Organics Processing Capacity in Alberta
Thursday, November 21, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM (MT)
Watch the recording:
Join us for a moderated, open discussion on the current state and opportunities for Alberta’s organics processing sector. Key industry experts will share their unique perspectives on capacity development, from engineering and operations to technology and municipal planning. Discover the latest projects aimed at increasing organics diversion, explore key challenges, and gain insight into where Alberta is heading, or should be heading, in the next five years for organics landfill diversion.
The session will include brief presentations, an interactive Q&A, and a debrief on industry trends. Perfect for municipalities, project managers, engineers, and waste professionals looking to enhance organics processing capacity in Alberta.
Free registration, thanks to our webinar sponsors! Bird Construction, Catapult Environmental, GHD Group, Roseridge Waste Commission, Veolia

Moderators:
Ben Van Vree, Director Business Development, Bird Construction
Jennifer Koole, Executive Director, Recycling Council of Alberta
Speakers:
- David Bakken, Veolia
- Technology & O&M Operator’s Perspective
- David is an Area Manager with Veolia in Western Canada. He has been involved with Veolia for over 15 years in many different areas of waste and recovery industries including the processing of Organics, MSW, and Recycling.
- Susan Berry, Roseridge Waste Commission
- Compost Facility Manager’s Perspective
- Susan Berry is the Manager and Executive Director for the Roseridge Waste Commission and has been for 15 years.
- Michael Cant, GHD
- Consultant’s Perspective
- GHD has been involved in the development and evaluation of organics processing facilities across North America for municipal and private clients. This has included facilities in Edmonton, Surrey, London, Toronto, Ottawa, Regions of Durham and Peel, Montreal, Halifax and California
- John Crandlemire, Catapult Environmental
- Developer & Technology Integration Perspective
- John Crandlemire is the Director of Development at Catapult Environmental, focusing on biogas creation, wastewater management, and organics processing.
- Taylor Green, Bird Construction
- Construction Perspective
- Taylor Green is a design and construction professional with over 45 years of experience in the design and construction of municipal water and wastewater treatment projects and large-scale biosolids management and anaerobic digestion facilities.
- Leah Seabrook, Strathcona County
- EMRB / Collective Municipal Voice Perspective
- Leah is a passionate and professional environmental leader with extensive experience in managing community waste reduction programs. With over 20 years of service in the public sector, she helped kick start Strathcona County’s Green Routine waste collection program and more recently led the community through the development of a new Waste Management Roadmap.
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