Assessing the Quantity of Solid Waste Produced in Kermanshah School of Public Health: Challenges and Suggestions

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryam Sharafi ◽  
Sheida Atashkar ◽  
Tooraj Massahi
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Food Waste ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Main Step ◽  
Waste Composition ◽  
Metal Waste ◽  
School Of Public Health ◽  
Per Capita

Background: Determining and recognizing solid waste composition can be considered as the first and main step in planning and developing waste management processes in an area. Objectives: The objective of this study was to investigate the production and determination of waste composition in Kermanshah School of Public Health, and evaluate the challenges ahead and present practical suggestions based on results for better solid waste management. Methods: Collection, separation, and weight measurement of solid wastes in the school of Public Health, and departments such as self-service, laboratories, buffet, office, and yard, were done during a working week from Saturday to Wednesday. Then the results and data were analyzed using Excel software version 2019. Results: The results of data analysis, after collecting, separating, and weighing each solid waste component revealed that food waste accounts for 48% of the total solid waste production. Also, other waste components include 32% plastic, 14% paper and cardboard, 6% garden waste, and nearly 0% glass and metals, together comprising an average amount of waste produced daily from Saturday to Wednesday during a week. It was also found that the generated waste per capita was 104.29 grams per person per day. The highest and lowest amount of generated waste per capita was related to food waste with 49.45 grams per day and metal waste with 0.17 grams per day, respectively. Conclusions: Due to the predominant percentage of organic matter and the small portion of the glass and metal waste in the composition of waste produced in the school, the application of compost production methods seems to be a justifiable and economical way to dispose of the waste generated in the School of Public Health. Also, the presence of paper, cardboard, and plastic in the mentioned quantities warns us to pay attention to the recycling programs from the source.

scholarly journals Municipal Solid Waste Status in Iran; From Generation to Disposal

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeynab Golhosseini ◽  
Mahdi Jalili Ghazizade
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
National Level ◽  
Waste Generation ◽  
Waste Composition ◽  
Solid Waste Generation ◽  
Per Capita

Abstract The critical step of policymaking and planning for the local governments to select appropriate waste management methods and accomplish the required programs and projects, is comprehensive information on solid waste generation. Since in the last decade there has not been a comprehensive and integrated study for identifying waste management practices at a nationwide level, so this paper presents an overview of the current solid waste generation, characteristics and disposal method covering all 31 provinces of Iran based on available information and integrated waste management plans. The results show the average of solid waste generation (municipal and rural) throughout the country is 630 grams per capita per day. Although this is 10 percent higher than its level in the past decade, it is still lower than the global average per capita (740 grams per day). Solid waste composition in Iran comprises primarily organic, with 70 percent, followed by paper and plastic that account 7 percent, make up the waste stream. In addition, on average over 90 percent of generated solid waste in Iran is still openly dumped that increase healthy and environmental risk. So it is suggested that due to obtain accurate and reliable data, a comprehensive waste monitoring plan at the national level should be defined and waste composition and generation rate determined and updated through a standard method within certain interval time. According to the data of this research, planning and financial support for source separation can decrease environmental, economic and social problems in current solid waste management systems.

scholarly journals Implementation of the Solid Waste Management of Barangays in a Highly Urbanized City

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-154
Author(s):  
Joedcel M. Go ◽  
Merlita V. Caelian
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Community Leaders ◽  
World Crisis ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The City ◽  
Great Harm

The present alarming environmental world crisis is the uncontrolled generation and illegal dumping of solid waste (SW) that poses great harm to public health and the environment (Ali & Sion, 2014). Poor waste management may cause air, water, and soil contamination. The Republic Act 9003 (RA 9003) or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act (ESWMA) had been in place for several years. However, its implementation was a challenge for every LGU, including in a highly urbanized city. Hence, the paper examined the level of implementation of the provisions and enforcement of prohibited acts on ESWMA of barangays as assessed by community leaders as a whole and according to their geographical location and income. Also, it explores the challenges encountered by the barangays and the recommendations of the community leaders in the implementation of RA 9003 and the local ordinance enacted by the city.

scholarly journals Recovery of Food Wastes for a Potential Maggot Production as Animal Feed and Solid Waste Management

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kulyash Meiramkulova ◽  
Gulmira Adilbektegi ◽  
Galym Baituk ◽  
Aigul Kurmanbayeva ◽  
Anuarbek Kakabayev ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Food Waste ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Animal Feed ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Waste Recovery ◽  
Investigation Process

