Municipal garbage disposal: A problem we cannot ignore
Journal Article
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· Journal of Energy Law and Policy; (USA)
OSTI ID:5312443
In 1980 the US generated 150 million metric tons of municipal solid waste, and this figure is expected to increase to over 200 million metric tons by 1990. This comment discusses the traditional approaches to waste management, as well as current options available for waste disposal and the federal environmental laws that impinge on these options. Next, the national dimensions of the garbage disposal problem, as epitomized by the garbage barge and the international export of waste generated by this country, are discussed. This Comment concludes with recommendations for a change in public policy to foster recycling, taxing non-biodegradable products, as well as more stringent regulatory controls on solid waste disposal.
- OSTI ID:
- 5312443
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Energy Law and Policy; (USA), Journal Name: Journal of Energy Law and Policy; (USA) Vol. 9:2; ISSN JELPE; ISSN 0275-9926
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320604* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Municipalities & Community Systems-- Municipal Waste Management-- (1980-)
BIODEGRADATION
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
DECISION MAKING
DECOMPOSITION
LAWS
MANAGEMENT
MUNICIPAL WASTES
POLLUTION LAWS
PUBLIC POLICY
RECYCLING
WASTE DISPOSAL
WASTE MANAGEMENT
WASTES
290300 -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Environment
Health
& Safety
32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320604* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Municipalities & Community Systems-- Municipal Waste Management-- (1980-)
BIODEGRADATION
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
DECISION MAKING
DECOMPOSITION
LAWS
MANAGEMENT
MUNICIPAL WASTES
POLLUTION LAWS
PUBLIC POLICY
RECYCLING
WASTE DISPOSAL
WASTE MANAGEMENT
WASTES