scholarly journals Solid Waste Disposal Practices of the Atis (Aeta) of Boracay

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 7-11
Author(s):  
Anne Cicely Remetio Samar
Keyword(s):  
Solid Waste ◽  
Waste Disposal ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Solid Waste Disposal ◽  
Garbage Disposal ◽  
Rural Environments ◽  
Plastic Bag ◽  
The Impact

The rising quality of life and high rates of resource consumption patterns had an unintended and negative impact both on the urban and rural environments and even on indigenous communities. Cities are now grappling with the problems of high volumes of waste, the costs involved, the disposal technologies and methodologies, and the impact of wastes on the local and global environment. This study is entitled Solid Waste Disposal Practices of the Atis (Aetas) of Boracay. The study was conducted to identify the Solid Waste Disposal Practices of the Atis in Boracay in terms of method of garbage storage and their methods of garbage disposal. It also seeks to identify activities/ programs implemented or practiced in the community to minimize improper waste disposal practices of every household in the community. The researcher to gather the information needed to be utilized a survey questionnaire. Interviews with 25 households and observations were conducted to further validate the authenticity of the data. Findings revealed that in terms of household garbage storage the respondents stored their garbage in a plastic bag, in an open container, and others pile it in the yard especially those biodegradable wastes. Concerning their garbage disposal practices, every household practiced proper segregation of waste. For their food waste, they put it in basket compost, while plastic containers, bottles, metals, and glass were segregated properly and disposed to a dumpsite through garbage collection. Trashes such as papers/cardboards were used for cooking by the Atis. Yard trimmings were used as compost as organic fertilizer. A once a week community cleaning is conducted by the Atis to maintain the cleanliness of their community where proper segregation of wastes was also monitored by the community organizer. In partnership with the Department of Agriculture Atis of Boracay were trained on basket composting to manage their biodegradable wastes. They were also guided by the policy of the Local Government Unit of Malay on proper wastes disposal.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Water Chemistry in the Environs of Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Site, Jawaharnagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
A G S Reddy ◽  
P N Rao ◽  
G Ravi Kumar ◽  
G Raja Babu ◽  
K Maruti Prasad
Keyword(s):  
Municipal Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Waste Disposal ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Solid Waste Disposal ◽  
Dumping Site ◽  
Waste Dumps ◽  
Groundwater Samples ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Surface And Groundwater

Abstract The impact of uncontrolled municipal solid waste disposal of 3800 tons per day on surface and groundwater in the downstream of Jawaharnagar dumping site was studied. The un-engineered solid waste dumping yard site spreading over an area of about 300 ha is located on topographic high (hillock), and falls in Madyala stream and Dammaiguda watersheds of Musi sub-basin. The area is underlain by granites of the Archaean age. Both surface and groundwater samples, collected covering hydrological cycles of 2011and 2012, were analyzed for major chemical constituents. During 2012, 15 samples of both seasons were tested for BOD, COD, and TOC. The mean values of some tested chemical constituents of surface water samples (15) were - EC 13066 m S/cm, TH 753, Na+ 813, K+ 530, HCO3− 978, Cl− 1304, and NO3− 262 (all in mg/l) which prove that the tanks and stream near dump yard were pools of leachate. The average values of contaminated groundwater samples among the four sampled sessions (17) indicate EC was above 5000 m S/cm, TH 1624, Cl− 1502, and SO42− 284 (all in mg/l) which were found much above the threshold values. Very few samples were found suitable for drinking purpose and most of the samples fall in Good class of WQI. Very high content of TOC, BOD, and COD in both surface and groundwater samples indicate the presence of organic pollutants sourced from domestic waste dumps. Wide temporal and spatial variability in the concentration of many ion species can be attributed to deviation in rainfall, topography, plume dynamics, and aquifer hydraulics. Low resistivity values (5 to 25 ohm.m) at a distance of 4 km from the dumping site and high infiltration rate (29 cm/hr) at Madyala stream, which were contaminant hotspots, indicate the mass flux was controlled by hydrological features. Scattered and limited distribution of contaminants can be accounted for heterogeneous nature of country rocks, retarded lateral and vertical flow of water which restricts the movement of contaminants to certain preferred pathways. The study supports the hypothesis of solid waste dumps were the epicenter of pollution which generates leachate and dissipate contaminants to the aquatic environment influenced by factors like soils, topography, and aquifer hydraulics and contaminant kinetics.

scholarly journals Geoecological and economic assessment of the municipal solid waste management system in the Kaluga region

2021 ◽  
Vol 938 (1) ◽  
pp. 012013
Author(s):  
I N Lykov ◽  
E V Obolenskaya
Keyword(s):  
Solid Waste ◽  
Waste Disposal ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Economic Assessment ◽  
The Body ◽  
Household Waste ◽  
Municipal Solid Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste Disposal ◽  
Biochemical Processes

Abstract The removal of solid household waste to landfills is the most commonly used method of solid waste disposal and an important source of environmental pollution. Physical, chemical and biochemical processes occur in the body of a solid waste dump, which overlap each other and form an artificial aquifer and biogas. This article provides a brief overview of the environmental problems associated with the practice of garbage disposal and the negative impact of the landfill on the environment. The data on the features of the functioning of the solid waste landfill in Kaluga, on the dynamics of waste generation and changes in their morphological composition are presented. The issues related to the economic problems of waste disposal are considered.

