scholarly journals Solid Waste Characterization and Recycling Potential for a University Campus in China

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 3086 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dongyong Zhang ◽  
Mengge Hao ◽  
Sida Chen ◽  
Stephen Morse
Keyword(s):  
Solid Waste ◽  
Food Waste ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Central China ◽  
University Campus ◽  
Waste Streams ◽  
Waste Characterization ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Recycling Potential

Waste characterization is the first step to a successful waste management system. This paper explores the trend of solid waste generated on a university campus (Longzi Lake Campus of Henan Agricultural University) in China and the factors that influence the potential for recycling of the waste. Face-to-face interviews were carried out for 12 consecutive months on a campus in central China, and 416 interviewees were questioned. It was found that 7.32 tonnes of solid waste were generated on the campus each day, of which 79.31% were recyclable. The characterization of major waste streams are discussed, and the results are compared with comparable data from five universities in a range of other countries (Mexico, Canada, Malaysia, Nigeria, and Ethiopia). The annual growth of GDP per capita in China over the past five years before the research appeared to play an important role in the increasing of food waste on university campus, and the proportion of food waste is found to have a positive influence on recycling potential.

Solid waste characterization and recycling potential for a university campus

2008 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
pp. S21-S26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolina Armijo de Vega ◽  
Sara Ojeda Benítez ◽  
Ma. Elizabeth Ramírez Barreto
Keyword(s):  
Solid Waste ◽  
University Campus ◽  
Waste Characterization ◽  
Recycling Potential

scholarly journals Characterization of past and present solid waste streams from the plutonium finishing plant

1993 ◽  
Author(s):  
D R Duncan ◽  
B A Mayancsik ◽  
J A Pottmeyer ◽  
E J Vejvoda ◽  
J A Reddick ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solid Waste ◽  
Waste Streams

scholarly journals Characterization of past and present solid waste streams from 231-Z

1993 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.A. Pottmeyer ◽  
D.S. DeLorenzo ◽  
M.I. Weyns-Rollosson ◽  
D.E. Berkwitz ◽  
E.J. Vejvoda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solid Waste ◽  
Waste Streams

scholarly journals Potentials for commercial production of biogas from domestic food waste generated in Benin Metropolis, Nigeria

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 369-373
Author(s):  
E.P. Akhator ◽  
D.I. Igbinomwanhia ◽  
A.I. Obanor
Keyword(s):  
Solid Waste ◽  
Food Waste ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Biodegradable Waste ◽  
Daily Food ◽  
Two Phases

The work reported in this paper investigated the potentials of commercial biogas production from biodegradable waste in Benin metropolis. The study was carried out in two phases. The first phase involved characterization of solid waste generated and determination of the quantity of potential feed stock for biogas production in Benin metropolis and the second phase was determination of the amount of biogas obtainable from biodegradable waste. The results from the study showed that an average daily generation rate of 0.358kg per person per day (ppd.) of solid waste is generated in study area. Food waste accounted for about 78.49% of the generated solid waste representing 0.281kg per person per day (ppd.) and a total daily food waste generation of 305.075tonnes. Based on this value for food waste the obtainable biogas was estimated to be 28,836.91m3 of biogas in Benin metropolis per day. This volume of biogas can provide cooking gas for about 24,076.91 families per month in Benin metropolis or alternatively can be utilised to generate about 49.023MW of electricity per day.Keywords: Solid waste management, food waste, anaerobic digestion, biogas

scholarly journals Solid Waste Characterization and Recycling Potential for Decan and Junik Municipality

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mimoza Hyseni Spahiu ◽  
Albona Shala Abazi ◽  
Mergim Panxhaj
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Waste Treatment ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Waste Generation ◽  
Waste Collection ◽  
Waste Characterization ◽  
Recycling Potential ◽  
Per Capita ◽  
Waste Separation

Abstract Solid waste management is one of the most environmentally challenging issues in Kosovo. Still there is not full coverage with waste collection service, there are a lot of illegal dumpsites, very few recycling initiatives and so on. In the study, we have investigated waste generation per day, solid waste characterization and recycling potential in two municipalities of Kosovo – Decan and Junik. The data were collected during 10 days in different locations in order to cover the whole territory of both municipalities. Both municipalities generate almost the same amount of waste per capita/kg/day, have very similar waste characterization when half of the waste is biodegradable. Only by selling recycling type of waste to waste treatment companies both of the municipalities generate incomes that can be used to improve waste management in their territory. So, as far as these municipalities start with waste separation, better waste management will be within their territory.

scholarly journals Characterization of past and present solid waste streams from the plutonium finishing plant

1993 ◽  
Author(s):  
D.R. Duncan ◽  
B.A. Mayancsik ◽  
J.A. Pottmeyer ◽  
E.J. Vejvoda ◽  
J.A. Reddick ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solid Waste ◽  
Waste Streams

scholarly journals Characterization of past and present solid waste streams from the Plutonium-Uranium Extraction Plant

1993 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.A. Pottmeyer ◽  
M.I. Weyns ◽  
D.S. Lorenzo ◽  
E.J. Vejvoda ◽  
D.R. Duncan
Keyword(s):  
Solid Waste ◽  
Waste Streams ◽  
Extraction Plant ◽  
Uranium Extraction

scholarly journals Characterization of Commercial Solid Waste Stream in Bayelsa State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 12-16
Author(s):  
Tariwari C.N Angaye ◽  
Odigo Konmeze ◽  
Endurance A. Gbodo ◽  
Ubi Apollos
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effect ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Total Mass ◽  
Waste Stream ◽  
Mass Composition ◽  
Waste Streams ◽  
Estimate Method ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Individual Mass

The problem associated inappropriate management of municipal waste to the ecosystem cannot be overemphasized. This study involved the physical characterization of municipal solid waste streams in 4 commercial dumpsites in Yenagoa Metropolis, using the quartile estimate method. Results showed that out of a total mass of 79.82kg; the individual mass composition was reported for garbage (food) waste 33.32 (39%), paper waste 14.90 kg (40.82%), plastic waste 5.12 kg (6%), nylon 11.01kg (13%), metal 4.31 kg (5%), wood 2.29 kg (3%), electronic 5.69 kg (7%), glass/ceramic 3.48 kg (4%) and unclassified waste whose mass was 4.62kg (5%). Disposal of untreated and unsegregated/uncharacterized waste adverse effect to the environment. It is hereby recommended that the populace to desist from illicit disposal of waste stream. In addition all stakeholders and Government in particular should formulate policies the reduction, reuse and recycling of waste stream.

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