Community recycling programs: A time of change

摘要

Among many solid waste department managers, there is an unwritten under-standing during these challenging times: Do more with less. This seemingly impossible mission has been precipitated by a variety of issues from the national economic downturn to changing political perceptions. Based on current recycling trends, the solid waste and recycling industry continues to evolve. To weather these changes, commu-nities must understand both program costs and the extent of the effectiveness of their cur-rent recycling programs. For program changes to move communities forward, goals must be clearly defined and the benefits ful-ly realized.