scholarly journals Effects of Solid Waste Disposal on the Receiving Soil Quality in Benin Metropolis, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 393-401
Author(s):  
E.R. Sam-Uroupa ◽  
A.E. Ogbeibu
Keyword(s):  
Solid Waste ◽  
Soil Quality ◽  
Waste Disposal ◽  
Bacterial Count ◽  
Control Site ◽  
Sampling Station ◽  
Solid Waste Disposal ◽  
Benin City ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Impact

The present study investigated the impact of solid waste disposal on the receiving soil quality of four major dump-sites and a control site in Benin Metropolis, Edo State, Nigeria by collecting samples at three distances from the dump-sites of 0 – 50 m, 50 – 100 m, > 100 m at 0 – 30 cm depth. The investigation spanned from July 2011 to December 2011. Results obtained during these months were pooled together to obtain single mean for each sampling station or distance. Results showed that pH values ranged between 5.23 and 5.83, recording slight variations from one site to the other, with no significant differences (P> 0.05) across the study stations and distances. Electrical conductivity concentrations ranged from 562.00 - 982.33μS/cm, with the highest concentrations recorded at 0 - 50m, whereas concentrations were lowest beyond 100 m. Significant increased concentrations of heavy metals (Fe, Mn, Zn, Cu, Cr, Pb, Ni and V) were reported when compared with the control. The bacterial count (F= 7.527,df = 3) and fungal count (F=5.749, df = 3) of soil sample did not show a significant difference (P > 0.05) between the test stations and the control station respectively, although the mean ranks were highest in the control station. Keywords: Benin City, dump sites, Ikhueniro, soil quality, municipal waste

scholarly journals ASSESSING THE AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF THE INHABITANTS CLOSE TO A SOLID WASTE DUMPSITE TOWARDS HUMAN INTESTINAL PARASITE IN ABA MUNICIPAL, ABIA STATE, NIGERIA

2020 ◽  
pp. 3585-3597
Author(s):  
AMADI A. N. C. ◽  
CHUKWUEMEKA B. C. ◽  
OBETEN P. I.
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Waste Disposal ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Intestinal Parasite ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Solid Waste Disposal ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Solid waste management has remained a major problem in most developing nations, Nigeria inclusive thus posing serious public health issues to those living around such solid waste dumpsites. This study was conducted in Aba dumpsite to investigate the residents’ awareness, knowledge, attitude and practice on the solid waste disposal practices and its effect consequences towards human intestinal parasite. A structured questionnaire was administered to elicit the resident responses on their knowledge, attitude and practices towards solid waste disposal and human intestinal parasites. In the study, majority of the residents’ were male 296(70.0%), and 127(30.0%) were females. Most of them 103(24.3%) were of the age group 11 – 20years, then 93(22.0%) 0 – 10 years, 84(19.9%) 21 – 30 years, 75(17.7%) 31–40years, 41(9.7%) and 27(6.4%) were 51 and above. Majority 155(36.6%) of the residents’ attended Primary education, 123(29.1%) Secondary education, 78(18.4%) Polytechnics, and 41(9.7%) University while 26(6.1%) had no educational qualification. Most of the residents 121(28.6%) have stayed less than 9 years while 85(20.1%) have stayed less than 6 years. Most of the respondents 159(37.6%) resides closer to the dumpsite while 37(8.7%) are farther apart. Analysis of the questionnaire revealed that majority (87.5%) of the residents are aware that they are at risk of contracting human intestinal parasite for living close to the site. Most 365(86.3%) know that intestinal parasites can be contracted through poor hygiene. Majority 197(46.6%) dispose waste at the dumpsite daily. Most of the respondents 216(51.1%) disagreed to the fact that wastes at the site are managed regularly. Majority 329(77.8%) agreed that one can get the parasites from dumpsite. The dumpsite workers strongly agreed 11(78.6%) that increase in industrialization and consumption of fresh raw was the major factor militating them against their level of efficiency in the management of waste at the dumpsite. Wastes not properly managed have a negative impact on health, environment and aesthetic values. A well-planned waste management and proper health education programme for residents living around the dumpsite will go a long way in reducing the potential of epidemic risks posed by dumpsites in Aba municipal.

Ecological-geochemical assessment of the territories for the municipal solid waste disposal

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (1(19)) ◽  
pp. 22-26
Author(s):  
O.T. Azimov ◽  
◽  
I.V. Kuraeva ◽  
Yu.Yu. Voytyuk ◽  
A.I. Samchyk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Municipal Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Waste Disposal ◽  
Solid Waste Disposal ◽  
Geochemical Assessment

ANALYTICAL MODEL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FROM ELECTRICITY GENERATION

2002 ◽  
Vol 4 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
Paulo Fernando Lavalle Heilbron Filho ◽  
Jesus Salvador Perez Guerrero ◽  
Elizabeth May Pontedeiro ◽  
Nerbe J. Ruperti, Jr. ◽  
Renato M. Cotta
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Analytical Model ◽  
Waste Disposal ◽  
Electricity Generation ◽  
Solid Waste Disposal
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