Guidebook for Evaluation of Resource Recovery Systems in Municipalities

摘要

This handbook explains what resource recovery systems are and how municipalities can determine their feasibility. Material recycling, material conversion and energy conversion are discussed, as are the two technical approaches for performing these functions, source separation and mechanical processing. Topics addressed include the problems that can be solved by resource recovery, the evaluation of components of municipal solid waste, the identification of markets for recycled products, and the evaluation of source separation systems and mechanical processing options. The handbook is intended for use by municipalities with populations less than 50,000. A workbook section is provided.