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State of Practice: Hospital, Medical & Infectious Waste
Read MoreEffective management of hospital, medical, and infectious waste (HMIW) is essential to preventing exposure to toxic and infectious materials, yet much of the existing research…
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Estimate Impacts of Fugitive Landfill Gas Emissions and Review of Literature on PFAS Emissions
Read MoreRecently, there have been a few publications that document the presence of volatile PFAS in landfill gas (LFG). In addition, current research by Morton Barlaz…
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State of Practice: PFAS Treatment Technologies
Read MorePer- 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…
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Understanding the Injury and Fatality Risks Associated with Solid Waste Collection
Read MoreDespite significant safety efforts, worker fatalities in waste collection, transport, and processing remain unacceptably high. This research analyzes 20 years of fatality data to identify…
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Landfill Emissions Model and Solid Waste Industry for Climate Solutions (SWICS) Materials
Read MoreThe SWICS Landfill Emissions Model (LEM) aims to improve the estimation of landfill gas collection efficiencies by using site specific data to determine how well…
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Economic Data and Impact for the Waste & Recycling Industry
Read MoreThis annual report examines the economic impact of the waste sector on state and local economies. This includes presenting and analysing state and county level…
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Analysis of MSW Landfill Tipping Fees
Read MoreMunicipal solid waste (MSW) tipping fees play a crucial role in the economics of waste management, yet they vary widely based on region, facility type,…
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Grocery Store Packaging Study
Read MoreThe 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…
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Waste Collection Vehicle Fleet Management Study
Read MoreWhile much attention is given to end points of disposal, the solid waste industry is primarily focused on the transport of waste materials from the…
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Siloxane Removal from LFG Using DBD-Plasma: A Feasibility Study for TRSWA
Read MoreSiloxanes or volatile methyl siloxanes are present in trace amounts in landfill gas (LFG). During LFG combustion, these compounds are converted into silicates and micro-crystalline…