Cost and Operational Analysis of Illegal Dumping

The Field Lab partnered with the City of San Juan to examine the cost and effectiveness of approaches to addressing illegal dumping in the downtown area.

Project Partner

City of San Juan, Puerto Rico

Project Summary

Students worked with City data to analyze operational workflows, enforcement practices, and cost structures associated with illegal dumping mitigation.

Areas of Focus

The team examined dumping patterns, operational response costs, enforcement mechanisms, comparative intervention approaches, and cost-effectiveness of existing strategies.

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