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Policy Barriers To 50% Diversion of Municipal Solid Waste

Environmental Policy Research and Consulting, 60 West Ave., Toronto, M4M 2L8, Canada

P. Vopni

International Council_for Local Environmental Initiatives, City Hall, East Tower, 8th Floor, Toronto, M5H 2N2, Canada

A number of policy barriers must be addressed by the governments in Europe and North America which have adopted objectives of diverting from disposal something like 50% of the solid waste stream by means of reduction, re-use and recycling. These include: the need for clarification of responsibilities of all levels of government and of private sector product manufacturers and waste disposers; putting in place incentives for source separation; ensuring markets for recyclables; and allocating the increased cost of waste management. This paper reports on findings of a research project undertaken in 1991-92 on steps being taken by different jurisdictions to overcome such barriers.

Key Words: Solid waste management • waste terminology • diversion from disposal • reduction • re-use • recycling • source separation • marketing recyclables • procurement • labelling • product stewardship.

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