The cost matrix is a framework for presenting the costs of public waste management services, developed by the EPA. It is completed by local authorities based on their accounting data, breaking down expenses and revenues, each calendar year, following standard…
Environment
The Situation of Landfills in California
The most populous state in the United States, California produces massive amounts of waste each year and necessitates a powerful and diversified waste management system. Landfills are still a necessary part of that system, even as the state sets ambitious…
Waste Reduction Initiatives in Minnesota
Minnesota has a long history of leading the nation on waste and sustainability. Through strong state policies, locally driven programs, and community-based initiatives Minnesota has created innovative solutions to reducing and discarding excess waste generation; recycling/repurposing items; and preserving our…