ABSTRACT

This definitive Handbook, authored by the publishing division of the leading and the largest association in the field of waste management, provides information on virtually every aspect of recycling. The chapters, written by leading international authorities, cover such topics as collection of recyclables, recycling costs, safety in recycling facilities, available technology for collection and processing of waste products, and profitability of waste products.
Introductory material in the form of "waste profiles" is included at the beginning of the Handbook, providing an excellent general reference on all of the various recyclables, from newspapers to batteries. The Handbook also covers legislative issues related to recycling, including legislation in Germany, France, Britain, and Canada, and how these overseas regulations affect recycling in the United States.

chapter 1|62 pages

Waste Product Profiles

chapter 3|18 pages

What does Recycling Really Cost?

chapter 4|21 pages

Markets

chapter 5|34 pages

Recycling Collection and Vehicles

chapter 6|28 pages

Safety Issues

chapter 7|26 pages

Management/Strategy Issues

chapter 9|16 pages

Case Studies