This is the final solution ( if good competitive markets become established in these materials ), to the issue of handling MSW in an economical and sustainably reasonable way. From this realization, has recently, appeared the idea of Integrated Waste Management ( IWM ). IWM is the integration of different waste treatment strategies to reach […]

The most significant challenge facing the management of Municipal Solid Waste is how to divert the biodegradable component of MSW (known as BMW)away from landfills. Measures have been set in place in the Waste Management Regulations (see below) to reduce the amount of this biodegradable material allowed to be sent for disposal in landfills. What […]

Waste Management operates the largest network of landfills in its industry, with a reported 283 active sites managing the disposal of more than 125 million tons of waste per year. In addition, Waste Management manages 185 company-owned closed sites while in their respective post-closure or operations and maintenance phase. The company is worth soemthing like […]

Waste management jobs are not only about commercial and residential garbage collection and disposal, they cover an ever-widening scope of disciplines and skills. This article tells you more about the various jobs in the waste management industry. Many people have a common misconception that waste management jobs only include garbage collection and nothing else. However, […]

Written by: Caron J Rose Waste management services exist to assist certain companies with their problem of industrial waste. Some industries generate more waste than others and those that generate a lot in the course of their business usually find it more cost effective to have someone else deal with it on a contractual basis. This […]

Written by: Caron J Rose There are many stringent regulations governing the treatment and disposal of waste in the UK, both onshore and offshore, and in most other countries as well. Facilities involved in waste transfer and treatment require a licence, and all personnel who work at such facilities require the proper kind of training […]