Waste Management in India: Challenges and Opportunities for Entrepreneurs

Abstract

In developing countries like India, the collection, segregation, transportation and disposal of MSW is unscientific. Unregulated dumping of all manner of wastes on the edges or outskirts of towns and cities has created overflowing landfills, which are difficult to reclaim because of the haphazard manner of dumping and have serious environmental consequences. Recycling has remained an informal industry using outmoded technology in the lack of effective trash classification, collection, and disposal processes. Despite this, it is growing because of the amount of waste material and market demand for less expensive recycled goods. Due to the commodities' rising levels of use, paper and plastic recycling have seen particularly rapid growth. A significant knowledge gap exists in comprehending the potential available for entrepreneurs and the problems they must confront to build up a waste management firm, despite the fact that Indian experts have extensively researched technology-related topics in academic articles. This review article focuses on the quantity of the garbage that is now produced, collected, and recycled. Specifically, this review paper analyses statistics and information about Indian Waste management and highlights several heralds that a entrepreneur may have to face while setting up a business.