Waste Management In City Research Articles

Techno-commercial Assessment of Concurrent Municipal Brown Field Reclamation Procedures: A Pivotal Case study of Jawahar Nagar Dump Site

Techno-commercial Assessment of Concurrent Municipal Brown Field Reclamation Procedures: A Pivotal Case study of Jawahar Nagar Dump Site

Research Status of Generation and Management of Garden Waste in China: A case of Shanghai

In the present study, by complying with the panel data of China’s urban garden waste emissions from 2011 to 2019, a dynamic characteristic analysis and a temporal and spatial analysis are conducted on the existing status of garden waste emissions of our nation. In addition, an in-depth study is carried out on the spatial distribution characteristics of garden waste emissions. Moreover, the current situation of garden waste management in Shanghai is analysed, the lack of garden waste management in typical cities of China is explored, and a theoretical basis is laid for the government to formulate and roll out effective sustainable management of garden waste.

A study on solid waste generation, composition and management in Sulaimania city, Kurdistan region, Iraq

Municipal solid waste management became a major challenge due to the population growth, change of lifestyle in Sulaimania city, especially since the urban expansion increased from 2003, and when many villages in the countryside had already became a part of the city. The major part of generating solid waste in Sulaimania disposed in the Tanjaro area (an open dumping area southeast of Sulaimania city) without any treatment or proper landfilling. In this research, the compositions of generating solid waste of Sulaimania city and its properties were determined. Also, in this research, it was found that household waste generation is threatening the environment of Sulaimania city due to the huge amount of the produced leachate of solid waste which flowing into the Tanjaro dumping area and ultimately contaminating groundwater, surface and subsurface soil there. This research covered 12 different subzone areas within 5 major zones across the city a covering nearly 300 house samples. Also collected solid waste samples were categorized into the kitchen, plastic, glass, electronic and some other types of solid wastes. The results showed that the number of houses generating more than 2 kg of solid waste per day is higher than those with less than 1kg generated solid waste. It has also been inferred that the highest composition ratio of household solid waste was kitchen type and reached (63.1%) followed by plastic-type solid waste (10.2%), cardboard (5.4%), cans and other metals (2.8%), Glass waste (2.7%) and E-waste (0.1%), other wastes such as textile, nylon, wood and lethal around (15.7%). Besides that, the results showed that the amount of the waste is seasonally changing, for example, the amount of solid waste from April to October is higher than other months due to increasing human activities for producing solid waste. Furthermore, this study covered a survey of the main medical waste from 25 clinics across Sulaimania city and counted the main waste contributed elements of the medical waste that produced. The variation in the generation rate, varied and excuses for this variation clearly stated. Also, the clinic medical waste generation was also investigated for their constituents and quantity and also the possibility of its segregation and ways to dispose of it. All the clinics private and public ones were investigated and studied for having chimneys and the possibilities of air pollution due to the burning of the medical waste.

Smart City Waste Management through ICT and IoT driven Solution

The growing population and mass relocation of citizens from urban and semi-urban areas to Smart Cities have resulted in exponential growth in Smart Cities and thereby certain challenges. One of the major challenges Smart Cities are facing is to control, manage and process waste generation on daily basis. Waste collection and processing at a wider scale is not an easy job. Growing population and resource constraints in waste management activities are the primary reasons which have made waste management a tough job. To deal with this challenging process, Smart Cities uses Smart Waste Management System. This paper has provided an overview of a typical Smart Waste Management system and a review of selected research papers on Smart Waste Management. We tried to identify areas of improvement with the existing Smart Waste Management Solutions and proposed an innovative solution called "iSmartWMS" for carrying out waste management specifically for Smart Cities. The paper has discussed in detail the architecture and building blocks of the proposed Smart Waste Management System, along with the details of software tools, sensors, and technologies proposed in iSmartWMS. The Paper has finally discussed results with respect to prototype implementation of iSmartWMS and also future plans to further improve the iSmartWMS smart waste management system.

