Log in

Relevant bibliographies by topics / Refuse and refuse disposal – Environmental aspects / Journal articles

To see the other types of publications on this topic, follow the link: Refuse and refuse disposal – Environmental aspects.

Journal articles on the topic 'Refuse and refuse disposal – Environmental aspects'

Author: Grafiati

Published: 4 June 2021

Last updated: 28 January 2023

Create a spot-on reference in APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, and other styles

Select a source type:

Consult the top 50 journal articles for your research on the topic 'Refuse and refuse disposal – Environmental aspects.'

Next to every source in the list of references, there is an 'Add to bibliography' button. Press on it, and we will generate automatically the bibliographic reference to the chosen work in the citation style you need: APA, MLA, Harvard, Chicago, Vancouver, etc.

You can also download the full text of the academic publication as pdf and read online its abstract whenever available in the metadata.

Browse journal articles on a wide variety of disciplines and organise your bibliography correctly.

1

Dos Santos, Maricélia Almeida, Bruna Borges Soares, Lucas Farias De Sousa, and Edmar Costa Alves. "Cleaner production alternatives for a cosmetics industry in Southern Bahia." Independent Journal of Management & Production 12, no. 4 (June 1, 2021): 1068–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.14807/ijmp.v12i4.1345.

Full text

Abstract:

The production of cosmetics has received attention due to the high demand for beauty and personal care items. In contrast, negative interferences are related to this sector, from obtaining the raw material to the final disposal of packaging. This study aimed to identify critical points and opportunities for environmental improvements in the cosmetic industry in southern Bahia based on the principles of Cleaner Production (CP). The methodology used was based on the principles of Cleaner Production proposed by UNEP/UNIDO and the data collection was carried out through on-site visits including consultation to the company’s files. Also was realized a cross-analysis of the study results with elements identified in the literature that allowed the identification and discussion of CP opportunities, as well as suggestions for improvements to the critical points found. The consumption of raw materials and the generation of solid waste were aspects with more critical points. The refuse of material and inadequate destination of solid residues (oil drums, pallets, among others), as well as the replacement of raw materials by alternative and renewable sources, reverse logistics implementation and redesign of the packaging process were the opportunities for improvement aimed. Other critical points were related to the consumption of water, energy and generation of atmospheric gases. The suggested proposals can promote the reduction in material waste, rework and productivity gains. In addition, they serve as a subsidy and direct environmentally actions more appropriate, once the "clean beauty industry" seems to be a growing trend and a business opportunity, as well as can be requested by environmentally responsible customers in some moments.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

2

Franca, Adriana S., and Leandro S. Oliveira. "Potential Uses of Spent Coffee Grounds in the Food Industry." Foods 11, no. 14 (July 12, 2022): 2064. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/foods11142064.

Full text

Abstract:

Current estimates place the amount of spent coffee grounds annually generated worldwide in the 6 million ton figure, with the sources of spent coffee grounds being classified as domestic (i.e., household), commercial (i.e., coffee houses, cafeterias and restaurants), and industrial (i.e., soluble and instant coffee industries). The majority of the produced spent coffee grounds are currently being inappropriately destined for landfills or to a form of energy recovery (e.g., incineration) as a refuse-derived fuel. The disposal of spent coffee in landfills allows for its anaerobic degradation with consequent generation and emission of aggressive greenhouse gases such as methane and CO2, and energy recovery processes must be considered an end-of-life stage in the lifecycle of spent coffee grounds, as a way of delaying CO2 emissions and of avoiding emissions of toxic organic volatile compounds generated during combustion of this type of waste. Aside from these environmental issues, an aspect that should be considered is the inappropriate disposal of a product (SCG) that presents unique thermo-mechanical properties and textural characteristics and that is rich in a diversity of classes of compounds, such as polysaccharides, proteins, phenolics, lipids and alkaloids, which could be recovered and used in a diversity of applications, including food-related ones. Therefore, researchers worldwide are invested in studying a variety of possible applications for spent coffee grounds and products thereof, including (but not limited to) biofuels, catalysts, cosmetics, composite materials, feed and food ingredients. Hence, the aim of this essay was to present a comprehensive review of the recent literature on the proposals for utilization of spent coffee grounds in food-related applications, with focus on chemical composition of spent coffee, recovery of bioactive compounds, use as food ingredients and as components in the manufacture of composite materials that can be used in food applications, such as packaging.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

3

Stevens, P. L., J. S. Henderson, and R. Tulli. "Indianapolis Resource Recovery Facility: Community Efforts and Techology Required for a Successful Project." Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power 112, no. 1 (January 1, 1990): 31–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.2906474.

