Package Recovery in Recycling: A View from the Recycling Processors - (PPT)

摘要

Madison, WI Truck Study: Net annual costs of collection in Madison decreased 40% from $ 3.3 million to $ 2 million. More efficient use of truck volume; fewer truck trips and lower use of fuel per ton of material collected and decrease in truck hours. To achieve full benefit, DS to SS changes must be accompanied by structural changes to the recycling collection system, e.g., - Change in receptacle size - Automated pickup.