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RECORD NUMBER: 595 OF 2881

Main Title Compatibility of source separation and mixed-waste processing for resource recovery /
Author Klett, M. G., ; Fischer, W. H. ; Murthy, B. N. ; Fiedler, H. H. ; Oliva, L. M.
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Author Title of a Work
Fischer, W. H.,
Murthy, B. N.,
Fiedler, H. H.,
Oliva, L. M.,
Crystal, R.,
CORP Author Gilbert Associates, Inc., Reading, PA.;Municipal Environmental Research Lab., Cincinnati, OH.
Publisher U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, Municipal Environmental Research Laboratory,
Year Published 1981
Report Number PB81-216046; EPA-600/2-81-097; EPA-68-02-2645
Stock Number PB81-216046
OCLC Number 875676017
Subjects Refuse and refuse disposal--United States ; Recycling (Waste, etc)--United States
Additional Subjects Solid waste disposal ; Recirculation ; Assessments ; Materials recovery ; Substitutes ; Comparison ; Environmental impacts ; Economics ; Technology ; Source separation method ; Mixed-waste processing method ; NTISEPAORD
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NTIS  PB81-216046 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
Collation xi, 181 pages ; 28 cm
Abstract
Existing source separation programs and mixed-waste processing facilities were analyzed to develop typical options for assessment. Source separation options include high-efficiency multi-material recovery, low-efficiency multi-material recovery, high-efficiency newsprint recovery, low-efficiency newsprint recovery, and beverage container recoveries. Mixed-waste processing alternatives included unprocessed combined waste combustion and ferrous recovery, processed combined waste combustion and ferrous recovery, refuse-derived fuel production and ferrous recovery, and modular incineration. The analysis considered the viewpoints of the mixed-waste plant operator, the municipality, and the nation. Within four broad areas of concern (energy and materials conservation, environmental impacts, institutional and technological impacts, and economic impacts), issues identified as most important for each viewpoint are assessed for each combination of options and alternatives. Among the issues addressed are changes in production of useful energy from a mixed-waste processing facility, air, land, and water pollution emissions, contractors' employment, operator profitability, total solid waste collection costs, and quantities of recycled materials.
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (pages 145-151). "PB81-216046." "EPA-600/2-81-097." "June 1981." "Contract No. 68-02-2645." "Project Officers Stephen C. James [and] Charles Miller."
Contents Notes
Existing source separation programs and mixed-waste processing facilities were analyzed to develop typical options for assessment. Source separation options include high-efficiency multi-material recovery, low-efficiency multi-material recovery, high-efficiency newsprint recovery, low-efficiency newsprint recovery, and beverage container recoveries. Mixed-waste processing alternatives included unprocessed combined waste combustion and ferrous recovery, processed combined waste combustion and ferrous recovery, refuse-derived fuel production and ferrous recovery, and modular incineration. The analysis considered the viewpoints of the mixed-waste plant operator, the municipality, and the nation. Within four broad areas of concern (energy and materials conservation, environmental impacts, institutional and technological impacts, and economic impacts), issues identified as most important for each viewpoint are assessed for each combination of options and alternatives. Among the issues addressed are changes in production of useful energy from a mixed-waste processing facility, air, land, and water pollution emissions, contractors' employment, operator profitability, total solid waste collection costs, and quantities of recycled materials.