中国地质大学(武汉)环境化学SolidandHazardwaste.pptVIP

Chapter Eleven Solid and Hazardous Waste Outline Introduction Definitions Sources Distribution Solutions Regulation Disposal Treatment Reduce, Recycle What was learned? We can’t throw away(丢弃) waste Waste does not stay put(原位不动) Prevention(预防) is cheaper than clean up Definition: Solid Waste Unwanted or discarded material that is not a liquid or gas Municipal solid waste is 506 billion pounds per year (Tyler 2003) – twice as much as 1970 Sources of Municipal solid waste (MSW) Definition: Hazardous Waste Discarded solid or liquid material Containing at least one of 39 compounds Catches fire e