Full text

Abstract:

There are many community needs. Refuse is an abundant byproduct of our civilization. The disposal of this byproduct has become a major problem for our cities. This paper describes one community’s efforts to turn a community problem, refuse disposal, into a community asset. The paper describes the many aspects of effort and technology required to develop the Indianapolis Resource Recovery Facility. This facility required the cooperation of the public and private sectors to blend technology into a successful project. Special efforts were required to match appropriate technology to specific community needs and produce a successful and economically sound project. Five basic activities are presented. The first four activities are essential steps for any community to assure the right project fit to community needs. The areas presented are: (1) defining community needs, (2) technology evaluation (approaches evaluated), (3) feasibility studies (economic studies), (4) project implementation (bids and contracts), and (5) a description of the Indianapolis Resource Recovery facility. A review of these five areas places a real world perspective on refuse as an alternative fuel and source of resource recovery.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

4

Sun, Xiaojie, Yingjie Sun, Youcai Zhao, and Ya-Nan Wang. "Leachate recirculation between alternating aged refuse bioreactors and its effect on refuse decomposition." Environmental Technology 35, no. 7 (November 4, 2013): 799–807. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09593330.2013.852625.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

5

Verbruggen, Aviel. "Pooling domestic refuse incineration plants." Journal of Environmental Management 34, no. 4 (April 1992): 309–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0301-4797(11)80006-x.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

6

Pohland, F. G., and J. P. Gould. "Co-Disposal of Municipal Refuse and Industrial Waste Sludge in Landfills." Water Science and Technology 18, no. 12 (December 1, 1986): 177–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wst.1986.0173.

Full text

Abstract:

The results of a 2-year pilot-scale investigation on the codisposal of heavy metal sludge with municipal refuse, under the influence of leachate containment and recycle, are used to illustrate and describe the effects of various metal loadings on the normal progress of waste stabilization and to assess associated assimulative capacity. Evidence of metal precipitation as sulfides or hydroxides and subsequent removal by filtration and sorption in the refuse mass was demonstrated. Conversely, the mobilization of heavy metals was shown to be enhanced by complexation with humic-like substances which also tended to reduce overall toxic effects. Whereas, high heavy metal loadings exhibited a clear inhibitory effect, a definite capacity for assimilation and acclimation at low to moderate levels was established.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

7

Nagase, Hisamitsu, Youki Ose, Takahiko Sato, and Masahide Yamada. "Mercury methylation by ash from refuse incineration." Science of The Total Environment 53, no. 1-2 (August 1986): 133–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0048-9697(86)90096-3.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

8

Akindutire, Isaac Olusola, and Eunice Oluyemisi Alebiosu. "Environmental Risk-Factors of Indiscriminate Refuse Disposal in Ekiti State, Nigeria." IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSRJRME) 4, no. 5 (2014): 54–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.9790/7388-04525459.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

9

Zhou, Ke, Wen Qiang Fan, Yang Fu, Wen Pu Yuan, and Xiao Xiao Lin. "The Innovation of Miniaturized Continuous Efficient Refuse Disposal System." Advanced Materials Research 718-720 (July 2013): 1400–1407. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.718-720.1400.

Full text

Abstract:

There are mainly three measures for waste disposal: combustion, landfill and composting. Among them, combustion is believed to be the most efficient way. It is the most convenient way to reduce the amount of waste at utmost. Meanwhile, it is not only harmless, but contributes useful heat source. Therefore, most of developed countries employed combustion in waste disposal. Today, China is contributing 30 percent of the waste in the world; however, landfilling is still the most common way for waste disposal. To change this situation, the government of China has taken steps to generalize the use of combustion in waste disposal. Besides the policies by the government, another exciting thing is that the Beijing Honyuanmao CO. Ltd. Of environmental protection machinery successfully invented an advanced miniaturized continuous efficient refuse disposal system. after three years investigation. This invention finds a new way to develop environment friendly society, green economics and cyclic economics.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

10

Law, I. B. "Refuse, Recycling and Resource Recovery in Industrial Applications." Water Science and Technology 18, no. 3 (March 1, 1986): 57–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wst.1986.0038.

