Lecture 13 Issues in Waste Disposal

Lecture 13 Issues in Waste Disposal

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the key issues in waste disposal?

Back

Municipal capacities, Political commitment, Finance and cost recovery, Technical guidelines, Institutional role and responsibilities, Location.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the disposal options mentioned?

Back

Uncontrolled dumping, Sanitary landfill, Composting, Incineration, Gasification, Refuse-Derived-Fuel, Pyrolysis.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is uncontrolled dumping?

Back

A method where wastes are dumped at a designated site without any environmental control, posing health risks and environmental degradation.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What characterizes a sanitary landfill?

Back

A fully engineered disposal option where the location is carefully prepared to minimize leachate and gas production.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is composting in waste disposal?

Back

A biological process that converts organic matter into stable, odour-free soil conditioner, suitable when a considerable amount of biodegradable waste is available.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is incineration?

Back

Controlled burning of waste at high temperatures (1200 to 1500°C) that sterilizes and stabilizes waste, reducing volume.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is gasification?

Back

Partial combustion of carbonaceous material at high temperatures, forming a gas that can be used as fuel.

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