Diverting municipal biomass from landfills

Article Abstract:

California's landmark legislation, known as AB 939, aimed at diverting half of its solid waste from landfills is ten years old but the state is set to fall short of its year 2000 deadline. However, a recycling infrastructure has been developed that can collect and process up to 20 million t/y of the state's solid waste. AB 939 was introduced because of California's high per capita waste generation rate, a desire to protect natural resources and a perceived shortfall in landfill capacity.

California, Environmental policy, Biomass

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Cities in Portugal and Turkey set up composting facilities: experiences of two plants provide data on processing MSW, diverting significant quantities from landfills

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Cities in Turkey and Portugal have established composting facilities to process organic solid waste. The 25,000 t/y Turkish plant in the city of Menemen includes systems for preprocessing, decomposition, curing and refining. In Portugal, a consortium of five cities north of Porto is increasing capacity at the Riba de Ave composting plant, operated by Serurb, from 240 t/d to 360 t/d.

Turkey, Portugal

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British Composting Association launches compost standards program

Article Abstract:

The introduction of Standards for Composts by the UK Composting Association is discussed. Under the scheme, compost producers can apply for a quality mark which assures consumers of processes used and compost content, quality and safety.

Standards, United Kingdom, Compost

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