Full text

Abstract:

Growing environmental pressures and escalating intake water costs are causing an increasing number of industrialists to reappraise their effluent treatment facilities with a view to effluent recycle and/or resource recovery. In certain instances industrialists have opted for treated sewage effluent as a water source for their process. Water Management Schemes are being, or have been, implemented at a number of industrial concerns in order to rationalise overall water intake and effluent disposal costs.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

11

Oleabhiele, E. J., and D. E. Dotimi. "INDISCRIMINATE REFUSE DUMPING AND FLOODING IN AMASSOMA COMMUNITY, NIGERIA." African Journal of Health, Safety and Environment 1, no. 1 (March 9, 2020): 11–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.52417/ajhse.v1i1.28.

Full text

Abstract:

Appropriate waste disposal is crucial for a healthy environment and avoidance of health hazards. Environmental problems arising from indiscriminate dumping of refuse needs urgent attention, control and management in Nigeria. This study sought to examine the relationship between indiscriminate refuse dumping and flooding in Amassoma community of Bayelsa State, Nigeria. The study was anchored on structural-functionalist theory. The study engaged the survey research design and its population comprised residents of Amassoma community and staff of Bayelsa State Environmental Sanitation Authority. A triangulation of both quantitative and qualitative method of data collection was used. Quantitatively, a sample size of 378 were administered closed ended structured questionnaires which elicited information based on the study’s objectives, while qualitatively, 5 respondents participated in the study’s in-depth interview which allowed for participants to disclose their feelings and attitude more readily about the subject matter. The non-probability sampling technique involving the use of accidental sampling was employed in selecting the study respondents. Quantitative data were analyzed using the non-parametric method of Chi-square, while qualitative data was content analyzed using verbatim quotations. The study findings revealed that there was a significant relationship between the waste disposal habit of the people and flooding and also, between poor waste management and flooding in the study area. It also revealed a significant relationship between drains blocked by refuse dumping and flooding in Amassoma community. The study therefore recommends a communal orientation on the need for proper waste disposal for residents of Amassoma community to ensure positive attitude towards waste management and, effective control of indiscriminate refuse dumping in drains, so as to reduce the incidence of flooding in the community.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

12

Lodenius, Martin, and Hannu Braunschweiler. "Volatilisation of heavy metals from a refuse dump." Science of The Total Environment 57 (December 1986): 253–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0048-9697(86)90027-6.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

13

Kwawe, D. B. "Refuse treatment options: a case study." Journal of Environmental Management 66, no. 4 (December 2002): 345–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.1006/jema.2002.0554.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

14

Friedler, Eran, David M. Brown, and David Butler. "A study of WC derived sewer solids." Water Science and Technology 33, no. 9 (April 1, 1996): 17–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wst.1996.0166.

Full text

Abstract:

Little is currently known about the nature, quantity or variability of WC derived sewer solids. This work describes results of a one week domestic WC usage survey in the UK. Specific attention is paid to solid production including faecal matter, toilet paper and sanitary refuse. Significant quantities of solids were found to be produced. The results illustrate distinctive diurnal usage patterns including the surprisingly low evening faecal related flush usage. Weekend usage exceeded week day usage on average, but with reduced morning peaks. Differences between males and females usage were also noted, in particular the much larger toilet paper usage and sanitary refuse disposal associated with females.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

15

Xiaoli, Chai, and Zhao Youcai. "Adsorption of phenolic compound by aged-refuse." Journal of Hazardous Materials 137, no. 1 (September 2006): 410–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2006.02.015.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

16

Lou, Ziyang, Youcai Zhao, Xiaoli Chai, Tao Yuan, Yu Song, and Dongjie Niu. "Landfill Refuse Stabilization Process Characterized by Nutrient Change." Environmental Engineering Science 26, no. 11 (November 2009): 1655–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/ees.2008.0128.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

17

Kapetanios, E. G., M. Loizidou, and G. Valkanas. "Compost production from Greek domestic refuse." Bioresource Technology 44, no. 1 (January 1993): 13–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0960-8524(93)90201-l.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

18

Çinar, Suna, Turgut T. Onay, and Aysen Erdinçler. "Co-disposal alternatives of various municipal wastewater treatment-plant sludges with refuse." Advances in Environmental Research 8, no. 3-4 (March 2004): 477–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s1093-0191(02)00146-6.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

19

Neumann, H. D., G. Becker, M. Lohmeyer, and W. Mathys. "Preventive measures to reduce bioaerosol exposure during refuse collection." Science of The Total Environment 341, no. 1-3 (April 2005): 1–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2004.06.027.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

20

Kamiya, Akio, Youki Ose, and Yoshikazu Sakagami. "The mutagenicity of refuse leachate from a municipal incinerator." Science of The Total Environment 78 (January 1989): 131–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0048-9697(89)90027-2.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

21

Soper, Fiona M., Benjamin W. Sullivan, Brooke B. Osborne, Alanna N. Shaw, Laurent Philippot, and Cory C. Cleveland. "Leaf-cutter ants engineer large nitrous oxide hot spots in tropical forests." Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences 286, no. 1894 (January 2, 2019): 20182504. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2018.2504.

