This site is an open pit mine with associated industrial operations and accommodations for 300 employees.  

Operational challenges experienced prior to the development of a waste program include:

• Unsustainable costs associated with hauling waste off site, over 750 km to the nearest waste management facility. 

• Unsafe conditions for wildlife and humans because of food wastes on site.

• Congestion of main access highway due to excess haulage traffic

 

The Plan: A&M is working with the client to develop a waste management program that involves both on-site and off-site management of industrial and domestic waste. The waste management plan involves:  

• Waste handling – waste segregation, sorting and compacting. 

• Composting equipment – to immediately process food wastes on-site without smells

• Waste compacting - reduce haulage requirements and maximize waste transported per trip.

• Haulage - removal of wastes from site. 

• Partnerships – with local communities to increase waste processing capabilities and reduce haulage distances. 

 

Anticipated Results:

• Minimize risk of wildlife interaction because of contained composting equipment used daily to reduce food waste volumes and smells. 

• Reduction of GHG emissions through haulage reductions and composting methods

• Effective recycling, hazardous waste capture and low waste volume allows for local waste disposal and lower haulage costs.