WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND PROBLEMS OF VARANASI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION AREA, VARANSI, UTTARPRADESH

Abstract

Municipal solid waste management is one of the major problems of municipalities. It involves huge costs as well as technical political, legal, socio-cultural, environmental and economic issues. So the waste management system is very complex. Improper management of MSW is a growing concern for cities in developing countries, so proper management is imperative and this is where the importance of sustainable waste management is essential. In India still more than 90% of MSW is directly disposed unscientifically on land (Singh. RS, 2017). This paper deals with the case study of municipal solid waste and its sustainable management in Varanasi city. Varanasi city is the cultural and religious capital of India and a tourist spot of International reputation which needs to develop an appropriate strategy to manage its waste effectively. The main objective of this paper is to give an overview of the phases of waste management, as well as some suggestions for waste minimization, recycling, energy recovery and disposal. Through which sustainable waste management is achieved. Sustainable waste management meaning to the collection, transit, evaluation and disposal of various types of waste, in a manner which is not harmful to the environment, human health or future generations. It creates employment, improves waste management practices, recycles products, uses alternative energy sources, and reduces the negative impact of waste on the environment and people through treatment, thereby improving air and water quality. Sustainable waste management aims to keep materials in use as long as possible, reduced the consumptions of natural resource, produce minimal waste of natural resource and minimize the amount of solid waste disposed of through landfills or incineration. It is the duty for all of us to preserve our environment for our future generations. So, we have to maintain the concept of sustainability.