 This document is intended for decisionmakers who are concerned with reducing the pollution and health hazards that are caused by the uncontrolled disposal of thousands of tons of waste each day in open dumps. It will also helpful for decisionmakers who are concerned with urban governance and urban management. While it does contain some technical informarion, the messages can be easily understood by those with an interest in municipal issues but no formal training in scientific or technical disciplines. The challenges of safe disposal of municipal solid waste (MSW) were deliberated on at two workshops held in January 2007, under the auspices of the Ministry of Urban Development with the participation of a wide range of experts and practitioners, and the support of Water and Sanitation Program-South Asia (of the World Bank).
This document echoes the opinions expressed in these workshops. Information provided by the participants touched upon many critical issues. The speakers presented views and experiences from state, national, and international levels. In particular, N.C. Vasuki drew on experiences from Delaware in the United States as well as his extensive knowledge of the issue in the Indian context. Adrian Coad also provided inputs from global experiences on implementing sanitary landfills.
This report proposes some recommendations for an approach that can meet the basic and essential objective of minimizing risks to public health and to the environment. This approach provides a way for solid residues from all towns and cities to be disposed of in an engineered disposal facility at a cost taht is affordable.
This publication answers questions such as; to what extent are current solid waste management practices in India threatening our health and environment , What are the reasons for the current state of affairs , What are teh strengths and weaknesses of current strategies for disposing solid waste , and what are the economically and environmentally sustainable options for disposing waste from both large and small communities
Contents:
Introduction
Objectives and Prioroties
Where are We Now
The Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Rules and Their Impact
What has Been Happening to Our Processing Plants
Obstacles to Safe and Sanitary Disposal
Sanitary Landfilling
Key Principles
Emphasis on Operations
The Regional Approach
What is a ’Regional Approach’
Why is a Regional Approach Appropriate
Challenges Associated with Regional Landfilling
What are the Arrangements
Realizing Regional Disposal
Sustaining a Rrgional Disposal System
Involving the Private Sector
How Does It All Fit Together
Chronological Planning
Institutional Structures
Financial Systems
Operational Procedures
Recommendations
Clarify Requirements and Objectives of MSW Rules
Develop Capacity
Enhance Knowledge Management
Inform, Involve, and Motivate Citizens
Ensure Financial Sustainability
Conclusions
Appendixes:
Appendixes A: Information about Workshops, and Presenters and Resource Persons
Appendixes B: Definitions and Data Notes
Post Date : 17 Desember 2009
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