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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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Manure spreading regulations : manure incorporation

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The Standards and Administration Regulation under the Agricultural Operation Practices Act was amended in December 2020 to clarify that the requirement for incorporation within 48 hours is... More ≫

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The Standards and Administration Regulation under the Agricultural Operation Practices Act was amended in December 2020 to clarify that the requirement for incorporation within 48 hours is measured from when the manure is first applied, unless that incorporation "would be impracticable." This factsheet is supplemental to the Manure Spreading Regulations factsheet and explains what is meant by "impracticable."

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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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Manure spreading regulations

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The Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) includes regulations for spreading manure or compost for all livestock operations in Alberta. The manure spreading regulations include requirements... More ≫

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The Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) includes regulations for spreading manure or compost for all livestock operations in Alberta. The manure spreading regulations include requirements for manure incorporation, soil nitrogen and salinity limits, setback distances, record keeping and soil testing. The term manure in this publication includes the livestock excreta, straw, other bedding material, litter, soil, wash water and feed in the manure. Composted manure has the same requirements as manure. Terms used in this publication have been simplified to make it easier to read. Complete definitions are found in Section 1 of the legislation.

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Municipal compost use in Alberta : a report on survey results

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Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development conducted a survey of municipal governments in the fall of 2012 to better understand how municipal greenspaces are managed and constructed.... More ≫

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Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development conducted a survey of municipal governments in the fall of 2012 to better understand how municipal greenspaces are managed and constructed. Survey questions covered common construction and management practices for municipal greenspaces, including compost use. Thirty-two municipalities responded to the survey, which represented seventy percent of Alberta’s population. Survey results showed that, by area, the top five municipally managed greenspaces are sportsfields, playgrounds, boulevards, hillsides or ditches, and storm water retention ponds. These greenspaces provide the greatest opportunities for beneficially using large volumes of compost and efforts to increase compost use should first focus on these.

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Waste facts

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This Waste Facts document contains facts and figures on waste generation, waste diversion, recovery, and management practices from various sectors of Alberta’s society. It should be used in... More ≫

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This Waste Facts document contains facts and figures on waste generation, waste diversion, recovery, and management practices from various sectors of Alberta’s society. It should be used in conjunction with Alberta’s Waste Strategy entitled Too Good to Waste: Making Conservation a Priority.

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Standards for composting facilities in Alberta

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These standards outline the requirements for Class II and Class III composting facilities. Persons responsible for composting facilities affected by these standards should consult with Alberta... More ≫

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These standards outline the requirements for Class II and Class III composting facilities. Persons responsible for composting facilities affected by these standards should consult with Alberta Environmental prior to commencing the construction and operation of a composting facility.

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Too good to waste : making conservation a priority

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Too Good To Waste is Alberta’s road map for waste reduction and management. It identifies the issues and opportunities, and outlines the outcomes, strategies and priority actions to help Alberta... More ≫

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Too Good To Waste is Alberta’s road map for waste reduction and management. It identifies the issues and opportunities, and outlines the outcomes, strategies and priority actions to help Alberta advance innovative waste management programs in the future.

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Fire : compost and organic matter

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Fire is a serious concern at anytime and anywhere. Some fires can start in compost and may cause the loss of property or lives. Fires are more common at composting facilities than most realize.

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