Source separation and recycling: a Connecticut guide

Technical Report · Sun Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1981

OSTI ID:6308662

Source separation is a method in which the generator of waste materials selectively collects, segregates, and stores desirable components of the waste stream so that they may be reintroduced into the materials market for reprocessing. Market selection, administration, market arrangements, collection and processing equipment, materials preparation, and public education are discussed. The Case Studies illustrate how several different municipalities handle source separation. These municipalities were chosen to represent cities and towns of various sizes, geographic location, and programmatic approaches. A white paper recycling program in state office buildings is also described. Tabulations (alphabetical by town) include potential markets, on-going recycling programs, and used oil haulers licensed in Connecticut. Possible sources of funding and labor for recycling activities, pertinent legislation, and information references for more indepth study are also contained therein.

• Research Organization: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management, Hartford (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: FG41-77CS60119
• OSTI ID: 6308662
• Report Number(s): DOE/CS/60119-T1; ON: DE83010906
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320604* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Municipalities & Community Systems-- Municipal Waste Management-- (1980-)
BUILDINGS
CONNECTICUT
ENERGY FACILITIES
FEDERAL REGION I
INDUSTRIAL PLANTS
MARKET
MUNICIPAL WASTES
NORTH AMERICA
PUBLIC BUILDINGS
RECYCLING
RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITIES
USA
WASTE PROCESSING PLANTS
WASTES