Zombie Papers - MPCA Study
A large part of the Organized Collection “debate” has been severely polluted by fraudulent and poorly done studies. Many of the papers that suggest a possible benefit have been retracted or found to be fundamentally flawed. But the damage has been done. These studies live on as unkillable Zombie Papers that feed the “Organized Collection Works!” mythology.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has published, and is promoting a report that draws conclusions using limited information and statistically inconclusive data. The report wrongly concludes that having more government involvement and less choice in solid waste management will benefit Minnesotans.
Consumers know they get the best value when they choose their waste collector without government interference. Don't be fooled by a government promise of lower cost, especially when it is based on faulty information.
What the MPCA also fails to acknowledge, is that the solid waste industry has been moving away from old diesel trucks to clean burning compressed natural gas (CNG). This is better for the environment and is a fuel that is manufactured here in North America. Many haulers now run all CNG vehicles on their regular routes.
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A large part of the Organized Collection “debate” has been severely polluted by fraudulent and poorly done studies. Many of the papers that suggest a possible benefit have been retracted or found to be fundamentally flawed. But the damage has been done. These studies live on as unkillable Zombie Papers that feed the “Organized Collection Works!” mythology.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has published, and is promoting a report that draws conclusions using limited information and statistically inconclusive data. The report wrongly concludes that having more government involvement and less choice in solid waste management will benefit Minnesotans.
Consumers know they get the best value when they choose their waste collector without government interference. Don't be fooled by a government promise of lower cost, especially when it is based on faulty information.
What the MPCA also fails to acknowledge, is that the solid waste industry has been moving away from old diesel trucks to clean burning compressed natural gas (CNG). This is better for the environment and is a fuel that is manufactured here in North America. Many haulers now run all CNG vehicles on their regular routes.
Read more...