Main Title |
Rail Transport of Solid Wastes. |
CORP Author |
American Public Works Association,Chicago, Ill. |
Year Published |
1973 |
Report Number |
PHS-EC-00073; 22d,; 530-73-010 |
Stock Number |
PB-222 709 |
Additional Subjects |
( Solid waste disposal ;
Rail transportation) ;
Feasibility ;
Cost estimates ;
Compacting ;
Bailing ;
Shredding ;
Materials handling ;
Hauling ;
Railroad cars ;
Earth fills ;
Strip mining ;
Sanitary landfills
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB-222 709 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
153p |
Abstract |
The report documents results of a preliminary study to determine the technical-economic feasibility of hauling solid wastes by rail from urban areas to remote disposal sites. The rationale for a rail-haul system is discussed and various elements of the system, or factors influencing the practicality of rail-haul, are examined. These include: transfer stations and related refuse handling and compaction equipment; the position of railways in freight transport in the United States; suitability of various types of rolling stock for hauling refuse and other solid wastes; train configuration; and estimated costs. Consideration is given to implications of the rail-haul concept for operation of disposal sites, including use of strip-mine areas. Organizational, financial, and legal bases for transporting solid wastes by rail are outlined. The report includes numerous tables, diagrams, and maps. |
Highlights Notes |
Determines the technical-economic feasibility. |
NTIS Title Notes |
Final rept. |
PUB Date Free Form |
1973, |
Category Codes |
13B; 68C#; 91A# |
NTIS Prices |
PC A08/MF A01 |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
326565471 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |