Solid Waste Subcommittee Publications

List of State Disaster Response Information (May 2006)
Listing of State Disaster Response Written Material and Contacts provided to the ASTSWMO Office. Questions can be forwarded to Kerry Callahan, ASTSWMO Staff at (202) 624-7884 or kerryc@astswmo.org
»List of State Disaster Response Information (74 KB)

The ASTSWMO 2006 Beneficial Use Survey Report (November 2007)
This report is a compilation of information from a 2006 survey of State and Territorial beneficial use programs/decision-making processes for non-hazardous, industrial solid wastes. Forty States responded.  This report is 188 pages.  It updates the April 2000 report (below) and provides additional information.  Contact Kerry Callahan, ASTSWMO Staff at (202) 624-7884 or kerryc@astswmo.org 

The 2006 Beneficial Use Survey Report

The Beneficial Use Survey Report (April 2000)
This report is a compilation of information regarding State and Territorial beneficial use programs/decision-making processes for non-hazardous, industrial solid wastes. The report includes summary findings as well as a compilation of survey results from 42 States and Territories. Contact Kerry Callahan, ASTSWMO Staff at (202) 624-7884 or kerryc@astswmo.org

We apologize for a few minor spacing errors in this electronic version of the report. During the conversion process to Adobe Acrobat, some minor spacing problems occurred within the body of the report. They do not in anyway hamper the content of the report or it's readability. For those requiring a hard copy, please contact Kerry Callahan.
»The Beneficial Use Survey Report (280 KB)


Presentations from Past Meetings...

Knowledge Where You Need It – Using a Common Knowledge Base to Build and Sustain a Knowledgeable Workforce
Pam Allen, Presented at the ASTSWMO Mid Year Meeting, April 24, 2007, Providence, RI.
»Knowledge Where You Need It presentation (2MB)

Pharmaceuticals Global and National Perspective
Scott Cassel, Presented at the ASTSWMO Mid Year Meeting, April 24, 2007, Providence, RI.
»PSI Pharmaceutical presentation (584KB)

Drug Disposal Issues: A Washington State Approach
Emma Johnson, Presented at the ASTSWMO Mid Year Meeting, April 24, 2007, Providence, RI.
»Drug Disposal presentation (2MB)

Water Quality Issues (Pharmaceuticals)
Patrick Phillips, Presented at the ASTSWMO Mid Year Meeting, April 24, 2007, Providence, RI.
»Water Quality Issues presentation (2MB)

Identifying Collaborative Opportunities to Increase the Beneficial Use of Industrial Byproducts: State and Regional Perspective
Susan Mooney, Presented at the ASTSWMO Solid Waste Managers Conference, September 12-14, 2005, Scottsdale, Arizona.
»Identifying Collaborative Opportunities To Increase the Beneficial Use of Industrial Byproducts: State and Regional Perspective (45 KB)

By-product Synergy
David Flora, Presented at the ASTSWMO Solid Waste Managers Conference, September 12-14, 2005, Scottsdale, Arizona.
»By-product Synergy (649 KB)

State/EPA Priority-Setting in EPA Region 2 - Activities related to Mercury
Andrew Bellina, Presented at the ASTSWMO Solid Waste Managers Conference, September 12-14, 2005, Scottsdale, Arizona.
»Activities related to Mercury (76 KB)

Research, Development and Demonstration Rule: Wisconsin’s Experience
Brad Wolbert, Presented at the ASTSWMO Solid Waste Managers Conference, September 12-14, 2005, Scottsdale, Arizona.
»RD&D Rule: Wisconsin’s Experience (173 KB)

Bioreactor Landfills – A Federal Perspective on Landfill Initiatives
Craig Dufficy, Presented at the ASTSWMO Solid Waste Managers Conference, September 12-14, 2005, Scottsdale, Arizona.
»Bioreactor Landfills – A Federal Perspective on Landfill Initiatives (120 KB)

Outer Look Bioreactor Project Status and Data Summary
Thabet M. Tolaymat Ph.D., Presented at the ASTSWMO Solid Waste Managers Conference, September 12-14, 2005, Scottsdale, Arizona.
»Outer Look Bioreactor Project Status and Data Summary (2 MB)

