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An Evaluation of Municipal Recycling Programs in Massachusetts
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open in viewerThe effectiveness of municipal recycling programs in 350 Massachusetts towns were analyzed. The data suggest that the recycling budget in each town has a significant impact on the overall quality of the program. Affluent and well-educated towns in the western part of the state have established successful recycling programs. Implementing PAYT or single-stream recycling programs also has a positive effect on a town's municipal recycling rate.
- This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.
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- E-project-042611-112915
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- 2011
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- 2011-04-26
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- Worcester
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