Public waste management and the ocean choice

The volume examines these issues and places ocean disposal within the context of other waste-management options. Theory is blended with practice drawing upon scientists and public and private sector interests. Experience and planning in Philadelphia, Chicago, and New York illustrate the technical, economic and institutional aspects that communities face in disposing of their wastes. Throughout, there is a common theme--ocean disposal today is as safe as the other options, but the removal of persistent toxics at the source is essential to long-term safe waste-disposal--whether on land, in the air, or at sea.