In order to stop leachate the Research Conservation and Recovery Act, also known as the RCRA, was passed in 1976 and was amended and updated in 1984. ... The newer incinerators are not only being used to save space in landfills, but they are also being used as an energy producer. ... Recycling not only saves space in landfills, but uses less energy to create new materials than using virgin materials to create new things. ...

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