On September 23, 2009, New England Organics’ Hawk Ridge Compost Facility held a reception and tour in celebration of becoming the first privately operated facility in the nation to receive the National Biosolids Partnership’s Environmental Management Systems Certification. Clients and associates gathered to congratulate NEO on this significant accomplishment. Ms. Marian Orfea, Past President of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies; Mr. Tim Williams, Managing Director of Government Affairs for the Water Environment Federation; Mr. James Ecker, General Manager of NEO; Mr. Ned Beecher, Executive Director of the Northeast Biosolids and Residuals Association; and Mr. Mark King, Environmental Specialist for the Maine Department of Environmental Management all presented comments regarding the importance of the EMS program and the dedication necessary to achieve certification.
James Ecker explained that NEO has embraced the continuous improvement strategies of the program and is committed to managing residuals responsibly.
Hawk Ridge Compost Facility provides biosolids composting services to over 30 municipal wastewater treatment plants in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. The resulting compost, which meets state and federal requirements for Class A biosolids, is distributed for use in landscaping, reclamation, topsoil manufacturing and agriculture.
“Thank You” to our customers for attending: Lewiston-Auburn Water Pollution Control Authority, Kennebec Sanitary Treatment District, Portland Water District, and the Castine Pollution Control Facility.
