This critical volume addresses an important contemporary issue, how
to determine themost cost-effective approach to solid waste
disposal. Based on wide-ranging, practicalexperience, this
time-saving work details a systems approach to feasibility studies,
providingthe basis for accurate, efficient analysis. And, to
illustrate the use of this innovativemethod, the book includes a
complete "case study" of a hypothetical community.Beginning with
data collection and cost estimation, Resource Recovery Economics
movesthrough the analysis process, covering marketing of resources,
alternative systems, financialconsiderations, life-cycle-costs, and
implementation planning. Additionally, resultsfrom many actual
studies are included, making this an excellent reference book for
solidwaste management data.A unique work, Resource Recovery
Economics serves as the requisite reference for allofficials
responsible for solid waste disposal and management, including
public worksdirectors, city planners, solid waste directors, public
health officials, and environmentalprotection officers. This
outstanding book also affords the basis for graduate and
advancedundergraduate engineering, urban planning, and public
administration courses in SolidWaste Management Planning and
Resource Recovery Planning. Moreover, consulting
engineers,investment bankers, and original equipment manufacturers
will derive improvedunderstanding of their role in the analysis
process.
General
Imprint: |
Crc Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Pollution Engineering and Technology |
Release date: |
November 1982 |
First published: |
1982 |
Authors: |
Russell
|
Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 19mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
316 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8247-1726-1 |
Categories: |
Books >
Earth & environment >
The environment >
Waste management >
General
|
LSN: |
0-8247-1726-0 |
Barcode: |
9780824717261 |
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