Why build a new dump, when we can build a resource recovery facility.
Resource Recovery Facility is a Waste-to-Energy (WTE) facility which receives and processes Municipal Solid Waste (MSW). The metal in the garbage is recycled and the burned waste makes steam which can be used to produce electricity then sold for heating means.
It could be built next to NDSU and the steam could be sold to NDSU, Sanferd Hospital or other buildings that us steam for heat. Burning garbage is the only way to stop more and more land being wasted for stinking dumps. It's a win, win.
Perham, MN has one of these facilities. the facilities provides them with:
1. Clean power
2. Reliable and efficient power
3. A safe and effective solution for managing local trash generation
4. Less dependence on imported fuels
5. Net Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction
6. WTE encourages recycling
7. MPCA and EPA preferred method*
Down side is that NDSU would not need to buy up to 1 to 3 loaded coal cars of coal per week.
for more information go to Perham web page *(cityofperham.com)