Solid Waste Recycling. A Proposal for Texas A&M University. An Independent Study
Abstract
The objective of this report is to investigate the feasibility of establishing a recycling program for any or all of Texas A&M University's solid waste. The scope of this investigation is restrained to that waste generated on the main campus in College Station only. It is not the objective of this report to describe all possible methods of recycling. Rather, the focus is upon what Texas A&M University can do right now to enter into solid waste recycling, with minimal investment. Certainly several higher technology methods than those presented within this writing exist, but the low tipping (landfill disposal) costs do not yet justify such measures and probably will not, in this area, until well into the twenty-first century. At that time, and indeed as long as any system is in use, the situation should be periodically evaluated and/or updated as warranted. Additionally, the research has been discussed with the Recycling Subcommittee formed by the University Senate Planning Committee to study the feasibility of recycling by Texas A&M.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 30, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA228503
Entities
People
- John M. Potter
Organizations
- Texas A&M University