Full text

Abstract:

Though tropical forest ecosystems are among the largest natural sources of the potent greenhouse gas nitrous oxide (N 2 O), the spatial distribution of emissions across landscapes is often poorly resolved. Leaf cutter ants (LCA; Atta and Acromyrmex, Myrmicinae) are dominant herbivores throughout Central and South America, and influence multiple aspects of forest structure and function. In particular, their foraging creates spatial heterogeneity by concentrating large quantities of organic matter (including nitrogen, N) from the surrounding canopy into their colonies, and ultimately into colony refuse dumps. Here, we demonstrate that refuse piles created by LCA species Atta colombica in tropical rainforests of Costa Rica provide ideal conditions for extremely high rates of N 2 O production (high microbial biomass, potential denitrification enzyme activity, N content and anoxia) and may represent an unappreciated source of heterogeneity in tropical forest N 2 O emissions. Average instantaneous refuse pile N 2 O fluxes surpassed background emissions by more than three orders of magnitude (in some cases exceeding 80 000 µg N 2 O-N m −2 h −1 ) and generating fluxes comparable to or greater than those produced by engineered systems such as wastewater treatment tanks. Refuse-concentrating Atta species are ubiquitous in tropical forests, pastures and production ecosystems, and increase density strongly in response to disturbance. As such, LCA colonies may represent an unrecognized greenhouse gas point source throughout the Neotropics.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

22

Bertolini, Gerard E. "Household refuse: recovery or disposal? Research for a new economic optimum." Conservation & Recycling 10, no. 4 (January 1987): 321–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0361-3658(87)90063-4.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

23

Krawczyk, Piotr, Krzysztof Badyda, and Aleksandra Mikołajczak. "The environmental impact of refuse derived fuel co-combustion with lignite." MATEC Web of Conferences 240 (2018): 05013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201824005013.

Full text

Abstract:

Legal regulations on waste disposal require waste producers to limit landfilling and to find different ways of waste management, the preferred methods being recycling of material and energy potential. Currently, in Poland, the only consumers of refuse-derived fuels (RDF) are cement plants. However, their ability to utilize alternative fuel is far from the estimated potential. One solution would be to redirect the excess fuel to power and heat production facilities. Unfortunately, these sectors are facing a number of problems related to the thermal treatment of waste, mainly formal nature. Co-combustion of waste in power plants raises a lot of concern among their employees and local communities. Especially significant is the harmfulness of usage of fuel from waste for the people’s lives or health, or the environment. The article compares the environmental footprints of the combustion process of: waste - based fuel (RDF) and lignite. The analysis was performed for a standard pulverized coal fired boiler. Comparative assessment was made by analyzing the total environmental impact of all combustion products of the two fuels. Final results have shown, that the environmental footprint of waste-based fuels can be similar or even smaller than traditional coal-based fuels

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

24

Liu, Xi, Shu Yang, Yangqing Wang, He-Ping Zhao, and Liyan Song. "Metagenomic analysis of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) during refuse decomposition." Science of The Total Environment 634 (September 2018): 1231–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.04.048.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

25

Liu, Weijia, Yuyang Long, Yuan Fang, Luyao Ying, and Dongsheng Shen. "A novel aerobic sulfate reduction process in landfill mineralized refuse." Science of The Total Environment 637-638 (October 2018): 174–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.04.304.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

26

SUGIYAMA, HIDEKO, SACHIKO KAGAWA, HIDEHIRO KAMIYA, and MASAYUKI HORIO. "Chlorine Behavior in Fluidized Bed Incineration of Refuse-Derived Fuels." Environmental Engineering Science 15, no. 1 (January 1998): 97–105. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/ees.1998.15.97.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

27

Iglesias Jiménez, Emeterio, and Victor Perez Garcia. "Evaluation of city refuse compost maturity: a review." Biological Wastes 27, no. 2 (January 1989): 115–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0269-7483(89)90039-6.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

28

Pauketat, Timothy R. "Monitoring Mississippian Homestead Occupation Span and Economy Using Ceramic Refuse." American Antiquity 54, no. 2 (April 1989): 288–310. http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/281708.

