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{open_quotes}Successful and cost-effective commercial waste prevention and recycling programs{close_quotes}

Conference ·
OSTI ID:263392
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  1. Knox County Solid Waste Department, TN (United States)

Components of an integrated solid waste management program are detailed, with emphasis on government and business partnerships. The program incorporates waste reduction, reuse, waste exchange, recycling, composting, and recycled product procurement. Program options, which focus on educational materials, methods, and technical assistance for promoting commercial waste prevention and recycling, are specified for the business, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. A sample commercial recycling program budget and budget description is included.

OSTI ID:
263392
Report Number(s):
CONF-960298--
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English