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Cannabis waste management : fact sheet [2023]

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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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Continuing Education Unit (CEU) policy : Alberta landfill and composting facility operator certification program

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All landfills and composting facilities regulated by Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) are required to have operators certified through the Alberta Landfill and Composting Facility Operator... More ≫

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All landfills and composting facilities regulated by Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) are required to have operators certified through the Alberta Landfill and Composting Facility Operator Certification program. Commencing September 1, 2011, the program requires operators to obtain 0.6 continuing education units (CEUs) to renew their operator certificate.

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Enforcement Order no. EO-2011/03-NR

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Enforcement order issued to Cleanit Greenit Composing System Inc. and Kristin Castro-Wunsch, province suspends waste intake at Edmonton compost plant.

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Code of practice for compost facilities : fact sheet

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This fact sheet outlines the key components and clarifies any confusing regulatory requirements of the Code of Practice for Compost Facilities.

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Financial security for waste facilities

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This fact sheet provides clarification on how financial security for waste management facilities is evaluated. Owners of waste management facilities must provide financial security before... More ≫

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This fact sheet provides clarification on how financial security for waste management facilities is evaluated. Owners of waste management facilities must provide financial security before starting operations or reclaiming their facilities.

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Acceptable feedstock and amendment list for compost facilities

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Presents a list of acceptable feedstocks and amendments made under the Code of Practice for Compost Facilities, and lists waste excluded from the definition of feedstock.

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Code of Practice for Compost Facilities

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This Code of Practice is effective January 14, 2022. The Code outlines minimum requirements for the design, construction, operation, and reclamation of Class I and Class II compost facilities. The... More ≫

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This Code of Practice is effective January 14, 2022. The Code outlines minimum requirements for the design, construction, operation, and reclamation of Class I and Class II compost facilities. The code is specific for facilities that accepts not more than 20,000 tonnes of waste per year; it is enabled by the Waste Control Regulation (AR 192/96). Composting facilities are to complete a notification or registration form and submit it to the Director. The Code lists: design, construction, monitoring, and recordkeeping requirements for compost facilities.

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Large animal mortality composting [2021]

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Looks at composting as one way of disposing of livestock mortalities as required under Alberta law and regulation. Discusses the benefits of large animal mortality composting and provides... More ≫

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Looks at composting as one way of disposing of livestock mortalities as required under Alberta law and regulation. Discusses the benefits of large animal mortality composting and provides information bin systems and windrow systems as the two main approaches to livestock mortality composting.

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Poultry mortality composting [2021]

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This publication is intended to assist poultry owners considering or currently using composting as a means to dispose of poultry mortalities. Under Alberta's Disposal of Dead Animals Regulation of... More ≫

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This publication is intended to assist poultry owners considering or currently using composting as a means to dispose of poultry mortalities. Under Alberta's Disposal of Dead Animals Regulation of the Animal Health Act, composting is one option for disposing of livestock mortalities. Composting in a properly-managed system can prevent livestock disease transmission, protect air and water quality and reduce the nuisance of carcasses and bones.

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Livestock mortality management (disposal) [2021]

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Proper disposal of carcasses is important for both the prevention of livestock disease transmission and the protection of air and water quality. This publication provides information for livestock... More ≫

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Proper disposal of carcasses is important for both the prevention of livestock disease transmission and the protection of air and water quality. This publication provides information for livestock owners to help them determine the disposal method which will best suit their situation.

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