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Trends in Biosolids Management

Explore evolving trends in biosolids management amidst public concern, regulatory changes, and sustainability demands. Learn about the shift towards sustainable practices, enhanced product quality, community sensitivity, and the importance of collaboration for success. Discover key challenges, successful case studies, and essential strategies for effective biosolids management.

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Trends in Biosolids Management

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  1. Trends in Biosolids Management

  2. The Problem • Perception is Outpacing Science • Public Concern Driven by the Internet • Political Pressure on an Unpopular Topic • Contrast Safe Streets, Improved Education, Better Healthcare • Heightened Sensitivity Due to Media Coverage • Resulting Regulatory Changes • Eventual Litigation

  3. Perception Demands ‘Improvement’ • Generation of a ‘Product’ • The Home Depot Factor • What is a ‘Product’? • Improved Odor and Emissions Control Technology • Composting • Heat Drying • Increased Attention to Product Marketing, Focusing on Diversity

  4. Change Requires a Partnership • No One Party Can Make a Difference Alone • Vendor Commitment • Generator Commitment • Cost Cannot be the Only Driver; We Must Value: • Process Quality • Product Quality • Community Sensitivity • Product Movement

  5. The Historical Approach • Cost over Quality as Most Valued Factor on Behalf of Rate Payers • Resulting Selection of Low End Vendors with Defective Program • Close-In • No protective Measures in Place • Stockpiled Product • NOV’s and odors • Resulting Bad Press and Elimination of Option

  6. The So. California Example • Bans are Taking Hold • Why? • Lack of Education • No Focus on Outreach • Ignoring the Need to Improve Programs • Need Vendors and Generators to Make a Commitment as Well • Trend Toward Class A Products

  7. Regional Facilities • Economies of Scale • Secure Revenue Stream to Support the Financing • Unified Message and Regional Support for Improvement • Improved Technology and Attention to Product Marketing are Possible Due to Scale • Capital Savings by Avoiding Multiple Facilities

  8. Siting Failures • Poor Location • Lack of Education • Avoiding Public Input • Ignoring Politics • Shortcutting Quality • Poor Attitude – The Ultimate Problem

  9. How Do You Select a Site? Transportation Routes Reasonable Regulations Necessary Site Work Nearby Product Market Far from Sensitive Receptors Not Sufficiently Considered Proximity to Source/Competition Allowing this to Drive the Location Decision is a Major Mistake Poor Location

  10. Lack of Education • Education Begins Early • Keep it Simple • Broaden Your Targets • Remember the Benefits • Diversion (AB 939) • Soil Enhancement • Erosion Control • Air Improvements

  11. Ignoring Politics • Political Pitfalls • Not Going to the Political District Early and Often • Forgetting Your Updates • Excluding Political Opponents • Not Asking for Advice and Implementing Input • The Results of Political Failure • Preemptive Strikes by Opposition • Lack of Knowledge of the Decision-Maker • Mistrust • Opposition • Loss of Permit or Change in Regulation

  12. Shortcutting Quality • Essential Measures: • Odor Control • Water Protection Measures • Emissions Reduction • Proven Technology • Failure Usually Results in a Loss of Confidence • A Loss of Confidence Usually Results in Demise

  13. Poor Attitude – The Ultimate Problem • The Ostrich Attitude • Ignore the People • Cut Quality • Keep Your Head Down and Get Permits • Site Close-In to Keep Costs Down • Attract Customers by Offering the Lowest Cost Alternative • Worry About Opposition Later

  14. The Result • Disappointed Customers • Community Opposition • Dissatisfied Politicians • Unhappy Regulators • Increased Costs to Hold it Together (which are often not recoverable) • Improvements • Litigation Expenses • The Ultimate Cost – Harm to Your Reputation

  15. Change in Attitude Remote Location High End Proven Technology Low/Mitigated Environmental Impacts Significant Outreach Finding Customers/Partners with a Similar Philosophy Recognition that ‘Sustainability’ Comes at a Price Willingness to Considers What is Valuable The ‘Fix’

  16. Rockland County, New York • Rockland County New York • Approximately 110 wet tons per day • IPS In Vessel - DBO

  17. Temescal Canyon – Corona, CA • Temescal Canyon (Corona, California) • 500 wet tons per day • Open Windrow -- DBOO

  18. SKCMF – Kern County, CA • SKCMF (Kern County, California) • 500 wet tons per day • Aerated Static Pile -- DBOO

  19. Burlington County, New Jersey • Burlington County New Jersey • Approximately 200 wet tons per day • IPS In Vessel – DBO

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