Municipal Solid Wastes: Problems and Solutions

Municipal Solid Wastes: Problems and Solutions presents the issues of waste handling and disposal -- from general management concepts to specific techniques. Each topic is carefully reviewed: problems are presented, and possible solutions are discussed. Legislation thai affects recycling and disposal is covered.-- Presents selected state-of-the-art procedures and techniques for managing solid waste-- Covers resource recovery, incineration, and landfilling-- Includes guidelines for selecting waste management options-- Directly applicable to local activities-- Includes tables, pictures, and sketches Compares options by examining real-life studies-- Explains Federal laws on landfill covers-- Considers the future of waste-related technologies