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Main Title EPA Region 10 analysis of the policy implications of regional MSW disposal final report /
Author DeVries, A. ; Ross, B.
CORP Author Science Applications International Corp., Bothell, WA. ;Ross and Associates, Seattle, WA.;Environmental Protection Agency, Seattle, WA. Region X.; United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Region X. Hazardous Waste Division.
Publisher The Region,
Year Published 1990
Report Number EPA 910/9-90-017; EPA-68-W9-0008; PB91125781
Stock Number PB91-125781
OCLC Number 25056548
Subjects Refuse and refuse disposal--US--Pacific Northwest
Additional Subjects Solid waste disposal ; Municipalities ; Policies ; Earth fills ; Management planning ; Benefit cost analysis ; Transportation ; Forecasting ; State government ; Regional planning ; Solid waste management ; Legal aspects ; Pacific Northwest Region(United States) ; Waste recycling
Internet Access
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https://nepis.epa.gov/Exe/ZyPDF.cgi?Dockey=9100YOX8.PDF
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ESAD  EPA 910-9-90-017 2 copies Region 10 Library/Seattle,WA 06/09/2016
NTIS  PB91-125781 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
Collation 53 p. ; 22 x 15 cm.
Abstract The Pacific Northwest is in the midst of a dramatic change in the way municipal solid waste disposal services are provided to residents. Increased environmental and public concerns, as well as increasing costs for proper waste disposal, are causing the traditional local landfill to be replaced by large, regional, often privately-owned disposal facilities. The report presents a brief description of waste movement and the regionalization trend in the Pacific Northwest states. It then presents the policy and cost and benefit implications for jurisdictions which are considering importing or exporting waste. Although regional facilities can provide economically efficient and environmentally sound waste disposal, policy makers need to compete balancing interests in determining whether waste exportation or importation is sound. Costs, the availability of bac k-up facilities, the potential for disruption in the transportation network, being a 'good neighbor, environmental impact to the en-route and receiving jurisdictions, etc. are all important considerations. In addition, impact on future and existing recycling programs must be evaluated. Finally, policy-makers considering restrictions or fees on importation of solid waste must also balance the policy and legal issues of trying to encourage or discourage solid waste from coming into their jurisdiction. Finally, jurisdictions can be most effective in addressing these issues by working together to ensure sound practices throughout the region in which the public interest is protected.
Notes "August 1990."
Place Published Seattle, Wash.
Supplementary Notes Prepared in cooperation with Ross and Associates, Seattle, WA. Sponsored by Environmental Protection Agency, Seattle, WA. Region X.
Corporate Au Added Ent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Region 10. ; Ross & Associates ; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Region 10. ; Ross & Associates
PUB Date Free Form {1990}.
Ti Tra Differently Analysis of the policy implications of regional MSW disposal.
NTIS Prices PC A04/MF A01
BIB Level m
Cataloging Source OCLC/T
OCLC Time Stamp 19920626134142
Language ENG
Origin OCLC
Type MERGE
OCLC Rec Leader 00800nam 2200205Ka 45010