Studies and investigations were made for the purpose of determining alternative solid waste systems for those residential complexes in HUD's Operation Breakthrough Program, and recommending those conventional or innovative systems compatible with each site. The report identifies the basic solid waste system components and functions required in residential complexes and illustrates methods of evaluation of the different types of systems. It explores in some detail the types of hardware being marketed, or in the developing stage, from which these systems can be constructed. (Author Modified Abstract)