Resource Recovery Economics

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 engineersinvestment bankers and original equipment manufacturers will derive improvedunderstanding of their role in the analysis process.