design features

aerated static pile system

Green Waste

Temperate Climate

environmental impact

40K Tons Per Year diverted organics

20K Tons Per Year Sequestered CO2

Client’s Requirements:
After many years of composting green waste in a static mass bed, Allwood decided it was time to improve throughput and reduce odor. They wanted a solution that was budget friendly, worked on the existing parcel of land, and could be incorporated into their existing pad.

Low cost
Integrate with existing site
Below grade
Automated temperature control

GMT was hired to conduct a feedstock evaluation to assess the effectiveness of Aerated Static Pile (ASP) composting at the Allwood facility. After a successful trial, Allwood hired GMT to design a positive only below grade aeration system. GMT designed an 8-zone pipe at grade aeration system, that could be installed into the existing pad. To cut costs, GMT worked directly with the client to cut trenches in the concrete, lay the ducting, and repave the trenches.

Client Feedback:
“The soil is delicious! I mean just look at it! And the planter beds are so deep. We're spoiled to get to start our garden with such amazing soil. However, I have worked really hard for that compost. It's well worth it though. The soil gives me as much pleasure as the vegetables growing in it.”

Allwood Recyclers Case Study

design features

aerated static pile system

Green Waste

Temperate Climate

environmental impact

40K Tons Per Year diverted organics

20K Tons Per Year Sequestered CO2

SYSTEM FEATURES

Positive Only Aeration

Custom ASP

Below Grade Aeration

WebMACS Controls

Wired Temperature Probes

The Author

Green Mountain Technologies