Overcoming the challenges of expanding operations

Cedar Grove, a division of the Northwest Waste Industries, is concentrating on overcoming the challenges and the operational modifications required for the expansion of its composting and recycling operations in Seattle and King County, Washington. The challenges faced include handling large volumes of yard trimmings, increasing the capacity of recycling, and controlling surface water runoff and off-site odor. A large static pile maximizes the processing area, reduces costs and decreases odor generation. Changes in the recycling processes and in marketing strategies are also discussed.