Present Status of Waste Management in India and Recommendations by Aravind E S, IIT Madras Storage of waste at source is lacking Domestic waste thrown on streets Trade waste on roads / streets Construction waste are left unattended Biomedical wastes are disposed into municipal waste stream Industrial waste often disposed of in open areas In … Read more
Solid Waste Management In India India’s Population = 1027 Million As per 2001 Census Urban Population = 285 Million Urban Areas = 5161 (Cities / Towns) MAGNITUDE OF PROBLEM – Per capita waste generation increasing by 1.3% per annum – With urban population increasing between 3 – 3.5% per annum – Yearly … Read more
Solid Waste Management Waste- Definition & Classification Any material which is not needed by the owner, producer or processor. Classification Domestic waste Factory waste Waste from oil factory E-waste Construction waste Agricultural waste Food processing waste Bio-medical waste Nuclear waste Classification of Wastes Solid waste- vegetable waste, kitchen waste, household waste etc. E-waste- discarded electronic … Read more