Uniform Aeration. Optimized Performance.
Transforming an Open-Air Composting Facility into a Modern Enclosed Operation
GFL Delta Composting Facility serves the greater Vancouver metropolitan area, processing food waste and agricultural organics at a capacity of 100,000 tons per year.
As the facility expanded, so did concerns from the surrounding community regarding odor emissions. To support continued growth while improving performance, GFL Environmental undertook a major redevelopment, converting the site from an open-air operation into a fully enclosed composting facility with advanced odor control.
The Challenge
Going from an open-air composting facility into an enclosed operation required an odor control system capable of treating large volumes of process air while maintaining reliable composting performance.
The project demanded proven airflow distribution technology for both the composting process and the facility's high-capacity biofilter.
The BacTee Solution
Drawing on the successful performance of the BioAer® system at the Inland Empire Regional Composting Facility (IERCF), the project team selected the BioAer® floor system for both the enclosed composting bays and the 330,000 CFM biofilter. The composting process utilizes the extremely effective BDP Industries agitated bay technology, allowing for a facility that is fully enclosed for maximum odor containment.
The BioAer® System provides:
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Uniform airflow throughout composting bays
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Even air distribution across the biofilter media
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Reliable odor control for enclosed operation
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Low pressure loss for efficient performance
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Proven durability in large-scale municipal composting applications
GFL Delta demonstrates how existing composting facilities can be successfully modernized to meet today's environmental expectations.
By transforming an open-air composting site into a fully enclosed operation utilizing the BioAer® aeration technology throughout both the composting process and biofilter, the facility significantly improved odor control while maintaining the capacity needed to serve the greater Vancouver region.
