Waste management strategies for military-generated waste in the United States

Morales, Gabriella Christine; Kuns, Miranda R.; Isaac, Blesson; Brown, Rebecca McKenzie; Lacey, Jeffrey A.

doi:10.1016/j.resconrec.2024.108073

Title: Waste management strategies for military-generated waste in the United States

Journal Article · 12 December 2024 · Resources, Conservation and Recycling

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2024.108073 · OSTI ID:2519638

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Idaho National Laboratory (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)

Sustainable and energy efficient municipal solid waste (MSW) management is vital for the health and performance of deployed soldiers, as they play an important role in the safety and dignity of a country. As the United States targets net-zero carbon-free emission goals, research and development are essential to surpassing current practices for management of MSW at military installations, both at home and abroad. To achieve this, it is important to act upon and implement the policies and instructions set by government agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Energy (DOE), and the Department of Defense (DoD). Understanding the composition of waste and disposal methods that are in use at military installations is a crucial step to success. Here, the authors show this through analyzed data from trusted sources, such as government agencies, reports, magazines, journals, and other publications on MSW management techniques. By defining these challenges, possible solutions can be better understood for improved management of MSW at military installations in the United States. Finally, an integrated approach with deployable units capable of waste-to-energy technology using waste reduction, diversion, and recycling strategies shows to be an effective pathway for MSW conversion into energy and other useful products.

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Research Organization:: Idaho National Laboratory (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE

Grant/Contract Number:: AC07-05ID14517

OSTI ID:: 2519638

Report Number(s):: INL/JOU--24-79003-Rev000

Journal Information:: Resources, Conservation and Recycling, Journal Name: Resources, Conservation and Recycling Vol. 215; ISSN 0921-3449

Publisher:: ElsevierCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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