State of Practice: Hospital, Medical & Infectious Waste
Effective management of hospital, medical, and infectious waste (HMIW) is essential to preventing exposure to toxic and infectious materials, yet much of the existing research…
Grant Type: Data Analysis
Estimate Impacts of Fugitive Landfill Gas Emissions and Review of Literature on PFAS Emissions
Recently, there have been a few publications that document the presence of volatile PFAS in landfill gas (LFG). In addition, current research by Morton Barlaz…
State of Practice: PFAS Treatment Technologies
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals” are a group of man-made, synthetic organofluorine chemical compounds that have multiple fluorine atoms attached…
Understanding the Injury and Fatality Risks Associated with Solid Waste Collection
Despite significant safety efforts, worker fatalities in waste collection, transport, and processing remain unacceptably high. This research analyzes 20 years of fatality data to identify…
Landfill Emissions Model and Solid Waste Industry for Climate Solutions (SWICS) Materials
The SWICS Landfill Emissions Model (LEM) aims to improve the estimation of landfill gas collection efficiencies by using site specific data to determine how well…
Economic Data and Impact for the Waste & Recycling Industry
This annual report examines the economic impact of the waste sector on state and local economies. This includes presenting and analysing state and county level…
Analysis of MSW Landfill Tipping Fees
Municipal solid waste (MSW) tipping fees play a crucial role in the economics of waste management, yet they vary widely based on region, facility type,…
Grocery Store Packaging Study
The increasing use of single-use items and diverse packaging types creates challenges for the solid waste industry, as many consumer goods are packaged with marketing…
Waste Collection Vehicle Fleet Management Study
While much attention is given to end points of disposal, the solid waste industry is primarily focused on the transport of waste materials from the…
Study of Radium 226 & 228 in Pennsylvania Landfill Leachate Project
Radium is a naturally occurring element that is present in low levels in the environment. Higher levels of radium can be found alongside other radioactive…