Handbook of Solid Waste Management by Frank Kreith

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The First Integrated Solid Waste Plan to Use All 6 Disposal Methods. Planning,designing and managing efficient,environmentally sound solid waste programs today takes a new level of sophistication—the unique integrated approach you'll find only in the Handbook of Solid Waste Management. Frank Kreith and 22 industry experts provide complete 1-to-Z coverage of the latest technology,techniques and equipment. . . as well as the legal aspects of waste management and environmental issues from both the state and federal level. If your job involves controlling solid waste,you'll find ways to do it better,faster and cheaper right here.

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A practical handbook that presents an integrated approach to the planning, design, and management of a municipal waste management system. Some 20 industry and government experts provide the tools to design a solid waste management system capable of disposing of waste in a cost-efficient and environmentally responsible manner. Focusing on the six primary functions of an integrated system--source reduction, toxicity reduction, recycling and reuse, composting, waste- to-energy combustion, and landfilling--they explore each technology and examines its problems, costs, and legal and social ramifications. Note: CiP shows Kreith as the author. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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