Case Study
Woonsocket Thermal Conversion Facility
Woonsocket Thermal Conversion Facility The Challenges of Biosolids Management in the Northeast Biosolids management options in the Northeast are declining due to state regulatory requirements, population density, lack of agricultural options, and harsh weather conditions. The most common choices are landfill disposal or individual processing facilities. To address the challenges facing the region, Synagro proposed to the City of Woonsocket the design, build, finance, and operation of an efficient regional processing facility that would effectively process biosolids from Woonsocket and various communities across the Northeast. Through a regional approach, Synagro realized economies of scale allowing municipalities to access a processing facility in a cost-effective manner. Defining the Best