Targeting commercial recycling goals
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Many recycling managers find business sector recycling programs more difficult to manage than residential recycling programs because of the former's high diversity of solid wastes. Nevertheless, managers are forced to operate these programs since commercial solid wastes constitute 40% of the total US municipal solid waste stream and because of their jurisdiction's mandatory recycling laws. Managers tackle the business recycling programs with different approaches such as involving promotions and technical assistance and using sophisticated monitoring equipments.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 1993
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Cocollection at curbside
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The evolution of a curbside recycling program in Omaha, NE, has enabled the city to go beyond single garbage item to commingled collection and recycling. A color-coded bag scheme plus an efficiently centralized hauling system increased participation rate and garbage volume. With the introduction of a new recycling contract, fees have been restructured. However, there are no fees being directly charged for residents. Instead, educational programs regarding recycling will be introduced to promote recycling.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 1992
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British overview: planning household recycling
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The White Paper of the UK government outlines a recycling plan which aims to recycle 25% of the household waste by the year 2000. The plan involves collecting of baseline data, a review of recycling options and the preparation of a costed strategy. The possibility of implementing the plan was evaluated on the basis of data availability and potential sources. Dropoff options and kerbside recycling schemes were also included in the planning considerations.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 1992
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