[USCC] food waste

Mon Nov 6 23:00:34 CST 2006

Brian,

Windrow composting remains the most effectice for large scale purposes
However recent studies have shown that EM composting is working well even
for large scale purposes as in the case of Japan and N Korea. The benefit
being that this composting if carried out effectively ensures absence of
odours and flies. It is also a relatively quick process.

 Links to more studies maybe found in the archives but also at
http://www.emtech.org/
http://www.emtrading.com/em/index.html

I would be more than happy to share any information about our involvement
with EM composting as we have employed it amongst residential areas with
enormous success.

Stuti

On 11/7/06, Matthew Cotton <mattcotton at mindspring.com> wrote:
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> Brian -
>
> As someone who has worked on siting and permitting over 25 large
> commercial composting facilities (and I've written at least as many
> Odor Impact Minimization Plans), I am of the opinion that the chosen
> method of composting depends more on the site than the feedstocks.
> One of the largest composting facilities in California, which accepts
> food scraps from over 1,000 grocery stores, uses a windrow method.
> Windrows can work for food scraps composting, but site constraints
> (predominantly proximity to sensitive receptors, but also available
> area, meteorological conditions, etc.) may suggest more process/odor
> control.
>
> Large amounts of grass in yard trimmings has probably led to more
> odor issues at composting facilities than food scraps, which is one
> way of saying that if you pay attention to the fundamentals you can
> manage odor with any system. However, in my experience, the site
> location also plays a huge role.
>
> I'm not aware of any studies which compare odor generation from a
> windrow versus an aerated static pile system - the primary difference
> from an odor standpoint is that you can take an "area
> source" (windrows) and make it predominantly a "point
> source" (assuming the use of a biofilter, at least in negatively
> aerated systems). However, two excellent recent articles (both in the
> September, 2006, BioCycle) are Will Brinton's "Compatibility of
> Digestion and Composting" (BioCycle, September 2006, pg. 42) which
> among other things discusses some issues with composting large
> amounts of food scraps. I also recommend Jan Allen and Will Bakx's
> article "Increasing Feedstock Throughput on a Smaller
> Footprint"  (Same BioCycle, pg. 32) which discusses some of the
> benefits of switching from a windrow system to an aerated static pile
> system (primarily from a space utilization, not an odor reduction,
> standpoint).
>
> Not every facility should take every feedstock, but any system
> (windrow, aerated static pile, in vessel, etc) can be poorly run and
> cause odors.
>
> Matthew Cotton
> Integrated Waste Management Consulting, LLC
> 19375 Lake City Road
> Nevada City, CA  95959
> 530-265-4560
> mattcotton at mindspring.com
>
>
>
> On Nov 6, 2006, at 7:57 AM, Brian Pugh wrote:
>
> > U.S. COMPOSTING COUNCIL 15th ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND TRADESHOW
> > Wyndham Orlando Resort | Orlando, FL | January 21-24, 2007
> > The National forum for those involved in the development and
> > expansion of the composting and organics recycling industry
> > CONFERENCE PROGRAM, REGISTRATION FORMS, WORKSHOP AGENDAS,
> > EXHIBITOR INFORMATION AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE
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> >
> > Hello everyone,
> >
> > My question is very general in nature.  I've been asked to look into
> > food waste composting for my City and I'm concerned about odors from
> > windrows if that method is pursued.  In the experience of the list
> > here,
> > is it better to do in-vessel or windrows and can I be led to studys
> > that
> > discuss this topic?  Thanks.
> >
> > Brian.
> >
> > Brian Pugh
> > Waste Reduction Coordinator
> > Fayetteville Solid Waste and Recycling
> > 479-718-7685
> > 479-444-3478 Fax
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