Waste Handling Books
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Can a City Be Sustainable? (State of the World)
Cities are the world’s future. Today, more than half of the global population—3.7 billion people—are urban dwellers, and that number is expected to double by 2050. There is no question that cities are growing; the only debate is over how they will grow. Will we invest in the physical and social infrastructure necessary for livable, equitable, and sustainable cities? In the ...
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Operating Large Scale Membrane Bioreactors for Municipal Wastewater Treatment
During the last decade membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology has grown up to be state of the art in municipal wastewater treatment. Since 1999 the Erftverband has designed, tendered and commissioned three MBR for municipal wastewater treatment in Germany, with capacities from 3,000 to 45,000 m³/d. The Erftverband was one of the pioneers in the full scale application of the technology regularly ...
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Emergency Characterization of Unknown Materials
Deliberately, accidentally, or consequentially, first responders and waste site workers handle unknown substances of varying degrees of danger every day. Unidentified chemicals involved with clandestine production of WMD agents or drugs, explosive materials, unlabeled waste, and forensic samples all pose a threat to the worker and those they protect. A straightforward, concise handbook of ...
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Transboundary Restriction on Solid Waste Flow (2003)
Recounting 25 Years of Flow Control Litigation! The compilation illustrates the full range of legal issues under the Commerce Clause:market participation; overt and subtle discrimination; and evenhanded measures that may be benign or burdensome. For convenient use, the decisions are arranged chronologically, and are grouped within broad catgories based on objectives and purposes of the ...
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40th Annual Solid Waste Exposition (WASTECON) Proceedings (2002) - HC or CD
Topics covered at the 40th Annual Solid Waste Exposition include: Buying Recycled; Collection; Communications Education & Marketing; Contracting for Solid Waste Services; Emerging Legal Trends in Waste Management; International MSW Practice and Solutions; Landfill Gas Control; Landfill Gas Utilization; Landfill Management; Planning and Management; Recycling; Special Waste Handling: Electronics; ...
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Pollution Prevention: Reducing Waste In The Workplace (Handbook)
This helpful handbook will help train employees in specific waste-reduction techniques.This handbook helps train employees in specific waste-reduction techniques. Material handling, inventory control, equipment operation and waste collection are discussed. Number of pages can vary though most handbooks are 16 pages in length and include a tear-out quiz. Handbooks must be purchased in packs of 10. ...
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European Directory of Hazardous Waste Management 1993/94
This new directory presents a database of significant companies, throughout Europe, which provide equipment or services for the management of hazardous waste. The directory provides what is perhaps the first compendium of the hazardous waste management industry, from multinationals to small, niche-market specialists. Which are the major companies that are able to offer sound technology to ...
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Advanced Hazardous Waste Management
This manual answers the most frequently asked questions on hazardous waste from environmental coordinators, compliance officers, managers, waste handlers, and others who need to know how to manage hazardous waste properly. It contains guidance on hazardous waste issues that are not clearly addressed in the federal regulations, providing insight on the gray areas with which you must contend. The ...
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Biotechnology for the Environment: Soil Remediation
At the dawn of the 21st century, biotechnology is emerging as a key enabling technology for sustainable environmental protection and stewardship. Biotechnology for the Environment: Soil Remediation offers a state-of-the-art account of environmental biotechnology both in emerging and in more mature technological applications of soil remediation and cleanup of contaminated sites. Harnessing the ...
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Analysis of Risks Associated with Nuclear Submarine Decommissioning, Dismantling and Disposal
A great number of nuclear submarines are due to be decommissioned before 2000. The political decisions surrounding the disposal of nuclear compartments, radioactive wastes and spent fuel differ appreciably between the countries that own the boats. The decision makers involved thus need help in comparing and assessing alternative options for the decommissioning of their nuclear submarine ...
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Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Handbook
Designed to serve as your primary reference during the 24- and 40-hour hazwoper training course, this manual may also be used as reference on the job site. This handbook covers emergency response activities including hazard recognition and spill control and containment. It also covers waste site activities including site characterization, waste sampling and handling, and decontamination. ...
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Storm Water Pollution Prevention Kit - DVD format
The EPA and most states have included storm water pollution prevention training as a standard condition in their storm water discharge permits. These permits often require annual training for "personnel responsible for implementing activities identified in the storm water pollution prevention plan or otherwise responsible for storm water management at all levels of responsibility". They may ...
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Storm Water Pollution Prevention Kit - VHS
The EPA and most states have included storm water pollution prevention training as a standard condition in their storm water discharge permits. These permits often require annual training for "personnel responsible for implementing activities identified in the storm water pollution prevention plan or otherwise responsible for storm water management at all levels of responsibility". They may ...
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Response to Marine Oil Pollution - Review and Assessment
Response to Marine Oil Pollution - Review and Assessment is the essential source book, now updated, for all involved in marine oil pollution consequences and response. It covers policy, planning and operations, and provides technical assessment of the true nature of the problem, of the means to maximise the performance of current techniques and equipment, and of the bases for future ...
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Universal Waste Handbook
Does your facility generate any waste batteries, light bulbs, mercury-containing equipment, or pesticides? All personnel who handle these wastes must be trained to manage them in compliance with the regulations and know what to do in an emergency. Moreover, many states classify additional wastes as universal wastes, such as paint, electronic waste, antifreeze, aerosol cans, CRTs, etc. The course ...
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Analysis of Risks Associated with Nuclear Submarine Decommissioning, Dismantling and Disposal
A great number of nuclear submarines are due to be decommissioned before 2000. The political decisions surrounding the disposal of nuclear compartments, radioactive wastes and spent fuel differ appreciably between the countries that own the boats. The decision makers involved thus need help in comparing and assessing alternative options for the decommissioning of their nuclear submarine ...
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