Sep 03, 2015 at this rate, in a city of about 10 lakh people around 500 tonnes of wastes is being produced every day. Rcra subtitle d, which deals with nonhazardous wastes, requests that states produce solid waste management plans. This research evaluated the solid waste management strategies in lagos state,nigeria. Assessment of solid waste management in kinondoni municipality in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of master of science in environmental science of the open university.
Valorization of organic matter solid waste can be accomplished via composting and anaerobic digestion. Management strategy strategy to serve as a tenyear road map for improving. Challenges and opportunities associated with waste. Efforts in waste management in the uae include converting waste to energy, treating wastewater and controlling the movement of hazardous waste. Alternatives for waste management guide g314 fahzy abdulrahman1 cooperative extension service college of agricultural, consumer and environmental sciences introduction this publication provides an overview of the reasons and ways to better manage garbage or other household waste. The best management practices guidebook for special eventgenerated waste in rural communities guidebook is intended to help event organizers and individuals responsible for event waste management that are already considering developing or expanding source. Beyond unep iswm as one of the subfocal areas under the global partnership on waste management.
The final action is to dispose in landfills and incineration. Currently, million tonnes of waste per year are incinerated at over 600 plants high evidence, high agreement. First workshop for developing the nationalcity waste management strategies in myanmar, npt 15 june 2016. Appropriate solid waste management strategies may vary for institutional, communal and domestic sources, depending on types and volumes of waste. Waste management suffers from a pervasive underpricing, which means that the costs of waste management are not fully appreciated by consumers and industry, and waste disposal is preferred over other options. Notforprofit partnership waste management strategic ecological. Solid waste generation and its managementa case study. Office of solid waste and other related areas are not assured of continuity remain in job despite changes in political leaders by instituting modifications to. This paper attempts to demonstrate the dynamics of the solid waste management in harare. Waste management in schools continues to generate thoughts, interest and research because of the huge amount of the refuse that schools generation which include papers, cartons, cans, broken bottles, polymers which can be recycled but are rather turned out as rubbish to be collected as refuse. This will include improvements in data generation and management, as well as the development of a sustainable hazardous waste inventory as the basis for further action plans to mitigate their impact. Best management practices for eventgenerated waste in rural. Pdf solid waste generation and management techniques in ado. The purpose of this national solid waste management strategy is to guide sustainable solid waste management in kenya to ensure a healthy, safe and secure environment for all.
Waste generation projections for 2025 by region 10 5. Solid waste management, the collecting, treating, and disposing of solid material that is discarded because it has served its purpose or is no longer useful. This study aimed to assess the solid waste management in kinondoni municipality in the year 2014. Electronic waste e waste is one of the fastestgrowing pollution problems worldwide given the presence if a variety of toxic substances which can contaminate the environment and threaten human health, if disposal protocols are not meticulously managed. Total waste generation per capita in countries in europe, 19902000. Best management practices for eventgenerated waste in. The national waste management strategy nwms is a legislative requirement of the national environmental management. Ccet was selected to provide technical assistance towards the development of waste management strategies at the national and city levels based on a holistic waste management approach. The waste management plan sets specific goals and a sustainable waste management strategy.
To cover part of the integrated solid waste management strategies costs, it was found that valorizing and recycling activities, has turned into a valuable income. Effective swm is a major challenge in cities with high population density. Ethiopia enhances environmental protections through waste. Solid waste management strategy of sri jayawardenapura kotte part i the problem statement introduction rapid urbanization has made solid waste management a serious problem today. Waste management and minimization solid wastes for power generation swithenbank j. To mitigate their negative influences on the environment and society, it is necessary to establish appropriate strategies for e waste management.
Half the waste comes from the manufacturing industry and. Managing the environmental and regulatory challenges 2 because of the complexities of identifying, handling and disposing of e waste, companies may choose to work with experts that can help develop and manage effective risk management e waste strategies. Data measurement and management are essential components of a sustainable. General waste management general waste management policy. Feb 18, 2015 the soer 2015 briefing on waste provides an overview of the status, trends and prospects on waste generation and management at a european level. City of johannesburg integrated waste management plan 2011. Waste generation, composition and management data 2006 ipcc guidelines for national greenhouse gas inventories 2. Sep 24, 2019 these combined actions will also help ethiopia improve and update its reporting system under the basel and stockholm conventions. Pdf on jan 31, 2017, premakumara dickella and others published waste management in myanmar. The general waste manage officer will be a competent person and will perform the following duties. Cleaner pacific 2025 provides a strategic management framework to address waste, chemicals, and pollutants.