Smart City Waste Management through ICT and IoT driven Solution

Smart City Waste Management through ICT and IoT driven Solution

Implementation of circular economy in the management of municipal solid waste in an Italian medium-sized city: A 30-years lasting history

The Circular Economy model is gaining attention as a key factor for boosting sustainable development. Reducing the consumption of raw materials, as well as increasing the amount of recycled waste, are the current challenges the municipal solid waste management system is called for. In this study, the evolution of the municipal waste management strategies in the city of Brescia was analysed, covering a period of 30 years. The results obtained by a) progressively extending the separate collection with street containers, b) building a Waste to Energy plant, and c) moving to a door to door collection system, were assessed via numerical indicators and mass balances. In order to highlight the complexity of the system, the waste flow, from collection to the achievement of the “end of waste” attribute, was followed. Separate collection with street containers came to a saturation percentage around 40%. The realization of the incineration plant eliminated the direct disposal of waste to landfills. With the introduction of the new collection system, the separately collected waste increased up to over 73%, the per capita amount of collected waste decreased from 685.3 kg/(in y) to 579.6 kg/(in y), and a significant reduction of recyclable materials in the unsorted waste was gained. In the paper, these achievements and their affecting factors are analysed. Moreover, criticalities in the calculation of material recovery indices due to the complexity of the system (72 transformation sites were identified) are discussed.

Pivotal Role of Different Technologies in Waste Management among Urban Communities in India

Purpose – The purpose of this paper emphasizes the status and management of waste generation and explores numerous technology needed for waste management in urban cities, which aim at smartly improving the city and the environment. This was achieved through the study of various technologies that have been used in the waste management sector in urban segments. Methodology – The paper uses secondary data gathered from comprehensive literature, case-studies, journal and internet review are used for this literature review. Findings – The analysis shows that technology has fully revolutionized the world and brought people together. Every area of the application of ICT has achieved the latest technological advancements. This would clarify and improve the public and the community's working using technologies. Different technologies need, however, to be respected in different industries, especially in urban areas, because population growth is high. Research limitations/implications – Waste is one of India's main issues, and the ferocious epidemic has removed the city's life. But the clean lines of the city have now been acutely deteriorated due to its quick urbanization and insufficient waste management. Originality/value – With the rise in population and urbanization, cities have to transform themselves into a Smart City and smart technology can be used to solve different problems impacting society. This study addresses to the problem of waste generated in urban communities and using the technologies to have a smoother flow in the line of waste sector.

Analisis Hukum Atas Perjanjian Kerjasama Pengelolaan Persampahan Antara Pemerintah Provinsi Sumatera Utara Dengan Pemerintah Kota Medan Berdasarkan Peraturan Daerah Nomor 6 Tahun 2015 Tentang Pengelolaan Persampahan (Studi Dinas Kebersihan Kota Medan)

AbstractThe problem of waste in Indonesia is a very complex problem in a society that lacks sensitivity to the environment. Undisciplined cleanliness can create a bad atmosphere due to piles of garbage. The city development is indirectly caused by the increase in the population of the city. In this case, waste management in Medan city has a special regulation in waste management which is regulated in Regional Regulation Number 6 of 2015 concerning Solid Waste Management. It is based on Article 1 of Regional Regulation Number 6 of 2015 concerning Solid Waste Management. Therefore, Medan city government and North Sumatra provincial government made an agreement regarding the management of this waste. Regarding the form and the content of the agreement, it is submitted to the agreement of the parties conducting the agreement. Keywords : Cooperation Agreement, Waste Management, North Sumatra Provincial Government, Medan City Government

Adoption Conceptual Model for Intelligent Waste Management in Smart Cities: Theoretical Review

Purpose –Adoption of technologies in waste management in developing countries has largely lagged leading to poor waste collection and disposal exposing the city dwellers to health hazards and points of extortion. The delay has been occasioned by several technology adoption inhibitors. This paper, therefore, proposes am integration of three adoption models: diffusion of innovation (DoI), technology acceptance model (TAM) and technology readiness index (TRI) models towards enhancing understanding of the factors that may influence acceptance and use of smart waste management system in a smart cityMethod – This paper critically reviewed the available literature on DoI, TAM, and TRI models and highlighted the challenges of applying each model and thereafter, proposed an integrated model based on the strength exhibited by each model.Results –Despite the wide use of DoI, TAM, and TRI models, the models have weaknesses when applied independently for intelligent waste management. For instance: DoI focuses on innovation rather than information technology, does not support participatory adoption of technology, and lacks psychometrics characterization of users' behavioral intentions; TAM may not measure user’s readiness and deals with perception to use technology rather than the actual use; TRI presupposes that users must be well equipped with the required infrastructure, skills, beliefs, and attitude to use technology. The integrated model may solve these weaknesses by drawing from the strength of each model while focusing on innovation (DoI), perceptions (TAM) and readiness (TRI)Conclusion – The model may enhance the adoption of the waste management system by focusing on(i) the innovation covered byDoImodel and (ii) the intended users; characterized by both perceptions through the TAM model; and readiness provided by the TRI model. Recommendations – The study recommends the actual application of the model to test the hypothesis adduced that integrating the models would enhance the adoption and use of intelligent systems for waste management in smart cities. Practical Implications – The proposed model could help city planners to formulate a good strategy mix for the intended use(rs) of an intelligent waste management system.

