scholarly journals SOLID WASTE GENERATION CHARACTERISTICS: THE MALAYSIAN LOCAL AUTHORITIES' OUTLOOK

2011 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Abu Eusuf ◽  
Mansor Ibrahim ◽  
Shamzani Affendy Mohd. Din ◽  
Rafikul Islam
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste Disposal ◽  
Local Authorities ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Integrated Solid Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste Generation ◽  
Industrialised Countries

The large and increasing amounts of municipal solid waste (MSW) generated each year in several industrialised countries have raised concerns on the economic viability and environmental acceptability of the current generation activities. The planning of an optimal regional waste management strategy requires a reliable tool for predicting the amount and the corresponding composition of MSW likely to be produced. Furthermore, for integrated solid waste management, direct and indirect participation of local government's authority is essential. This paper focuses on the existing waste management characteristics of selected local authorities in Malaysia. As a case study, the research considers three local authorities in Selangor State, namely Selayang, Klang and Subang Jaya. This research further identifies the issues concerning the enviromnental effects due to indiscriminate solid waste disposal. The findings of the study are expected to provide useful guidelines to the MSW policy makers.

scholarly journals SOLID WASTE GENERATION CHARACTERISTICS: THE MALAYSIAN LOCAL AUTHORITIES' OUTLOOK

2011 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Abu Eusuf ◽  
Mansor Ibrahim ◽  
Shamzani Affendy Mohd. Din ◽  
Rafikul Islam
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste Disposal ◽  
Local Authorities ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Integrated Solid Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste Generation ◽  
Industrialised Countries

The large and increasing amounts of municipal solid waste (MSW) generated each year in several industrialised countries have raised concerns on the economic viability and environmental acceptability of the current generation activities. The planning of an optimal regional waste management strategy requires a reliable tool for predicting the amount and the corresponding composition of MSW likely to be produced. Furthermore, for integrated solid waste management, direct and indirect participation of local government's authority is essential. This paper focuses on the existing waste management characteristics of selected local authorities in Malaysia. As a case study, the research considers three local authorities in Selangor State, namely Selayang, Klang and Subang Jaya. This research further identifies the issues concerning the enviromnental effects due to indiscriminate solid waste disposal. The findings of the study are expected to provide useful guidelines to the MSW policy makers.

Sustainable Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries

2020 ◽  
pp. 382-408 ◽  
Author(s):  
Proscovia Paschal Kamugisha ◽  
Sebastian Faustin Mhanga
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Garbage Collection ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste Disposal ◽  
Open Spaces ◽  
Private Partnership ◽  
Regulatory Frameworks ◽  
Solid Waste Generation

Resilient economic urbanisation growth in Tanzania signifies national increasing trend of solid waste generation that necessitates proper management. About 50% of Tanzanians suffer from intestinal schistosomiasis and soil transmitted helminths resulting from haphazard solid waste disposal. Various efforts to address solid waste management in Tanzania include establishment of public private partnership and major reforms in policy and regulatory frameworks. Despite these efforts, 60% of waste generated is mismanaged and normally disposed in illegal places along roadsides, sewage canals, and reserved open spaces. Cornerstone of proper solid waste management lies on separation of the waste at source. It is recommended that ‘the smart garbage collection bin' be adopted at community collection points and charging higher prices for generators who do not separate the waste.

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES OF COMMUNITIES TOWARDS SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT IN VINH TRUNG COMMUNE, HAU GIANG PROVINCE, VIETNAM

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (23) ◽  
pp. 01-09
Author(s):  
Nguyen Thanh Giao
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Solid Waste Disposal ◽  
Local Authorities ◽  
The Public ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Waste Separation ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

The study was conducted to preliminary evaluate knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of communities regarding solid waste management in Vinh Trung commune, Vi Thuy district, Hau Giang province using a questionnaire survey. The results of this study show that the amount of solid waste was generated ranged from 0.5-1.2 kg per household per day with an average of 0.24 kg per capita per day. The household solid waste contained organic waste (85.43%), reusable waste (13.94%), and other components (0.64%). Most people (> 90%) have knowledge about the effects of solid waste disposal on environmental quality, and the benefits of source separation via television and radio. Local authorities have not done well in improving communities’ awareness. The participants have very good attitudes in being willing to sort, pay the garbage collection fee, help each other to increase public awareness. However, the investigated results of the practice survey were contrary to the results with knowledge and attitudes. Therefore, it is very important to provide the public with solid waste management infrastructure and simultaneously support the local authorities in raising propaganda about waste separation and recycling activities.

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