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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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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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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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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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Environmental standards for Alberta's livestock industry : 2008 reference guide : Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA)

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The purpose of this guide is to provide agricultural operations in Alberta with information on: How the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) applies to various agricultural operations that... More ≫

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The purpose of this guide is to provide agricultural operations in Alberta with information on: How the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) applies to various agricultural operations that handle manure; The requirements and regulations under AOPA that deal with siting; manure storage, collection and application; feeding & bedding sites; livestock corrals; soil testing and analysis; and record keeping; The issues related to ongoing compliance and enforcement.

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Guide to the code of practice for small incinerators

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This guide provides supporting information for the Code of Practice for Small Incinerators, which specifies requirements for operating a small incinerator in Alberta as defined in the Activities... More ≫

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This guide provides supporting information for the Code of Practice for Small Incinerators, which specifies requirements for operating a small incinerator in Alberta as defined in the Activities Designation Regulation. The Code outlines mandatory emission limits, design and operating requirements for small incinerators. The Guide expands on definitions, identifies Alberta legislation applicable to incinerators, explains when and how the Code applies, and clarifies approval, operational, and record keeping requirements.

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Guide to the code of practice for energy recovery

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The Code of Practice for Energy Recovery specifies the requirements to be met by persons who prepare small quantities of liquid fuels or recover energy from recyclables or waste. This guide... More ≫

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The Code of Practice for Energy Recovery specifies the requirements to be met by persons who prepare small quantities of liquid fuels or recover energy from recyclables or waste. This guide provides information to support the Code and explains when and how the Code applies.

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Vermicomposting to reduce kitchen waste

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Vermicomposting or worm composting is using red wiggler worms to decompose organic household wastes into a useful soil conditioner.

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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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