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Charging for municipal solid waste disposal in Beijing
Zhujie Chu1, Wenna Wang2, An Zhou2
1The School of International and Public Affairs, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China; China Institute for Urban Governance, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
Waste Management (New York, N.Y.)
|July 8, 2019
Summary
This study introduces a bundle pricing model for municipal solid waste (MSW) disposal in Beijing, China. The proposed tiered pricing aims to manage costs and reduce waste, benefiting both households and disposal services.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Economics
- Waste Management Systems
- Public Policy
Background:
- Current municipal solid waste (MSW) disposal methods face challenges.
- Effective pricing strategies are needed to address capital shortages and environmental impact.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a novel bundle pricing model for MSW disposal in Beijing.
- To align MSW fees with household income and disposal costs.
- To explore the model's potential for mitigating financial deficits and improving waste management.
Main Methods:
- Estimating unit costs for landfill and incineration.
- Developing a bundle pricing model based on cost reimbursement and complementarity principles.
- Designing three pricing packages for low-, middle-, and high-income households.
Main Results:
- Proposed monthly MSW fees: 5.64 RMB for low-income, 10.16 RMB for middle-income, and 20.70 RMB for high-income households.
- The model is designed to address capital shortages in waste disposal.
- Anticipated outcomes include reduced MSW quantities and enhanced incineration technology.
Conclusions:
- The proposed bundle pricing model offers a sustainable financial mechanism for MSW disposal.
- It has the potential to incentivize waste reduction and technological advancement.
- This approach provides a tailored solution for different socioeconomic groups in Beijing.
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