Management Skills for Survival
Solid waste management will continue to depend upon satisfying your customer, maintaining a high-quality staff; and upholding public and political support for your operation.
By John H. Skinner

OSHA, Ergonomics, and Safety
Prompting from the federal government is causing the solid waste industry to take a closer look at safety and working conditions. Some solid waste managers share their thoughts on safety in the industry.
By Janice Kaspersen

International Perspectives: Garbage Going Global
All over the world, the talk is about various ways of handling garbage. Rich nations and most economically developing nations are worried about the daily discards of solid wastes. Many solutions are offered.
By N.C. Vasuki

2001: A Collection Systems Odyssey
A variety of forces will be shaping the state and future of refuse collection operations as we enter the first decade of the new millennium.
By Lynn Merrill

Commerce "Claws" Grips Government
More than 20 years after the US Supreme Court ruled that the interstate movement of trash is "commerce" and more than six years after the high court struck down overt flow control, some states and localities are still adjusting.
By Barry S. Shanoff

Using a Life Cycle Approach to Achieve Sustainable MSW Management Strategies in the United States
Efficient use of manpower, equipment, materials, and energy is one of the keys to building a sustainable MSW management system. Another key is making the system economically feasible over the long term.
By Keith A. Weitz, Subba Nishtala, and Susan A. Thorneloe

A New Millennium for MSW Processing
While landfilling appears to be more entrenched than ever, there are still advances being made in the processing of recyclables.
By Charles D. Bader

Bioreactor Landfill: An Overview Perspective
The bioreactor landfill is increasingly being touted as an environmentally sound MSW disposal method, although numerous practical questions need to be answered before its widespread adoption.
By John Pacey

Megalandfills: Industry Boon or Bane?
Megalandfills represent a different class of facility than the vast majority of existing landfills - by virtue of their unprecedented size and life span. This article discusses some issues regarding megalandfills that raise questions with no easy answers.
By Bruce J. Clark