Citizen involvement in waste management and circular economy in cities: Key elements for planning and implementation

This paper identifies and explores key elements for planning and implementing citizen involvement in the area of waste management and circular economy in cities. The analysis has shown that institutions responsible for waste management regard strategic planning, inclusivity, transparency, continuity, and resources as particularly important for reaching the objectives of citizen involvement. However, not all of the four analysed cities have applied these elements to the same extent, due to e.g. a lack of a strategy for citizen involvement, or limited personal and financial resources.

Sinergitas Stakeholders dalam Pengelolaan Sampah di Kota Metro

The purpose of this article is to describe the synergy of stakeholders in waste management in Metro Cities. This type of research is descriptive with a qualitative approach. The results of this study indicate that: (1) waste management in metro city involves five elements, namely: government, civil society, business actors, academics and the media. Cooperation between stakeholders has been going well, but not all stakeholders involved in waste management carry out their roles optimally; (2) communication and coordination is still lacking, as indicated by several complaints from the public; (3) lack of public awareness of waste management in Metro City. Research recommendation: in increasing synergy, it is necessary to evaluate the cooperation between stakeholders. It is hoped that DLH can improve communication and coordination of waste management. Increase waste management activities and increase activities through online media which are expected to increase public awareness of the importance of managing waste.

Permasalahan Pengelolaan Persampahan di Kota Tarakan

Various programs are implemented in the context of waste management in Tarakan City. The programs that have been implemented are Tabungan Lingkungan (Taling), Gerakan Pungut Sampah (GPS) and Sampah Semesta (Semua Mesti Terlibat). The program does not provide optimal impact based on the amount of waste generation that continues to increase. Waste ge-neration in 2011 amounted to 98.7 tons/day and in 2018 it increased 79.05% to 176.73 tons/day with the level of solid waste service reaching 68%. This study aims to determine the main pro-blems in waste management in Tarakan City. This type of research is descriptive research. The respondents were five people from five different agencies. Data collection techniques in the form of interviews to find out waste management problems. The qualitative data from the interviews are then converted into quantitative data so that hierarchical analysis can be done. Analysis of the data using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method with Software Expert Choice 11. The main problem is obtained from the multiplication of indicator scores with priority aspect values. The results of the analysis show the main problem of solid waste management is the lack of a solid waste management budget (0.133); lack of garbage transport equipment (0,130); habit of residents in littering (0.118); sanctions in regulations are not implemented (0.114); and sanctions have less deterrent effect (0.107). The main problem of waste management in Tara-kan City is related to lack of solid waste management budget.

Physico-chemical characterization of stabilized MSW of an Okhla landfill

Abstract Solid waste management in urban cities is one of the most serious issues in the present world which adversely affects human health and the environment. This article presents the characterization assessment result of stabilized waste collected from different locations at the same depth and post-collection on-site compositional analysis, physical and chemical analysis was done. From the preliminary investigations, it was found that municipal solid waste (MSW) is rich in soil-like material and is about 73.64% of the total waste. The moisture and organic content were 8.99% and 8.17% respectively. The concentration of heavy metals was as per the range prescribed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). The study concluded that stabilized waste can be used as an earth fill and also as secondary raw material (SRM) for soil subgrade.

