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RECORD NUMBER: 643 OF 903Main Title | Refuse Management in Developing Nations. | |||||||||||
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Author | Thompson, John ; | |||||||||||
CORP Author | Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Solid Waste. | |||||||||||
Year Published | 1981 | |||||||||||
Stock Number | PB82-127697 | |||||||||||
Additional Subjects | Refuse disposal ; Solid waste disposal ; Developing countries ; Composts ; Equipment ; Cost analysis ; Maintenance ; Sanitary landfills ; Incineration | |||||||||||
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Collation | 29p | |||||||||||
Abstract | This publication is directed toward planning and organizing the collection and disposal of refuse in developing nations. The report describes various methods of collection such as bulk bins and household refuse, types of equipment used and the costs for each type. Other pertinent information on life cycle costing, maintenance needs, contract collection, transfer stations, incineration and composting is also presented. |