Solid Waste Management
This chapter covers the definitions, sources, and management of municipal solid waste (MSW), along with its environmental impacts. Key aspects include collection methods, treatment technologies, special solid waste types, and strategies for secure disposal. Additionally, it highlights the significance of hazardous waste management and the regulations governing it.
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What we have learnt
- Municipal solid waste encompasses various materials generated from residential and commercial activities.
- Effective waste management involves collection, treatment, and the final disposal of solid waste.
- Hazardous waste poses significant threats to health and requires specialized management practices.
Key Concepts
- -- Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)
- Solid waste generated from residential, commercial, institutional, and community activities, including organic and inorganic materials.
- -- Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM)
- A comprehensive approach that combines waste reduction, reuse, recycling, treatment, and disposal to optimize environmental, economic, and social objectives.
- -- Hazardous Waste
- Waste that poses potential risks to human health or the environment, including toxic, reactive, or corrosive substances.
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