In an economy where sustainability and carbon mitigation are driving business decisions, materials once thought to be “waste” are receiving a second look as either alternative fuels or alternative raw materials. Persons handling such materials — both generators and users — should be mindful of the applicability of state recycling and solid waste laws.
BACKGROUND
Whether motivated by regulation (actual or threatened), environmental stewardship or cost savings, businesses are realizing value in materials once thought to be waste. Any material with high BTU value (a unit of energy) is a potential fuel source. For example, animal litter (biomass plus animal waste) can be gasified to create combustible gas. Waste tires can be combusted to create “tire derived” fuel. Plastics subject to pyrolosis can create fuel oil. Biosolids from wastewater treatment plants can be used as a coal-substitute in industrial applications. Even carpet scraps and nonmetallic residue from auto-shredding have BTU value that can be used.
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