item 16f0023xie environment accounts and statistics division waste management industry survey business government sectors 1996 canada october 1999 ottawa how to obtain more information inquiries about this publication related or services should be directed system of national on k1a 0t6 telephone 1 613 951 0297 fax 0634 e mail environ statcan ca une version française de ce rapport est disponible sur demande i table contents symbols ii preface iii acknowledgements overview the introduction 2 limitations 3 defining its components disposal material recycling 5 non hazardous by source 7 types materials sources recyclable central composting 9 sector financial employment characteristics 11 revenues activities 12 operating