Full text

Abstract:

Occupation spans of small late prehistoric sites in the American Bottom of southwestern Illinois are estimated through consideration of the formation of ceramic refuse. Archaeological and ethnographic data inform a model which takes the form of both a computer simulation and a quantitative transform. Critical variables include a behavioral assemblage, a disposal assemblage, vessel use life, and breakage and replacement rates. A number of factors may have influenced settlement duration, but a preliminary examination does not reveal a significant correlation between environmental features and occupation span. The relation of these lower-order settlements to higher-order centers in the American Bottom settlement hierarchy may not have necessitated maximizing the economic potential of a given rural catchment.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

29

Cantanhede, Alvaro Luiz, and Joao Alberto Ferreira. "Field trials of the co‐disposal of heavy metals and domestic refuse." International Journal of Environmental Health Research 1, no. 4 (December 1991): 231–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09603129109356723.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

30

Chang, Fang-Chih, Chun-Han Ko, and Ming-Jer Tsai. "Afforestation and tending operations affecting the carbon footprint and renewable resources at an artificial forest in Taiwan." BioResources 15, no. 1 (December 4, 2019): 641–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.15376/biores.15.1.641-653.

Full text

Abstract:

Carbon emissions from afforestation and tending operations were studied in this work. Renewable resources from the operations were evaluated in terms of their potential as fuel. New planting operations were found to result in higher energy consumption, biomass, and emissions compared with the tending operations. The greenhouse gas emissions from new planting and afforestation operations for plantation were 405.0 kg CO2/ha, 50.1 g CH4/ha, and 27.1 g N2O/ha, whereas those from the tending operations were 277.7 kg CO2/ha, 36.3 g CH4/ha, and 19.0 g N2O/ha. The major components of the renewable resources from the afforestation and tending operations were C, O, and H, and the contents of N and S were lower than those specified in the regulations by the European Union for refuse-derived fuels. Therefore, the refuse-derived fuel prepared from the renewable resources of the afforestation and tending operations did not cause NOx or SOx pollution. This fuel resulted in zero CO2 emissions, and it could be used as an alternative fuel for small boilers in the future.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

31

Zhao, Youcai, Ziyang Lou, Yali Guo, and Dimin Xu. "Treatment of sewage using an aged-refuse-based bioreactor." Journal of Environmental Management 82, no. 1 (January 2007): 32–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2005.11.015.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

32

Fakorede, C. O., G. T. Anguruwa, O. B. Ajayi, and C. A. Odega. "Waste Disposal Practices and its Environmental Implications." Nigerian Journal of Environmental Sciences and Technology 5, no. 2 (October 2021): 387–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.36263/nijest.2021.02.0284.

Full text

Abstract:

Waste generation is inevitable in every human society, although methods of disposal may differ from region to region especially developing and developed nations, yet waste disposal is generally necessary. This study therefore investigated waste disposal practices amongst residents of Oluyole local government area of Ibadan, Oyo State. It was observed that (44.4% ) and (32.4%) of the residents dumped their household refuse with government and private waste collectors respectively, but majority utilized improper waste disposal methods such as dumping in rivers (10.3%), roadsides(14.8%), open dumpsites (20.4%), gutter (9.3%), and open-air burning(33.3%). Larger proportion (97.5%) of the respondents strongly agreed that indiscriminate waste dumping has inimical environmental implications such as flooding, disruption of aesthetic beauty, disease, river pollution amongst others. In order to bring the situation under control, the respondents prefer the full involvement of the government waste collection agency instead of private waste collectors. It is therefore recommended that government waste collector should be empowered to penetrate more traditional core areas for more effective waste collection.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

33

Wada, Yasuhiko, Hiroyuki Miura, and Kazuko Nakano. "Quantitative Evaluation Method of Environmental Impact of Recycling and Refuse Disposal for Life-Cycle Assessment." Doboku Gakkai Ronbunshu, no. 539 (1996): 155–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.2208/jscej.1996.539_155.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

34

Feng, Fan, Zhi-Gong Liu, Yu-Xia Song, Chu-Kuan Jiang, Xi-Lin Chai, Chong-Jian Tang, and Li-Yuan Chai. "The application of aged refuse in nitrification biofilter: Process performance and characterization." Science of The Total Environment 657 (March 2019): 1227–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.12.020.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

35

Singh, Pardeep, Rishikesh Singh, Anwesha Borthakur, Sughosh Madhav, Vipin Kumar Singh, Dhanesh Tiwary, Vimal Chandra Srivastava, and P. K. Mishra. "Exploring temple floral refuse for biochar production as a closed loop perspective for environmental management." Waste Management 77 (July 2018): 78–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2018.04.041.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

36

Zeiss, Chris. "Hazardous material loading to municipal landfills in resource-based communities." Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering 20, no. 3 (June 1, 1993): 448–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/l93-059.

