Portland Public Schools Waste Stream Analysis

Authors

Peter DuBois, Portland State University
Kelly Shafer Hossaini, Portland State University
Matt Zybas, Portland State University

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

2-1994

Subjects

Portland Public Schools (Or.) -- Management -- Environmental aspects, School recycling programs, Waste minimization

Physical Description

28 pages

Abstract

The purpose of this study is twofold. The first part of the study is an analysis of the waste stream from a sample of seven Portland Public Schools. The second part of the study provides recommendations· for waste reduction, recycling opportunities and potential cost savings for the district. In order to receive the greatest benefits from waste reduction, it will be important to tie in recycling education with facilities management.

Description

Catalog Number SR026.

A product of the Center for Urban Studies, Nohad A. Toulan School of Urban Studies and Planning, Portland State University.

Persistent Identifier

http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/18691

Citation Details

DuBois, Peter; Hossaini, Kelly Shafer; and Zybas, Matt, "Portland Public Schools Waste Stream Analysis" (1994). Center for Urban Studies Publications and Reports. 148.
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/18691