Evaluating shredded rubber tires and sewer sludge as surface mine spoil amendments

M. H. Pelkki; J. M. Ringe; D. H. Graves

doi:10.1080/09208119608964800

Evaluating shredded rubber tires and sewer sludge as surface mine spoil amendments

M. H. Pelkki, J. M. Ringe, D. H. Graves

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Shredded rubber tires and composted sewer sludge were evaluated and compared as spoil amendments on an abandoned mine site in western Kentucky. Percent ground cover was measured in early spring and early summer of the third year to determine treatment effects. Significant treatment effects did not appear until the summer measurement, and the combination of rubber tire mulch and incorporated sewer sludge was found to be the most effective in promoting site revegetation. There was a significant decline in percent live grass ground cover as the growing season progressed, indicating that early season measurements may not be adequate for estimating revegetation effectiveness.

Original language	English
Pages	55-59
Number of pages	5
Volume	10
No	2
Specialist publication	International Journal of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Environment
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/09208119608964800
State	Published - 1996

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
Soil Science
Geology
Earth-Surface Processes
Management of Technology and Innovation

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