Solid Waste Disposal Alternatives for the U.S. Military Academy

Abstract

The U.S. Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, NY, currently disposes of its solid wastes through several contractors at the Orange County (NY) landfill. This landfill is expected to run out of space within 5 years, and expansion of the landfill cannot be assumed because it is located over a primary aquifer. Therefore, USMA must have a solid waste disposal plan in place and ready to operate within 5 years, but formulating such a plan is complicated by technical, political, and regulatory considerations. This report discusses the major issues USMA has had to consider in its attempt to create a solid waste plan, including disposal alternatives, costs, siting and environmental issues for landfills and waste incinerators, and the role of recycling. The authors recommend economically viable solid waste management alternatives for USMA.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA282519

Entities

People

  • Kenneth E. Griggs
  • Michael R. Kemme

Organizations

  • Construction Engineering Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Pollution
  • Air Pollution Control Equipment
  • Combustion
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Economic Analysis
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Protection
  • Geography
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Natural Gas
  • Solid Waste
  • United States
  • United States Military Academy
  • Waste Disposal Facilities
  • Waste Management

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  • STEM Education

Technology Areas

  • Space