Keywords

Refuse and refuse disposal, Lake County, Florida, Lake County (Fla.) solid waste management plan, Transfer station siting and design, Landfill siting optimization models, Population and solid-waste generation projections, Cost analysis of transfer-station vs landfill alternatives

Abstract

The history of solid waste management in Lake County, Florida is reviewed. The role of governmental agencies is mentioned. Local environmental characteristics and transportation systems are discussed. Existing collection and disposal practices are presented. A land use analysis of the unincorporated areas of the County is given. Projections of population and solid waste quantities are listed. Two computer models are presented. Their optimum solutions are analyzed in detail. The cost associated with implementing either plan is presented. A recommended plan is given based on a combination of transfer stations and sanitary landfills.

Graduation Date

1975

Degree

Master of Science (M.S.)

College

College of Engineering

Degree Program

Engineering

Format

PDF

Pages

143 pages

Language

English

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Written permission granted by copyright holder to the University of Central Florida Libraries to digitize and distribute for nonprofit, educational purposes.

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None

Access Status

Masters Thesis (Open Access)

Identifier

DP0003476

Subjects

Refuse and refuse disposal -- Florida -- Lake County; Integrated solid waste management; Refuse and refuse disposal--Planning; Sanitary landfills--Planning; Sanitary landfills--Mathematical models; Integrated solid waste management--Costs

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Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

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