A Review of Solid Waste Management Practice in Dhaka City, Bangladesh

Suraiya Yasmin

doi:10.11648/j.ijepp.20170502.11

Abstract

Waste management is a challenging task as population is increasing and type of waste is changing. Waste management practice needs concern not only for its generation increasing but also for its inadequate practice. Waste generation is affected by socio economic factors, demography, seasonal factors, lack of awareness and weak management practice. With increasing rate of population the waste generation rate is also increasing in Dhaka city where a sustainable waste management practice is required to develop. This review article will attempt to summarize the recent year’s state of waste generation and management practices. Desk research was done for the review literature and Google scholar was utilized for the bibliographic database. The review reveals that the uncollected wastes are dumped in open spaces and streets which clog the drainage system creating serious hazards, environmental degradation and health risks in the city. The waste management practice is not very satisfactory and needs adequate policy and awareness. Awareness on various aspects of waste management can help lessen waste generation and improve waste management processes.

Highlights

Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, is expanding with an enormous growth of population [1]
The issue of poor solid waste management (SWM) has become a challenge for governments of developing Asia and Africa [4, 5] because it is critical to the protection of public health, safety and the environment [6]
Lack of financial resources, inadequate trained manpower, inappropriate technology and lack of awareness of the community are the major constraints of solid waste management for the fast growing metropolis of Dhaka [1]

Summary

Introduction

The capital city of Bangladesh, is expanding with an enormous growth of population [1]. Lack of financial resources, inadequate trained manpower, inappropriate technology and lack of awareness of the community are the major constraints of solid waste management for the fast growing metropolis of Dhaka [1]. Both quantity and volume of this waste have increased rapidly as the city population [15, 16, 17]. Suraiya Yasmin and Md Imranur Rahman: A Review of Solid Waste Management Practice in Dhaka City, Bangladesh problems towards human health, environment and drainage system [18]. This paper focuses on reviewing the waste generation and management existing scenarios in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Waste Management Practice in Dhaka Bangladesh

Waste Generation

Collection and Transportation

Disposal

Findings

Recycling