High drama on the recycling edge

Article Abstract:

A pilot program that started out originally as the by-product and waste search service in 1990 by the Iowa Waste Exchange (IWE) is discussed. The success of the program has led to funding from tonnage fees paid to the state by waste generator.

Management dynamics, Sawmills, Sawmills and planing mills, general, Wood Residues, Management, Refuse and refuse disposal, Company business management, Wood wastes, Wood waste, Waste management

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Using compost on contaminated mineland sites

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An overview is presented on the Missouri Land Reclamation Program, which manages soil remediation projects for abandoned mine sites. Organic soil amendments used include compost, limestone rock, calcium carbonate, hay and straw.

Missouri, Usage, Soil amendments, Acid mine drainage, Soil remediation

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Iowa studies ways to control highway erosion

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the research which has shown that compost can improve water quality by reducing the erosion caused during and after road construction projects by reducing runoff.

Prevention, Road construction, Compost, Storm sewers, Runoff

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