35 Biological-mechanical waste treatment tests at a landfill in east germany

摘要

There have been tremendous innovations in the waste treatment field in the last ten years. This is true tor both the thermal as well as the biological treatment methods. Reasons for that are the increasing public awareness and the enormous pressure of the society upon all parts of the waste management system. Whereas several, and sometimes conflicting requirements, have to be met, the amount of waste generated is too large, both relative per capita as well as absolute figures. We have been accustomed to living with waste, especially in the industrialized world. Politicians are continuously developing laws or setting waste diversion and recycling goals. Scientists and technicians are searching for new solutions. The publeic seems to be ready to contribute. Howevern the reality differs a lot from that picture.