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COVID-19 pandemic planning for the waste sector : business continuity planning for waste management facilities

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The guideline will assist waste management facilities plan for and operate during COVID-19.

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COVID-19 waste management : information on managing waste potentially contaminated by COVID-19

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Intended for business, public and waste professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for managing waste potentially contaminated by COVID-19. This information sheet includes... More ≫

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Intended for business, public and waste professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for managing waste potentially contaminated by COVID-19. This information sheet includes information for municipal waste, landfill disposal and recycling operations.

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Disposal of biomedical waste : acceptable industry practices

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Describes Acceptable Industry Practices (AIP) for the disposal of biomedical wastes. Alberta’s approach is consistent with the Canadian Council of Ministers for the Environment (CCME) Guidelines... More ≫

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Describes Acceptable Industry Practices (AIP) for the disposal of biomedical wastes. Alberta’s approach is consistent with the Canadian Council of Ministers for the Environment (CCME) Guidelines for the Management of Biomedical Wastes in Canada.

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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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Compost facility operator study guide

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This study guide is meant to assist compost facility operators preparing to challenge the provincial compost facility operator certification exam. It also serves as reference material for... More ≫

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This study guide is meant to assist compost facility operators preparing to challenge the provincial compost facility operator certification exam. It also serves as reference material for certified compost facility operators about best practices on how to efficiently run a composting facility for public health and environmental protection. The guide covers all the required learning outcomes for the Alberta compost facility operator certification exam.

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Cannabis waste management : fact sheet [2018]

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This fact sheet provides proper management and disposal procedures for cannabis waste at cannabis cultivation facilities, testing facilities, product manufacturing facilities and retail stores.... More ≫

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This fact sheet provides proper management and disposal procedures for cannabis waste at cannabis cultivation facilities, testing facilities, product manufacturing facilities and retail stores. Cannabis waste may be regulated as either hazardous or non-hazardous, depending on how it is processed.

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Alberta clean technology road map

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The Alberta Clean Technology Road Map strengthens the connection between the Climate Change Innovation and Technology Framework and the Government of Alberta's current and historic clean... More ≫

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The Alberta Clean Technology Road Map strengthens the connection between the Climate Change Innovation and Technology Framework and the Government of Alberta's current and historic clean innovation-related policy. The document provides an overview of several segments of the Alberta cleantech market and existing supports for innovators and entrepreneurs based in the province.

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Beneficial management practices : environmental manual for Alberta farmsteads [2018 edition]

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Provides beneficial management practices that deal with environmental risks on rural farmsteads. These practices are meant to help maintain or improve a farm’s soil, water, air and wildlife... More ≫

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Provides beneficial management practices that deal with environmental risks on rural farmsteads. These practices are meant to help maintain or improve a farm’s soil, water, air and wildlife habitat resources, and therefore contribute to the farmstead’s overall sustainability and to the economic and environmental health of the farm family, as well as the surrounding landscape and community.

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Prohibited debris : before you burn...learn!

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Provides information about burning basics, what can and/or can't be burned, when a permit is needed to burn and prohibited areas.

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Permits and regulations for existing operations

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In January 2002, the province established a permit process for confined feeding operations (CFOs) and set province-wide manure management standards under the Agricultural Operation Practices Act... More ≫

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In January 2002, the province established a permit process for confined feeding operations (CFOs) and set province-wide manure management standards under the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA). The requirements under AOPA are aimed at supporting the sustainable growth of the livestock industry and protecting the environment. On October 1, 2006, amendments to the regulations that support AOPA came into effect. The amendments provide further clarity to the original intent of the legislation, address permitting issues and update the standards for manure storage. This publication lists some frequently asked questions.

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