fans.

Massachusetts, Methods, Quality management, Refuse and refuse disposal, Waste disposal, Waste management, Compost plants, Odor control, Community relations, Marlboro, Massachusetts

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