Does Pay-As-You Throw Pay Off?

Although pay-as-you-throw (PAYT) has a surprisingly long history, today its momentum is increasing. Word-of-mouth is spreading far and wide, with communities hoping PAYT lives up to its promise to reduce waste and increase recycling. Additionally, communities that adopt fee-based waste collection systems are banking on PAYT's claims to generate revenue to cover rising management costs. PAYT works, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C. "It's a simple and basic concept," says Janice Canterbury, environmental scientist with the EPA's Office of Solid Waste in Arlington, Va. "The more waste you throw, the more you pay. The more ...

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