Force Provider Solid Waste Characterization Study

摘要

This report examines the solid waste produced by a Force Provider base camp to evaluate the feasibility of waste reduction through an onsite waste-to-energy converter (WEC) and/or composter. For a five-day period in June 2000, the solid waste generated by soldiers at the Force Provider Training Module in Fort Polk, Louisiana, was quantified and characterized. The waste was categorized by type (e.g., kitchen waste, trash, cooking oil) and composition (e.g., cardboard, plastic) and analyzed to determine the quantity that can potentially be processed. The daily per capita waste production was found to be 4.1 pounds. Food service activities generate more than 80% of the waste, and packaging materials account for at least 40% of the total. It is estimated that a 50 kW electrical generation rate can be realized from Force Provider solid waste. Recommendations are also made to modify packaging to increase the heat of combustion for improved waste-to-energy conversion.