Integrated effects of a reduction in collection frequency for a kerbside newspaper recycling scheme

Tucker, Pamela D.; Grayson, Joy; Speirs, David

doi:10.1016/s0921-3449(00)00078-1

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“…refs. [13,15]). If sorting is too complicated, householders in widely dispersed and isolated areas may be reluctant to sort the waste and instead dump their waste into valleys or rivers.…”

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confidence: 99%

Income effect or policy result: a test of the environmental Kuznets Curve

Chen¹,

Chen²

2008

Journal of Cleaner Production

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“…refs. [13,15]). If sorting is too complicated, householders in widely dispersed and isolated areas may be reluctant to sort the waste and instead dump their waste into valleys or rivers.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Income effect or policy result: a test of the environmental Kuznets Curve

Chen¹,

Chen²

2008

Journal of Cleaner Production

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“…Although Wertz (1976) found that service frequency could influence the quantities of waste collected, Kemper and Quigley (1976) found no significant relationship between the number of annual collection visits and the annual quantity of discarded waste. More modern research suggests that reducing collection frequency is a way to reduce waste collection costs that does not necessarily impact negatively on participation (Tucker et al, 2001). Fortnightly (rather than weekly) collections often mean that residents present bins each time to avoid missing a collection and struggling with the capacity they have for waste before the next collection is due (McLeod and Cherrett, 2008).…”

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“…To gain and maintain householder's cooperation, a scheme needs to be both user-and operator-friendly (Read, 1999). Simple to understand schemes with frequent collections using containers appropriate to the property's available storage space have a better chance of achieving high participation levels (Tucker et al, 2001). Convenient, simple, well explained schemes should achieve reasonable yields of recyclates and high levels of customer satisfaction.…”

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The impact of alternate weekly collections on waste arisings

Williams

Cole

2013

Science of The Total Environment

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Residual waste is commonly collected separately from recyclable and organic materials. Different forms of collection and disposal are used internationally since regional or municipal authorities have to adapt to their own circumstances. Many authorities have adopted an alternate weekly collection (AWC) of residual waste and recyclables to force/encourage householders to recycle; however, the degree to which they achieve waste reduction has yet to be reliably quantified. This study reports on how the introduction of AWCs affects household waste arisings. The paper evaluates single and dual stream collection methods and compares their performance with the previous system. Household waste collection trials were conducted between March and June 2009 in England (Lichfield). The trials examined changes to frequency of collection, type of container issued, amounts of sorting required of residents, household participation and productivity levels. A survey of households was completed before any changes were implemented. The quantity of recyclates collected was examined for 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. The study showed that the AWC scheme positively impacted on recycling rates and household behaviour, with no adverse impacts on public participation, household waste arisings or the local environment. No public health problems were reported. Both trials saw an increase in the quantities of recyclates collected per household during the trial period compared to the same period of time in the previous year. The dual stream performed better than the single stream, collecting an average of 5.94 kg/hh/week compared to an average of 5.63 kg/hh/week. The single stream system showed a greater increase in the weight of material collected (0.53 kg/hh/week vs. 0.48 kg/hh/week). Participation and set-out rates showed an increase during the trial period. The single stream option (comingled materials in one container) outperformed the dual stream service. The reduction in costs and improved productivity were the principal reasons used for extending the trial and making changes to the district's waste collections. The study clearly demonstrates the benefits of local authorities and universities collaborating and identifies practical logistical and operational issues that need to be anticipated.

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“…For example, available space might preclude large multiple containers for some households (Tucker et al, 2001;Barr and Gilg, 2005), therefore, the use of smaller containers (bags or boxes) for those with limited storage space increased participation in apartments blocks (Barr and Gilg, 2005;den Boer et al, 2007).…”

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The impact of Local Authorities’ interventions on household waste collection: A case study approach using time series modelling

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Full reference:Cole, C., Quddus, M., Wheatley, A., Osmani, M., (2014). The impact of Local Authorities' interventions on household waste collection: a case study approach using time series modelling. Waste Management, 34 (2) 266-272. Abstract:At a local Government level there have been many interventions and changes made to household waste collection services to meet new regulatory requirements. These changes include separate collection of recyclable and organic materials. This paper has used a time series model to quantify the success of interventions introduced by a LA.The case study was a medium sized UK LA, Charnwood Borough Council (CBC), the research analyses monthly data of quantities of recyclates, garden waste for composting and residual waste for landfill disposal. The time series model was validated with a five year data set and used to measure the impacts of the various changes to identify which intervention was the most successful, while controlling for season and number of working days. The results show the interventions analysed both had abrupt and permanent positive impacts on the yield of recyclable materials, and a corresponding negative impact on the residual waste.The model could be added to the National data base to help LAs to compare interventions and to understand which schemes encourage householder participation and improve recycling performance.

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Integrated effects of a reduction in collection frequency for a kerbside newspaper recycling scheme

Cited by 25 publications

References 15 publications

Income effect or policy result: a test of the environmental Kuznets Curve

Income effect or policy result: a test of the environmental Kuznets Curve

The impact of alternate weekly collections on waste arisings

The impact of Local Authorities’ interventions on household waste collection: A case study approach using time series modelling

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