An evaluation of a rural household solid waste collection system: convenience centers in Jefferson County, Tennessee

Author

Barry F. Griffith

Date of Award

8-1986

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Major

Planning

Major Professor

George E. Bowen

Abstract

This study provides a complete understanding of the Convenience Center Concept of rural household solid waste collection. The success of Convenience Centers is evaluated from both a public administration and county resident perspective.

The findings of this study indicate that Convenience Centers, as implemented in Jefferson County, Tennessee, have proven to be a waste collection efficient and cost effective method of rural household solid waste collection that has achieved a rapid and high measure of public acceptance and use.

Recommended Citation

Griffith, Barry F., "An evaluation of a rural household solid waste collection system: convenience centers in Jefferson County, Tennessee. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 1986.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/13705