Description: A richly detailed technical guide to methods for the removal and disposal of solid wastes from domestic, industrial and trade sources. Information is specific to the resources, climatic conditions, and typical waste composition found in developing countries. The book, which has earned high praise for its practical value and technical accuracy, has 20 chapters, moving from a comparative analysis of the various communal and house-to-house collection systems to details on mechanical and manual systems for street cleansing. Information ...