Refuse-derived fuel

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENE-001928",
  "term": "Refuse-derived fuel",
  "field": "Energy",
  "definition": "A fuel produced by shredding municipal solid waste (MSW). Noncombustible materials such as glass and metals are generally removed prior to making RDF. The residual material is sold as-is or compressed into pellets, bricks, or logs. RDF processing facilities are typically located near a source of MSW, while the RDF combustion facility can be located elsewhere.",
  "abbreviation": "RDF",
  "subject": "Coal",
  "references": [
    "EIA Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/energy/refuse-derived-fuel/"
}