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Management of
Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)
One of the major problems
being faced by cities and towns in India relate to complete lack of
systematic & scientific management of municipal solid waste (MSW).
With rapid urbanization & the huge thrust to infra-structural
development activities across the country, waste quantities are
increasing at such a rapid rate that Municipal Authorities are
finding it impossible to manage. This poses a great challenge and if
left unaddressed, it could be disastrous in terms of health &
hygiene besides environmental concerns.
Some studies have indicated that India produces approx. 45.0 million
tons of municipal solid waste annually and majority of it finds its
way to unscientific dump yards. It is a monumental challenge for all
the waste managers and it is extremely important that we, Indians
make a beginning in terms of instituting scientific waste management
principles.
Some of the key reasons for Improper Management of Waste are:
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Improper planning for
waste management while planning the townships
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Inadequate institutional
set up for planning & designing of waste management in ULB's
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Lack of technical and
trained manpower
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Grossly lacking community
involvement in waste management
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Inadequate exposure &
expertise to modern techniques/best practices in waste management
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Complete absence of an
Awareness creation mechanism
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Insufficient funds with
ULBs
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Indifferent attitudes of
ULBs in implementing user charges and maintaining sustainability
Few Suggestions to
improve Waste Management
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Waste Minimization
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Waste Segregation
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Material Recycling
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Waste Processing (Resource
Recovery)
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Waste Transformation to
compost
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Sanitary Land filling -
Limited land availability is a constraint in Metro cities.
Options Available for
Waste Processing & Disposal
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Composting
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Anaerobic Digestion -
Biomethanation & Energy generation
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Refuse Derived Fuel (Rdf)
/ Pelletization & energy generation
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Treating Bio-medical Waste
Separately as a hazardous waste
We, at Ecosanitaz, Offer
Complete Consultancy for Scientific Treatment & Disposal of MSW.
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