Solid Waste Management: It refers to the collection, transportation, processing, and disposal of solid waste material in an efficient, safe, and hygienic manner. The main goal is to minimize the adverse impacts of waste on public health, the environment, and aesthetics, and to maximize the recovery of valuable resources from waste. This typically involves activities such as recycling, composting, and landfilling. Effective Solid Waste management requires the participation and cooperation of individuals, businesses, and government organizations.
Some of the sources of solid waste are as follows-
Economic Benefits: It can create jobs in the waste management and recycling industries, and also help reduce waste disposal costs by conserving resources and reducing the need for new landfill sites.
Poor solid waste management can have several negative impacts on public health, the environment, and quality of life. Some of the effects of poor solid waste management include:
Traffic congestion: Waste trucks traveling to and from landfills can cause traffic congestion and increase air pollution.
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