This project, prepared for the Centro Nacional de Producción más Limpia, explores the feasibility of using composting and/or biogas technology in the municipality of Santo Domingo de Heredia, Costa Rica, in order to reduce their volume of solid waste and thereby increase the lifespan of their new landfill. Using data obtained through interviews and literature review we prepared a cost benefit analysis of available technologies and developed a course of action to improve the management of biodegradable waste in the municipality.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Almquist, Scott Trevor
• Barnsley, Kelton Kerry

Subject

• Learning
• Sustainability
• Environment
• Community

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-121008-133645

Keyword

• Recycling (Waste, etc.)
• Refuse and refuse disposal
• Sustainability

Advisor

• Robertson, Thomas B.
• Bar-On, Isa

Year

• 2008

Center

• San Jose, Costa Rica Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Centro Nacional de Producción más Limpia

Date created

• 2008-12-10

Location

• San José

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright