Look How Far We've Come:
Advancements in Waste Reduction and Recovery
Who says we aren't making progress? SWANA's CEO/executive director recounts the industry's growth .
By John H. Skinner

The Role of Policymakers in SWANA
SWANA's continued success and its influence on regulatory and economic issues will depend on its ability to make use of the association's members' contact with elected officials.
By J. Donald Isaacs and N.C. Vasuki

EPA Applies MSW-DST to Assess Its Own Composting Options
The EPA and Research Triangle Institute municipal solid waste-decision support tool is still at the forefront of full-cost and life cycle environmental assessment for integrated MSW management.
By Keith Weitz and Susan Thorneloe

Sorting Out Recycling Collection Strategies
The debate over strategies for the collection of recycables and greenwaste from the curb continues. At issue is achieving an acceptable balance between material quality and cost.
By Lynn Merrill

A Spurt in Technology in an Unexpected Area:
The investment in bioengineering technology appears to be paying off as projects emerge from the R&D phase into practical applications that have important implications for the MSW industry.
By Charles D. Bader

Navigating the Emissions Regulations Thicket
As companies and individuals whose business is environmental protection, we in the waste-hauling business don't often see our operations as a significant source of pollution.
By Daniel P. Duffy

Are You Covered?
Every business owner needs insurance–it's as inevitable as death and taxes. Failing to obtain adequate coverage for any commercial or not-for-profit entity is just plain bad practice.
By Kate Goff

How-to Tips for Successful Landfill Privatization
Local governments face increasing regulatory costs in owning and operating landfills, as well as evermore difficult challenges in finding politically acceptable locations for new facilities to replace old ones or accommodate new landfill growth. Many governments have responded to these regulatory and siting challenges by privatizing their landfills. The following how-to guide will help public officials through the privatization process–utilizing real-world case studies in learning both what to do and what not to do.
By Geoffrey F. Segal

It's a Natural
By Denise K. DeLuca

Public/Private Partnerships Change Credit Landscape
By Janet Martin and Janet Rosen

Can Utility Deregulation Subsidize Clean Air Retrofits at WTE Facilities in Your State?
It Has in Massachusetts, but Not Without Problems
By John Merritt