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Garbage in, power out

Karen K. Wollard

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The growing use of waste-to-energy conversion as a solution to the US national refuse crisis is discussed. The two main technologies for burning waste, refuse-derived fuel and mass burn of unsorted garbage, are described. The environmental impact of these plants is examined.>

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The growing use of waste-to-energy conversion as a solution to the US national refuse crisis is discussed. The two main technologies for burning waste, refuse-derived fuel and mass burn of unsorted garbage, are described. The environmental impact of these plants is examined.>

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The growing use of waste-to-energy conversion as a solution to the US national refuse crisis is discussed. The two main technologies for burning waste, refuse-derived fuel and mass burn of unsorted garbage, are described. The environmental impact of these plants is examined.>

Key concepts: Garbage, Waste management, Engineering, Environmental science

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