Multi-use Dry Wing
This 1,000-square-metre space is designed for pilot-scale research in solid waste handling, classification, sorting and pre-processing. The flexible design of the space allows it to be re-configured as required for each project.

Multi-use Wet Wing
A second 1,000-square-metre wing provides space for research on compost and landfill processes. This area features a rotating compost mixing drum/reactor where material mixes and process parameters can be optimized. Space is available for other compost reactors, small compost windrows, pilot-scale bioreactor cells and biosolids management research – all under controlled environmental conditions.

Micro-biological and Analytical Laboratories
The facility has a walk-in freezer and constant temperature chambers for sample storage. Sample preparation and preliminary analyses can be done in the micro-biology and general analytical laboratory spaces. More comprehensive analyses can be done in laboratories at the University of Alberta and the Alberta Research Council.

Exterior Facilities
This building is designed to accommodate retro-fitting of external facilities such as:

• Biofilters for odour control
• Instrumented and serviced pads for testing of larger equipment
• Covered material storage bunkers, provisions for stationary and mobile sludge tanks and fully instrumented landfill test cells to support research activities
• Planting beds for testing and demonstration of soil blends and compost applications

Machine Shop
The well-equipped machine shop supports research activities. It holds machining and fabrication equipment along with a good complement of hand tools to support basic fabrication, modification and set up of equipment.  It is also stocked with a selection of iron and steel fasteners.

Administration and Training Centre

Located adjacent to the Solid Waste Research & Development Facility, the Centre creates a convenient transition from the classroom to research and hands-on training. Facilities include:

• A 40-seat classroom that can be reconfigured for meetings, discussion groups or conventional training presentations
• A 56-seat demonstration/lecture theatre with full multi-media presentation capabilities