Proceedings for the Workshop on Composting of Explosives Contaminated Soil Held in New Orleans, Louisiana on 6-8 September 1989
Abstract
One such technology for a potential cost effective means of environmental cleanup is composting. This well established biological waste reduction process is commonly used in municipal solid waste treatment. It has recently found application in the treatment of hazardous wastes. The Department of Defense has the responsibility for environmental restoration of defense related hazardous waste sites worldwide. Composting presents a means by which the costs associated with this clean up effort may be reduced in an environmentally appealing fashion. Composting is an accelerated natural process where intense microbial activity reduces carbon containing compounds through biological metabolism. A very specific hazardous waste has been targeted for remediation by composting. This waste consists of soil which has been contaminated with explosive compounds. A workshop was held to define additional basic research efforts required to support the development of composting as a technology for remediating explosives contaminated soil.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 03, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA245240