The Challenges of Industrial Waste Disposal and How You Can Be Part of The Solution

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Municipal landfills have been a growing concern throughout the United States for decades. Costs for these subterranean garbage heaps are rising rapidly, fueled by the 292.4 million tons of municipal solid waste (MSW) the U.S. produces each year according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

It’s a constant struggle to allocate the necessary amount of land, money, and technology for landfills, especially in North America in the 21st century.

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