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Lecture
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This lecture provides an overview of the economics of waste treatment and recycling, focusing on the challenges and opportunities faced by waste entrepreneurs. Topics include the importance of understanding the waste-treatment market, legal regulations, variability in waste quality, material value in discarded fridges, revenue generation, logistic costs, gate fees, and the process of recovering metals from fly ash. The instructor discusses the economic model of waste treatment, the costs involved, and the critical factors influencing profitability in recycling activities.