This session highlights the operations and expansion of Northern Recycling LLC in Woodland, CA. The facility grew from processing nearly 100,000 tons per year with four employees to managing 260,000 tons annually with 30+ staff after opening a state-of-the-art CASP facility in 2022. The presentation covers system design choices, including CASP, green waste processing, screening,… Continue reading FAC.234-Operating Large-Scale Composting Operations in California-AC26.USCC
Category: Facility
FAC.233-Small Medium Large: Compost Facility Size and its Impact-AC26.USCC
This panel explores how facility size impacts composting operations. Leaders from small, medium, and large facilities share experiences on staffing, equipment, operations, financing, and growth. Through presentations and Q&A, attendees will gain practical insights, lessons learned, and strategies for success at any scale. The content of this course is covered by Copyright and Licensing, Privacy… Continue reading FAC.233-Small Medium Large: Compost Facility Size and its Impact-AC26.USCC
FAC.121-Trial by Fire – Hard-Earned Lessons in Compost Facility Growth-AC26.USCC
This session offers a candid, story-driven look at building and scaling a composting business. Bill shares lessons from early challenges—including a fire—key investments that boosted operations, and the importance of collaboration with other composters and food waste partners. The talk also covers navigating operational constraints, embedding safety culture, and practical strategies for resilient growth, offering… Continue reading FAC.121-Trial by Fire – Hard-Earned Lessons in Compost Facility Growth-AC26.USCC
FAC.120-Targeted Strategies to Remove Contaminants from the Compos…-AC26.USCC
This session presents San Diego’s pilot program at The Greenery to address increased contamination in residential organics following the city’s mandatory green bin rollout. Strategies include front-end handpicking, route-level analysis, targeted outreach, lid-flip inspections, and a citywide marketing campaign. Attendees will learn how operational changes, data-driven evaluation, and community engagement can reduce contamination, control costs,… Continue reading FAC.120-Targeted Strategies to Remove Contaminants from the Compos…-AC26.USCC
FAC.232-How to Get the Most Out of Your ASP – Techniques to Optimi…-AC26.CREF
This study examined how airflow speed during loading affects aeration efficiency in sparger-style aerated static pile composting. Using controlled tests and simulations, researchers found trends in airflow resistance that offer guidance for optimizing aeration floor design and operation in compost facilities. The content of this course is covered by Copyright and Licensing, Privacy and Terms… Continue reading FAC.232-How to Get the Most Out of Your ASP – Techniques to Optimi…-AC26.CREF
FAC.230-Moving Renaming Permitting the Shakopee Mdewakanton Siou…-AC25.USCC
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) has operated a turned windrow composting facility in Shakopee, Minnesota, since 2011, quickly reaching its 70,000 tpy capacity due to increasing food waste diversion mandates. To meet growing demand, SMSC invested in relocating and expanding the operation. This presentation will detail the challenges faced in site selection, permitting, regulatory… Continue reading FAC.230-Moving Renaming Permitting the Shakopee Mdewakanton Siou…-AC25.USCC
FAC.231-Freaky Feedstocks – Exploring Unconventional or Tricky Materials to Compost-WEB.USCC
We will discuss fall pumpkin smash events, handling animal mortalities in cold climates, and pee-cycling experiments.Don’t pass up this chance to discover the unconventional side of industrial composting and how these unusual feedstocks can be converted into high-quality compost!Speakers: Shota Austin, Jean Bonhotal , John Culpepper, Kay McKeenDuration: 60 MinutesCredits: 1Member Price: $60.00Non-Member Price: $105.00Purchase… Continue reading FAC.231-Freaky Feedstocks – Exploring Unconventional or Tricky Materials to Compost-WEB.USCC
FAC.229-Site Management and Optimization in a Multi-Facility Environment-AC24.USCC
Scott, from Waste Management (WM), will offer insights into the management of organic processing sites across the US and Canada. He will discuss strategies for ensuring compliance with regulations, enhancing operational efficiency, and promoting consistency among teams. The presentation will highlight methods and tools employed by WM to measure and communicate site performance, as well… Continue reading FAC.229-Site Management and Optimization in a Multi-Facility Environment-AC24.USCC
FAC.228-Creating Your Facility Operating Plan-AC24.USCC
Matt Cotton, a veteran compost facility consultant, will provide insights into crafting a comprehensive Operating Plan for composting facilities. The session will cover fundamental elements such as documenting operating procedures, ensuring regulatory compliance, minimizing site impacts, and maintaining records. Additionally, it will delve into essential health and safety principles, addressing odor, stormwater management, and fire… Continue reading FAC.228-Creating Your Facility Operating Plan-AC24.USCC
FAC.227-Overcoming Challenges to Develop Compost Infrastructure-AC24.USCC
This presentation addresses the challenges municipalities face in developing new compost infrastructure in response to recent regulations in California. Using Kern County as a case study, it explores the obstacles involved in siting and constructing a new compost facility, highlighting the strategies employed to overcome these challenges and successfully build a 100,000TPY CASP compost facility.Speakers:… Continue reading FAC.227-Overcoming Challenges to Develop Compost Infrastructure-AC24.USCC