Institutional strategies for developing MRFS

Article Abstract:

Materials recovery facilities (MRFs) are adapting to recycling regulations by concentrating on mixing refuse, separating recyclables and treating voluminous refuse. MRFs can refer to institutional options created by cooperative efforts between the government and the public sector to implement their preferred recycling programs. The choice should be based on waste management needs, laws concerning these needs, the level of public or private influence and the amount of time the MRF requires to become fully operational.

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Recycling demo debris: tearing down for reuse

Article Abstract:

Construction and demolition debris has turned into a lucrative source of reusable goods in the San Francisco Bay Area. Three hundred tons of waste wood are processed everyday by the Waste Fibre Recovery facility in Hayward. Demolition contractors recognize the healthy market for recycled construction materials since quarries are turning to recycling for aggregate material. These products are cheaper and meet the same quality standards as virgin products.

Construction industry, Waste management

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When privatization makes sense

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Financial constraints and subsequent reductions in government support forced the public sector to consider the merits of private franchises in waste management services. Factors such as competence, appropriateness, expenditures and risks were prime considerations which rendered judgment for private sector involvement difficult. However, components of waste management projects were discussed to help public managers in their decision-making.

Analysis, Planning, Privatization, Privatization (Business), Municipal services, Outsourcing

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