Authors:-Â Divya V. Shejao, Dr. P. A. Kadu
Abstract:-Â Solid Waste Management is a worldwide phenomenon and a big challenge all over the world for human beings. The problem of solid waste management (SWM) is also prevailing in the Wani city. Therefore the present study is undertaken to find out the problems and prospects of Municipal Solid Waste in Wani city. The detailed investigation was made regarding the methods of practices associated with sources, quantity generated, collection, transportation, storage, treatment and disposal of Municipal Solid Waste in wani city. The data concerning to SWM is obtained from authentic record of municipal council, interacting with people and through questionnaire and individual field visits. This study reveals the present system of MSWM in Wani city. There is improved situation in management post SWM rules 2016,segregation at source though have long way to go, storage and secondary segregation at municipal designated plant has been successfully carried out. The composting units have been created at the lalguda, bhalar road plant which reduces the burden of landills and dumping sites.
Keywords:-Â Municipal Solid waste, Wani Municipal Council, Waste Sources, Dumping Sites.
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