Waste Characterization. FRANCHISEE agrees to perform a minimum of one informal waste characterization study for each year of the franchise with the scope to be determined by the CITY. The studies will be conducted at such times as are mutually agreed upon by FRANCHISEE and the City Representative.
Waste Characterization. The US EPA estimates that on average approximately 4.4 lb of MSW is produced per person every day in the US and that the largest components of the waste stream are paper products, yard trash, food waste, and plastics products (US EPA 2015a). While these numbers may be sufficient to develop a general understanding of the waste stream, waste composition and generation vary by region as a result of a number of factors. Given the significantly different set of conditions on these islands, it is useful to gather location- specific waste data. Production amounts can be determined from existing waste collection data if available. Methodologies have been developed for conducting site- specific waste composition studies (US EPA 2015b). Figure 24, for example, shows the results of a waste characterization study conducted for American Samoa (SCS Engineers 2009); this study was done by examining disposed waste at the community site; 27.7% of the total waste mass was generated in residential areas while 72.3% came from commercial sources. Waste-composition study results are useful for a number of reasons. Materials that can be prioritized for waste reduction and recycling can be identified. Estimates of the volume of biodegradable materials (e.g., food waste, paper products) present provide valuable information when assessing the potential for source-segregated organics composting and anaerobic digestion, as well as estimating quantity and composition of the gas produced at a landfill after disposal. In addition, problem items that could pose hazards to human health and the environment can be identified. While a waste composition study can be a relatively large effort that takes place over multiple weeks and several seasons, procedures for more rapid studies in developing countries, have been recommended (Xxxxxx and Xxxxxxxx 2014). The waste composition can change over time, depending on industries present in the areas studied. Thus, it is important to update waste composition studies periodically (e.g., the decline of the garment industry in Saipan caused a decrease in garment factory related waste from 33% to 6%) (Xxxxxxx 2005). Mixed Residue, 16% Special, 7% Hazardous, 0% C & D, 3% Textiles, 4% Paper, 26% Glass, 3% Metal, 8% Organics, 20% Plastic, 13% Figure 23. Results from a waste composition study conducted on American Samoa1
Waste Characterization. County expressly disclaims any warranties, either express or implied, as to the merchantability or fitness of transferable waste for any particular purpose.
Waste Characterization. The ROWMP provides waste characterization guidelines for proper management and, as necessary, off-site disposal. Additionally, wastes generated from on-going water treatment facilities’ operations have undergone a hazardous waste determination review. Attachment L26 lists wastes generated by each water treatment facility and provides the existing hazardous waste code for each waste stream for off-site disposal.
