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Population Growth Vs. Landfill Capacity Vs. Recycling Mandates In California Counties, Thomas Soares
Population Growth Vs. Landfill Capacity Vs. Recycling Mandates In California Counties, Thomas Soares
Architectural Engineering
As population growth increases in Monterey, Fresno, Kern, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties, so does waste production. More waste is a cause for concern because landfills have limited capacities. In order to combat the increase in waste, cities, counties, and the state are creating recycling mandates to ensure waste is being handled appropriately. More specifically, the trash generated by residents and construction and demolition (C&D) materials are being recycled and reused instead of thrown into landfills. This report indicates that increases in recycling mandates in California cannot withstand the increase in waste generation from population growth. Another …