COST-BENEFIT-ANALYSIS OF RESOURCE MATERIAL RECYCLING

A resource material recycling program organized and operated by a priv ate, non-profit foundation in Taiwan is investigated. Emphasis of the present study is placed on the operation, analysis of the annual amoun ts of recyclable material collection, the operational cost-benefit ana lysis of the resource material recovery center and the implications of this pilot program on the municipal solid waste disposal. After close examination of the results of analysis and current operations of the recycling center, some improvement measures are identified which could significantly enhance the operation and financial health of the cente r. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.