The objective of this pilot study was to prove the feasibility of and establish the methodology for collecting and analyzing data from operating solid waste management systems for input into a National Solid Waste Data Network (NSWDN). The purpose of the full-scale Data Acquisition and Analysis System will be to continually collect, analyze, and supply management data from typical solid waste management systems to (1) facilitate system planning and selection by local governmental and private agencies, and (2) guide technical assistance and policy formulation activities at the Federal and state levels.