mahesh joshi on need of segregation of solid waste
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Need of Segregation of Solid Waste
Presented by:MAHESH DIGAMBER JOSHI
M.Sc Environmental Science
GuideMr. Rajesh Chanchalani
What is Solid Waste-Solid waste can be regarded as refuse or waste from any
kind of source..
-Any material which is not needed by the owner, producer or processor.
Statistics of Solid Waste in IndiaIn 1981-2015 municipal solid waste has grown from 3200 tonnes to 7355 tonnes.Waste collection is very low for all Indian cities.
Estimated waste generation is 1,00,000 MT/day.
Per capita waste generation ranges between 0.20 to 0.60 kg.
Local authorities spend less 5% of their budget on waste disposal and maximum cost is incurred on street sweeping and collection and transportation of waste.
Source: Ministry of Environment & Forest
SWM in Aurangabad-The Aurangabad Municipal Council was established in 1936 and became a Municipal Corporation in 1982. The AMC was divided into 99 wards and 6 zones till April 2015. However, during the 2015 civic body polls, the numbers of wards are increased to 113.
-Municipal Solid Waste (Management and Handling) Rule, 2000 that includes: Collection of Municipal Solid Waste. Segregation of Municipal Solid Waste. Storage of Municipal Solid Waste Transportation of Municipal Solid Waste Processing of Municipal solid Waste. Disposal of Municipal Solid Waste.
Statistics of SWM in AurangabadAurangabad city has population of around 12.5 lakhs.
There are about 2.5 to 3 lakhs housing units which are the source of MSW.
Aurangabad generates daily 350-400 Metric Tons of waste.
Around 363 tons i.e. 92 percent of this waste is been collected on daily basis.
Roads measuring 1400 km which has been cleaned by the AMC
To complete this task the AMC has an army of -
Total Staff- 1545 Sanitary Inspectors- 13
Supervisor- 62 Other Staff -1407
Total Vehicles -145
Collection of Waste in Aurangabad
NAREGAON DUMPING GROUNDOur city have a landfill facility at
Naregaon village.This is an alone dumping ground in
city.Its been started in 1987 and is
spreaded at around 44 acres of land.However, it does not comply the MSW
rule 2000 as the waste s only been dumped there without any treatment.
Type of Waste generated
Type of Waste generated60 % - Waste is dry waste that consists of Papers, Plastic,
Wood that is recyclable.
20 % - Waste s Wet waste or the bio waste that includes Kitchen waste, waste food, green leafs etc.
20 % -Waste includes the bio medical waste like the Diapers, Sanitary pads, waste medicines, syringes etc.
To reduce load on Naregaon Dumping ground.
To reduce transport cost of SW to Naregaon.
To avoid health hazards faced by the rag pickers and the AMC workers.
To make city clean and beautiful.
Why Segregation of waste is necessary
How It can be done?-By collecting waste in three separate bins.
-60 % Solid waste is collected by the ragpickers on the spot.
-20 % Wet can be used for making compost, biogas or for piggeries.
-Only rest 20 % percent load will go to Naregaon.
- It will reduce 80 % load on Narageon dumping ground.
How It will help?-The rag pickers will get fresh and clean garbage ready in their bags.
-They will get more money from the scrap dealer.
-It will help making dustbin areas clean and dirt free.
-Will help getting rag pickers good hygiene.
-By products like compost will help making cty green.
ULTIMATELY
It will reduce load on Narageon BY
80 %
Waste Management and Occupational HazardsCutsBruisesRespiratory Problems
Dog/Pig/Rat bites
Back Problems
Eye Infection
Skin Diseases
Cancer
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• Method of waste reduction, waste reuse, and recycling are the preferred options when managing waste. • 4R’s stand for:
ReductionReuseRecoveryRecycling
Reduction• By reducing, consumer and industry can save natural
resources and reduce waste management costs.
Reuse• Large production companies such as Electronic, appliances
and gadgets, should establish the collection centre, where damaged items can be repaired and reuse.
Recovery• Energy or material can be recovered from waste that are
not reused or recycled
Recycling• Recycling turns materials that would otherwise become
waste into valuable resources
THANK YOU!