Determining the optimum strategy of techniques from the municipal solid waste management hierarchy to maximize social value. Master`s thesis

Thesis/Dissertation · Sun Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1996

OSTI ID:468416

Still, C M

The primary waste management alternatives are source reduction, recycling, composting, incineration, and landfilling. Often waste management policies are based entirely on technical considerations and ignore that actual disposal practices depend on individuals` attitudes and behaviors. This research formulated a decision analysis model that incorporates social value measures to determine the waste management strategy that maximizes the individuals` willingness to participate. The social values that are important and that were considered in the decision support model to assist with making decisions about solid waste management were convenience, feeling good about reducing waste, feeling good about leaving a good environment for future generations, and the value of recreation programs that can be provided with profit from a recycling program.

• Research Organization: Air Force Inst. of Tech., Wright-Patterson AFB, OH (United States)
• OSTI ID: 468416
• Report Number(s): AD-A--320742/0/XAB; AFIT/GEE/ENS--96D-03
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
MATERIAL SUBSTITUTION
MINIMIZATION
RECYCLING
SOLID WASTES
WASTE MANAGEMENT