Abstract

In India, a key environmental challenge is the handling of municipal solid waste (MSW). The amount of MSW being generated in cities and towns has risen as a result of the country's fast urbanization, industrialization, and population growth. The improper disposal of MSW can have a negative impact on the environment, public health, and the socio-economic issues. In this paper, MSW of 9 different states of India was segregated in appropriate manner, such that peer analysis of each and every individual region can be highlighted. A comparison between treated and landfilled of solid waste (SW) among different region has been conducted with the trend analysis of past as well as current scenario of solid waste. Benefits of treated wastes and demerits of landfilling solid waste are comprehensively reviewed. This paper's review provides a detailed analysis for future research and concerning agencies deals with MSW in India.

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