Published in
March 2009
- Page 29
After the 3Rs, the two methods of residential municipal waste disposal are landfill and incineration. In North America, the main method is landfill, whereas in Europe it is incineration. This article looks at the two methods, and discusses the merits and problems associated with each. The last part of the article offers some conclusions.
Landfill Options
Landfills dispose of waste by burial. Landfill gas is produced by the natural biodegradation of organic waste. The
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