Promoting Integrated and Sustainable Solid Waste Management System in A Developing City for Public Health and Cleaner Environment

Abstract

The approaches for sustainable waste management should be compatible with the nature of a particular city because solid waste is an integral part of every human society.  This study aims to develop an integrated and sustainable waste management system for a city in a developing nation. An overview of the city's current waste management system reveals that most waste is either openly burned or dumped into drainage systems and bodies of water, indicating inadequate waste management. This research involves the use of a waste analysis, waste characterization study and data consolidation to effectively and precisely gather and analyze data. An estimated 13,337.88 kg of waste are generated daily, of which 52.84% are biodegradable, and the remaining waste and recyclables account for 28.57% and 18.59%, respectively. This is based on data from a waste analysis and characterization study. The estimated per capita waste generation is 0.80 kg/day. The three R's of an efficient and successful sustainable waste management are reduction, reuse, and recycling. These are some of the main methods that make up the Integrated Solid Waste Management strategy. The appropriate and sustainable management of generated solid wastes is a major issue for many governments across the world. In developing countries, solid waste management interventions include building landfills; using recycling programs and better disposal procedures; and upgrading technology, accessibility, and service operations. The promotion of integrated and sustainable waste management will surely assist sustainable development, public health and the environment in all ramifications.