Table of Contents

Chapter 1

: Introduction
  - Background on waste generation and current management practices
  - Purpose and objectives of the study
  - Research questions and hypotheses
  - Methodology overview

Chapter 2

: Literature Review
  - Environmental impacts of landfilling
  - Environmental impacts of incineration
  - Environmental impacts of composting
  - Environmental impacts of recycling

Chapter 3

: Current Waste Management Practices
  - Waste characterization of local municipal solid waste stream
  - Description of current disposal and diversion methods
  - Analysis of local waste generation and disposal data

Chapter 4

: Life Cycle Assessment of Waste Management Systems
  - Methodology and metrics for life cycle analyses
  - Life cycle impacts of landfilling
  - Life cycle impacts of incineration
  - Life cycle impacts of composting
  - Life cycle impacts of recycling

Chapter 5

: Recommendations and Conclusions
  - Summary of key findings
  - Recommendations for improving local programs
  - Suggestions for transitioning to more sustainable practices
  - Conclusions and areas for further research