Municipal garbage disposal: A problem we cannot ignore
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), Vol. 9:2; ISSN 0275-9926
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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29 ENERGY PLANNING
POLICY AND ECONOMY
MUNICIPAL WASTES
WASTE DISPOSAL
DECISION MAKING
WASTE MANAGEMENT
POLLUTION LAWS
BIODEGRADATION
PUBLIC POLICY
RECYCLING
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
DECOMPOSITION
LAWS
MANAGEMENT
WASTES
320604* - Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization- Municipalities & Community Systems- Municipal Waste Management- (1980-)
290300 - Energy Planning & Policy- Environment
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& Safety