Biosolids Composting Study
Type of initiative
FCM Green Municipal Fund - Plans, Studies, Pilots
Sector
Waste
Project value$780,000
Project Type
Feasibility Study
Sub Sector
Composting
Grant amount$350,000
Program type
GMF
Municipality
District Municipality of Muskoka, ON
Status
Fully Disbursed
Population
66,674
Project timeline
2007 - 2011
Project number
5520
Description
The purpose of this 12 month field test study is to determine the feasibility of co-composting biosolids, septage, paper sludges and residential source separated organics in the District Municipality of Muskoka. The study work plan consists of five phases: composting facility visits; approvals and construction; management of composting operations; public consultation and reporting. Throughout the study other Ontario composting facilities will be visited. The technologies will be reviewed and information on the operating experience of each facility will be collected. Information on the capital and operating costs, feedstocks, endmarkets and product quality will be examined. Subject to the success of this field test, the Municipality will use this information in determining the best technology for full-scale implementation. Public Consultation will occur twice throughout the study.
Applicant
District Municipality of Muskoka, ON