Abstract: A dynamic programming model is presented for determining the optimal capacity expansion patterns for waste‐to‐energy and landfill facilities over time. A capacity planning methodology incorporating both the dynamic programming ...

Abstract: Green building design principles advocate the use of rainwater storage units to collect roof runoff during nonwinter seasons for landscaping, hardscape cleaning, and/or maintenance purposes, either in the form of rain ...

Abstract: The need for more efficient water use has increased in importance with growing water scarcity and increasing competition among water users. Measuring the economic efficiency of water use has become a useful indicator for ...

Abstract: A crucial ingredient for achieving urban sustainability is reducing society's dependence on the automobile. Residents of suburban developments are often dependent on their cars for trips to destinations within the neighborhood ...

Abstract: Many North American municipalities are considering the introduction of a generator-pay system for municipal solid-waste–management services. In this technical note, a methodology is developed for the determination of charge ...

Abstract: A number of shortcomings are associated with conventional subdivision design. These include environmental, social, and economic issues that affect not only the residents of the development, but everyone within the surrounding ...

Abstract: The context of this paper is the interface between sustainability, urban form, municipal solid waste management infrastructure, and environmental impacts. Collection and haulage systems for solid waste and recyclable ...

Abstract: Continuous-simulation water balance models may be used to study the soil moisture dynamics of small urban areas. These models require as input many soil-texture and land-use-related parameters. Difficulties encountered in ...

Abstract: The issue of leachate storage for landfill leachate-recirculation systems is addressed in this note. Basic design equations are developed for the volumetric sizing of the leachate storage facility. The sizing approach is ...