Disposal of sludge from pulp and paper mills: a case history

Journal Article · Mon Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1979 · Tappi; (United States)

OSTI ID:5368737

Shoemaker, G H; Dickinson, R H

Examined are the background, development, and status of a landfill project using sludge from the Westvaco Corp.'s Luke Pulp and Paper Mill in Allegany County, Md. The objectives of the project were to determine: the practicality of landfilling sludge in abandoned and active coal stripmines near the plant; the optimal mixing ratio of sludge to spoil; the best method of mixing; and the beneficial effect of sludge on spoil material in a large-scale operation. From August 1975-July 1976, 69,000 tons of sludge were successfully landfilled in an abandoned coal stripmine. Two additional landfill sites in operation since July 1976 are described. The project has demonstrated that a high-ash paper mill sludge can be effectively landfilled.

• Research Organization: Upper Potomac River Commission, Md; Westvaco Corp, Md
• OSTI ID: 5368737
• Journal Information: Tappi; (United States), Journal Name: Tappi; (United States) Vol. 62:10; ISSN TAPPA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

01 COAL, LIGNITE, AND PEAT
010800 -- Coal
Lignite
& Peat-- Waste Management
510500* -- Environment
Terrestrial-- Site Resource & Use Studies-- (-1989)
54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
ABANDONED SITES
COAL MINES
FEASIBILITY STUDIES
INDUSTRY
LAND RECLAMATION
MANAGEMENT
MINES
MINING
PAPER INDUSTRY
SANITARY LANDFILLS
SLUDGES
SURFACE MINING
WASTE DISPOSAL
WASTE MANAGEMENT
WOOD PRODUCTS INDUSTRY