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7.7.1 Waste Minimization Volumes<br />

As gotten from the Waste Minimization Strategies, much <strong>of</strong> the generated waste<br />

produced by the project during operation will consist <strong>of</strong> domestic waste. Applying the<br />

composition percentages from section 7.3, the following yields can be obtained as from<br />

the table below:<br />

Table 7.4 Waste Reduction Yield for ABR after WMS<br />

Solid Waste Volume Waste<br />

Composition Percentages Generated Composition Minimization<br />

(lbs) (lbs) Strategy<br />

Organics 60 2,364.6 Composting<br />

Plastic 5 197.05 Recy/Incin<br />

Paper, Cardboard<br />

Glass<br />

20<br />

5<br />

3,941<br />

(3.94 yd<br />

788.2<br />

197.05<br />

Comp/Incin<br />

Recycling<br />

Metal 5 197.05 Landfill/Recy<br />

Other Waste 5<br />

3 )<br />

197.05 Landfill/ Incin<br />

Totals 100% 3,941 lbs<br />

As can be seen from table 7.4, about 60 % <strong>of</strong> the solid waste produced during operation<br />

can be recycled by composting. Moreover, waste such as card board, paper, grass<br />

trimmings, hedge trimmings and wood chippings can be added as well. The end result <strong>of</strong><br />

the composting process is a rich fertilizer that can be added to the landscape.<br />

Considering the volume <strong>of</strong> waste to be composted, the project will utilize a composting<br />

system with a processing capacity <strong>of</strong> 40 – 200 pounds per day <strong>of</strong> biomass per system.<br />

This system is ideal considering the current national occupancy rate <strong>of</strong> <strong>Belize</strong> (see table<br />

7.4b). With this in mind the project will install 7 <strong>of</strong> these systems around the project site.<br />

Additional tubs will be installed as needs be to facilitate the occupation increase.<br />

7.8 Garbage Collection<br />

The garbage depot will be divided into two sections, one for organic (putricible) and the<br />

other for inorganic refuse. Inorganic waste will divided into combustible and non<br />

combustible. Combustible waste would include cardboard, paper, and certain plastics.<br />

7-8

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