Solid waste composting in the United States
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A 1992 Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) composting survey was conducted to give an overall view of the state of the industry. The survey contains a listing of solid waste composting projects in the US. These projects are made or are intending to take MSW from residential as well as commercial sources. The survey showed that almost all the communities surveyed has some type of municipal recycling program that collect various kinds of recyclables. In addition, these communities also operate yard waste composting projects aimed at diverting materials from landfills. However, some communitieshave halted MSW composting operations due to high capital and maintenance and operating costs.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 1992
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MSW composting in the United States
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Solid waste composting has had several failures and yet projects continue to operate because many people believe recovery to be a better option than incineration or landfilling. Solid waste composting projects are of two types: mixed waste or source separated composting. Most projects in the US use the former method. The latter method involving nonresidential sources represents the strongest growth sector. Composting plants range in size from three tons/day to 250 tons/day. Nine of the 15 composting facilities have been functioning for 5 or more years, while 4 started in 1992.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 1996
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Biosolids composting in the United States
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BioCycle magazine conducted a survey of all biosolids composting projects in the US to determine the level of acceptance that biosolids composting has gained since its start in the 1970s. A wastewater sanitation practice that is well-represented across the country, biosolids composting is a means of managing municipal wastewater biosolids in a more environmental friendly manner. Results showed that, with 321 projects and 274 facilities in operation, biosolids composting has become a widely accepted practice in the US, with landscapers, nurseries and homeowners as top users.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 1999
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