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Record 1 2000-02-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Environment
  • Waste Management
CONT

Upland dumping. As with on-shore dumping, upland dumping can be used for enhancement or beneficial purposes (fill, agricultural uses), especially when dredged material is not contaminated.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Environnement
  • Gestion des déchets
CONT

Dépôt en milieu terrestre. Comme il en est pour les autres milieux, la mise en dépôt en milieu terrestre peut être envisagée dans un contexte de valorisation ou de récupération à des fins utiles (remblais divers, utilisation agricole), spécialement en ce qui a trait aux matériaux non pollués.

Spanish

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