The Oregon city of Albany is assessing ways to improve solids treatment and handling at the Albany-Millersburg Water Reclamation Facility (WRF). The city, in the early stages of exploring composting, implemented a compost demonstration project.The project objectives included:Evaluate the optimal mix ratio by weight and by volume of biosolids to bulking material
Confirm that the finished product will qualify as Class A Exceptional Quality biosolids compost
Assess the effectiveness of odor and emissions control from the compost process
Identify the design, operational and environmental considerations for the process
Confirm treatment time for system sizing, construction and design for a full-scale operationThe project gave the
