Municipal solid waste (MSW) management has evolved from a reactive to a proactive stance, and the industry is now marked by fewer but larger companies subject to the same RCRA Subtitle D standards for landfill operations. The technologies poised to impact MSW management through waste elimination, recycling, and power generation promise to enhance landfill efficiency and environmental protection. A feature in MSW Management sheds light on how plasma arc reduction, pyrolysis, gasification, landfill mining, and bioreactor landfills can transform trash treatment. How will these technology advances affect your landfill planning?
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Trends in Trash Treatment
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