Lecture 1 Solid Waste Management Concepts

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What factors affect the solid waste management system?

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Health and Environmental effects of Solid Waste, characteristics and quantity of various wastes.

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What is the purpose of waste processing in solid waste management?

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To reduce size, separate components, and implement recycling and composting techniques.

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What are the main disposal methods for solid waste?

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Sanitary landfills, incineration, and energy recovery.

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What is hazardous waste?

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Waste that is dangerous or potentially harmful to health or the environment, including liquid, solid, gas, and sludge.

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What are the classifications of solid waste based on source?

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Residential waste, commercial waste, institutional waste, municipal waste, industrial waste, construction & demolition waste, agricultural waste.

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What is the significance of the Human Development Index (HDI) in relation to waste generation?

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Higher HDI countries tend to generate more non-degradable waste due to higher consumption and packaging.

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What is the average per capita generation of MSW in India?

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Approximately 0.17 kg per day in small towns to 0.62 kg per person per day in cities.

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What is the composition of MSW in India?

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High percentage of organic content, with low percentages of paper, plastic, glass, and metal.

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What are the commonly recycled materials in solid waste management?

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Paper, plastic, glass, and metals.

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What is the role of rag pickers in solid waste management?

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Rag pickers collect recyclable materials from disposed municipal solid waste.