SOLID WASTE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENTMANAGEMENT

Presented By: Suhail Kumar Valasai

Roll No. 11EE33

Why is solid waste disposal a major problem for towns and

cities?• It is an expensive undertaking, the

second largest expenditure after education

• It takes up valuable and expensive land close to towns and cities

• It devalues nearby land properties • Pollutes groundwater, air and produces

pungent odor• The garbage disposal process represent

a waste of natural resources.

Open waste dumps

Abandoned piles of household garbage, bags of yard waste, appliances, old barrels, used tires, and debris such as lumber, shingles, pipes and asbestos

can threaten the health of humans, wildlife,

and the environment.

Open waste dumps – demerits

• Open dumps create a public nuisance, divert land from more productive uses, and depress the value of surrounding land.

• Open dumps have become the feeding grounds for children from poor homes

A growing concern for Urban Dwellers: Plastic

bags? Plastic Bags

A major source of municipal solid waste

Burning of combustible solid wastes in properly constructed incineration plants.Recovers energy that would otherwise be lost.Disadvantage-Emits dangerous cancer causing compounds called Dioxins

Burning of combustible solid wastes in properly constructed incineration plants.Recovers energy that would otherwise be lost.

Burning of combustible solid wastes in properly constructed incineration plants.Recovers energy that would otherwise be lost.Disadvantage-Emits dangerous cancer causing compounds called Dioxins

Burning of combustible solid wastes in properly constructed incineration plants.Recovers energy that would otherwise be lost.Disadvantage-Emits dangerous cancer causing compounds called Dioxins

Burning of combustible solid wastes in properly constructed incineration plants.Recovers energy that would otherwise be lost.

The conversion of biodegradable waste like vegetable peels into manure to use in agricultural purposes.

Reuse of waste material not only saves money but also help in disposal of waste.Clothing ,Furniture and other reusable material should be used instead of disposal one.

REDUCE: Suggestions for reducing waste at source• Purchase more durable and less

of disposable items• Buy more efficient products –

cars, appliances and houses• Reduce consumption of luxury

items• Purchase items that can be

reused over and over.

Recycling Recycling is a form of

Reuse .

However, Recycling involves some transformation of the original material into new forms.

e.g. PVC, newspaper, glass

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