2024 Feb 06:
The Los Alamos County project team returned to the Council and received approval to begin discussions with DOE to modify the lease agreement and change the method from a windrow to an aerated static pile.
2023 Jul - 2023 Dec:
The Los Alamos County project team explored options at the Eco Station site due to limitations at Bayo Canyon. As DOE owns the landfill, Los Alamos would need to amend a lease agreement with DOE and change the recommended method due to space limitations.
2023 Mar - 2023 Jul:
Los Alamos County project team began searching for an alternative site with Bayo Canyon, but no suitable location was identified due to DOE restrictions or lack of feasibility.
2022 Sep - 2023 Mar:
The Los Alamos County project team began the conceptual site plan process, researching the permitting process and conducting a site survey. The initial site plan faced significant challenges, including topographical issues that required slope grading of ~55 feet across the site, as well as a non-potable water line and sewer line that would need to be rerouted outside the compost area.
The Los Alamos County project team also applied for a ~$4 million grant from the EPA (we were unsuccessful).
2022 Sep 06:
Los Alamos County Council accepted this recommendation.
2022 Mar 17:
The Environmental Sustainability Board unanimously recommended implementing a food composting system in Bayo Canyon near the Los Alamos County wastewater treatment plant, using the windrow method and providing drop-off sites for residents and curbside collection for businesses.