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Indian Journal of Pure & Applied Biosciences (IJPAB)
Year : 2023, Volume : 11, Issue : 6
First page : (32) Last page : (36)
Article doi: : http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2582-2845.9031

Current Scenario of Solid Waste Management in Raju Colony, Balanagar

M. Ashwini^1* and D. Seshikala^2
1Research Scholar, ²Assistant Professor
Environmental Science Department, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana
*Corresponding Author E-mail: ashwini.ashu1328@gmail.com
Received: 17.09.2023 | Revised: 27.11.2023 | Accepted: 10.12.2023 

 ABSTRACT

Municipal solid waste management is one of the major environmental concerns globally. Improper management of Municipal solid waste poses a severe threat to all living beings and also to the surrounding environment. Various studies reveal that about 90% of Municipal Solid Waste is due to improper management of open dumping sites and landfills, creating severe problems to public health and the environment. Rapid population growth, Urbanization, industrialization and lack of awareness among people are the major drawbacks for enormous quantities of solid waste generation. An attempt has been made to comprehensively review waste characteristics, generation, collection, transportation, treatment & safe disposal methods of MSW practiced in Hyderabad City. Daywise activities pertaining to MSW have been carried out in order to evaluate the present existing status & to identify the major problems pertaining to it. Hence various methods used for MSW treatment are critically reviewed along with their merits & limitations.

Keywords: Organic Waste, Sustainable Waste Management, Resource recovery, Waste disposal.

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Cite this article: Ashwini, M., & Seshikala, D. (2023). Current Scenario of Solid Waste Management in Raju Colony, Balanagar, Ind. J. Pure App. Biosci.11(6), 32-36. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2582-2845.9031