Material and Energy Recovery from Solid Waste for a Circular Economy describes solid waste to material and energy recovery to bridge the gap between theoretical possibilities and on-field criticalities. It deals with various resource recovery possibilities from numerous waste streams such as municipal solid, hazardous waste, human faecal sludge, construction and demolition waste, and electronic waste. The practical issues of resource recovery and possible remedies derived through onsite practice and experience are incorporated. It includes real-life feasibility analysis and implementation of waste-to-energy systems supported by case studies. Features: Provides comprehensive discussion on both energy and material recovery Addresses the missing linkage between the techno-commercial feasibility of existing systems and environmental impact Discusses techno-commercial feasibility and environmental impacts Offers balance between theoretical knowledge sharing and practical execution-related issues Includes case study, LCA, and technical feasibility chapters This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in environmental, civil, and chemical engineering.

This critical volume addresses an important contemporary issue, how to determine themost cost-effective approach to solid waste disposal. Based on wide-ranging, practicalexperience, this time-saving work details a systems approach to feasibility studies, providingthe basis for accurate, efficient analysis. And, to illustrate the use of this innovativemethod, the book includes a complete "case study" of a hypothetical community.Beginning with data collection and cost estimation, Resource Recovery Economics movesthrough the analysis process, covering marketing of resources, alternative systems, financialconsiderations, life-cycle-costs, and implementation planning. Additionally, resultsfrom many actual studies are included, making this an excellent reference book for solidwaste management data.A unique work, Resource Recovery Economics serves as the requisite reference for allofficials responsible for solid waste disposal and management, including public worksdirectors, city planners, solid waste directors, public health officials, and environmentalprotection officers. This outstanding book also affords the basis for graduate and advancedundergraduate engineering, urban planning, and public administration courses in SolidWaste Management Planning and Resource Recovery Planning. Moreover, consulting engineers,investment bankers, and original equipment manufacturers will derive improvedunderstanding of their role in the analysis process.

This is a compilation of State and local resource recovery projects. The survey included a review of published and unpublished literature, telephone and letter contacts, and selected site visits by EPA contacts assigned to monitor the activity of individual States or communities as indicated in the report. This report represents a summary of information acquired through this monitoring activity as of January, 1975. The information is presented as received and in many cases has not been analyzed for accuracy or completeness. In addition, some important resource recovery projects may not be included due to a lack of information.