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Originally aired - September 22, 2011
Composting eSeries: The Importance of Composting
This session introduces the Managing Composting Programs course. Beginning with an understanding of composting’s place in solid waste management. Be prepared to discuss the fundamentals of the organic waste stream, the place of composting in the Integrated Waste Management Hierarchy, history of composting, the types of materials that are targeted for composting, and how composting fits as an essential component of solid waste management. (2 CEUs)
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Composting eSeries: Compost Uses, Markets and Compost Quality
Learn the most important aspect of a successful compost program – marketing the final product. In Session two, we will investigate the major uses and markets for compost, review major applications for compost - both the old standbys and new and emerging markets for compost, review of the importance of regular testing of compost to meet regulatory, process, and marketing needs, and present the components of a compost marketing plan. (2 CEUs)
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Non-Member Price $349
Composting eSeries: Composting Principles & Composting Methods
Composting Principles presents an overview of the biological basis for composting. It also, introduces the concept and importance of balance in composting. This session will discusshow the fundamental principles learned in Composting Principles are applied to the practice of large-scale commercial composting. In addition, it describes the major processing steps involved in a large-scale composting operation. Be prepared to discuss the major categories of composting technologies. (2 CEUs)
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Originally aired - October 13, 2011
Composting eSeries: Facility Site Development & Equipment
Learn what it takes to site a large scale composting facility. Taking a look at the decision process in deciding on whether to open a stand-alone facility, or if there are opportunities to co-locate the facility with an existing infrastructure. We will also discuss and identify the major types of processing equipment typically used in large scale composting. (2 CEUs)
Member Price $125
Non-Member Price $349
Composting eSeries: Business and Financial Consideration
Business and financial considerations are critical in planning a successful composting system. The financial discussion focuses on broad financial analysis, rather than the details of line item budgeting or the specifics of a given accounting system, because every system is different and customized. We will learn about business considerations that influence how to structure a start-up composting system, the major elements in budgets and look at typical economic analysis tools. (2 CEUs)
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Non-Member Price $349
Composting eSeries: Operations and Troubleshooting/Regulatory Management
Let’s address composting gone wrong – how to reduce the frequency and severity of problems through proper operation, how to diagnose a problem and correct it, and how to maintain good public relations during and after an upset condition. In addition, this session addresses understanding how operational decisions affect the delicate microbiological balance associated with successful composting. Such decisions also affect the effectiveness of equipment and the ability of a composter to operate continuously and consistentlystudents will learn the importance of interpreting operating conditions and reacting appropriately. After completing the Regulatory Management session, the student should be able to:
- Describe the interrelationship between national, state/provincial, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and policies
- Understand the major aspects of composting that are typically regulated
- Convey that health and safety are highly regulated aspects of composting, along with environmental protection; and complying with OSHA directives
(2 CEUs)
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Originally aired - November 3, 2011
Composting eSeries: Organic Material Collection
Become familiar with the relationship between organics collection and composting. This session addresses residential curbside collection first, followed by other types of organic material collection programs. Students will also consider some of the factors that are important to the design of an effective organic waste collection system and some of the vehicles and containers that these collection systems commonly feature. (2 CEUs)
Member Price $125
Non-Member Price $349
Composting eSeries: Additional Ways to Manage Organics
This session reviews the organics components of the waste stream; discuss different sources (i.e., generators) of organic materials, and introduce alternative (non-composting) concepts for managing organics.All of the beneficial uses for organic wastes will be discussed such as:
- Direct land application
- Combustion with energy recovery
- Mulching with or without colorization
- Under sink disposers/pulpers
- Anaerobic digestion with energy recovery
- Vermiculture (worm) feedstock
- Bioreactor landfill with energy recovery
- Conventional landfill with energy recovery
(2 CEUs)
Member Price $125
Non-Member Price $349