Solid Waste Technology & Management

• Other Authors: Christensen, Thomas H. (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Chichester, West Sussex Wiley 2011
• Subjects: Refuse and refuse disposal
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• Physical Description: xiv, 512 pages illustrations 25 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 1405175176; 9781405175173

The collection, transportation and subsequent processing of waste materials is a vast field of study which incorporates technical, social, legal, economic, environmental and regulatory issues. Common waste management practices include landfilling, biological treatment, incineration, and recycling - all boasting advantages and disadvantages. Waste management has changed significantly over the past ten years, with an increased focus on integrated waste management and life-cycle assessment (LCA), with the aim of reducing the reliance on landfill with its obvious environmental concerns in favour of greener solutions. With contributions from more than seventy internationally known experts presented in two volumes and backed by the International Waste Working Group and the International Solid Waste Association.