The solution to the County’s emerging waste disposal problem lies in increasing local recycling efforts and constructing and operating a new, state-of-the-art composting facility to decompose the organic portion of the garbage. The facility features a number of super cells into which garbage will be emptied. The super cells feature:
- A secure double layer of flexible composite membrane
- A five foot layer of clay to provide maximum protection of our precious groundwater resources; this far exceeds the regulatory requirements
Once the super cell is filled, the trash goes through an accelerated treatment process in which the garbage is turned into compost and methane gas. The methane gas is captured and turned into electricity, a “green” renewable source of energy. The compost may then be removed and reused in other applications, allowing the super cells to be recycled for new garbage. Here is a short animation that demonstrates the process. The integrity of the entire cell is double checked prior to starting new operations to further ensure that there is no impact by the cell on the surrounding environment.
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