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Municipal Solid Waste Management at India

Abstract

The result of chemical analysis of MSW shows variation in are samples collected from different zones. The analysis result of samples collected from industrial zone and dumping site shows presence of heavy metals, such as Ni, Cr, Pb, Zn, Cu etc. Varanasi is a fast growing city, having a population of 16 lacs. About 75% of population under Municipal Corporation of Varanasi is a attended regularly for sweeping. It generates 690 t of MSW per day @ 538 g/capita per day. Unscientific methods of disposal is causing environment pollution. Preliminary studies show that treatment of waste by land fill gas technology, composting or biomethanation is financially viable option, however, incineration is still economically non viable.

P. B. Vyas

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