Solid Waste Management

Solid waste is material which arises from various human activities...

"waste not, want not"

Solid waste is material which arises from various human activities and which is normally discarded as useless or unwanted. It is responsible for land pollution in urban and industrial areas.

What is Solid Waste Management ?

Mainly refers to the complete process of collecting, treating and disposing of solid wastes. In the waste management process, the wastes are collected from different sources and are disposed of.

This process includes collection, transportation, treatment, analysis and disposal of waste.

Sources of Solid Wastes

Solid domestic garbage

Solid agricultural waste

Plastics, glass, metals, e-waste, etc

Medical waste

Construction waste, sewage sludge

"Today, recycle for a better tomorrow."

Recovery operation by which waste materials are reprocessed into products, materials or substances whether for the original or other purposes

Effects of Poor SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

Air Pollution

Is the contamination of the indoor or outdoor environment by any chemical, physical or biological agent.

Water Contamination

Germs and chemicals can get in drinking water at the water’s source or in the distribution system after the water has already been treated.

Soil Contamination

Any substance in the soil that exceeds naturally-occurring levels and poses human health risks is a soil contaminant.

"Put trash in its place."

The three R's rule, which stands for Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, is a way to take care of the environment by generating less waste, saving money and being a more responsible consumer.

The Three R's rule Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Reduce

Is the contamination of the indoor or outdoor environment by any chemical, physical or biological agent.

Reuse

Germs and chemicals can get in drinking water at the water’s source or in the distribution system after the water has already been treated.

Recycle

Any substance in the soil that exceeds naturally-occurring levels and poses human health risks is a soil contaminant.

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