TAKING OUT THE TRASH (AND THE RECYCLABLES ): RFID AND THE HANDLING OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE

摘要: This article examines how RFID (radio frequency identification) is poised to help transform the way we handle our trash - MSW (Municipal Solid Waste). We provide an overview showing that trends in United States are not good, as modern life has meant increasing volumes of can be disposed fewer and landfills. examine employed area both facilitate growth PAYT (Pay You Throw) use-based billing for waste management services promote incentive-based recycling programs, which aim reduce amount entering discuss prospects future introduced into what now a $52 billion market handling.