Assessment of Factors Influencing the Performance of Solid Waste Recycling Programs
Year of Publication
2008
This paper proposes integrating waste recycling systems into existing and future municipal solid waste management (SWM).
Source:
Resources, Conservation and Recycling
Author(s):
Samonporn Suttibak
Vilas Nitivattananon
Geography:
Thailand
Type:
Primary Data
Purpose of Measurement:
Understanding the Problem, Monitoring and Evaluation
Impact theme(s):
Material Flows
This paper proposes integrating waste recycling systems into existing and future municipal solid waste management (SWM). This study investigates the factors influencing the performance of 120 solid waste recycling programs located in different urban areas of Thailand. The indicators involving efficiency, effectiveness and service ratio were used for the assessment of recycling performance using statistical analysis methods.