Controlling & Eliminating Odour Emissions from Waste Handling Facilities

16th November, The Royal Armouries, Leeds  

This seminar will take place on Day 2 of the 15th European Biosolids & Organic Resources Conference and Exhibition (please click here to view the full conference programme)

Sponsored by  www.slrconsulting.com

Introduction

In any situation where large quantities of waste are handled and treated, there is a potential for the generation and escape of offensive odours.  This potential is significantly increased if the waste is biodegradable and this incorporates a raft of waste handling operations such as: municipal solid waste, landfilling, composting and anaerobic waste digestion.  The control of odour from waste management facilities is the responsibility of the Environment Agency, but the potential for odour nuisance from a site is also a major factor in the determination of a planning application.  Modern techniques for odour prevention and control mean that it can be controlled at source by good operational practices, appropriate maintenance of plant and suitable operator training.  It is important to ensure that this is carried out, as there is a requirement on the operators of such facilities to ensure that any such odours are controlled so as not to harm human health or amenity off the site.  Where a waste management facilities is situated close to residential, commercial, industrial or amenity areas there is an increased likelihood of complaint and once a site is recognised by the public as a potential source of odour, then additional vigilance is required in order to prevent a major odour nuisance.  

It is the aim of this event to:

• Review the legislation on the control of odours from waste handling facilities and to understand by case-study, how this is interpreted and applied by the competent authorities. 
• Review the background to odour formation and release and describe the terminologies used in descriptions of the problem. 
• Consider the application of odour mapping and dispersion studies as a key element in a control strategy. 
• Examine those sites most associated with odour complaints and review the steps that can be taken to reduce such complaints.  
• Outline the key components of a suitable odour risk assessment and understand how odours can be mitigated by an appropriate site odour management plan. 

Seminar Programme

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Speakers:

• Nick Sauer, Head Office Technical Advisor, Environment Agency
• Dr Nigel Gibson, Principal Odour Consultant, AEA Group
• Darren Hall, Principal Consultant, AMEC Entec
• Philip Branchflower, Principal, SLR Consulting Ltd
• Steve Peirson, Principal Consultant, ADAS UK Ltd
• Philippe Micone, Odotech
• James Scott-Bowden, Managing Director, ERG (Air Pollution Control) Ltd
• Kevin Jones, Sales & Operations Director, MEGTEC
• Maurice Bottomley, European Sales Manager, Applied Chemicals Anwendungs Technik
  

Exhibition

This seminar will take place on Day 2 of the 15th European Biosolids & Organic Resources Conference and Exhibition (www.european-biosolids.com).  Exhibitors have the opportunity to take a stand for the event day only (16th November), or take advantage of networking with the Biosolids delegates for the full 3 days.

The cost to exhibit for 1 day is £400 (+VAT) and £750 (+VAT) for 3 days. This Includes a 3m by 2m stand space, 1 person to man the stand, lunch & refreshments, table, chairs and free wifi.  Please contact franceswoodhead@aquaenviro.co.uk for a booking form specifying the number of days required.

Sponsorship Opportunities

If your organisation works within the waste/wastewater industries this event will provide you with the ideal vehicle to raise your company profile. There are various sponsorship packages available, for costs, details and options please email franceswoodhead@aquaenviro.co.uk. Sponsors will receive the added benefit of the seminar being widely promoted alongside the well-established and highly regarded European Biosolids & Organic Resources Conference.

Fees

The day delegate rate is £290 (+VAT). Please book online below. If you would like to rgeister for the full conference please click here

If you would like to book for the full 3-day Biosolids conference please click here.