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Alberta brownfield redevelopment : practical approaches to achieve productive community use

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A brownfield site is defined as "an abandoned, vacant, derelict or underutilized property where past actions have resulted in actual or perceived contamination and where there is an active... More ≫

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A brownfield site is defined as "an abandoned, vacant, derelict or underutilized property where past actions have resulted in actual or perceived contamination and where there is an active potential for productive community use including reuse and full redevelopment." The Working Group analyzed information from Alberta and other jurisdictions, identified issues, created and evaluated options to prepare recommendations and advice for the Minister of Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development, and Municipal Affairs.

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Leaf & yard waste diversion targets in Alberta : a benefit cost analysis

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Leaf and yard waste represents a significant component of the municipal solid waste stream generated annually in Alberta. At the time of this report, about 25 per cent of this leaf and yard waste... More ≫

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Leaf and yard waste represents a significant component of the municipal solid waste stream generated annually in Alberta. At the time of this report, about 25 per cent of this leaf and yard waste collected as part of the municipal solid waste stream is composted and the remainder landfilled. Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development's Leaf and Yard Waste Diversion Strategy recommends policy tools and options to divert leaf and yard waste away to beneficial use, such as composting. This report evaluates the benefits and costs of leaf and yard waste composting that result from the recommended diversion rates. These benefits and costs are then compared to landfill disposal of leaf and yard waste.

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Annual summary of specified gas emitters regulation

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2009 was the second full year of operations for the Specified Gas Emitters Regulation. This report details the results for 2009 and for the previous program periods.

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Chemically treated wood waste : acceptable industry practices

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Describes the recommended management when dealing with chemically treated wood waste resulting from wood previously treated with creosote, pentachlorophenol (PCP), chromated copper arsenate (CCA),... More ≫

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Describes the recommended management when dealing with chemically treated wood waste resulting from wood previously treated with creosote, pentachlorophenol (PCP), chromated copper arsenate (CCA), copper naphthenate (CN), ammoniacal copper arsenate (ACA), ammoniacal copper zinc arsenate (ACZA), or other chemical preservatives. The first three are oilborne wood preservatives and the other three are waterborne formulations.

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Industrial sump and pit wastes : acceptable industry practices

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Describes requirements and acceptable management practices for sump and pit wastes associated with industrial processing, manufacturing and service activities.

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Coal ash : acceptable industry practices

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Describes Acceptable Industry Practices (AIP) for the management of coal ash. Current management options for coal ash include: disposal in mined out areas, surface impoundments, off-site... More ≫

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Describes Acceptable Industry Practices (AIP) for the management of coal ash. Current management options for coal ash include: disposal in mined out areas, surface impoundments, off-site landfills, co-disposal with sour wastes, soil conditioner for pH adjustment and re-use.

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Designation of leachable wastes in Alberta : acceptable industry practices

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Describes Acceptable Industry Practices (AIP) for the designation of leachable wastes in Alberta (former TDGR Classes 9). Former TDGR Class 9 materials generate toxic leachate when subjected to... More ≫

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Describes Acceptable Industry Practices (AIP) for the designation of leachable wastes in Alberta (former TDGR Classes 9). Former TDGR Class 9 materials generate toxic leachate when subjected to the TCLP and will continue to be regulated as hazardous wastes in Alberta.

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Disposal of asbestos waste : acceptable industry practices

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Describes Acceptable Industry Practices (AIP) for the management of asbestos waste. In this document, asbestos waste refers to waste containing asbestos in a concentration greater than one per... More ≫

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Describes Acceptable Industry Practices (AIP) for the management of asbestos waste. In this document, asbestos waste refers to waste containing asbestos in a concentration greater than one per cent by weight. For safety and health reasons we further recommend that the procedures identified here be met whenever asbestos is present or suspected of being present in a friable material. A friable material easily crumbles under hand pressure and the more friable a material the more likely it is to release fibres into the air.

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Aerosol cans : acceptable industry practices

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Describes Acceptable Industry Practices (AIP) for management of aerosol cans. The Alberta User Guide for Waste Managers (Guide) identifies non-empty aerosol cans as hazardous waste depending on... More ≫

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Describes Acceptable Industry Practices (AIP) for management of aerosol cans. The Alberta User Guide for Waste Managers (Guide) identifies non-empty aerosol cans as hazardous waste depending on the characteristics and percentage by mass of the compressed gases in the aerosol can.

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Quality of treated waste or contaminated soil used as intermediate cover at Class II landfills : acceptable industry practices

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Provides information on requirements if considering the use of contaminated soil as intermediate cover. Intermediate cover or daily cover means soil or other suitable material that is used to... More ≫

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Provides information on requirements if considering the use of contaminated soil as intermediate cover. Intermediate cover or daily cover means soil or other suitable material that is used to cover compacted solid waste in a landfill cell or trench in order to contain the waste and control vectors, fire, odour, erosion, moisture and aesthetics.

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