MPA Major Research Papers
Date of Award
7-30-2012
Degree Type
Major Research Paper
Degree Name
Master of Public Administration
Program
Political Science
Supervisor
Cobban, Tim
Geographical Areas
Ontario
Abstract
This paper examines the impact of socio-economic characteristics on the rate of waste diversion in 196 municipalities across the province of Ontario. It uses 2006 data from Waste Diversion Ontario (WDO) and Statistics Canada to look at a specific list of variables, including the percentage of rented households in the municipality, the percentage of individuals who hold a university degree, the population density and the level of urbanization, and the region in which the municipality is located. The findings reveal that socio-economic characteristics explain only a portion of what determines the rate of waste diversion in Ontario municipalities.
Recommended Citation
Ceci, Brock, "Determinants of Municipal Waste Diversion in Ontario" (2012). MPA Major Research Papers. 112.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/lgp-mrps/112