30-04-2011, 10:20 AM
Presented by:-
VISHWANATH.S.LEKKAD
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SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
Classification of Solid Waste
Classification of solid waste can broadly classified as :
Residential or House hold waste consisting of leaves, food waste, paper, plastic, glass etc
Commercial waste due to activity of offices, markets, hotels etc.
Industrial waste including food processing, residue, ash, plastic etc.
Building construction waste such as bricks, sand, stone etc.
Types of Disposal
The solid waste is collected, transported and disposed off in one of the following ways.
Open dumping or viniculture.
Incineration (Burning )
Composting
Grinding
Sanitary land filling
Open Dumping
Incineration (Burning )
Composting
Grinding
This method is not common in India. But is used in American and western Countries
Sanitary land Filling
Advantages
Highly skilled persons are not required.
Natural resources are returned to soil and recycled.
The process is completely sanitary.
Disadvantages
Large area is required
CONCLUSION
• Inform citizens about source separation and recycling, and the needs of the waste workers.
• Promote recycling industries and enterprises.