The article presents experience of different countries in promoting separate collection of waste. The purpose of the article is to summarize the scientific conclusions of Russian and foreign scientists in the field of household waste management. The author provides an overview of current scientific publications from Russian and foreign sources on the methods used in different countries to stimulate separate collection of household waste, successful results and problems of implementation, directions of waste management policy. The study evaluates the methods of stimulating separate collection in different countries. The policy of household waste management in Western Europe, the USA and Japan receives a high scientific assessment, the principles of stimulating sepa rate collection are enshrined in legislation. New in the practice of separate waste collection is the search for cost-effective and most environmentally friendly technologies. In the countries of Eastern Europe, changes in traditions and organization of housing and communal services are required to meet the high standards of developed countries. Some countries are implementing separate waste policy elements. China is seeking a comprehensive incentive for separate collection. The scientific assessment of international experience can be used in the formation of a comprehensive waste management policy in Russia.

The problem of wastes is drawing more and more attention in Russian society. Advanced companies introduce forms of separate garbage collection, programs of utilization and recycling of wastes, which fosters state policy in the field of waste treatment. The article studies acute home research dealing with interaction of power and business in the field of separate garbage collection and reduction of wastes. As for the reform that takes place in policy of waste treatment, research of the last 2-3 years can be especially interesting. The authors assess the lines in state policy in the field of waste treatment that refer to business, which are being realized in Russia now. Special attention is paid by state to new schemes of separate garbage collection, as well as enterprises dealing with collection and transportation of wastes, while state support to other sectors is still being discussed. Sociological survey of entrepreneurs show their interest in economic methods of stimulating waste recycling and search for new technologies. It is necessary to take into account the entrepreneurs' opinion in order to support business climate and foster the reform of waste treatment.