Research Article
Jan 1975
Evaluation of Environmental Impact of Landfills
Authors: Patrick Caffrey, Martin David, and Robert K. HamAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of the Environmental Engineering Division
Volume 101, Issue 1
Abstract
In order to evaluate various refuse recycling and disposal alternatives, it was necessary to evaluate the environmental impact of present disposal methods (landfill). The method used involves evaluating ratings for 20 field factors to determine the effect on six basic environmental parameters. This procedure was used to evaluate 69 sites in Wisconsin. The results showed that land use and esthetics were affected most by landfills, followed by air and water quality with lesser effects on noise and vectors. Further analysis compared average ratings for various types of land disposal sites.
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Journal of the Environmental Engineering Division
Volume 101 • Issue 1 • January 1975
Pages: 55 - 69
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© 1975 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Jan 1975
Published online: Feb 11, 2021
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Patrick Caffrey
Project Specialist, Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisc.
Martin David
Prof of Economics Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisc.
Robert K. Ham
Assoc. Prof. of Civ. and Environmental Engrg., Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisc.
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