INNOVATIONS IN SOLID WASTE

摘要

Implementing a bioreactor program requires more than justrnan understanding of the technical systems. A solid wasterndirector needs to initiate and administer innovative andrnexciting new developments in the field of solid wasternmanagement. The obstacles to initiating a bioreactorrnprogram are often much less daunting than one mightrnexpect, especially when compared with the difficultiesrnassociated with siting a new landfill. This paper presentsrnthe experiences of a director of one of Florida’s largestrnsolid waste programs, as she developed a bioreactorrnprogram. From her experiences, other decision-makersrnwill understand why the bioreactor process was pursued tornachieve long-term goals for their facility to increase viablernairspace, potentially reduce the long-term care duration,rnand provide methane at an increased rate allowing betterrnbargaining leverage. Bringing the right team of expertsrntogether for an innovative project lends itself to success inrnobtaining approval from state and local government. Inrnaddition, open and transparent communication provides thernlocal citizenry as well as facility employees an importantrnstake in the process. Added benefits beyond improvingrnoperations at the facility and reducing operational costsrnincluded a boost in employee morale. When consideringrnthe future of your disposal operations, look at the entirernsite, consider all of your options. Don’t approach futurernoperations with the status quo of today, look into otherrnalternatives and processes and consider them. It’s worthrnthe effort.