Determine the area required for a new landfill site with a projected life of 20 years for a population of 150000 generating 25 kg per household per week. Assume that the density of waste is 500 kg/m³. A planning restriction limits the height of the landfill to 10 m.
Determine the area required for a new landfill site with a projected life of 20 years for a population of 150000 generating 25 kg per household per week. Assume that the density of waste is 500 kg/m³. A planning restriction limits the height of the landfill to 10 m.
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Determine the area required for a new
landfill site with a projected life of
20 years for a population of 150000
generating 25 kg per household
per week. Assume that the density
of waste is 500 kg/m³. A planning
restriction limits the height of the
landfill to 10 m.
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