Waste recovery is an important aspect towards human and environmental health protection. Unfortunately, proper food waste management is among the serious challenges in the field of solid waste management worldwide. Therefore, it is of great importance to conduct studies towards achieving efficient and cost-effective approaches for food waste management. This study investigated the potential of recovering food waste through maggots’ production as animal feed. The influence of fly attractant application on maggot production was also investigated. The study also investigated the potential of maggot production for waste recovery and reduction. Four different types of food waste (starch food leftovers, rotten bananas and peels, rotten pineapple and peels, and rotten oranges) were used in the investigation process. From the results, it was observed that the application of fly attractants had a significant effect on the production of maggots as determined by the weights after harvesting. Average weight of 94 g/kg of maggot was achieved from banana materials with an application of fly attractant during the 8th day of the cultivation; which is equivalent to a 32.4% increase from the same day when the material was cultured without applying fly attractant. Also, from the starch materials, about 77 g/kg of maggot weight was achieved; which is a 54.6% increase from the same day and the same material but without application of fly attractant. Moreover, the relative dry weight reduction in the trials varied from 52.5% to 82.4%.

Sustainable Solid Waste Management in Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
pp. 35-55
Author(s):  
Md. Ashikuzzaman ◽  
Md. Hasan Howlader
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Waste Recycling ◽  
Medical Waste ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Emerging Issues ◽  
Per Capita ◽  
Waste Management Practices

Solid waste management is a grave concern for Bangladesh as by 2025 waste generation per capita will be 0.75 kg/capita/day and total amount of waste will reach 21.07 million tons per year. This chapter attempts to uncover the facts regarding waste management along with the policies and regulations existing in Bangladesh by reviewing published secondary documents. The chapter also contains emerging issues of agricultural, industrial, hazardous, construction, and electronic generation and 3R practices in Bangladesh. Legal instruments for waste management in Bangladesh are also examined. It has been found that enforcing authorities lack the capacity to implement their strategies regarding 3R practices for waste management. Case studies about community-based approach, waste recycling sector, and medical waste management have been exemplified in this chapter. Finally, the authors apprised the issues and challenges of sustainable solid waste management practices and proposed the way forward for Bangladesh to have sustainable solid waste management.

scholarly journals Solid Waste Management Trends in Nigeria

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ebikapade Amasuomo ◽  
Jim Baird
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Urban Planning ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Current Trend ◽  
Environmental Policies ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
Government Services ◽  
Study Approach

<p>The purpose of this paper is to investigate the current trend of solid waste management in Nigeria and to identify the major challenges inhibiting the attainment of sustainable solid waste management in the country. The study relied on a desktop study approach; hence, data were obtained from previous publications relevant to the current study, particularly from peer reviewed publications. Sources such as waste management agencies websites, reports and documents, journal articles, environmental organizations reports and books were also used to obtain information and data.</p><p>It was found that solid waste management is a major concern in the country. Inadequate environmental policies and legislations, low level of environmental awareness, poor funding and inappropriate technology, corruption and unplanned development were some of the challenges facing solid waste management in the country. As a result, the paper concludes that for waste management to work, various aspects of Government services such as engineering, urban planning, Geography, economics, public health and law among others must be brought together under a proper policy to deliver an effective waste management system.</p>

Pattern, Characterization and Quantification of Unauthorized Waste Dump Sites: A Case Study of Bangalore

2021 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 362-370
Author(s):  
Kashyap Shwetmala ◽  
H.N. Chanakya ◽  
T.V. Ramachandra
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Municipal Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Industrial Wastes ◽  
Municipal Solid Waste Management ◽  
Dump Site ◽  
Waste Composition ◽  
Metal Rubber ◽  
Spread Area

Developing country municipal solid waste management is complex, managed by multiple institutions, prone to socio-political disruptions and often requires frequent and rapid estimates of good functioning. Estimating the quantity, composition and status of municipal solid waste found at unauthorized dump sites helps in diagnosis and in improving solid waste management system. The objective of this study was to find occurrences of unauthorized dump sites and to determine quantity, area, height of dumps, waste density and waste composition at these sites. A total of 452 locations were identified and quantification of solid wastes was carried out at 268 locations by determining waste spread area, measuring dump height and density by multiple techniques. Mixed dumped wastes at site was physically segregated into twelve waste categories (organic fraction, plastic, construction debris, paper, cloth, glass, leather, metal, rubber, biomedical waste, burnt waste and industrial wastes). It was estimated about 213310 Mg of wastes were dumped in 452 unauthorized dump sites. The composition of waste dumped in unauthorized sites have 41.3% of construction debris followed by 28.9% of organic waste and other fractions constituted the remaining. The waste composition at dump site suggests less efficient recycling systems and the possible direction for the system improvements.

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