Advantages and Disadvantages of Sanitary Landfill
Sanitary landfill was originally meant to be the last destination of waste materials. As such, by the year 2000, more than 50 per cent of… Read More »Advantages and Disadvantages of Sanitary Landfill
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Incineration Process, Incinerators and their Types
Incineration is the process of destroying waste materials by burning it within the temperature range of 9000C – 12000C. This is a controlled combustion process… Read More »Incineration Process, Incinerators and their Types
Components of a Landfill and Landfill Operation
The main components of any secured, permitted landfill are: Bottom Liner :- The bottom liner separates and prevents the buried waste from coming in contact… Read More »Components of a Landfill and Landfill Operation
Definition and Basic Requirements of Sanitary Landfill
Sanitary landfill also known as controlled tipping is the practice of waste disposal in which waste is stacked to decay under controlled conditions. Wikipedia Encyclopedia… Read More »Definition and Basic Requirements of Sanitary Landfill
Traditional Solid Waste Disposal Methods
In our earlier discussions of solid waste concept, we noted that the history of waste is closely tied to the varied activities undertaken by man… Read More »Traditional Solid Waste Disposal Methods
Criteria for Hygienic Storage of Solid Waste
The hygienic storage of refuse is achieved through the following: The provision of adequate and sufficient number of containers (waste bins) to hold to hold… Read More »Criteria for Hygienic Storage of Solid Waste
Elements of Solid Waste Management Processes
A typical waste management system in a low- or middle-income country includes the following elements: Waste generation and storage Segregation, reuse, and recycling at the… Read More »Elements of Solid Waste Management Processes
Other Waste Treatment Technologies
The hierarchy of waste management and the concept of sustainable waste management have led to the development of alternative waste treatment and disposal options rather… Read More »Other Waste Treatment Technologies
Disadvantages of Incineration of Wastes over of Landfills
Incineration is an alternative method of waste treatment to the landfilling, which can be carried out near the point of waste collection. Incinerating waste does… Read More »Disadvantages of Incineration of Wastes over of Landfills
Advantages of Incineration of Wastes over of Landfills
As an alternative to landfill, wastes containing combustible material may be incinerated or combusted. Incineration is the oxidation of the combustible material in the waste… Read More »Advantages of Incineration of Wastes over of Landfills
What I cannot Recycle – List of Non-Recyclable Items
Despite our best efforts, not every item can be recycled. Systems and laws governing recycling differ from nation to nation and even town to town.… Read More »What I cannot Recycle – List of Non-Recyclable Items
4 Steps How to Make Diesel from Waste Oil
There is currently a method for recovering oil known as pyrolysis that involves heating the fuel to a high temperature without oxygen. The oil is… Read More »4 Steps How to Make Diesel from Waste Oil
How to Make Compost from Kitchen Waste
Simply said, composting is the natural process of decomposing organic matter (food waste) in the presence of air, water, and microscopic organisms. Compost, the final… Read More »How to Make Compost from Kitchen Waste
What Plastics Cannot Be Recycled – List of Non-Recyclable Plastics
The success of recycling depends on everyone, from the person designing the product to the person throwing it in the trash to the person collecting waste… Read More »What Plastics Cannot Be Recycled – List of Non-Recyclable Plastics
7 Steps on How to Burn Waste Motor Oil in a Diesel Engine
The creation of “black diesel” is a necessary processing and conversion step when used in combination with conventional diesel fuel grades. Some people explore with… Read More »7 Steps on How to Burn Waste Motor Oil in a Diesel Engine
Concept / Definition of Solid Wastes
Ever since the creation of man, or more markedly since he fell out of the favor of his creator, man had undertaken daily economic activities… Read More »Concept / Definition of Solid Wastes
Types of Solid Waste and Sources of Solid Waste
Solid waste can be categorized as refuse, garbage, rubbish, ash, clinkers etc. We will describe them further below. However, in most situations the words can… Read More »Types of Solid Waste and Sources of Solid Waste
Classification of Solid Waste
Different writers vary their opinion on the classification of solid waste. It may be categorized according to its origin (domestic, industrial, commercial, construction or institutional);… Read More »Classification of Solid Waste