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Alberta landfill and composting facility operator certification guideline

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All landfills and composting facilities regulated by Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) are required to have certified operators. This includes any Class II and Class III landfill that accepts... More ≫

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All landfills and composting facilities regulated by Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) are required to have certified operators. This includes any Class II and Class III landfill that accepts only industrial waste. Composting facilities that are regulated through the Natural Resources Conservation Board do not need to have certified operators under this program. The Alberta Landfill and Composting Facility Operator Certification Program involves industry associations as certifying partners. The certifying partners: Administer exams; Manage certificates; Provide training programs. The Northern Lights Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA-NLC) and the Compost Council of Canada (CCC) are the certifying partners representing the landfill industry and composting industry, respectively.

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MSW landfill k-value calculation : best management practice

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This document outlines the best management practices for municipal solid waste (MSW) landfill site-specific K-value calculation. The specifications for K-value calculation as a function of... More ≫

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This document outlines the best management practices for municipal solid waste (MSW) landfill site-specific K-value calculation. The specifications for K-value calculation as a function of landfill methane flows are recommended.

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Alberta transfer station technical guidance manual

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The intent of the manual is to promote best practices in the design and operation of municipal waste transfer stations in Alberta and provide guidance for environmental protection and work place... More ≫

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The intent of the manual is to promote best practices in the design and operation of municipal waste transfer stations in Alberta and provide guidance for environmental protection and work place safety. With an increasing emphasis on diverting resources away from landfill disposal, the Manual addresses the integration of materials recovery for recycling and the safe management of household hazardous waste. The manual will assist the reader to understand the steps involved in planning, design and operation of transfer stations. It will also provide the reader with alternative transfer station system designs and their application within rural and urban waste management systems, and within regional waste management systems.

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Waste Management Assistance Program guidelines

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The Waste Management Assistance Program was established to assist groups of at least two urban municipalities and the surrounding rural municipality in managing their wastes on a regional basis.... More ≫

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The Waste Management Assistance Program was established to assist groups of at least two urban municipalities and the surrounding rural municipality in managing their wastes on a regional basis. Projects eligible for assistance included regional sanitary landfills, transfer stations, diversion and recycling facilities, and regional incinerators.

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