Pennsylvania’s Regulations and Guidance for Dealing With Radioactivity in Solid Waste
David J. Allard, Presented at the ASTSWMO Solid Waste Managers Conference, September 12-14, 2005, Scottsdale, Arizona.
»Pennsylvania’s Regulations and Guidance for Dealing With Radioactivity in Solid Waste (1.1 MB)

Update on Leach Testing
Gregory Helms, Presented at the ASTSWMO Solid Waste Managers Conference, September 12-14, 2005, Scottsdale, Arizona.
»Update on Leach Testing (49 KB)

Florida’s Experiences with Construction and Demolition Debris Management
Richard B. Tedder, Presented at the ASTSWMO Solid Waste Managers Conference, September 12-14, 2005, Scottsdale, Arizona.
»Florida’s Experiences with C&D Debris Management (4.1 MB)

Sustainable Alternatives to Building Demolition
Thomas R. Napier, Presented at the ASTSWMO Solid Waste Managers Conference, September 12-14, 2005, Scottsdale, Arizona.
»Sustainable Alternatives to Building Demolition (1.4 MB)

Advantage Arizona (Recycling)
Tammy Shreeve, Presented at the ASTSWMO Solid Waste Managers Conference, September 12-14, 2005, Scottsdale, Arizona.
»Advantage Arizona (1.3 MB)

Landfill Construction QC/QA – “Can It Be Done Better”?: A Regulatory Perspective with Improved Construction Quality In Mind
Robert J. Phaneuf, P.E., Presented at the ASTSWMO Solid Waste Managers Conference, September 12-14, 2005, Scottsdale, Arizona.
»Landfill Construction QC/QA – “Can It Be Done Better”?: A Regulatory Perspective with Improved Construction Quality In Mind (4 MB)

Landfill Destructive Seam Testing – Industry Status and Observation
Mark E. Case, P.E., Presented at the ASTSWMO Solid Waste Managers Conference, September 12-14, 2005, Scottsdale, Arizona.
»Landfill Destructive Seam Testing – Industry Status and Observation (168 KB)

Overview of Electronics Recycling Activities and Washington State’s Efforts
Jay Shepard, Presented at the ASTSWMO Solid Waste Managers Conference, September 12-14, 2005, Scottsdale, Arizona.
»Overview of Electronics Recycling Activities and Washington State’s Efforts (324 KB)

E-Waste Recycling for Local Governments
Matthew McCarron, Presented at the ASTSWMO Solid Waste Managers Conference, September 12-14, 2005, Scottsdale, Arizona.
»E-Waste Recycling for Local Governments (198 KB)

Maine’s E-Waste Law
Paula Clark, Presented at the ASTSWMO Solid Waste Managers Conference, September 12-14, 2005, Scottsdale, Arizona.
»Maine’s E-Waste Law (151 KB)

Landfill Gas Systems – A General Overview
Steven C. Lamb, P.E., Presented at the ASTSWMO Solid Waste Managers Conference, September 12-14, 2005, Scottsdale, Arizona.
»Landfill Gas Systems – A General Overview (1.3 MB)

Construction and Demolition Debris: Changing Industry and New Issues
Ramon C. Mendoza, Presented at the ASTSWMO Solid Waste Managers Conference, September 12-14, 2005, Scottsdale, Arizona.
»Construction and Demolition Debris: Changing Industry and New Issues (5.1 MB)

RCC Scrap Tire Workgroup (Recycling)
Allan Lassiter, Presented at the ASTSWMO Solid Waste Managers Conference, September 12-14, 2005, Scottsdale, Arizona.
»RCC Scrap Tire Workgroup (236 KB)

A State Perspective on Tire Bale Projects (Recycling)
David Haldeman, Presented at the ASTSWMO Solid Waste Managers Conference, September 12-14, 2005, Scottsdale, Arizona.
»A State Perspective on Tire Bale Projects (1.3 MB)

Update: Performance-Based System for PCC at MSW Landfills – A Procedure for Long-Term Stewardship Under RCRA Subtitle D
Michael F. Houlihan, P.E., Presented at the ASTSWMO Solid Waste Managers Conference, September 12-14, 2005, Scottsdale, Arizona.
»Update: Performance-Based System for PCC at MSW Landfills – A Procedure for Long-Term Stewardship Under RCRA Subtitle D (469 KB)

