The Fermilab ARISE Project

DOWN IN THE DUMPS, PART II

References

Synopsis

Scenario

Student Pages

Index

 

The Fermilab Education Office Homepage: http://www-ed.fnal.gov"

This is a wonderful site filled with information for students about particle physics including a newspaper with cartoon and puzzles and an opportunity to calculate the mass of the top quark using real data!

The BFI Homepage: http://www.bfi.com

This homepage has many sources of information on landfills, alternatives, why a landfill is not a dump, etc.

 

The Waste Management Homepage: http://www.wmx.com

Basic information from one of the world's largest waste handlers on a huge variety of topics related to landfills, garbage, etc.

 

DuPage County Homepage: http://www.co.dupage.il.

Information about the DuPage County Board and it's daily functions' including the Mallard Lake Landfill. This address also allows for communication with the County Board.

 

3 R's of Garbage : http://www.co.stanislaus.ca.us/er/3rsgarb.htm

An article explaining about the 3 R's-recycling, reusing, and reducing to aid in limiting the amount of garbage going into landfills.

Illinois Solid Waste and Composting Homepage: http://www.epa.state.il.us/land/recycle.html

A page explaining the how-to's of recycling and composting to limit garbage flow into landfills.

Gases from Landfills: ----http://dnr.state.il.us/eq/gasinv/invii2.htm

An explanation of types and amounts of gases produced from traditional landfills.

Bioaccumulation of toxic chemicals in plant and animal tissues:-http://www.eznetinc.net/users/themissinglink/bioaccumulation.htm

Chemicals not toxic in small amounts can be dangerous as they accumulate over time. How does this relate to landfills in the community?

Landfill Constraints to Protect the Environment: http://bader.engr.ucf.edu/classes/env4341/landfill.htm - size 12K - 21.May.97 - English

A comprehensive study outlining how to pick a site for a landfill and other factors to continue to keep the community safe.

 

 

 

 

 


Authors: Kim Saxton
The Fermilab ARISE Project sponsored by Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory Education Office and Friends of Fermilab. Funded by the The Illinois State Board of Education.
Created: July 2 1997
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