Date of Award
12-1996
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Department of Operational Sciences
First Advisor
Jack M. Kloeber, Jr., PhD
Abstract
Environmental managers must make difficult decisions regarding how to manage solid waste generation and disposal. The primary waste management alternatives are source reduction, recycling, composting, incineration, and landfilling often, waste management policies are based entirely on technical considerations and ignore that actual disposal practices depend on individuals' attitudes and behaviors. This research formulated a decision analysis model that incorporates social value measures to determine the waste management strategy that maximizes the individuals' willingness to participate. The social values that are important and that were considered in the decision support model to assist with making decisions about solid waste management were convenience, feeling good about reducing waste, feeling good about leaving a good environment for future generations, and the value of recreation programs that can be provided with profit from a recycling program.
AFIT Designator
AFIT-GEE-ENS-96D-03
DTIC Accession Number
ADA320742
Recommended Citation
Still, Camille M., "Determining the Optimum Strategy of Techniques from the Municipal Solid Waste Management Hierarchy to Maximize Social Value" (1996). Theses and Dissertations. 5895.
https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/5895