Waste management

Waste management

The systematic process of trash/waste collection, transport, recycling, disposal and monitoring in an environmentally safe manner.

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turbine generator

Environment; Waste management

Device that converts the heat energy of the steam from the boiler into electrical power.

route

Environment; Waste management

A specifically directed course that a driver follows that has been designed for efficiency and to provide optimal service to customers.

solid waste

Environment; Waste management

Regular garbage from non-industrial sources, such as residential homes, restaurants, retail centers, and office buildings. Typical MSW includes paper, discarded food items, and other general ...

These are facilities that consist of large incinerator-type operations where trash is incinerated (burned). The heat from this combustion process is converted into high-pressure steam, which can be ...

materials recovery facility (MRF)

Environment; Waste management

This is a facility where recyclable materials are separated, sorted and processed for sale. This process includes separating recyclable materials (manually or by machine) according to type, and ...

hazardous waste landfill

Environment; Waste management

Wastes that exhibit certain characteristics may be regulated by RCRA. A waste may be considered hazardous if it is ignitable (i.e., burns readily), corrosive, or reactive (e.g., explosive). Waste may ...