What measures have been taken by GFL Delta Composting to manage odours?
Why did the GFL Delta Composting facility appeal Metro Vancouver’s Air Permit?
GFL has sought a permit that is clear, fair and allows us to focus our efforts and resources on effectively managing the GFL Delta Composting facility in an environmentally responsible manner today and in the future. We have also sought a longer-term operating license in line with the $50 million long-term investment made to our […]
What makes the upgrades made to the GFL Delta Composting facility best-in-class?
Our GFL Delta Composting facility includes industry leading technology for material movement, aeration, and odour control. This technology has a more compact footprint that allows the Main Process Building to be enclosed with a biofilter for to treat process odours. Agitated Bay support compact footprint, support agitators, and provide excellent aeration using BacTee Flooring system […]
GFL Delta Composting facility 2021 upgrades.
Below is series of images of our GFL Delta Composting facility that shows the upgrades in different ways. A timeline summary is also available that shows our application process, regulatory decision(s) and upgrades made.
What kinds of materials can the GFL Delta Composting facility accept?
The types of organic materials that can be accepted are the GFL Delta Composting facility are documented in our approvals with Metro Vancouver. GFL employees work to reject loads of acceptable materials before they are tipped in our receiving building, and pick unacceptable materials out of the receiving area for appropriate disposal. Acceptable and Unacceptable […]
Where do these organics come from?
The organic waste our GFL Delta Composting facility processes all comes from our customers in the Lower Mainland BC region.
What kind of organics does GFL Delta Composting process?
Our GFL Delta Composting facility processes lawn and garden, and food organic waste.
Who does GFL Delta Composting service?
GFL Delta Composting services municipalities in the Lower Mainland of BC, as well as private customers in the region whereby we collect their organic waste to be processed at our facility.
What are the specific services that GFL Delta Composting provides to the region?
Our GFL Delta Composting facility receives approved organic waste from our customers and processes it into nutrient-rich compost, and landscaping products such as planting mix and soil mix which contributes to the circular economy for organics. GFL uses our own products at our sod farm, West Coast Instant Lawns. Our customers of our products also […]