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This chapter presents methods for evaluating emissions-reduction options for the waste management sector. The primary sources of emissions in this sector include landfills and wastewater treatment. Options for mitigating emissions from livestock manure are discussed in Chapter 12.
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Sathaye, J., Meyers, S. (1995). Waste Management. In: Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Assessment: A Guidebook. Environmental Science and Technology Library, vol 6. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-015-8466-1_14
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