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Documents

N.C.Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance PAYT Fact Sheet - An overview of PAYT or unit-based pricing that discusses different types of PAYT programs and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
EPA PAYT Bulletin - A quarterly newsletter designed to help solid waste planners and others get the latest pay-as-you-throw news and events.
Variable Rate Based Systems in Georgia - A collection of case studies on Georgia's different PAYT programs, including contact information and basic program outlines.

Articles

Article from Chatham County Journal - regarding possibility of starting PAYT in this county by John D. McSween, chairman of the Chatham County Solid Waste Advisory Committee.
Citizen Discussion of possible PAYT program in Chatham County.
EPA site for PAYT Articles and Studies - Expanding database covering many PAYT issues and concerns.
"How do variable cost pricing techniques affect disposal volume and costs?" Results of an empirical study of the affects of unit-based systems in Maine conducted by the Smith Policy Center. Twenty-nine of the 50 municipalities in the state, which have adopted related programs, were analyzed relative to a "control" group of communities that maintain traditional flat rates.
Pay As You Throw - Implementing Volume-based Solid Waste Fees - Overview of options, barriers and implementation of unit-based pricing systems.
"Pay as you Throw Pricing Relieves Burden on Landfills" InSites, a quarterly newsletter that highlights the projects of the Waste Management Research and Education Institute of The University of Tennessee

North Carolina Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance

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