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Refuse-Derived Fuel

RDF means a product resulting from the processing of mixed municipal solid waste.  RDF is used with Traditional Combustion technology

RCAP Meeting Presentations

Ramsey County Environmental & Public Health Overview of Waste Management

Speaker Bio - Zack Hansen

An overview of burning Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) in Minnesota

Speaker Bio - Peter Torkelson

Emissions Presentation - Dr. Greg Pratt (October 2007

Neighbors Against the Burner Presentation (October 2007)

Dr. Paul Connett Presentation (PDF from Neighbors Against the Burner Forum 11-14-07)

 

Research

Draft Scenario Grid

Solid Waste Management Association Hierarchy

Protection of Environment Part 60 - Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources

MN Statute 115A Waste Management Act

2007 MPCA Policy Report on Solid Waste Management

Emission Comparisons between RDF and Other Sources (Memo)

Emission Comparisons between RDF and Other Relevant Sources 

European Commission’s Best Available Technology (Waste Incineration)

European Emissions standards

IPCC: “Mitigation of Climate Change”, Ch. 10 Waste Management

IPCC Guidelines for GHG Inventories for Waste Incineration

Ash Management and Policies

 

Economics 

SPPA Financial Presentation (July 7th)

RCAP Financials Presentation (June 2nd)

Rock-Tenn Project Economics - Summary of Results

Rock-Tenn Capital Costs - RDF 

Rock-Tenn Operating Costs - RDF

 

Correspondence

SPPA Memo on RDF Payments

Xcel Letter Regarding Renewal of RDF Contracts
 

Additional Links

Neighbors Against the Burner