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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 ...
waste-to-energy plant
Environment; Waste management
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 ...
capping
Environment; Waste management
This is the process of placing the final cover material on the landfill.
