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As an inte ral art of the total picture of waste management, � <br />9 P <br />economic studies appear to indicate that source removal of <br />recyclable and compostable materials from the waste stream will � <br />result �n significant cost savings in the Twin Cities area. The <br />June, 1986, issue of the Metra Monitor r�ports that zn 1990 the <br />project cost of managing the region's waste could drop from an � <br />estimated cost of $2Q6 million to $181 million if ha�f of the <br />recyclables and yard wastes are removed from the waste stream, <br />and will drop to $150 million if al1 recyclables and yard wastes <br />are removed. It is impartant to note that these estimated � <br />figures apply fio the entire seven county area. Figures for the <br />Ramsey/Washington County area are not stated separately. � <br />As a matter of interest to all concerned with the various costs � <br />and incentives for managing and disposing of our �esidential <br />wastes, Figure 1 identifies the various participants in the � <br />overall picture and how th�y will interact with one anothez <br />financially when the NSP refuse derived fuel plant is <br />operational. Organized waste collection has not been included as <br />being in effect, hut drop-off center(s) have been. � <br />2Q <br />� <br />� <br />� <br />� <br />� <br />� <br />� <br />� <br />� <br />� <br />� <br />