Lecture 11 Transfer Stations

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What is a transfer station?

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A facility where waste is temporarily held before being transported to processing or disposal sites.

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Why are transfer stations needed?

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To reduce haul distances to processing centers, manage illegal dumping, and accommodate small capacity collection vehicles.

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What are the types of transfer stations based on loading methods?

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1. Direct load 2. Storage load 3. Combined direct and discharge load

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What is a direct load transfer station?

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A facility where wastes in collection vehicles are emptied directly into transport vehicles for final deposition.

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What defines surge capacity in a transfer station?

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The volume of waste that can be temporarily stored on the unloading platform.

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What is the difference between storage load and direct load transfer stations?

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Storage load transfer stations are designed to store waste before loading into transport vehicles, while direct load stations do not have this storage capacity.

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What are the types of storage load transfer stations?

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1. Large capacity storage load without compaction 2. Medium capacity with processing and compaction facilities.

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What is a combined direct-load and discharge-load transfer station?

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A multipurpose facility that services a broader range of users, handling both wet and dry waste.

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What are the advantages of transfer stations?

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1. Lower collection costs 2. Reduced fuel and maintenance costs 3. Increased flexibility in disposal options 4. Opportunity to recover recyclables.

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What are the disadvantages of transfer stations?

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1. Difficulty with siting and permitting 2. High construction and operation costs.