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1 |
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Trucks deliver Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) |
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6 |
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Waste is combusted in boiler producing steam |
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Primary shredders open and spread waste |
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Steam drives turbine to generate electricity |
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Electromagnets remove metals for recycling |
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Air pollution control equipment cleans exhaust gas |
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Screens remove dirt, sand, and glass |
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Ash is hauled to landfill for disposal |
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Secondary shredder processes remaining waste |
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Renewable electricity powers 45,000 Hawaii homes |
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