Proper Management Of Municipal Solid Waste Research Articles

Biomining: A Sustainable Solution for Reclamation of Open Landfills in India

Urban India produced around 62 MT of municipal solid waste (MSW) (450 gcapita-1day-1) in 2015. Approximately 82% of the generated MSW was collected and only 28% of the collected waste was treated and the remaining 72% was openly dumped. Open dumping is the popular MSW disposal practice in India due to budget constraints and lack of technological advancement. Open dumpsites are considered a potential threat to environment and human health since they contaminate land and water resources during migration of leachate and create air pollution in terms of release of landfill gases (LFGs) with high percentages of greenhouse gases and thus contribute to climate change. It also consumes valuable land which could be converted into revenue generated assets. In 2011, India needed 380 km2 areas for waste disposal which will be 660 km2 by 2030. In 2016, the India Government has amended the Solid Waste Management Rules (SWM) for effective and proper management of MSW and reclaim the large old dumps by closure and recommend rehabilitate by a feasible solution in terms of reduction of waste by biomining. Biomining concept is an innovative, environmentally acceptable, economically and practically feasible and rapid measure to remediate the old open landfill site to successfully bring to zero emission of LFGs and leachate and also reclaim the land reusability and zero maintenance. In this study, the concept and utility of biomining as a key part of sustainable landfill management especially for the rehabilitation of MSW dumpsites in different megacities in India have been discussed.

IMPACT OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LEACHATE ON SOIL AND GROUND WATER QUALITY IN AND AROUND THE CHIDAMBARAM, TAMIL NADU, INDIA

One of the most serious faced today by artificial pollution of an environment which includes soil and water pollution. Water and soil is an essential component for the survival organism. Due to rapid increase in population and industrialization there is increase in solid waste generation and it is disposed by dumping on land. Proper municipal solid waste management is not practiced in Chidambaram. Chidambaram municipality collects the MSW from 33 wards inclusive of village panchayats and dumps in open areas at Thandeswaranalur which is 3kms from the city. These dumping areas are close a fertile land.
 This paper aims at study of polluted water and soil due to municipal solid waste in and around the Chidambaram. The quality of ground water and soil of different depths for several parameters of soil like pH, EC, N, P, K and water characteristics such as turbidity, total solids, electrical conductivity, pH, hardness, nitrate, chloride, fluoride and sulphate content estimated.

Challenges and prospects of waste management in Rajasthan

Due to social development and industrial evolution, the waste generated by human activities are growing continuously. Municipal solid waste (MSW) is growing with the increase of population, and it is estimated to increase 5% every year. The MSW has a negative impact on the environment in many ways, comprising its contribution to the rising climate catastrophe, its impact on wildlife, natural environment, and its adverse effect on human being. So, a proper management is required to handle this issue which must be efficient, environment friendly and economical. Government of India has framed many rules on proper management of MSW. In this regard, the current paper discusses about the existing policies of MSW management, problem faced during MSW management and future prospects with special attention to Rajasthan, India.

Emission of Green House Gases from Municipal Solid Waste by IPCC Model in Chidambaram

Municipal solid waste (MSW) has become a severe environmental threat with more urbanization and a enormous shift in people's lifestyles in our nation over the past two to three centuries.the waste generation of a person towards MSW is increasing unprecedented from 0.6-0.8 kg in the 1990s to more than 1.5 kg and more articles over "use - and-throw" are playing a significant role in our daily operations. Solid waste management eliminates adverse impacts in surrounding and enhances the economic growth and superior value of life. The main emissions from the handling and management procedures of MSW are CO2 and NH3. Consequently, adequate management of MSW becomes essential to offset the GHG (Green House Gasses). Hence Proper management of MSW becomes essential to offset GHG (Green House Gasses), which would otherwise contribute strongly to the domestic anthropogenic GHG budget. This paper is intended to assess techniques for managing MSW in the context of GHG decrease as a Climate Change mitigation project in Chidambaram. IPCC Model projected methane to be 908,1023Mg / year in Chidambaram for a 25-year credit period.

The Study of Quantity Change and Composition Variations of Municipal Solid Waste in Sareyn as a Touristic City to Improve Municipal Solid Waste Management

Background and Objectives. Investigating the amount and composition of municipal solid waste components, as an essential information, is required to design, operate and optimize the municipal solid waste management systems. The ultimate goal of this research is to explore the quantity change and physical variations of Sareyn municipal solid waste. Materials and Methods: This study was descriptive-cross sectional, conducted. Sampling was simple random and physical analysis was conducted according to the ASTM standard of MSW. Total of 28 samples were taken from the trucks brought to the landfill site. Results: The average amount of MSW production in Sareyn is 19.1 tons each day while the highest amount in summer is 35.1 and the lowest in winter is 10.46. The density of Sareyn MSW in the autumn is in the highest value and in the summer is in the lowest value equal to 386.1 and 349.1 kg / m3 respectively. The putrescible materials; 65.66 percent, have the highest amount, and the rest of the components consisting of plastics, rubbish and trash, paper and paperboard, wood, glass, textiles and metals, respectively. Conclusion: According to the conditions of Sareyn touristic city and in order to provide the required health care, it is necessary to review and plan a proper Municipal Solid Waste Management System, increase the number of collections of MSW during peak periods, locate a new place for landfill, and educate the citizens about the waste reduction and waste separation at the source.

A review of municipal solid waste environmental standards with a focus on incinerator residues

Abstract Environmental issues are often neglected until a lapse in the care for environment, which leads to serious human health problem, would then put regulation gaps in the spotlight. Environmental regulations and standards are important as they maintain balance among competing resources and help protect human health and the environment. One important environmental standard is related to municipal solid waste (MSW). Proper MSW management is crucial for urban public health. Meanwhile, the sustainability of landfills is also of concern as increasing volumes of MSW consume finite landfill space. The incineration of MSW and the reuse of incinerated residues help alleviate the burden on landfill space. However, the reuse of MSW incinerator residues must be regulated because they may expose the environment to toxic heavy metal elements. The study of environmental standards from different countries applicable to MSW is not widely published, much less those for incinerated MSW residue reuse. This paper compares extant waste classification and reuse standards pertinent to MSW, and explores the unique recent history and policy evolution in some countries exhibiting high environmental regard and rapid changes, so that policy makers can propose new or revise current MSW standards in other countries.