An integrated model for management of hazardous waste in a smart city with a sustainable approach

Management of hazardous waste deals with the cost-effective, efficient, social, and environmental concern, and the concept of sustainability includes all of these issues. In this regard, new approaches are emerging to handle waste management according to the concept of smart city. In the current study, a mathematical model is developed for the hazardous waste location-routing problems to determine the best decisions in a hazardous waste Management (HWM) system. The proposed model aims to maximize the total profit of the HWM system and reduce the destructive effects of hazardous waste from the perspective of environmental and social impacts. In order to advance the efficiency and practicality of the proposed model, a solution method based on the non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm III, a recently presented metaheuristic procedure, is applied to efficiency solve the problem. The current study takes into account the concept of Information and Communications Technology ICT and Internet of Things technology in hazardous waste location-routing modeling. In addition, some sensitivity analyses are implemented to assess the behavior of the model and extract managerial insights.

Theoretical modelling and fabrication of smart waste management system for clean environment using WSN and IOT

In present day situation, we frequently see that the garbage can is positioned in open locations in city communities that are flooded due to amplify in waste each and every day. It creates an unsanitary condition for individuals and creates a horrible smell round environmental elements that lead to the advent of some hazardous and human ailments, to continue to be away from the environment we diagram for “IoT-based waste management for smart cities”. In the proposed system, there is a lot of waste available in the city or on campus. These boxes get a minimal gadget that helps keep tune of the nice of the garbage cans and a new ID will be placed on each bin. From the town with the aim that it is far from difficult to understand which dust bin is full. The moment the degree arrives faster, the device will transfer the level alongside with a unique ID. The specialists can get this better result from their area with the help of the Internet and rapidly clean the rubbish cans. One of the essential troubles with our circumstance used to be robust waste management which impacts the well-being and stipulations of our public. Recognition, verification and costly retirement are one of the most important matters for the present day period. The common approach of bodily verification of leaks in waste containers is a hard procedure to manipulate and uses with extend in human effort, time and charges which can be averted without much effort with our current technology. This is our answer, an approach the place undesirable managers are computerized. This is our framework for IoT Garbage Monitoring, an extraordinary way to assist maintain city areas as clever cities.

IoT cloud‐based cyber‐physical system for efficient solid waste management in smart cities: a novel cost function based route optimisation technique for waste collection vehicles using dustbin sensors and real‐time road traffic informatics

IoT cloud-based connected smart dustbins (equipped with sensors) are imperative for efficient waste management in smart city. Municipal agencies can reduce the use of both man and machine by cutting down their overall waste collection route distance as well as number of waste collection vehicles (WCVs) by deploying this proposed cyber-physical system for route optimization of WCVs with capacitated vehicle-routing model. A novel cost function is mathematically modelled using data from dustbin-sensors and real-time road-traffic with modified Dijkstra's algorithm for optimisation of WCVs routes. Amount of solid waste in the dustbin (GC in %), rate of the filling (ΔG) and real-time/dynamic road traffic information from Google distance matrix advanced application programming interface (API) are used for estimation of the optimised route for WCVs. Optimisation goal of this work is to reduce both capital expense (CapEx) and operational expense (OpEx) of solid waste collection in the city by cutting the WCV fleet size and reducing overall distance covered by WCVs. The proposed route optimisation technique is analytically simulated for Bhubaneswar smart city and the result shows 30.28% saving in overall WCVs route distance and hence reducing OpEx around 29.07% and CapEx around 26.83% by reducing WCV fleet size.

Assessing Bandung's Governance Challenges of Water, Waste, and Climate Change: Lessons from Urban Indonesia.

ABSTRACTThis study assesses the gaps, opportunities, and priorities of Bandung in managing its water and waste challenges. The City Blueprint Approach is used to identify pressures, to measure the city's Integrated Water Resources Management performance, and to assess its governance. Based on the analyses of Bandung, 4 topics are discussed in more detail: 1) the transferability of the lessons from Bandung, 2) the challenges of solid waste management in Indonesian cities, 3) community‐based sanitation, and 4) implications for informal settlements. The assessment reveals that Bandung's basic water services are largely met but flood risks are high and wastewater treatment is poorly covered, leading to large‐scale pollution. This is amplified by extensive land‐use change and poor solid waste collection and treatment, as waste is almost completely dumped in landfills. Proper solid waste handling will reduce landfill dependency. Slum areas are disproportionately affected by climate‐related hazards and continuously under recognized in the discussion of cities' risk and vulnerability, while its dwellers are the most vulnerable members of the society. Bandung has started with slum area legalization which provides slum dwellers with legal security that protects their right to live as well as access to basic public infrastructures. Inadequate monitoring and uncoordinated financial source allocations are among the governance gaps. Governance is reactive and community involvement is low. Yet, Bandung exhibits the characteristics of a collaborative city with the potential to maximize its cross‐stakeholder learning with supportive leadership. Bandung and other cities in Indonesia face multilevel governance gaps. Bandung is recommended to expand the cooperation of private, civil, and public actors and implement network governance and decentralized management approaches focusing on improving the implementing capacity, better monitoring, cocreation, and better exploration of the options for financial support. Integr Environ Assess Manag 2021;17:434–444. © 2020 The Authors. Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of Society of Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry (SETAC)

