Record #:

3626

Author(s):

Peacock, Dorinda L.

Abstract:

To encourage recycling and reduce waste going to landfills, some communities, including Wilmington, have adopted unit pricing, or paying for garbage based on what is disposed of. A benefit of this approach is that it is more equitable than a flat rate.

Source:

Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 48 Issue 1, Jan 1998, p11-12, il

Subject(s):

Recycling (Waste, etc.); Wilmington--Public works