Abstract: Solid waste contaminated with cationic metals is remediated with a composition that reduces the mobility of the metals. A recycled product is formed having improved structural properties for possible use as engineered fill such as road base material. Said composition comprising an emulsion of asphalt or tall oil pitch in water and a chemical fixing agent.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 19, 1997
Date of Patent:
October 19, 1999
Assignee:
Encapco
Inventors:
William M. Jones, Michael P. Doyle, Bruce W. Page