Treatment Of Urban Solid Waste : Engineering And Integrated Management

This book describes treatment of urban solid waste with reference to the principles or steps of ISWM especially in the Indian context. Both engineering and management practices have been discussed in detail. Characteristics of urban solid waste are influenced by the economic and social status of the generators and the climatic conditions. Therefore Indian scenario of the generation and treatment of urban solid waste is explained in the backdrop of international status. Since the field is an interdisciplinary one, environmental and public health issues are also addressed. Latest technologies as well as current rules and regulations applicable in India are compiled for ready reference.

1. Introduction

2. Integrated Solid Waste Management for Urban Solid Waste

3. Separation, Collection, and Transportation of Solid Waste

4. Characterization of Urban Solid Waste for Selection of Treatment Process

5. Treatment of Municipal Solid Waste

6. Engineered Sanitary Landfill for Municipal Solid Waste

7. Management of Electronic Waste

8. Treatment and Management of Plastic Waste

9. Treatment of Biomedical Waste

10. Treatment of Construction and Demolition Waste

11. Urban Solid Waste Managementin Developing Countries: Challenges and Opportunities

12. Conclusion