CPWM Waste Management Planning and Program Economics Questions and Answers Flashcards
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What is a 'solid waste management plan' (SWMP) primarily used for by municipalities?
Answer: Guiding long-term decisions on waste collection, treatment, and disposal infrastructure
A SWMP provides a comprehensive framework for managing waste streams over a planning horizon, addressing infrastructure, funding, and regulatory compliance.
What does 'tipping fee' mean in waste management economics?
Answer: The charge per ton for disposing of waste at a facility
A tipping fee (gate fee) is the per-ton charge that waste haulers pay to dispose of waste at a landfill, transfer station, or processing facility.
Which financial instrument is commonly used by municipalities to fund large capital projects such as a new materials recovery facility?
Answer: General obligation or revenue bonds
Municipalities frequently issue general obligation or revenue bonds to raise capital for large waste management infrastructure projects, repaying bondholders from taxes or facility revenues.
A 'pay-as-you-throw' (PAYT) program charges residents based on:
Answer: The volume or weight of trash they set out for collection
PAYT programs incentivize waste reduction by charging residents a variable fee tied to the amount of trash they generate, encouraging recycling and source reduction.
What is 'lifecycle cost analysis' (LCCA) used for in waste management planning?
Answer: Evaluating the total costs of a system over its entire operational life
LCCA compares the total costs (capital, operating, maintenance, closure) of alternative waste management systems over their full lifespans to support sound investment decisions.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs shift the cost of end-of-life product management to:
Answer: Producers and brand owners of the products
EPR policies require manufacturers and brand owners to fund, manage, or take back their products at end-of-life, internalizing disposal costs into product pricing.