Biowaste Systems Specialist

Responsibilities

• Assess organic waste generation, composition, collection practices and existing management systems in selected pilot municipalities.
• Identify key organic waste streams and assess their potential for source separation, collection, treatment, recovery and valorization.
• Conduct technical assessments of existing municipal and decentralized organic waste management infrastructure and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support the design and technical planning of appropriate composting and other organic waste treatment and valorization systems.
• Develop technical options and operational models for source separation, collection, transportation, treatment and end-use of organic waste.
• Assess the technical suitability of proposed biowaste solutions based on local waste characteristics, infrastructure, operational capacity, market conditions and municipal needs.
• Conduct or contribute to technical-economic feasibility assessments of proposed biowaste management solutions.
• Support municipalities, project partners and Living Lab members in evaluating appropriate technologies, service arrangements and operational models for organic waste management.
• Develop a biowaste management protocol for the Living Labs and deliver ongoing training and mentorship to Living Lab members on its application and implementation.
• Provide expert input and technical guidance to the project team as needed.

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