Managing the Toxic Waste Problem: Lessons from the Love Canal

Toxic waste disposal is likely to be among the most serious and far-reaching problems of public policy and management for the rest of this century. This article presentsfindings on the nature of the problem drawn from a study of thefirst major toxic waste disaster, Love Canal. Based on these finding...

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Published in:Administration & society 1981-08, Vol.13 (2), p.145-160
Main Authors: Worthley, John A., Torkelson, Richard
Format: Article
Language:English
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Hazardous wastes
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Summary:Toxic waste disposal is likely to be among the most serious and far-reaching problems of public policy and management for the rest of this century. This article presentsfindings on the nature of the problem drawn from a study of thefirst major toxic waste disaster, Love Canal. Based on these findings, the authors identify legislative, organizational, andfiscal dimensions that require policy research and development. Their conclude that a collaborative effort between public-and private-sector interests is essential in dealing with the challenge.
ISSN:0095-3997
1552-3039
DOI:10.1177/009539978101300202