Record Display for the EPA National Library Catalog

RECORD NUMBER: 359 OF 718

Main Title Mechanized Residential Solid Waste Collection.
Author Stragier., Marc G. ;
CORP Author Scottsdale Dept. of Public Works, Ariz.;Environmental Protection Agency, Rockville, Md. Solid Waste Management Office.
Year Published 1974
Report Number PHS-EC-00202; EPA/SW-530-74d;
Stock Number PB-239 195
Additional Subjects Solid waste disposal ; Collection ; Trucks ; Containers ; Refuse disposal ; Urban planning ; Cost estimates ; Hauling ; Garbage disposal ; Design ; Questionnaires ; Arizona ; Scottsdale(Arizona)
Holdings
Library Call Number Additional Info Location Last
Modified
Checkout
Status
NTIS  PB-239 195 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
Collation 184p
Abstract
This study of automation tested four different types of solid waste collection equipment. Employed were trucks with telescoping arms to pick up single family or multi-family plastic containers. The trucks could also be equipped with a yoke lift for dumping wheeled containers. Close and convenient transfer operations were made possible by use of a truck-to-trailer transfer method. Mechanization showed significant cost reductions, increased collection efficiency, improved city appearance, and better, safer working conditions for the collectors.