Solid Waste Cogeneration Facilities
Type of initiative
FCM Green Municipal Fund - Plans, Studies, Pilots
Sector
Waste
Project value$126,374
Project Type
Feasibility Study
Sub Sector
MSW to Energy
Grant amount$63,187
Program type
GMF
Municipality
City of Saskatoon, SK
Status
Fully Disbursed
Population
266,141
Project timeline
2004 - 2011
Project number
5052
Description
This feasibility study will assess the technical options and develop a business plan for a bio-digester within the City ofSaskatoon, which would treat between 49 and 66 per cent of the City’s organic waste from five to ten different wastestreams. Usable products of the system would be nitrogen-rich liquid fertilizer, potassium/phosphorous fertilizer, waterand a steady source of methane gas for power production. The study will provide details regarding site location,equipment and technology, garden waste collection, construction and operating costs and product revenues. The studywill also establish the initial relationships between public, private and research sectors required for successfulimplementation. This innovative approach has a strong potential for performance improvement over other organic wastemanagement practices and is replicable in most communities.
Applicant
City of Saskatoon, SK