Full text

Abstract:

Landfills in rural, resource-based communities are receiving unknown quantities of potentially hazardous materials, including household hazardous wastes (HHHW) and industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) wastes in self-hauled and collection vehicle loads. Rural generation and disposal rates are expected to be higher than in urban areas.The research program was conducted in a resource-based community consisting of a town of about 5500 residents and the surrounding rural area with an equal number of residents in Alberta. The research objective was to determine the weight fraction of hazardous materials in the refuse through physical sampling of the waste stream at the community landfill. Over a 1-year period (1991), large collection vehicle loads and self-hauled private and ICI loads from the town and the rural area were sampled during 1 week in each season using a two-staged systematic random sampling design to measure the average weight fraction and variation by season and by type of load. The results show the annual average weight fraction of hazardous materials to be 6.7% with a 95% confidence interval of 4.0% to 9.4%. Seasonal differences are apparent, but are not significant. Self-hauled ICI and rural wastes tend to contain higher percentages of potentially hazardous materials, but the variation is also higher so the values are not significantly different from those from the town. The detected materials consist mainly of oily wastes (debris, oil containers, and vehicle oil filters), other automotive products, and paints. As a result, the hazardous material content of rural community refuse appears to be substantially higher than the 0.3% to 1.0% reported for HHHW in urban refuse streams. While the rural composition suggests that vehicle and home maintenance contribute some of the difference, this study also shows that ICI wastes and self-hauled loads contribute noticeable quantities of potentially hazardous materials. The results suggest that it is essential for rural communities to consider waste management alternatives for potentially hazardous materials because rural waste streams contain significantly higher percentages and because rural landfills are often not designed to as high a standard as large urban facilities. Key words: household hazardous waste, ICI waste, waste stream analysis, rural landfills, refuse waste stream.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

37

Fabiyi, Oluwatoyin Adenike. "Application of Composited Municipal Refuse Dump Site Soil, Orange, Potato and Pineapple Peels in the Control of Root Knot Nematode (Meloidogyne Incognita) Infecting Carrots (Daucus Carota L.)." Journal of Solid Waste Technology and Management 48, no. 3 (August 1, 2022): 474–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.5276/jswtm/2022.474.

Full text

Abstract:

Meloidogyne incognita is known to be a foremost pest of carrot in Nigeria. It is a component to appraise in carrot production. Application of synthetic nematicides as control measures is unsafe to humans and detrimental to the environment. Development of safe control process is worthwhile. Effect of three peels (potato, pineapple, orange) and composited soil from municipal refuse dump site was assessed and compared with carbofuran a standard synthetic nematicide at four different doses (0, 1500, 2000, 2500g and 2.0kg/a. i/ha, 1.5kg/a. i/ha, 1.0kg/a. i/ha and 0kg/a. i/ha for carbofuran) on carrot plants. The concentrations of heavy metals like Cd, Pb, Ni, Cu, Cr, Mn, Zn and Fe in the composited soil was determined with Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS). Experimental pots were inoculated with approximately 2000 M. incognita juveniles, in a randomized complete block design experiment. The composited municipal refuse soil was analysed for the presence of fungi and bacteria using molecular methods based on 16S rRNA gene sequencing. Reproduction and multiplication of M. incognita was significantly (p<0.05) low with all the treatment materials. Best inhibitory effect was observed in the soil of carrot plants treated with composited soil which had 49 nematode populations at harvest rather than 4606 recorded in untreated plants. Equally, heavier carrots were harvested in plants administered with composited soil (1309.6 gram), while the control plants had poor weight (312.7 gram). Performance of each waste material was quantity dependent. Gene sequencing revealed the presence of Pseudomonas alcaligenes strain ATCC 14909, P. putida strain ATCC 12633, P. aeruginosa strain ATCC 10145, Pseudomonas stutzeri NBRC 14165, Acinetobacter venetianus ATCC 31012, Enterobacter cloacae ATCC 130047, Streptomyces spp B7-3TC02, Bacillus subtilis NBRC 13719, Aspergillus niger strain MPVCT 158, Penicillium georgiense strain EV 24 and Rhizopus oryzae strain ATCC 20344, which are beneficial soil microorganisms. The metal concentration analysis of the composited municipal refuse dump soil exhibited low concentrations of heavy metals which ranges from 0.002-1.03 mg/kg with Zinc (Zn) having the highest concentration. The waste materials are cheap and ecofriendly option that can be adopted as soil amendment in M. incognita infested fields to significantly boost yield in carrot production and reduce reliance on mineral fertilizer. The peels, as well as composited municipal refuse dump soil can be used to improve soil properties and substitute lost nutrients to enhance crop production, and at the same time mitigate the environmental consequences of inappropriate waste disposal problems in Nigeria.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

38

Adefeso, Ismail Babatunde, Daniel Ikhu-Omoregbe, and Yusuf M. Isa. "Preliminary Assessment of Heavy Metals in Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) for Thermochemical Conversion." Journal of Solid Waste Technology and Management 47, no. 2 (May 1, 2021): 297–305. http://dx.doi.org/10.5276/jswtm/2021.297.

