Many landfills in North America are reaching their end of life. Serious environmental concerns regarding their odorous atmospheric emissions and especially groundwater contamination have made it into the headlines. Incineration facilities are increasingly facing economic and environmental pressure questioning their continued general viability.
Environmentally and economically sound alternatives to the above waste management practices have not been fully explored–until now.
The Mechanical-Biological Treatment (MBT) process to treat household waste—shunned in the past—is now available as a tried and proven very adaptable and flexible solution. MYT® or Maximum Yield Technology is such a complete and sustainable solution.