Contents Notes |
Section I: The basics of recycling. Recycling overview and growth / Joseph A. Ruiz, Jr. -- Legislative policies and evaluations / Michelle Raymond -- Characterization of waste streams / David S. Cerrato -- Setting recycling goals and priorities / J. Frank Bernheisel -- Separation and collection systems / Abbie (Page) McMillen ; with a special section on Volume- and weight-based collection rates by Lisa A. Skumatz -- Processing facilities for recyclable materials / Thomas M. Kaczmarski, William P. Moore, and John D. Booth -- Market development: problems and solutions / Gregg D. Sutherland -- Financial planning and program development / Robert Hauser, Jr. -- The psychology of recycling / Penny McCornack -- Section II: Recycling materials. Electronic devices / Joseph C. Yob, Jr. -- Paper / Tom Friberg, Lisa Max, and Lynn M. Thompson -- Aluminum cans / Durene M. Ayer -- Glass beverage bottles / Tammy L. Hayes, Anthony Lame, and Richard Lehman -- Plastics / Tim Buwalda -- Steel recycling / Gregory L. Crawford -- Carpeting / Lynn Preston -- Textiles / Bernard Brill -- Tires / Michael Blumenthal -- Batteries / Ann Patchak Adams -- Construction and demolition debris / Edward L. von Stein -- Household hazardous wastes / Buff Winn -- Mercury-containing devices and lamps / Raymond P. Jackman and John L. Price -- Section III: Recycling facilities and equipment. Transfer stations / R. Christian Brockway -- Materials recovery facilities / Thomas D. Knox and R. Christian Brockway -- Integrating recycling with landfills and incinerators / Ernest H. Ruckert, III -- Processing yard waste / Richard J. Hlavka -- Collection vehicles and equipment / Bob Graham -- Processing equipment / Kenneth Ely, Jr. -- Section IV: Recycling operations. Recycling program planning and implementation / Thomas A. Jones, Jr., and Karen Lukens -- Public awareness programs / Joseph C. Barbagallo -- Training personnel and managers / Betty Muise -- Recycling program considerations, decisions, and procedures / Barbara J. Stevens -- Data collection, cost control, and the role of computers in the recycling industry / Daniel E. Strobridge, Frank G. Gerlock, and Richard Hlavka -- Quality control monitoring for recyclable materials / Steven A. Katz and Scott W. Spring -- Recycling at large commercial facilities / Cyndie Eckman -- Section V: Case histories. Case histories / Lisa Wagner Haley, Kevin McCarthy, and David C. Sturtevant -- Section VI: Recycling in other countries. Recycling in other countries / Herbert F. Lund, editor in chief -- Appendix A: Recycling information and sources / Terry Grogan and Herbert F. Lund -- Appendix B: Glossary / Herbert F. Lund and Belle Lund -- Appendix C: Abbreviations. |