Mixed MSW composting facilities in the U.S.

Article Abstract:

The MSW composting projects illustrate the various directions taken by municipalities and private companies, all of whom are committed to diversion over disposal. Updates on the 16 mixed MSW composting facilities in the U.S. are provided such as in Pinetop-lakeside, Arizona, Mariposa county, California and Sumter county, Florida.

Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs, Solid Waste Disposal, Waste Treatment and Disposal, Solid Waste Programs, Solid Waste Collection, Municipal Solid Waste, Refuse Disposal Programs, Environmental aspects, Municipal solid wastes

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A compost screening primer

Article Abstract:

Screening is a unit operation that involves segregation of a mixture of materials with different particle size distributions into two or more fractions. A review of the range of screen and air classifier designs used at composting sites that are available in the markets is presented.

Refuse Systems, Waste Collection, Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing, Water & Waste Treatment Equip, Evaluation, Design and construction, Waste treatment equipment, Screens, Screens (Separation)

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Protective practices at grinding, screening operations

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The article focuses on worker safety strategies at composting and recycling plants, including safety behavior education and protective equipment. Primary safety concerns include dust control, noise control, and grinder projectile containment.

Safety and security measures, Occupational health and safety, Occupational safety and health, Compost plants, Recycling industry

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