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Composting in the U.S.

Posted: September 11, 2019 by MAEE Administration

Category: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

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Composting in the U.S.
Post Date: September 11, 2019
Resource Type:
  • Audio | Video
Description:

Composting of municipal solid waste (MSW) is an opportunity to process a large portion (30-50 %) f solid waste that would otherwise be incinerated or landfilled. This video discusses the need to maximize the reuse and recovery of waste, and uses facilities operating in the U.S. as examples of some of the trends in MSW composting.
Produced in 1992

Author: Solid Waste Composting Council
Topic:
  • Compost
  • Waste Management
Audience:
  • All
Length in pages or time: 13 min.
Fee?: 0
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Order information or contact: Available for free* two-week loan from: Learning Resource Center & Library Environmental Assistance , MPCA 520 Lafayette Rd North St. Paul MN 55155 651-757-2120 or 800-877-6300 resourcecenter.pca@state.mn.us *borrower pays return postage.
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