Its energy equivalent of about 10 million tonnes of coal per year. The strategy is a deliberate and visionary commitment for the country in the management of solid waste. Current status, key challenges and recommendations for national and city waste management strategies. The ministry of environment, forest and climate change had notified solid waste management rules, 2016 in april, 2016 which specifically defines the. To assure proper waste management, a general waste management officer will be designated for waste management on each project on the owners site. In the absence of proper solid waste management, thisin the absence of proper solid waste management, this waste lies littered on our streets, road corners andwaste lies littered on our. The current model of production and consumption generates a lot of waste that, in many cases, does not get reused. Electronic devices are essential to business operations.
Few waste treatment options are available and so they are more expensive than. Identification of waste management strategies and waste. A sustainable materials management strategy for new york state. Waste management the official portal of the uae government. Better practice guidelines for waste management and recycling. Municipal waste, solid waste, household waste, ndola, waste management, waste disposal introduction solid waste is defined as the waste arising from human and animal activities that are normally solid and that are discarded as useless or unwanted 1.
The total amount of municipal waste in the united kingdom is currently about 30 million tonnes per year. Due to population growth and economic activities, the quantities of wastes in the uae have increased in the last decade. Table 1 population growth and waste generation and future projections tonsday for bahir dar 1 guidelines for waste quantification and characterization and assessment of prevailing waste management system were prepared and local staff. Paper and glass are some of the waste fractions where member states have followed the community waste strategy of increasing recycling instead of energy. Waste municipal solid waste generation and management. European scientific journal december 2018 edition vol. Treatment refers to any process that is designed to minimize the environmental impact of waste by changing the physical properties of waste or separating out and destroying toxic components of waste.
Cleaner pacific 2025 is a comprehensive longterm strategy for integrated and sustainable waste management and pollution prevention and control in the pacific islands region over the next decade 20162025. Shanghai manual a guide for sustainable urban development in the 21st century. In 2016 this waste management strategy was developed by the sustainability manager in. Assessment of waste management strategies in nigerian universities assessment of waste management in the university of calaber nigeria kenobi krukru bachelor thesis business economics controlling publish your bachelors or masters thesis, dissertation, term paper or essay.
This declaration was adopted in 2001, and states optimistically that the goal is to reduce waste generation and disposal by 50% and 25% respectively by 2012 and to develop a zero waste strategy by the year 2022. Assessment of waste management strategies in nigerian. National policy on thermal treatment of general and hazardous waste. The national solid waste management strategy nema 2014 v acknowledgement the main guiding principle on the national waste management strategy is zero waste principle whereby waste is a resource that can be harnessed to create wealth, employment and reduce pollution of the environment. The generation of solid waste is on the increase due to rapid rise in. Beyond waste new york state department of environmental conservation print only if necessary and on 100% postconsumer recycled content paper a sustainable materials management strategy.
National waste management strategy page 8 of 75 priority wastes identifies categories of waste that, due their risks to human health and the environment, require special waste management measures, particularly where a solution requires the involvement of multiple roleplayers. Integrated solid waste management refers to the strategic approach to sustainable management of solid wastes covering all sources and all aspects, covering generation, segregation, transfer, sorting, treatment, recovery and disposal in an integrated manner, with an emphasis on maximizing resource use efficiency. Circular economy or the rule of the 3 rs are some solutions to solve the waste generation and management problem the growing world population is causing negative impacts on the planet. For the waste sector in south africa this means care must be given to. A management system covers all aspects of waste management. This is the collection, transportation, and disposal of garbage, sewage, and other waste products.
