par Hiligsmann, Serge ;Lardinois, M.;Diabate, S.;Thonart, P.
Référence Institut de l'Energie et de l'Environnement de la Francophonie (IEPF)
Publication Publié, 2006
Ouvrage en collaboration
Résumé : [en] This book describes the general guidelines for waste and landfill management, especially for developing countries. It contains four chapters. Ch. 1 describes waste management in developing countries (waste composition, production and harvesting modes; landfills characteristics; valorisation). Ch. 2 describes environmental aspects of waste management (biodegradation phenomenons; bioreactor-like landfill management; environmental impacts; investigation of biological activity of landfill in developing countries). Ch. 3 describes the general guidelines for controlled landfill (investigations for site location; landfill construction under wet and dry climates; landfill management and monitoring; financial aspects). Ch. 4 synthesizes the social and economical aspects of waste and landfill management and describes some best practices for harvesting, valorisation, and disposal of MSW)