Bouncing back from a public nuisance setback
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The odor problems at the yard trimmings site has caused many public health concerns and led to difficulties for the operations of DK Recycling Systems of Lake Bluff, Illinois. The problem has been resolved by conducting investigations into the impact of bioaerosols on health and rectifying the drawbacks in the operations. The lessons learned from this event relate to educating the public in appropriate times, avoiding confrontations, getting regular feedback, and cooperating with the public and regulators.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 1996
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Backyard composting evaluated in New York City
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NewYork City is to close its last landfill in 2001, which will mean that residential waste will be exported. This gives an incentive to research backyard composting as a means of cutting waste levels. Four residential neighborhoods have been targeted in a study, and they are in Staten Island, Queens, the Bronx, and Brooklyn. The study involved residents being approached by Botanical Garden employees from each borough and asked if they wished to volunteer for the program.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 1999
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Moisture and particle size: optimal conditions for MSW composting
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A study was done on the possibility of using municipal solid waste fro composting. It was shown that composting is limited by particle size and moisture. Optimal conditions for the process include piles measuring two meters high and three meters wide, a two over one mixture of fine particles and 50% humidity. In addition, it was shown that finer particles facilitate biodegradability and that moisture reaches its critical period after eight weeks.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 1992
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