Abstract
In this paper we have studied solid waste management in Gotkhindi village near Islampur. The predominance of open dumping and the absence of reliable data regarding generation and characterization of waste has created a difficult situation for rural local bodies responsible for managing solid waste generated in the village. In this study, solid waste samples collected from a dump site analyzed for physical characterization. The physical characterization of the city waste confirms its suitability for applying biological method of composting. The waste characterization highlights the importance of waste segregation before sending the waste fractions for different waste-treatment technologies including composting and landfilling. Most common practice of waste processing is uncontrolled dumping which causes pollution. If the wastes are disposed in an uncontrolled manner these may cause adverse impact on public health & environment. Therefore, the solid wastages are still a major problem in this rural area. To overcome these problems, we have proposed to implement Bangalore method of composting.
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