Development and Operation of a Composting Facility and Redevelopment of the Bergeronnes Ecocentre
Composting Facility Expansion: Addition of a Building with Aerated Composting Cells and a Platform for Turned Windrows
Client: Mironor in Brownsburg-Chatham
Duration: 2018 to 2021
For this expansion project, SOLINOV carried out the preliminary design studies, drawings and specifications, as well as authorization applications. Our firm also provided technical support for implementation. This work included specifications for composting in aerated cells and turned windrows, as well as mass and water balance calculations based on inputs. For this project, SOLINOV also provided preliminary engineering, coordination, and support during the detailed engineering phase.
The project stood out for its innovative approach, particularly the aerated pile composting system, which was relatively unknown in Quebec at the time. Furthermore, it is a large-scale facility with no odor issues. The speed with which the project was implemented—becoming operational just one year after construction began—is remarkable.
Preliminary study and design, authorization application, and implementation support for the Zone-Éco composting facility in Cowansville
Client: Brome-Missisquoi Intermunicipal Waste Management Organization (Zone-Éco)
Duration: 2016-2018
SOLINOV supported Zone-Éco, first with preliminary studies and then through to the implementation of this composting facility project. Zone-Éco processes 20,000 tons of organics annually from residential and business sources. The study included, among other things, preliminary design, modeling of atmospheric odor dispersion, and quantification of GHG emission reductions resulting from the site’s operations.
For this project, SOLINOV also handled the authorization application with Québec’s Ministry of the Environment (MELCCFP), the bid specifications for equipment procurement, and training for managers and operators. In addition to this project, SOLINOV assisted the Regional County Municipality (MRC) of Brome-Missisquoi with the procedures for collecting organic waste, the
Project studies and design, authorization application, and implementation support for the Dolbeau-Mistassini and Hébertville-Station composting centers
Client: Waste Management Organization (‘RMR’ in French) of Lac-Saint-Jean
Duration: 2019–2022
For this project, SOLINOV worked on the preliminary design, including determining the required capacity, sizing the structures, and selecting the technology and processes. Additionally, SOLINOV prepared the odor management plan and assisted the RMR with its authorization application to the Ministry of the Environment (MELCCFP).
In addition to developing an operations manual and providing training to staff, SOLINOV carried out the detailed design of an irrigation system for a willow plantation to manage the compost’s leachate. This component included support for the implementation and automation of the irrigation system (bid specifications, supplier selection, etc.).
Studies, Authorization Application, and Technical Support for the Engineering, Construction, and Implementation of the Composting Center
Client: Régie intermunicipale des déchets de la Rouge (RIDR)
Duration: 2018-2020
SOLINOV played a crucial role in the construction and commissioning of the composting center located in the heart of the Complexe environnemental de la Rouge, in the Regional County Municipality (MRC) of Antoine-Labelle in the Laurentians. This work ranged from preliminary design to support in preparing detailed plans. In addition, SOLINOV contributed to the preparation of the tender documents for the construction of a composting facility with an annual processing capacity of 7,100 tonnes.
For this particular two-phase project, SOLINOV recommended static, aerated cells and maturation in turned windrows under cover (Phase I). The composting center was subsequently expanded (Phase II): it is the first project of this nature to be completed thanks to funding from the PTMOBC program (provincial funding for composting and anaerobic digestion projects).
Expansion of the Composting Facility and Addition of a Septic Tank Sludge Dewatering System
Client: Coaticook Regional Intermunicipal Waste Management Organization (RIGDSC)
Duration: 2014-2016
SOLINOV conducted the preliminary studies and supported the RIGDSC throughout the expansion and commissioning of the composting facility, which now processes over 10,000 tonnes of organic matter annually. The facility includes a septic tank sludge dewatering plant (annual capacity 10,000 m³).
The project was notable, in part, for its comparative analysis of sludge dewatering options. Furthermore, SOLINOV facilitated collaboration between the firm responsible for the construction plans and the one managing wastewater. This made it possible to integrate the wastewater management of the composting facility with that of the engineered landfill site. SOLINOV was notably responsible for planning the five-year funding plan, as well as the application to the PTMOBC program (funding for composting projects) and the authorization application to the MELCCFP (Ministry of the Environment).
Design of the composting center and irrigation system for a willow plantation
Client: City of Rimouski
Project Period: 2013 to 2015
SOLINOV was responsible for the preliminary design, the environmental authorization application, and technical support during the commissioning and operation of the composting facility.
The Rimouski project is unique in Quebec as the first municipal composting facility to use specialized turned windrows on both covered and uncovered composting pads. In addition, the facility’s wastewater is managed through a willow plantation treatment system.