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Food Scrap Composting Illinois Recycling Association / SCARCE 2010 Conference November 10, 2010

Food Scrap Composting Illinois Recycling Association / SCARCE 2010 Conference November 10, 2010 Jim Cowhey  President/CEO  Land and Lakes Company. Land and Lakes History. 1988 IEPA Experimental Leaf Composting Permit 1990 IEPA Issues First Permits for Yardwaste Composting. 1.

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Food Scrap Composting Illinois Recycling Association / SCARCE 2010 Conference November 10, 2010

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  1. Food Scrap Composting Illinois Recycling Association / SCARCE 2010 Conference November 10, 2010 Jim Cowhey  President/CEO  Land and Lakes Company

  2. Landand Lakes History • 1988 IEPA Experimental Leaf Composting Permit • 1990 IEPA Issues First Permits for Yardwaste Composting 1 Food Scrap Composting, by Jim Cowhey

  3. Land and Lakes Yardwaste Operations Today The Largest Yardwaste Composter in Illinois 8 Permitted Facilities in Lake, Cook, and Will Counties 2 Food Scrap Composting, by Jim Cowhey

  4. Land and Lakes Yardwaste Operations Today Over 100,000 Tons of Material Accepted Each Year 100% Recycled Product 3 Food Scrap Composting, by Jim Cowhey

  5. Land and Lakes Organic Waste Composting 1st Permit issued in Illinois 1st Permit issued in Chicago Organic Composting begins March 2010 4 Food Scrap Composting, by Jim Cowhey

  6. Wal-Mart Begins Organics Recycling • 66 Stores in Illinois • Mostly Produce • Future Items to include: • Bakery • Meats • Milk • Juices 5 Food Scrap Composting, by Jim Cowhey

  7. Organics Collection Containers Toters Commercial Containers Specialized Trucks Mixing with Yardwaste 6 Food Scrap Composting, by Jim Cowhey

  8. Organics Market Expanding • Large Grocery Chains • Whole Foods • Kroger • Costco 7 Food Scrap Composting, by Jim Cowhey

  9. Public Facilities • Museums • Schools • Stadiums 8 Food Scrap Composting, by Jim Cowhey

  10. Private Companies • Corporate Cafeterias • Food Service • Banquet Facilities • Restaurants 9 Food Scrap Composting, by Jim Cowhey

  11. Residential Communities Barrington Hills Work with Community Advocates 10 Food Scrap Composting, by Jim Cowhey

  12. Government Support ofOrganic Recycling First to be awarded grant from City of Chicago to handle organic composting Land and Lakes Harbor View Facility, Chicago 11 Food Scrap Composting, by Jim Cowhey

  13. End Product Uses • YARDWASTE COMPOST USES: • IDOT & IL Tollway • Landscapers – Soil Amendment • Gardens • Nurseries • Parks & Recreation • Golf Courses Food Waste Composting Needs To Meet The Same Quality Standards 12 Food Scrap Composting, by Jim Cowhey

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