Solid waste management in the U.S. and 1989-1991 state legislation

This is an updated version of a study on solid waste management. It deals with state legislation that is developing rapidly and also includes summaries of factual information that is required to assess current and future problems related to solid waste management in the U.S. An integrated solid waste management system that includes waste-to-energy conversion and can dispose of solid waste in an environmentally responsible manner is discussed.