Question

Questions 1. Distinguish between the following 3 methods of collection in terms of homeowners cooperation, cost of collection, aesthetics of collection and attractiveness to scavengers: • Curbside pickup Setout-setback pickup I • Backyard pickup .

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Answer 1

S.No	Curbside pickup	Setout-setback pickup	Backyard pickup
1.	Housewowner is responsible in placing the waste container and taking back the empty container.	Houseowner is responsible in placing waste in storage area. If houseowner is not present, the wastecannot be collected.	Houseowner is responsible in placing waste in storage area. If houseowner is not present, the waste cannot be collected.
2.	Cost of collection is economical	Cost of collection is not economical.	Cost of collection is not economical.
3.	Aesthetic is not as good if the waste that is left out scattered by wind, animals, children or waste pickers.	Aesthetic is good since the street wont affected by scattering of wastes.	Aesthetic is good since the street wont affected by scattering of wastes.
4.	Scavengers need not to enter the property to collect waste. They do the work easily.	Scavengers have to enter the property. Setout crew has to come and collect the waste aontainer. Setback crew has have to return te empty container.	Scavengers have to enter the property. Sometimes it is not desirable by scavengers because they may be prevented for security nad other reasons.