Participatory solid waste governance and the role of social and solidarity economy: experiences from São Paulo, Brazil

Waste governance is emerging as transdisciplinary and inter-sectoral approach to waste management and policy, overcoming primarily prescriptive engineering perspectives of waste. The process of governing waste involves the articulation of different structures, institutions, policies, practices and actors. Paying attention to issues of power, scale, and equity are important in the search for more democratic practices. Innovative forms of governance are emerging as decentralized, participatory and inclusive, focused on waste reduction and resource recovery. Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) is an innovative alternative in generating work and income and a response in favor of social and labor inclusion. It can also be considered as a new, more humane and inclusive development model. With this article we aim to provide practical knowledge on the contributions of grassroots organizations and networks in waste management, supporting the discussion of waste governance in the context of the SSE. We present different experiences of waste picker organizations in the metropolitan region of São Paulo, Brazil to showcase their assets and to discuss prevailing challenges. Employing the SSE as a new development model allows us to address everyday issues of waste generation, management and governance in Brazilian cities and in other parts of the world; particularly from the perspective of organized waste pickers in associations, cooperatives and networks. This is a development paradigm which goes beyond just economic considerations, as highlighted with examples from waste management.

Roles of waste pre-treatment unit to support waste to energy sustainability

Improper waste management in big cities, especially DKI Jakarta, causes increasing the burden of the landfill so that it becomes full quickly. It is very troublesome to find land for a new landfill because there has been a lot of land use as residences. The result is an increase in the amount of waste that is discharged outside the landfill causing environmental damage and danger to human health. Waste processing with using thermal technology (Waste to Energy/WtE) is one alternative to overcome these problems. Since the condition of waste in Indonesia is mixed waste and most types of waste are organic waste, it is necessary to pre-process waste before waste enters the incinerator. The waste pre-treatment unit has any significant roles in the sustainability of WtE. There have not been many previous studies that explain this role. The purpose of this paper is to study the significant roles using the study of literature. These roles include: 1) improve the waste quality that will enter the incineration process; 2) reduce the Plant capacity so that it can reduce the WtE’s total costs; 3) facilitate waste hierarchy approach in WtE Pilot Project activities.

Políticas públicas e gestão de resíduos sólidos urbanos no Município de Rafael Fernandes/RN

O Presente estudo têm o objetivo de analisar a gestão integrada dos resíduos sólidos urbanos na cidade de Rafael Fernandes/RN, em meio as limitações e desafios impostos pela Lei da Política Nacional dos Resíduos Sólidos – PNRS. Ao longo dos anos, a referida cidade tem sido observada em crescimento, tanto populacional quanto do seu espaço urbano. Com isso, Rafael Fernandes incorpora problemáticas vivenciadas por cidades pequenas, principalmente, a grande produção de resíduos sólidos e seu desfecho inadequado. Tal realidade interfere nas condições do meio ambiente e na qualidade de vida da população. A pesquisa constituiu-se de revisão bibliográfica e trabalho de campo, que permitiu o contato do pesquisador com essa problemática. Adicionalmente, caracterizou-se também como exploratória e descritiva, por descrever aspectos de uma localidade em crescimento e de sua população. Os resultados analisados revelaram diversos problemas, envolvendo aspectos econômicos, ambientais e sociais, como a destinação imprópria dos resíduos sólidos. Percebe-se que os desafios são enormes e as ações desenvolvidas estão longe do ideal, para o meio ambiente e para a população, os gestores municipais necessitam desenvolver estrategias, e tomar atitudes que ocasionem sensibilização por parte da população a fim de extinguir este grande desafio.