Why are recyclable material recovery facilities not economically self-sustaining? A technical, financial and social analysis based on data from units in Brazil
Published online on January 29, 2026
Abstract
Waste Management & Research, Ahead of Print.
This study assesses operational and financial performance, as well as social and labour aspects, of 12 material recovery facilities (MRFs) in 4 Brazilian regions, using monthly data from 2024. An analytical framework consisting of 13 metrics was developed ...
This study assesses operational and financial performance, as well as social and labour aspects, of 12 material recovery facilities (MRFs) in 4 Brazilian regions, using monthly data from 2024. An analytical framework consisting of 13 metrics was developed ...