Kumar Sunil, Bhattacharyya J K, Vaidya A N, Chakrabarti Tapan, Devotta Sukumar, Akolkar A B
National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Nehru Marg, Nagpur 440 020, India.
Waste Manag. 2009 Feb;29(2):883-95. doi: 10.1016/j.wasman.2008.04.011. Epub 2008 Jul 1.
Solid waste management is one of the most challenging issues in urban cities, which are facing a serious pollution problem due to the generation of huge quantities of solid waste. This paper presents an assessment of the existing situation of municipal solid waste management (MSWM) in major cities in India. The quantity and composition of MSW vary from place to place, and bear a rather consistent correlation with the average standard of living. Extensive field investigations were carried out for quantification, analysis of physical composition, and characterization of MSW in each of the identified cities. The MSW management status (per the MSW Rules, 2000) has also been assessed, and an action plan for better management has been formulated; both are presented in this paper. Studies carried out in 59 selected cities in India have revealed that there are many shortcomings in the existing practices used in managing the MSW. These shortcomings pertain mainly to inadequate manpower, financial resources, implements, and machinery required for effectively carrying out various activities for MSWM. To overcome the deficiencies in the existing MSWM systems, an indicative action plan has been presented incorporating strategies and guidelines. Based on this plan, municipal agencies can prepare specific action plans for their respective cities.
固体废弃物管理是城市中最具挑战性的问题之一，由于大量固体废弃物的产生，城市正面临严重的污染问题。本文对印度主要城市的城市固体废弃物管理（MSWM）现状进行了评估。城市固体废弃物的数量和成分因地而异，且与平均生活水平存在相当一致的关联。对每个选定城市的城市固体废弃物进行了广泛的实地调查，以进行量化、物理成分分析和特性描述。还评估了城市固体废弃物管理状况（根据2000年《城市固体废弃物规则》），并制定了更好管理的行动计划；本文将二者都呈现了出来。在印度59个选定城市开展的研究表明，在城市固体废弃物管理的现有做法中存在许多不足。这些不足主要涉及有效开展城市固体废弃物管理各项活动所需的人力、财力、工具和机械不足。为克服现有城市固体废弃物管理系统中的缺陷，提出了一项包含战略和指导方针的指示性行动计划。基于该计划，市政机构可为各自城市制定具体行动计划。
