Solid Waste Technology and Management (PDF)

The collection, transportation and subsequent processing of waste
materials is a vast field of study which incorporates technical,
social, legal, economic, environmental and regulatory issues.
Common waste management practices include landfilling, biological
treatment, incineration, and recycling - all boasting
advantages and disadvantages. Waste management has changed
significantly over the past ten years, with an increased focus on
integrated waste management and life-cycle assessment (LCA), with
the aim of reducing the reliance on landfill with its obvious
environmental concerns in favour of greener solutions. With
contributions from more than seventy internationally known experts
presented in two volumes and backed by the International Waste
Working Group and the International Solid Waste
Association, detailed chapters cover:

* Waste Generation and Characterization

* Life Cycle Assessment of Waste Management Systems

* Waste Minimization

* Material Recycling

* Waste Collection

* Mechanical Treatment and Separation

* Thermal Treatment

* Biological Treatment

* Landfilling

* Special and Hazardous Waste

Solid Waste Technology & Management is a balanced and
detailed account of all aspects of municipal solid waste
management, treatment and disposal, covering both engineering and
management aspects with an overarching emphasis on the life-cycle
approach.