Fisher, DSik, RGodfrey, Linda K2009-04-032009-04-032006-09Fisher, D and Sik, R and Godfrey, L.K. 2006. The use of portable in motion weight control technologies at landfill sites. WasteCon 2006, Somerset West, South Africa, 5-7 September, pp 11http://hdl.handle.net/10204/3280WasteCon 2006, Somerset West, South Africa, 5-7 September 2006Verifiable data on the quantities of waste generated and disposed of in South Africa is important for informed planning and decision-making by all three spheres of government. However, pilot projects conducted by the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism as part of the South African waste information system project, highlighted that many medium and large general waste landfill sites in South Africa currently operate without weighbridges, although required to under the Minimum Requirements for landfilling. In-motion weighing technology currently available in South Africa was investigated to assess its suitability as a 'portable landfill weighbridge'. The experience gained through testing the portable weighpad technology has indicated that the technology can be used successfully to weigh waste loads within a landfill environment and to verify data collected through density-volume estimation methods. This technology is not however considered a long-term option for medium and large landfill sites and should not be seen as a replacement for permanent weighbridges. The intention is that this technology, in the absence of an on-site weighbridge, be used to periodically verify estimated dataenIn-motion weight control technologiesWeighpadsData collectionSAWISLandfill sitesNational waste management strategyNWMSMunicipal landfillsIntegrated waste management plansIWMPWaste mass estimationConference PresentationFisher, D., Sik, R., & Godfrey, L. K. (2006). Use of portable in motion weight control technologies at landfill sites. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/3280Fisher, D, R Sik, and Linda K Godfrey. "Use of portable in motion weight control technologies at landfill sites." (2006): http://hdl.handle.net/10204/3280Fisher D, Sik R, Godfrey LK, Use of portable in motion weight control technologies at landfill sites; 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/3280 .TY - Conference Presentation AU - Fisher, D AU - Sik, R AU - Godfrey, Linda K AB - Verifiable data on the quantities of waste generated and disposed of in South Africa is important for informed planning and decision-making by all three spheres of government. However, pilot projects conducted by the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism as part of the South African waste information system project, highlighted that many medium and large general waste landfill sites in South Africa currently operate without weighbridges, although required to under the Minimum Requirements for landfilling. In-motion weighing technology currently available in South Africa was investigated to assess its suitability as a 'portable landfill weighbridge'. The experience gained through testing the portable weighpad technology has indicated that the technology can be used successfully to weigh waste loads within a landfill environment and to verify data collected through density-volume estimation methods. This technology is not however considered a long-term option for medium and large landfill sites and should not be seen as a replacement for permanent weighbridges. The intention is that this technology, in the absence of an on-site weighbridge, be used to periodically verify estimated data DA - 2006-09 DB - ResearchSpace DP - CSIR KW - In-motion weight control technologies KW - Weighpads KW - Data collection KW - SAWIS KW - Landfill sites KW - National waste management strategy KW - NWMS KW - Municipal landfills KW - Integrated waste management plans KW - IWMP KW - Waste mass estimation LK - https://researchspace.csir.co.za PY - 2006 T1 - Use of portable in motion weight control technologies at landfill sites TI - Use of portable in motion weight control technologies at landfill sites UR - http://hdl.handle.net/10204/3280 ER -