Cost function analysis for solid waste management : a developing country experience

The need for improved cost planning methods for solid waste management (SWM) is particularly strong in emerging economies where problems are severe, expectations for improvements are high, but finances are constrained. Estimating cost functions is suggested as an improved cost planning method. The r...

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Veröffentlicht in:Waste management & research : the journal of the International Solid Wastes and Public Cleansing Association, ISWA. - 1991. - 30(2012), 5 vom: 07. Mai, Seite 485-91
1. Verfasser: Parthan, Shantha R (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Milke, Mark W, Wilson, David C, Cocks, John H
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2012
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Waste management & research : the journal of the International Solid Wastes and Public Cleansing Association, ISWA
Schlagworte:Journal Article
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