Bench-Scale Remediation Composting: Process Principles and Protocol.

Preston, Kurt T.; Seiden, Steven; Ro, Kyoung S.

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“…Other contaminants that may be found at a contingency base include explosives. Explosives have also been treated using composting, although the approach frequently involves creating anaerobic zones within the compost pile (Preston et al 1997, Preston et al 1998 In-vessel reactors could be a good approach for FOBs. As discussed in section 2.4.3, a forced air, in-vessel reactor was tested at JBMHH, and the results were considered to be very positive.…”

Section: Implications To Forward Operating Basesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Composting Assessment for Organic Solid Waste at Fort Polk, Louisiana

Medina¹,

Wynter²,

Cosper³

et al. 2014

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A study was conducted to evaluate composting as a means of increasing waste diversion at Ft. Polk, LA. Wastes were evaluated from a range of activities, and the authors found that a number of materials currently landfilled are suitable for composting, including: vegetation, food wastes, pulverized paper (which is not suitable for recycling), consumer-contaminated paper (not suitable for recycling), damaged wood pallets, and sludge from the wastewater treatment plants. Waste records from Ft. Polk suggest a composting operation producing at least 2200 tons per year (from a food waste/vegetation strategy) is feasible. This would represent considerable solid waste diversion, consistent with meeting Net Zero Waste Goals. Between the Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM), the Directorate for Family, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (DFMWR) (golf course, athletic and drill fields), and smaller groups, there are enough users to consume all the compost that could be generated from an on-site operation. A suitable area for on-site composting is available. There are also other alternatives to on-site composting, including current management, which is outlined in this report; other means of waste diversion (including direct soil application of certain waste materials and anaerobic digestion of food wastes); and the possibility of developing partnerships with composting facilities offsite. Although this project is focused on Ft. Polk, the assessment could be-in a broad sense-applicable to other Army installations. In addition, the issues found at the Joint Training and Readiness Center (JTRC) might have applicability to contingency environments and deployed operations. DISCLAIMER: The contents of this report are not to be used for advertising, publication, or promotional purposes. Citation of trade names does not constitute an official endorsement or approval of the use of such commercial products. All product names and trademarks cited are the property of their respective owners. The findings of this report are not to be construed as an official Department of the Army position unless so designated by other authorized documents.

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Section: Implications To Forward Operating Basesmentioning

confidence: 99%