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Trash disposal problem challenges man s mind
Trash disposal scales with urban growth prompting cities to explore rail and incineration alternatives. Philadelphia signed a rail haul contract to dump garbage into old coal mine cavities at a potential $2 per ton saving, with railroads like Illinois Central and Western Pacific pursuing similar deals. Inventors push giant shredders and compactors as engineers seek profitable, novel uses for waste into energy, metals, and construction blocks.
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