New Technologies: The Supporter Programme
Publications
Introductory Guide: Options for the diversion of biodegradable municipal from landfill
This document is aimed at a non technical audience, explaining the need and waste management options available to help divert biodegradable municipal waste (BMW) from landfill.
- Introductory guide to options for the diversion of biodegradable municipal waste from landfill (Updated September 2007) (pdf, 600 KB)
Waste Technology Management Briefs
Each Brief includes an explanation of how each technology works, case studies, a summary of market issues for outputs from the processes, planning and environmental issues in addition to social and economic issues.
- Advanced Biological Treatment (pdf, 250 KB)
- Mechanical Biological Treatment (pdf, 500 KB)
- Mechanical Heat Treatment (pdf, 400 KB)
- Incineration (pdf, 600 KB)
- Advanced Thermal Treatment (pdf, 500 KB)
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