Full text

Abstract:

Thermochemical conversion of raw municipal solid waste (MSW) is continuously growing in the context of contemporary technology. The quality of MSW needs an improved analysis to enhance the choice of energy exploitation and environmental assessment of fly and bottom ashes associated with thermochemical conversion. MSW was collected from solid waste disposal facilities (SWDF) in Cape Town in order to investigate heavy metal distributions in MSW obtained from SWDF. The MSW was pre-treated to improve its quality. The 7700 Series quadrupole ICP-MS solution method was used to determine the concentrations and distributions of some heavy metals from SWDF in Cape Town. This study assessed and quantified the distributions of heavy metal in MSW in the city of Cape Town. The accumulation of high concentrations of heavy metals in bottom ash residue from thermochemical conversion could be a good remedy for heavy metals control. High transfer coefficients of heavy metals were observed, and the heavy metals were mainly transferred to the bottom ash. Heavy metals such as Cd, Cu, Pb, and Zn in bottom ash are regarded as relatively unstable with the highest concentrations of Cu and Zn 1295 mg/Kg and 3347 mg/Kg, respectively. The heavy metals (especially Pb, Zn and Hg) emissions were technically monitored and controlled from escaping into the urban air-sheds atmosphere and prevented from their consequential secondary environmental and health implications.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

39

Zhao, Youcai, and Fang Shao. "Use of an Aged-Refuse Biofilter for the Treatment of Feedlot Wastewaters." Environmental Engineering Science 21, no. 3 (May 2004): 349–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/109287504323066996.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

40

Nakasaki, Kiyohiko, Atsushi Watanabe, Makoto Kitano, and Hiroshi Kubota. "Effect of Seeding on Thermophilic Composting of Tofu Refuse." Journal of Environmental Quality 21, no. 4 (October 1992): 715–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.2134/jeq1992.00472425002100040029x.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

41

Shao, Zhenlu, Deming Wang, Kai Cao, Weibin Si, Yizhou Li, and Jiaolong Liu. "Treatment of smouldering coal refuse piles: an application in China." Environmental Technology 41, no. 23 (April 8, 2019): 3105–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09593330.2019.1598505.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

42

Chen, Ying-xu, Song-wei Wu, Wei-xiang Wu, Hua Sun, and Ying Ding. "Denitrification capacity of bioreactors filled with refuse at different landfill ages." Journal of Hazardous Materials 172, no. 1 (December 2009): 159–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2009.06.150.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

43

Shen, Dong-Sheng, Yao Du, Yuan Fang, Li-Fang Hu, Cheng-Ran Fang, and Yu-Yang Long. "Characteristics of H2S emission from aged refuse after excavation exposure." Journal of Environmental Management 154 (May 2015): 159–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2015.02.024.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

44

Muturi, Elizabeth. "INFLUENCE OF STAKEHOLDERS PARTICIPATION AND MANAGEMENT OF SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL. A CRITICAL LITERATURE REVIEW." Journal of Environment 1, no. 1 (July 24, 2021): 14–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.47941/je.619.

Full text

Abstract:

Purpose: Solid waste is the remnant of the refuse that is collected and discarded by the public either in a managed system or in a mismanaged way. It also includes garbage or trash which consists of everyday items discarded by the public, for example plastic papers and containers, kitchen refuse, and market waste. The general objective of the study was to examine influence of stakeholder’s participation and management of solid waste disposal. A critical literature review. Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps. Findings: The study concludes that the stakeholders are local and national government municipalities; city corporations; non-governmental organizations (NGO's); households, private contractor; Ministries of Health and Environment. The authorities, local and national municipalities, are largely responsible for the Waste Collection in the waste management chain. The Ministry of Health was is the most important stakeholder, followed by municipalities and solid waste management councils. Recommendations: The study recommends that there should be good drainage and proper town planning especially building standards like spacing and reserved areas; urban planning, infrastructural maintenance, and waste management like garbage clearing, and waste channeling; early warning system, reliable forecast, awareness, and inspections; community involvement through farming, afforestation, environmental sanitation, and stoppage of illegal mining; flood protection like dams, gabion, digging trenches, and water harvesting. Keywords: influence, stakeholders, participation and management solid waste disposal