Regulatory Acceptance of Post-Closure Care Processes
Charles G. Johnson, Presented at the ASTSWMO Solid Waste Managers Conference, September 12-14, 2005, Scottsdale, Arizona.
»Regulatory Acceptance of Post-Closure Care Processes (1.1 MB)

Recycling and Politics: Both large and small
Robert Lange, Presented at the ASTSWMO Solid Waste Managers Conference, September 12-14, 2005, Scottsdale, Arizona.
»Recycling and Politics: Both large and small (970 KB)

Recycling…A challenge for sparsely populated areas
Bill Podraza, Presented at the ASTSWMO Solid Waste Managers Conference, September 12-14, 2005, Scottsdale, Arizona.
»Recycling…A challenge for sparsely populated areas (599 KB)

Recycling – Away from Home and On The Go! “Going Beyond Curbside”
Deborah Hanlon, Presented at the ASTSWMO Solid Waste Managers Conference, September 12-14, 2005, Scottsdale, Arizona.
»Recycling – Away from Home and On The Go! “Going Beyond Curbside” (944 KB)

The Waste-To-Energy (WTE) Geographic Information System (GIS) Planning Tool
Deanna DeBose, Presented at the ASTSWMO Solid Waste Managers Conference, September 12-14, 2005, Scottsdale, Arizona.
»The Waste-To-Energy (WTE) Geographic Information System (GIS) Planning Tool (2.2 MB)

Postclosure Land Use in California
Don Dier, Jr., P.E., Presented at the ASTSWMO Solid Waste Managers Conference, September 12-14, 2005, Scottsdale, Arizona.
»Postclosure Land Use in California (3.3 MB)

New Jersey’s Landfill Program – The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly
Tom Byrne, Presented at the ASTSWMO Solid Waste Managers Conference, September 12-14, 2005, Scottsdale, Arizona.
»New Jersey’s Landfill Program – The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly (1.1 MB)

North Carolina’s Reasons for Public Outreach (Recycling)
Scott Mouw, Presented at the ASTSWMO Solid Waste Managers Conference, September 12-14, 2005, Scottsdale, Arizona.
»NC’s Reasons for Public Outreach (758 KB)

Innovative Public - Private Recycling Partnership in Massachusetts – Working with the Supermarket Industry
Julia Wolfe, Presented at the ASTSWMO Solid Waste Managers Conference, September 12-14, 2005, Scottsdale, Arizona.
»Innovative Public - Private Recycling Partnership in Massachusetts – Working with the Supermarket Industry (703 KB)

A State Perspective on Beverage Container Recovery and Product Stewardship
Garth Hickle, Presented at the ASTSWMO Solid Waste Managers Conference, September 12-14, 2005, Scottsdale, Arizona.
»A State Perspective on Beverage Container Recovery and Product Stewardship (296 KB)

The Development of New Landfill Siting Restrictions in Kansas Utilizing Available GIS Data
Bill Bider, Presented at the ASTSWMO Annual Meeting, October 24-25, 2006, Kansas City, Missouri.
»“The Development of New Landfill Siting Restrictions in Kansas Utilizing Available GIS Data” (24 MB)

Iowa: Working Smart – Working Lean
Teresa Hay McMahon, Presented at the ASTSWMO Annual Meeting, October 24-25, 2006, Kansas City, Missouri.
»“Working Smart – Working Lean” (86 KB)

Montana’s Glass Aggregate Use Program
Dusti Johnson, Presented at the ASTSWMO Annual Meeting, October 24-25, 2006, Kansas City, Missouri.
»“Montana’s Glass Aggregate Use Program” (1.1 MB)

Illinois’ Used Tire Reuse-Recycle Program
Bill Child, Presented at the ASTSWMO Annual Meeting, October 24-25, 2006, Kansas City, Missouri.
»Illinois’ Used Tire Reuse-Recycle Program (237 KB)

Modern Landfill in New York: Growing Hydroponically Utilizing Waste Products
Gary Smith, Presented at the ASTSWMO Annual Meeting, October 24-25, 2006, Kansas City, Missouri.
»Modern Landfill in New York: “Growing Hydroponically Utilizing Waste Products” (2.6 MB)


Click here for archived Solid Waste Subcommittee publications»

Home | Contact Us | Search
Thank you for visiting our website. Please come again soon.