Methods and costs of coal refuse disposal and reclamation. Information circular
The Bureau of Mines is active in programs pertaining to solid waste disposal and land reclamation. Nine reclamation projects of mining companies and six projects of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania were investigated to provide information on the procedures, costs, and results obtained from reclamation projects of bituminous coal-waste disposal areas. Refuse disposal costs of mining companies ranged from 9 to 28 cents per ton-mile, and quantities disposed of ranged from 600 to 4,500 tons per day. Spreading and compacting the refuse at the dump site ranged from 3 to 20 cents per ton. Cost of covering with soil and planting ranged from $750 to $1,646 per acre. The best results were obtained by soil preparation and conditioning prior to planting. The type and depth of soil and effect of climate were also factors. (GRA)
- Research Organization:
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Cleveland, Ohio (USA). Lewis Research Center
- OSTI ID:
- 7341972
- Report Number(s):
- N-75-77143
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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