Co-Collection of Recyclables and Mixed Waste: Problems and Opportunities
The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/co-collection-of-recyclables-and-mixed-waste-problems-and-opportunities/Co-collection—the one-stop, one-vehicle gathering of recyclables and refuse—is gaining interest in the recycling arena. This report documents the operations of 14 co-collection systems that pick up mixed waste and source-separated recyclables. It describes set-out and collection methods, materials targeted, recovery rates, and costs. Any community considering co-collection will want this informative report. by Brenda Platt… Continue reading
