Maine regulators are using an outdated rule to review the closure of a contaminated compost plant, raising concerns about inadequate cleanup. The sign at the entrance to the Hawk Ridge Compost ...

Sludge is returning to DeSoto County. Under threat of a potentially costly legal case, a DeSoto County Commission vote Tuesday evening reversed an earlier decision that barred a company from setting ...

Molly Bowen and others from Desoto County were successful in ending the practice of importing and spreading sludge years ago. A decision Tuesday by the DeSoto County Commissioners means that earlier ...

Sludge dewatering reduces weight and volume, making disposal more cost-effective and manageable, with dry solids content typically between 15-45%. Factors affecting dewatering include extracellular ...

For almost four decades, Hawk Ridge, the state’s largest composting facility, turned sewage sludge into compost used in Maine and beyond. Compost is loaded into a truck at Hawk Ridge Compost Facility ...

The compost turning machines market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1% from USD 134.1 million in 2025 to USD 181.3 million by 2035. The market is expanding due to ...

The Nature Index 2025 Research Leaders — previously known as Annual Tables — reveal the leading institutions and countries/territories in the natural and health sciences, according to their output in ...

It seemed like such a good idea at the time: Compost the sludge from the Hoosac Water Quality District by mixing in woodchips, then use it as a fertilizer for local projects or sell to others to do so ...

Many of us who grow our own food, whether we’re gardeners or homesteaders, know that we can produce healthier, fresher and more delicious food outside of the corporate food system. However, the ...