Whichever way one views the mounds of waste, as garbage piles to avoid, or as symbols of a way of life, theyare the features. Specific information is given on the characteristics of msw, existing frameworks, emerging trends, and important considerations. Finally, the aim was also to propose action plans to help developing and improving the system of waste management as well as people living quality in vietnam. The aim of this paper is to proffer urban solid waste management strategies which will effectively address the problems emanating from solid waste management. The perception of the people has always been that it is a responsibility of the local authority. In this study, the most expected process and nonprocess wastes stemming from different power generation processes have been identified and given their european waste codes. Developing a waste resource management strategy environment. Pdf waste generation and management practices in residential. Waste generation and its management in schools joytelu. Waste management practices in new york city, hong kong. Himachal pradesh strategy on solid waste management.
Despite plethora of scientific investigation on waste management, there has been paucity of information on healthseeking behavior and waste management practices among market women, hence the need. The purpose of the nwms is to achieve the objects of the waste act. Current waste generation per capita by income level 10 6. Strategy for environmental, solid waste management, public health and related areas in most cases, this strategy will not be successful if. This paper will discuss the problem of environmental pollution and waste management. For the waste sector in south africa this means care must be given to raw material use, product design, resource efficiency, waste prevention, and minimization where avoidance is impossible.
Namely, independence layout low density, idaw river medium density and uwani high density were used for the study. This soer 2015 crosscountry comparison focuses on municipal solid waste referred to as municipal waste. Solid waste management swm is a major problem for many urban local bodies ulbs in india, where urbanization, industrialization and economic growth have resulted in increased municipal solid waste msw generation per person. Solid waste management challenges in urban areas of ghana.
Organs of state and affected persons are obliged to give effect to the nwms. Top 10 tips for managing your wastes and developing a strategy. Everything that surrounds us is directly or indirectly connected to the environment. Removing garbage from residential, institutional and commercial locations in cities is a major logistical and operational task. The sample comprised a total number of 50 households in which two wards of sinza and ubungo were purposively chosen to represent the rest of wards in kinondono municipality. Surprisingly, little work has yet been done toaddress the key issue of. Establishing a baseline against which future reductions will be measured is an important first step in tracking progress. Comparison of solid waste management practices by income level 5 2. The generation and disposal of waste is an intrinsic part of any developing or industrial society. You cannot measure what you dont know you have, nor can you set reasonable goals or report on successes.
Waste management in industry c l hand freelance writer and editor, london, uk keywords. Most of the waste ends up in municipal landfills or dumpsites, where organic. State level strategy for solid waste management strategy for urban local bodies in himachal pradesh. Solid waste management strategy guiding principles and. To find out if there exist any relation between poor solid waste management and adverse health impact. Waste management practices in new york city, hong kong and beijing by steven cohen, hayley martinez and alix schroder december 2015 introduction solid waste management is a challenge for large urban areas around the world. Improper disposal of municipal solid waste can create unsanitary conditions, pollution, and outbreaks of disease. Audit, contractor, disposal, duty of care, hierarchy, procedures, recovery, safety, storage, transport contents 1. Waste generation and management reported total waste generation within the eu and the european free trade area increased by nearly 10% between 1990 and 1995, while economic growth was about 6. This refers to an unwanted or unusable material, substance, or byproduct. How to develop a waste management and disposal strategy cips. Giving priority to the waste minimization options for the most problematic wastes from thermal power plants, waste management strategies have been defined. Describe waste generation and projections for next 1020 years feasibility studies and recommended.
A sustainable waste management strategy drives lifecycle. Solid waste management, gaborone, waste collection, recycling. The advantage of producing compost is the technical simplicity of the process. Currently, more than twothirds integrated solid waste management for local governments. Waste generation and management strategies a case study of uyo metropolis chapter one of waste generation and management strategies. Better practice guidelines for waste management and recycling in commercial and industrial facilities 1. Sampling strategy and methodology in delhi, swm is the responsibility of three municipal bodies the. Iv boards and committees created by lgus 59 vapproach and methodology waste generation by region 67 vi waste analysis and characterization survey 69 vii waste analysis and characterization survey. According to the nairobi city county solid management bill 2014, solid management means the activities, administrative and operational that are used in the handling, packag. Waste management and minimisation plan rotoruas waste strategy 2016 2022 6 2 executive summary the waste minimisation act 2008 the act requires the rotorua lakes council to consider and adopt a waste management and minimisation plan for the purpose of enabling the effective and efficient. The study focuses on waste generation and management strategies using the uyo metropolis as a case study. This research evaluated the solid waste management strategies in lagos state, nigeria.