Abstract
The rapid industrial development, high population growth, and rapid urbanization of Saudi Arabia have led to increased pollution and waste levels. Every day, solid waste disposal for governments and local authorities becomes a significant challenge. Saudi Arabia produces over 15 million tonnes of solid waste annually, with a population of around 29 million. The waste production per person is estimated at between 1.5 and 1.8 kg per day per person. About 75% of the population in urban areas is concentrated, making it imperative that government steps are taken to boost the country's waste recycling and management scenario. The production of solid waste in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam, three of the largest cities, exceeds seven million tonnes annually, which shows the enormity of the civic body problem. During this study, the design Expert software was involved in the optimization of process parameters during the collection of municipal solid waste (MSW) from Jeddah city. The use of design experiments and numerical optimization is quite effective in optimizing the different process parameters on the overall cost. Saudi Arabia has a critical need for a resilient waste system and agile waste management system to control its municipal solid waste quickly and environmentally friendly for achieve Saudi Vision 2030. For this study design of experiment, software was employed to optimize the cost per trip, thereby considering process parameters. It is therefore essential to examine the existing practices and future opportunities for solid waste collection, storage, and disposal. This study considered that MSW generated in Saudi Arabia which is having great potential to be converted into wealth. Hence, considering the current environment situation, energy prospective and future management strategies for MSW have also been reviewed.
Highlights
This study considered that municipal solid waste (MSW) generated in Saudi Arabia which is having great potential to be converted into wealth
The study areas in Saudi Arabia comply with a particular characteristic waste production pattern since the population is wide-ranging, resulting in the creation of dumpsites, and these specific places experience extensive temperature fluctuations and challenging terrain conditions, which affect the implementation of appropriate MSW management strategies
MSW generated in SA contains about 40% organic waste, which indicates its potentiality to produce energy through anaerobic digestion
Summary
Ineffective processes of waste collection and insufficient transport facilities are mainly responsible for the accretion of MSW throughout the city[7]. Non-science monitoring and disposal of MSW are responsible for numerous complications linked to environmental contamination and public health and well-being problems[8]. The proper management of solid waste (such as processed, collected, disposed of, and recycled) requires detailed information about the rate and quantity, composition, source, and location of waste g enerated[18]. Urgent need for knowledge on SARS-CoV-2 prevalence and detection in biomedical waste to comprehend associated dissemination mechanisms and to illuminate proper risk prediction and management practices for the biomedical sector[21]. There are several active case studies on the involvement of the local and private sectors in the management of solid waste in developing countries
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