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Midscale composting manual

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This manual was developed by Olds College Composting Technology Centre for Alberta Environment, Action On Waste, to help municipalities, regional districts, institutions, organizations, farmers,... More ≫

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This manual was developed by Olds College Composting Technology Centre for Alberta Environment, Action On Waste, to help municipalities, regional districts, institutions, organizations, farmers, feedlot operators and the ICI sector in Alberta to implement mid-scale composting operations. This manual includes a step-by-step guide for materials handling, feedstock preparation, monitoring and composting using a variety of methods. The manual is intended to identify the factors that affect the success of long-term programs, as well as providing technical information for managing mid-scale composting facilities. This manual provides information that may be useful to a wide range of municipal groups and organizations considering mid-scale composting, including: municipal districts; regional districts; feedlots; farms; intensive livestock operations; educational institutions; ICI sectors.

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Leaf & yard waste composting manual

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This manual was developed to help municipalities, regional districts, institutions and organizations in Alberta implement leaf and yard waste composting. It includes a step-by-step guide for... More ≫

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This manual was developed to help municipalities, regional districts, institutions and organizations in Alberta implement leaf and yard waste composting. It includes a step-by-step guide for materials handling, feedstock preparation, monitoring and composting using aerated windrows. The manual identifies some of the factors that affect the success of long-term programs as well as providing technical information for managing leaf and yard waste composting.

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