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A Review on Municipal Solid Waste: Generation and Treatments

Author(s):

Chandrakant S Tiwari , Sarvajanik College of Engineering & Technology, Gujarat, India

Keywords:

Municipal Solid Waste Management, MSW Treatments, Composting, Vermicomposting, Incineration, RDF Plants, Gasification, Anaerobic Digestion

Abstract

Municipal solid waste management is becoming one of the major environmental problems in Indian cities. Mismanagement of MSW can cause harmful environmental impacts and public health problems. Many studies reveal that about 90% of MSW is disposed of unscientifically in open dumps and landfills, which create environmental and public health problems. The uncontrolled dumping of waste on the borders of towns/cities have create many environmental problems. This paper presents an overview of production of MSW and available technologies in Indian Cities.

Other Details

Paper ID: IJSRDV4I31477
Published in: Volume : 4, Issue : 3
Publication Date: 01/06/2016
Page(s): 1716-1718

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