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Evaluating municipal policy: an analysis of a refuse packaging program.

T F Stokes¹, S B Fawcett

¹The University of Manitoba.

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis

|October 1, 1977

Summary

A municipal refuse packaging enforcement program significantly reduced violations and improved collection efficiency. This pilot study informed policy changes for the city sanitation department.

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Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Urban Management
Public Policy

Background:

Improper refuse packaging presents challenges for municipal sanitation services.
Effective waste management requires resident compliance with packaging regulations.
Previous strategies for improving refuse packaging have had limited success.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of a municipal enforcement program on residents' refuse packaging.
To assess the impact of the program on collection efficiency and safety.
To inform policy decisions within the city sanitation department.

Main Methods:

A multiple-baseline design was employed across two city areas.
The program included resident instruction, selective refuse collection, and feedback notices.
Data on violations and sanitation worker perceptions were collected.

Main Results:

A significant reduction in the number and percentage of daily refuse packaging violations was observed.
Sanitation workers reported improvements in refuse packaging, collection safety, and efficiency.
The program demonstrated a clear positive impact on waste management practices.

Conclusions:

The municipal enforcement program was effective in improving residents' refuse packaging.
The findings support the program's utility as a policy intervention for sanitation departments.
This pilot study provides a foundation for broader policy implementation.

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