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

45

Stewart, B. R., and W. L. Daniels. "Physical and Chemical Properties of Coal Refuse from Southwest Virginia." Journal of Environmental Quality 21, no. 4 (October 1992): 635–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.2134/jeq1992.00472425002100040018x.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

46

Fortuna, A., P. E. Rieke, L. W. Jacobs, B. Leinauer, and D. E. Karcher. "Kentucky Bluegrass Response to Use of Aquatic Plants as a Soil Amendment." HortScience 40, no. 1 (February 2005): 237–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.40.1.237.

Full text

Abstract:

Rapid aquatic plant growth in Michigan's smaller lakes has reduced their navigability and recreational use. Harvested aquatic weeds have posed a new waste disposal issue for municipalities. Application of lake weeds as a soil amendment on area farms was viewed as a possible waste management option that might benefit local sod producers. The objectives of this study were to 1) estimate the amount of plant-available N (PAN) released from lake weed material, 2) determine the chemical composition of aquatic plant tissues and their effect on plant-available moisture, and 3) study turfgrass response to lake weed applications using the criteria of turfgrass quality, growth, and N uptake. Rates of lake weed refuse applied to field plots were 96, 161, and 206 Mg·ha-1. Two 47-day laboratory incubations were conducted with the same rates of refuse. Relative to biosolids, the metal content of the lake weeds was low and the nutrient content high. One megagram of lake weeds contained 0.37 kg of P and 2.5 kg of K. The decay constant for the C fraction in lake weeds was 8 to 10 days and 16 days for the N fraction. Estimates of the N supplied by lake weeds (570, 960, and 1200 kg PAN/ha) were based on data from C and N incubations. Application of lake weeds significantly increased plant-available soil moisture and significantly enhanced sod establishment and turf density, resulting in decreased weed pressure. However, excess N was present at higher application rates. Management concerns during the application of lake weeds should focus on nutrient loading and the timing of plant-available N release. Depending on methods of weed harvesting, we observed that large amounts of unwanted trash present in the plant biomass could discourage use by growers. Land application of lake weed refuse could ease waste disposal problems, reduce fertilizer inputs for sod growers, and improve the moisture status of sands. Further, this information can be of value to environmental regulatory agencies in determining safe and proper use of such waste materials.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

47

Heller, Léo, Enrico Antonio Colosimo, and Carlos Mauricio de Figueiredo Antunes. "Environmental sanitation conditions and health impact: a case-control study." Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical 36, no. 1 (January 2003): 41–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s0037-86822003000100007.

Full text

Abstract:

This epidemiological investigation examines the impact of several environmental sanitation conditions and hygiene practices on diarrhea occurrence among children under five years of age living in an urban area. The case-control design was employed; 997 cases and 999 controls were included in the investigation. Cases were defined as children with diarrhea and controls were randomly selected among children under five years of age. After logistic regression adjustment, the following variables were found to be significantly associated with diarrhea: washing and purifying fruit and vegetables; presence of wastewater in the street; refuse storage, collection and disposal; domestic water reservoir conditions; feces disposal from swaddles; presence of vectors in the house and flooding in the lot. The estimates of the relative risks reached values up to 2.87. The present study revealed the feasibility of developing and implementing an adequate model to establish intervention priorities in the field of environmental sanitation.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

48

Gonzalez-Vila, F. J., and F. Martin. "Modifications of the humic acid fraction in a soil treated with composted municipal refuse." Science of The Total Environment 62 (January 1987): 459–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0048-9697(87)90538-9.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

49

Kinoshita, Yoshinori, Chi-Woong Lee, Yoshinori Itaya, and Shigekatsu Mori. "Production of Gaseous Fuel in Circulating Fluidized Bed Gasification Process Employing Refuse-Derived Fuels." Environmental Engineering Science 21, no. 1 (January 2004): 45–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/109287504322746749.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

50

Isa, Yusuf M., and Ismail Babatunde Adefeso. "Economic Feasibility of Refuse Derived Fuel Production from Agricultural Biomass Waste in Durban, South Africa." International Journal of Environment and Waste Management 1, no. 1 (2022): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/ijewm.2022.10033518.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

We offer discounts on all premium plans for authors whose works are included in thematic literature selections. Contact us to get a unique promo code!