Odor policy for composting facilities

Article Abstract:

The Massachusetts Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP) formed the Odor Policy Work Group in 1992 to create rules on odor-related issues concerning the use and disposal of biosolids. The DEP's drafted odor management guidance and requirements for biosolids facilities focuses on using a minimum design standards for composting operations to identify the overall impact of the odors. It presents approaches for conducting odor testing and sets levels of compliance testing to ensure that nuisance conditions do not occur.

Massachusetts, Environmental policy, Sewage sludge

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Odors and VOC emissions control methods

Article Abstract:

The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 has obliged composting facilities to reduce their odor and volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, which contribute to ozone pollutant formation. A list of acceptable levels for hazardous air pollutants is provided. The control of odor and VOC emissions involves process control, containment, treatment and dispersing residual emissions. Some methods of reducing odor emissions include multi-stage wet chemical scrubbers, biofilters, bioscrubbers and masking agents.

Volatile organic compounds

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Controlling odors at a regional compost facility

Article Abstract:

The odor problems in the in-vessel Regional Compost Facility in Hickory, NC, North Carolina were due to incorrect sizing of the odor scrubber stacks. The release of untreated high intensity pervasive compounds directly into the atmosphere was also responsible for the odor. Aside from alteration of the plant's scrubbing system, a comprehensive program of equipment and operational processes was undertaken to solve the problem.

Management, Remodeling and renovation

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